Yoga’s Relationship to Fibromyalgia
There have been many occasions after completing a yoga practice that I have heard the Statement “You know since I have been doing yoga my...
Life Skills Gained from Yoga
Remember to breathe. As Yoga practitioners, we constantly remind ourselves to breathe and to be aware of our breath. Providing the body with oxygen is beneficial in strenuous and restorative poses; it is also valuable in daily lives. The tendency to hold the breath and "clench up" when angry or surprised is natural, but actions and decision-making are both improved by breathing. When a disobedient child challenges me, the first thing I do is take a long, slow breath.
Learning to Fall Down…so I Can Get Back Up
Yoga is the practice of living life. It’s the art of awareness, of knowing yourself, of rising to the challenge but not pushing beyond...
Yoga Teacher Question about Cross Training Athletes
What is your perception of teaching Yoga sessions for sports teams and athletes? Below is a question and answer session concerning teaching Hatha Yoga or Vinyasa Yoga to a football team as a form of cross training and for rehab.