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3 Steps to Contentment
“ There is no greater sin than de s ire, no greater curse than discontent, no greater misfortune than wanting something for oneself. Therefore he who knows that enough is enough will always have enough .” –... Read more
5 Ways a Gratitude Journal Changes Lives
Have you ever tried to keep a daily gratitude journal? How long did you last? I’ve tried to keep one many times in my life, and I have failed every time. The longest I’ve ever kept a journal was for a measly... Read more
Dysautonomia: The Health Epidemic No One Tells You About
Could Long COVID, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and numerous other conditions be caused by the same underlying condition? In this article, we talk with the author and... 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 to Mobilize Your Immune System to Fight Chronic Disease
Of all the things that you must do to overcome fibromyalgia and other chronic diseases, restoring immune function is the most important. Stealthy microbes, such as Borrelia (Lyme disease) and Mycoplasma... Read more
The 5 Biggest Toxic Household Cleaners and 6 Healthy Solutions for a Naturally Cleaner Home
Chances are, there are cleaning products in your home that contain harmful ingredients. Eliminating these dangerous chemicals is important to maintaining your optimal health. After all, you certainly wouldn’t... Read more
Your Body Knows. Tune In.
My body’s voice is soft but insistent. She sounds like that quiet-but-wise friend we all need; not particularly chatty but when she does speak up, she tells you something life-changing. “You know this isn’t... Read more
Food is Medicine
When I started practicing yoga, I never realized how it would almost completely infiltrate my entire life and change it, for the better. I first came to Yoga after reading Siddhartha in 9th grade. The first... Read more
How to Get Effective Stress Relief on your Yoga Mat: Stretching vs. Restorative Yoga
A while back I wrote a blog about the powerful benefits of Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose). This yoga pose has helped so many people I know learn to relax and deal with insomnia, stress and adrenal... Read more
The Trait That Motivates Us to Help Others (Hint: You Develop It in Yoga)
Researchers have found that it's not distress at another's circumstance, but rather compassion--a trait we can develop through in our practice of yoga--that gives us the ability to make meaningful... Read more