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Book Review: Timothy McCall's Saving My Neck: A Doctor's East/West Journey Through Cancer
There is much talk these days of integrative medicine , complementary approaches to disease, and allopathic vs. “alternative” medicine. As both a board-certified medical doctor and yoga therapist, Timothy... Read more
Cancer and Stress: A Healing Yoga Practice to Calm Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most common side effects along the entire spectrum of the cancer journey. Nearly all patients will experience anxiety at one point or another, including after receiving a diagnosis,... Read more
Yoga and Cancer: A Sequence to Help Alleviate Lymphedema
One of the most distressing side effects of cancer treatment is lymphedema, a swelling of the extremities caused by damage to the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system 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
Review: Tari Prinster’s Yoga for Cancer - Important New Resource for Cancer Survivors
Few things are more devastating than a diagnosis of cancer. People who get this sobering news often face a long, grueling treatment. And alas, even when the treatment is successful, they often have to contend... Read more
Preventing Cancer - Can the Mediterranean Diet Reduce the Risk of Cancer?
A Mediterranean diet is much more than some trendy weight loss plan. In addition to helping people shed extra pounds, it has been shown to provide some major positive effects on health in a number of ways,... Read more
Can Meditation Help in Cancer Recovery?
Research at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) used "telomere length" (TL) as a indication of stress and biological aging and how "mind wandering" could be an indication of that. Many studies... Read more
Yoga Increases Resources to Deal with the Stress of Cancer
Yoga has long been known to help with stress relief, and several studies on yoga for cancer patients have indicated positive effects of yoga in cancer patients. Read more
Yoga and Mindfulness May Increase Odds of Cancer Survival, Study Finds
While the benefits of yoga and meditation for cancer patients are well-documented, these have largely been thought to be either psychological or for symptom management. However, a groundbreaking new study finds that the effects may actually extend to increasing the odds of long-term survival. Read more
Study: Yoga Helps Overcome Sleep Problems in Cancer Survivors
Millions of people around the globe suffer from sleep disturbances. A poor night’s sleep not only slows you down physically, but can also lead to poor concentration, mood problems, and memory impairment. This is particularly the case for cancer survivors, who have experienced considerable stress due to their illness, medical procedures, and treatment-related side effects. Read more