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The Nature Cure for Stress Relief
Some days, it seems as if nothing is going right. A lot of little things may add up or one major thing bothering you, like paying bills, an argument with your significant other, or worries about a health issue... Read more
Collective Trauma, Embodiment, and Community: Our Shared Hero's Journey
I invite you to think of collective trauma as a call to enter the transformational process of a hero’s journey. Collective trauma refers to the impact of current or historical events that are experienced by... Read more
The Yoga of Co-Regulation: Group Yoga Class Benefits
Do you enjoy socializing with yoga? Could group yoga class benefits include feeling better simply through social connection? Picture the following situation. You enter your favorite yoga studio. It’s serene,... 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 for Stress Relief - Free Online Yoga Practice
We all have days - even weeks - where the busyness of life leave us feeling frazzled and needing a break. Give yourself some TLC with this short, soothing, gentle yoga practice focused on the breath. Learning... Read more
Yoga for Life: Breaking the Stress Cycle - Video Interview with Dr. B Grace Bullock
When stress builds up in our lives, it can feel like there's a corked bottle inside us, shaken and ready to pop. And sometimes, despite our best intentions and best efforts, that bottle of pent-up frustration... Read more
The Surprising Truth About Stress: Research Confirms an Old Lesson from Yoga
Benjamin Franklin once said: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” While he was right about those two, he forgot to add a third to the list: stress. Despite our best... Read more
You May Need To Disconnect To Reconnect
I’m writing to you from one of my favorite places on earth. It’s not a beautiful Italian villa, tucked in the Tuscan hills or a luxurious spa on a tropical island. This beloved vacation spot is dusty, remote... Read more
The Surprising Way Paying Attention Can Relieve Stress (Plus 7 Steps to Use)
Is your mind wandering? The Practice: Pay attention. Why? Moment to moment, the flows of thoughts and feelings, sensations and desires, and conscious and unconscious processes sculpt your nervous system like... 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