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Yoga, Accessibility and Inclusivity: Yoga Alliance Updates Guidelines
The other day I was talking to a very experienced yoga teacher about the importance of making yoga accessible to people with disabilities. She made an excuse that I’ve heard many other teachers use... Read more
Study Indicates Yoga Can Prevent Osteoporosis-Related Bone Loss
Osteoporosis is a tremendous health concern for women over 50, causing more than 700,000 spinal fractures and more than 300,000 hip fractures each year in the United States alone. It is well known that weight-... Read more
Yoga Off the Mat Founder Seane Corn Takes on QAnon Conspiracy Theories
Seane Corn, a popular yoga teacher, author, and wellness influencer from Los Angeles, noticed a disturbing new trend on her social media feeds a few weeks ago: members of the wellness community were posting... 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 in Encinitas Schools – Trial on Hold till Late June
The trial challenging the teaching of yoga in the PE program of the Encinitas Union School District has been put on hold till June 24, pending the testimony of more witnesses before closing arguments. “This is... Read more
Smithsonian to Crowd-Fund Yoga Exhibit
You know yoga has hit main stream when the Smithsonian is planning an exhibit entitled "Yoga: The Art of Transformation,” dedicated to the history, manifestations, and goals of yoga, And curiously, the... Read more
Yoga Alliance Makes Significant Updates to Distance and Continuing Ed Standards
Yoga Alliance recently made some significant updates to its continuing education standards for yoga teachers, which became effective January 1, 2015. While the changes may appear small on the surface, they are... Read more
Yoga Jumps to Position 7 in Top 20 Worldwide Fitness Trends
If you’ve recently incorporated more yoga into your fitness routine, you’re part of a growing trend. Moving from the number 10 spot last year, yoga has jumped to number 7 in a survey of worldwide fitness... Read more
Is the World about to Get an International Yoga Day?
Is the world about to get an International Yoga Day? According to the Indian newspaper The Financial Express , the UN is about to declare June 21 as international World Yoga Day. Three months ago, India Prime... Read more