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3 Ways to Counteract Text Neck with Yoga
You may already know how cell phones affect your posture, causing pain—a phenomenon called “text neck.” But did you know that cell phone usage can also change our anatomy? USA Today reported on an Australian... Read more
5 Yoga Moves for Hands and Wrists
Did you know that each hand has 27 bones, with 8 in the wrist and 17 in the hand and fingers? This means that out of the 206 bones in the human body, over 25 percent of them are in the fingers, hands, and... Read more
How to Stretch the Psoas Muscle
If you read my previous article , I hope you have a sense of where the psoas muscle is. Since it is deep in your core, many exercises help you stretch the psoas. More important than exercise, every well-... Read moreFeatured Courses
While millions of Americans suffer from pain in the low back and pelvis, many back and hip issues are actually the result of sacroiliac instability (SI), i.e. an imbalance in the sacroiliac joint, which often goes undiagnosed or is improperly treated. Alarmingly, yoga practitioners appear to...Read more
Hip openers are among the most satisfying and powerful yoga poses. They hold a tremendous potential for transformation; they can help us release deep-seated tension and trauma of the past, which many of us hold locked in the hip area. When practiced correctly, hip openers are a great way to soothe...Read more
Yoga is more popular than ever, but as yoga has become a household word, has it also become a mile wide and an inch deep? Are we missing out on the essence of yoga, even as the practice has become a household word? What can we do to capture the deepest aspects of yoga and integrate these into our...Read more
Most people know the importance of core strengthening for health and long-term well-being, but the pelvic floor is an important group of core muscles, which tend to get ignored. “The torso is like a tote bag for your organs,” says Leslie Howard, a Bay area yoga teacher who conducts workshops...Read more
How Does Yoga Help Scoliosis?
https://www.yogauonline.com/yogau-product/5776 While surgery is an option for scoliosis patients, many cases aren’t severe enough to warrant the drastic and invasive bone-fusing procedure. Instead, many patients use a corrective brace to help compensate for the spinal curvature and provide pain relief. Yoga offers an alternative, complimentary approach to help treat the discomfort of scoliosis. Read more
Yoga Gets Nod as Alternative Treatment for Back Pain
If you’ve ever had an episode of acute back pain, you know that it can be one of the most excruciating experiences there is. The temptation is to rush to the doctor and get MRI and X-rays, strong prescription painkillers, and even surgery. Read more
Yoga and Chronic Back Pain: To Practice or Not to Practice and Why
Chronic pain can range from low grade, episodic to intense and persistent, and all points in between. While there is some evidence to support yoga’s usefulness for individuals with low back pain, people’s perceptions of the benefits and barriers of yoga practice are often what motivates them to either pull up a mat and give it a try, or steer away from the practice altogether. Read more
Dr. Loren Fishman Publishes Study Indicating that Yoga Can Reduce Scoliosis by 40 Percent
A single yoga pose, held for an average of only 1.5 minutes a day, six days a week, can reduce scoliosis by an average of 40 percent in as little as six months, a new study by Yoga U presenter Dr. Loren Fishman concludes. Read more
Sciatica Treatments: Comparing Yoga Therapy with Corticosteroid Shots
Steroid shots have side effects and do little to improve the pain of sciatica, while a carefully composed and mindful course of yoga asanas may alleviate symptoms in a much more healthful way. Read more