A recent Clinic Cleveland study, “Effectiveness of Virtual Yoga for Chronic Low Back Pain,” explores the potential of virtual yoga as a nonpharmacological treatment for chronic low back pain (CLBP). Given the physical, emotional, and financial toll of CLBP, the study...
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Master the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique for Instant Calm
In our fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety can feel overwhelming, finding a quick way to calm your mind and body is priceless. One of the most effective techniques for instant relaxation and stress relief is the 4-7-8 breathing technique. Rooted in the ancient...
Lessons in Love: Practical Advice from the Yoga Mat
By Melissa Bryan Lead With Love Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu. May all beings be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and freedom for all. Valentine’s Day 2021 recently passed, and as I sit...
Transform Your Sleep with Gentle Evening Yoga Rituals
A good night’s sleep is essential for health and well-being, but stress, screen time, and busy schedules can often make quality rest seem elusive. The good news is that yoga can be a fantastic way to wind down before bed, helping to release physical tension, quiet the...
Yoga Nidra for Sleep
Try this guided yoga nidra meditation to build better habits and rest better.
How to Build Strength with Your Yoga Practice
By Kyle Shrivastava When people think about yoga, strength isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind. But this doesn’t mean it can’t or shouldn’t be a part of your practice! Traditional asana practices often feature long holds (which build endurance) and passive...
3 Ways Finding My WHY Helped Me Grow
Yoga can provide you with techniques to teach you how to, at any moment, step into the eye of the storm. – Find Your Why Foundation Let me ask you something…are you confident enough to step into the eye of the storm? Probably not. Let me ask you this…why would...
Growing Medical Recognition of Yoga as a Treatment for Anxiety
By Dr. Sat Bir S. Khalsa Perceived stress and anxiety can be a normal and healthy response to life circumstances. But for some, the fast pace and uncertainty of modern society causes debilitating levels of stress and anxiety. Chronic, unmanaged stress hurts our...
Out of the Darkness and Into the Light: How My Military Transition Helped My Yoga Practice in the Pandemic
By Alicia Dill Starting in 2013, I’ve been practicing regularly at the same hot yoga studio two to three times per week. Hot yoga gives me intensity, focus, mindfulness, and dripping heat you feel in your bones even in the dead of winter. While holding a complicated...
Riddled with Wonder: How to Incorporate Koan Meditation into Your Practice and Your Life
By Dr. Kaiya Ansorge What is a koan? A koan is a phrase or word that is used in meditation to train the mind. Usually, the koan is somewhat puzzling in order to invite the mind to open in unusual ways. In fact, the term is often translated as “riddle.” Koan literature...
