Slouching forward over a desk, steering wheel, stove, phone, or laptop is becoming a way of life for many of us. As a result, a lot of people are struggling with neck pain and rounded upper back and shoulders (Excessive Kyphosis). This also tends to affect the strength of the rest of the spine and …

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As yoga teachers, we know the power of the ancient philosophy of yoga to transform lives. We have experienced that yoga is so much deeper than just posing. Asana, however, can be a powerful gateway into this depth of the practice. For this reason, I think it is vital that we teach asana entrenched with …

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Self-care and compassion are the foundation of yoga. The better we treat ourselves, the healthier we become physically. Our mindset becomes more clear, and our intention in life can be more focused. This ripple effect is that those close to us will see our vibrance and start to adopt similar rituals and routines to improve their clarity, …

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In 2015, The New York Times published an article that offered a strong picture of what bone health could look like for women and men practicing yoga despite diagnoses of osteopenia and osteoporosis. In a study that lasted ten years, none of the 741 participants, who were, on average, 68 years old, reported any new fractures as a result …

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I often think of my yoga practice as being a lot like a relationship. There is that rush of falling in love when all you want to do is get to another class, go deeper into the philosophy, and attempt a new pose. I can remember when I first started getting serious about yoga; I …

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As humans, we naturally categorize things. While the process of creating categories can help us function in our world by processing thoughts, it can also be limiting. We may assume things to be true when they are not and be unwilling to let go of these thoughts. Below are six assumptions that we are tired …

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Backbends can have profound effects on managing acute and chronic anxiety. They require the body to expand and open the heart up to new possibilities, thereby letting go of the fear. However, anyone who has practiced standing dropbacks to Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose) can attest that the practice of back bending can also create feelings …

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