Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 02. Nov, 2011 | Leave a comment?
As a student of Yoga Therapy, I was excited to see this long awaited study and eager to see more work done on this important topic.
The Archives of Internal Medicine, a major medical journal, published a clinical trial showing the effects of yoga for low back pain. The study is the best of its kind in organization, [...]
There are many styles of yoga from the intense, heated vinyasa practice to a more alignment-focused practice using props such as Iyengar. Whether you enjoy a yoga practice that’s heated or more restorative, incorporating pranayama or meditation, come to your mat with an open mind and open heart, and enjoy what your yoga practice brings.
VINYASA [...]
In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, the eightfold path is called ashtanga,which literally means “eight limbs” (ashta=eight, anga=limb). According to the Yoga Sutra, our pain and suffering is created by the misperception that we are separate from nature. The realization that we are not separate may be experienced without effort; however, most of us need guidance. Patanjali’s Eight Limbed Path [...]
I discovered another great article about the amazing health benefits of making a yoga practice part of your life.
So roll out that mat and get started!
Yoga Journal Article: Count on Yoga: 38 Ways Yoga Keeps you Fit
Whether you are a beginning yoga student or seasoned practitioner, there are numerous books that can add to your practice. With the recent rise in popularity of yoga, it is a bit overwhelming how many yoga books, CDs and DVDs are available. If you have been practicing yoga asanas or are interested in learning about [...]
Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 08. Sep, 2010 | No Comments
I was first introduced to Anusara Yoga in 2004. I can still remember the first class I took with a teacher who has since then influenced my practice in so many ways. The playful, heart centered practice was an approach that allowed me to explore the same poses I had been practicing for three years [...]
Posted by Margaret in Nutrition on 01. Sep, 2010 | No Comments
If you’re looking to tweak a recipe to make it meatless, low fat, vegan, ethnic or allergen-free, this Ingredient Substitution Guide created by Vegetarian Times offers some great tips.
In addition to using the chart below, here are some guidelines when making substitutions:
Keep the ingredients in the same ethnic category. For example, if you are making a [...]
Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 21. Aug, 2010 | No Comments
More and more schools are welcoming yoga and integrating it into the curriculum. Yoga is showing up in physical education programs, recess and break time activities. Even classrooms are integrating yoga into math, art, and science.
I believe that when young people learn techniques for self-health and relaxation, they can approach life’s challenges with more confidence [...]
Posted by Margaret in Nutrition on 16. Aug, 2010 | No Comments
According to Ayurveda, food can enliven, stimulate and rejuvenate!
Lemons are both purifying and nourishing, and they stimulate digestion. I like to start my day with a glass of room temperature water and the juice of a lemon to reduce toxins.
Almonds are nourishing and life-supporting. A handful of raw almonds daily can increase strength and energy.
Mung [...]
Posted by Margaret in Books, Nutrition on 11. Aug, 2010 | 1 Comment
According to photographer Peter Menzel and his wife Faith D’Aluisio, their new book, What I Eat: Around the World in 80 Diets, is a display of daily diets that has gotten people thinking.
Their goal is to get readers to compare and contrast — to situate one’s personal diet. How does your diet compare to the [...]
