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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 more
Back Pain: It May Not Be What You Think
A few years ago, I noticed my aunt had a major deformity in her knee. When I asked her about it, she said a long time back, and she’d fallen while putting up Diwali decorations. Since then, the leg started... Read more
Somatic TFL and Psoas Release
The past few years of navigating COVID have been an exercise in letting go of expectations. I am reminded to release what can’t be right now and maintain peace in the face of the unexpected. It’s also given me... 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
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
More Pain than Gain: Pitfalls of Spinal Fusion Highlight Importance of Prevention
Yet another reason to hit your yoga mat to prevent chronic back pain issues! A new epidemiological study indicates that spinal fusion, one of the most common surgical procedures for back pain, puts patients at a 29% greater risk of developing adjacent segment degeneration (ASD), a debilitating spinal condition that causes more pain. Read more