Yoga means union, and we practice to learn who we are and connect to our true selves. Looked at in that way, yoga is a life-long journey. That said, there are more immediate benefits of practicing yoga. Connecting with the breath is one of them. Let’s look at why breathing is such an important part […]
You’ve likely heard of yoga’s sister science, Ayurveda, a holistic system of medicine from India. According to Ayurveda, our bodies come in three basic types: vata, pitta, and kapha. Each type has a corresponding season, and autumn is vata season. More precisely, autumn is vata seasons once it begins to get colder. That means if […]
It’s National Yoga Month! Did you know? If not, it may be because it was only in 2008 that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officially named September as National Yoga Month. The goal of National Yoga Month is to educate people about the health benefits of yoga and inspire more people to […]
A dynamic yoga teacher I know mentioned her affinity for yoga therapy. It can, she told us, keep us fit and independent as we age. Even if you don’t think of yourself as “aging” yet, you may benefit from yoga therapy. Yoga can help heal many chronic ailments, whether associated with age or not. The […]