Created November 15, 2009

Are you excited to try yoga, a rewarding and relaxing discipline and form of exercise? If so, you may be asking, “How do I find a good yoga instructor?” There isn’t a simple answer to this question;...

Benefits of Yogic Breathing

Created May 18, 2009

Breath is life. Whether we pay attention to it or not, we are always breathing. While we may be fooled by how simple the breath seems to be, it’s actually a phenomenal resource we can draw on  to help our...

Here's How Yoga Can Increase Your Memory

Created April 26, 2009

Many yoga postures are designed to help you to develop your ability to balance and strengthen your coordination. Balancing is discovering how to work muscles in opposition to one another. When you balance on one leg, for...

Improve Your Inner Confidence and Posture with Yoga

Created November 15, 2009

Ever notice someone walking into a room who has wonderful posture? Good alignment conveys high self-esteem, good health and a powerful presence. Having the proper alignment is essential not only in yoga but also in daily...

Inner Balance: Lift and Breathe for Joyous Childbirth

Created March 10, 2009

Weight training and the healing power of yoga bring strength and serenity to childbirth.It always surprises me to hear people say that I have a high threshold for pain. I don’t actually. I’m no saint when it...

Insights into Yoga Etiquette

Created November 24, 2009

To make the most of your yoga class experience and be considerate of the teacher and other students, it’s important to learn and pay attention to basic yoga etiquette. Follow these guidelines and you’ll also...

Introduction to Yoga: What to Expect in a Yoga Class

Created November 15, 2009

Knowing what to expect before you begin your journey into yoga can help you remain calm as you take your first class. What to Wear Wear comfortable clothing to your first class. It can be loose or tight, depending on...

Mantras: Use an Ancient Technique to Help Your Modern Life

Created September 28, 2009

Ever notice your inner voice driving you a little crazy? Hear yourself repeating an inner dialogue that makes you feel exhausted, on the edge and ready to give up? Or, find that you can’t get certain negative...

Meditate for Two Minutes for Real Change

Created July 13, 2009

Ever notice how you race through each day, with never enough time to accomplish everything you want to do? Feel weighed down by the daily grind, with growing worries for your future? Do you hunger for a deeper connection...

Targeting Your Abs: Two-Legged Curls

Created January 21, 2010

Yoga with Weights is a hybrid of two powerful, time-tested exercise systems: yoga and bodybuilding. Most people exercise their abdominal muscles because they want a flatter stomach and a trimmer figure. However, these...

Want to Improve Your Vision? Yoga May Help

Created October 22, 2009

Most of us wear glasses to help us see better while driving, watching a movie or reading a book. Some of us have difficulty seeing clearly at a distance (nearsighted or astigmatic), while others need glasses to see close...

Yoga 101: What is Yoga?

Created April 26, 2009

The word yoga itself has many meanings: the art and science of the mind, to yoke or to bring union, or the balance between opposites that offers a movement toward something higher. Yoga means that greater perspective of...

Yoga as You Age

Created May 18, 2009

An old saying in the yoga tradition says that you’re as youthful as your spine is supple and flexible. The exercises in this workout liberate and increase the strength and suppleness of your spine. It feels great...

Yoga from the Inside Out

Created March 4, 2009

In the West most people approach fitness from the outside in. However, over time this approach becomes limited. In contrast, the yogic perspective recognizes that your inner landscape is ever changing and never...

Yoga with Weights: Targeting Your Abs with One-Legged Curls

Created January 21, 2010

Yoga with Weights is a hybrid of two powerful, time-tested exercise systems: yoga and bodybuilding. Most people exercise their abdominal muscles because they want a flatter stomach and a trimmer figure. However, these...

Yoga with Weights: Two Exercises That Work

Created February 8, 2010

Yoga with weights is powerful, time-tested combination of two exercises that work: yoga and bodybuilding.  My favorite two exercises follow.  You will need light weight ankle weights for each exercise plus your...

Yoga: Why it Should be All in the Family

Created July 20, 2009

Yoga engages the mind and body through its unique blend of physical postures, breathing, centering and calming techniques. Having children practice yoga is becoming an increasingly popular trend. One reason is that...