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• Enemies, Divisiveness, and Yoga

  

  by NinaThis year—2016—I found the California primaries so stressful (in an unusual turn of events, my own block in Berkeley, CA seemed to have an equal number o... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Featured Pose: Legs Up the Wall Pose (Viparita Karani)

  

  by BaxterThis is one of our students’ very favorite poses (and ours, too!). Because this pose is a supported inversion, it triggers the relaxation response, so... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Respiratory System, Aging, and Yoga

  

  by Baxter and NinaGrasses in the Mist by Marie LosskyIt’s very easy to take your breath for granted—after all, it is the first action that states to the world... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Dynamic Crescent Moon Pose

  

  Crescent Moon pose is the side-bending variation of Arms Overhead pose (Urdhva Hastasana). It's a great way to both stretch and strengthen the sides of your... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Techniques for Improving Balance

  

  by NinaShawn Brow Age 57 For those of you who are new to yoga—and to balance poses—we’re recommending a few basic techniques and principles to get you started. Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Staying Upright: About Our Postural Reflexes, Balance, and Yoga

  

  by BaxterPlaying at Giants by Francisco GoyaIn the course of researching agility and balance, I came upon the mention of “postural reflexes. Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Featured Pose: Arms Overhead Pose (Urdva Hastasana)

  

  by BaxterThis simple, energizing pose provides all the postural benefits of Mountain pose while at the same time stretching and strengthening your arms and... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Recent Thoughts About Hoarding Disorder and Yoga

  

  by RamTaking Out The Garbage by Edith Vonnegut*I was at an Ayurveda conference last year when one of the participants approached me to discuss her mother, who... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Cat in a Tree (Vrksasana Variation)

  

  Well, it has been a few months since Baxter came up a new balance pose, but he was inspired to cone up with this one when a friend of mine suggested a... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Aging and Your Digestive System

  

  by Baxter and NinaPopcorn Vendor by Melina MezaWhile some people have digestive systems that continue to function well as they age, in a given year, close to... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• New Thoughts About Agility and Yoga

  

  by NinaThe Football Players by Henri RousseauYes, as Baxter and I continue to learn, our thoughts about some of the topics we've already written about continue... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Featured Pose: Warrior 1 (Virbradrasana 1)

  

  by Baxter Warrior pose is an energizing, strengthening standing backbend. It cultivates balance, builds strength in your legs, arms, and upper back, and... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• How Mother’s Stress Affects the Fetal Brain

  

  by RamPrenatal Yoga by Melina MezaChronic stress is a world-wide problem. Irrespective of the country, when you compare the statistics of chronic stress and... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Dynamic Gate Latch Pose (Parighasana)

  

  Dynamic Gate Latch pose is a great way to stretch your inner thighs and the sides of your body, while also working on balance and stability. Make sure to... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• In Praise of Our Skin (and the Song of Yoga)

  

  by NinaMelina Meza photographed by Nityia Przewlocki"Our skin is no neutral envelope; it is a busily sensing organ that situates us in relation to others and th... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• How We Age

  

  by Baxter and Nina"And you may find yourselfBehind the wheel of a large automobileAnd you may find yourself in a beautiful houseWith a beautiful wifeAnd you... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Featured Pose: Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

  

  by BaxterMany yoga traditions consider Mountain pose to be the original standing pose, from which all the other standing poses emerge. So mastering this pose... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• 3 Tips for Managing the Blues with Yoga

  

  by BethWinter Trees by Melina MezaYou wake up one morning and feel the weight of the world on your shoulders. Or, at some point during the day your body’s energ... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Video of the Week: Where to Place Your Strap in Reclined Leg Stretch (Supta...

  

  In this video, Baxter gives his definitive answer to a question he's asked very frequently. Subscribe to Yoga for Healthy Aging by Email ° Follow Yoga for... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Your Immune System and Aging (and Yoga)

  

  by NinaRed Rocks by Melina MezaEven though I had a flu shot this year, I still managed to come down with bronchitis about two weeks ago (I’ve tended to get... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING