Tag: yoga

Back pain and neck pain are problems with the way we move. Get better results without the one size fits all solutions we read about in the media.

Back pain and neck pain are problems with the way we move.  Get better results without the one size fits all solutions we read about in the media. Those who suffer from neck and back pain are often in search of the best way to resolve or improve these conditions.  Others have tried using methods that use the mind-body connection such as Yoga, Feldenkrais, Tai Chi to name a few. It’s no secret that the nervous system controls everything. For proof, look at someone who has broken their neck and is now quadriplegic and compare how they move and function Read More »

Controlled breathing; stress control and better health with better breathing.

Controlled breathing; stress control and better health with better breathing. Many of us experience stress and once we are stressed out, do not know how to bring ourselves down from the experience. Controlled breathing is a technique that has been practiced for centuries and taught by Yogi’s to help people calm themselves down, sedate the autonomic nervous system which responds to stress and improve the way you feel and function. The NY Times recently published this article that has some great information on how to use these techniques to improve your stress levels and overall sense of wellbeing. Breathe. Exhale. Read More »

According to the NY Times, Yoga can cause some serious health issues in certain people.

According to the NY Times, Yoga can cause some serious health issues in certain people. Yoga is more popular than ever, with different styles of practice including the popular hot Yoga. Most practitioners of Yoga traditionally began when they were young and had many habits we in the western world do not, so Yoga has been a natural extension of that.  We in the western world often sit and are likely genetically different as well in the ways our bodies are built and shaped.   There is no one size fits all and this includes Yoga. There has been a lot Read More »

Yoga may strengthen your brain says a new study

Yoga may strengthen your brain says a new study Bridging, stretching, positioning and form are many things that come to mind when I hear about Yoga.   Many people find it relaxing and a time to put away their troubles and work on themselves. It turns out, that a weekly regimen of Yoga and meditation may actually be good for your brain and your ability to think and recall as you age according to a new study featured in the NY Times. Check it out here Yoga May Be Good for the Brain By Gretchen Reynolds June 1, 2016 A weekly Read More »