Excellent Study Shows Yoga Helps People With Back Pain
Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 02. Nov, 2011 | 0 Comments
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, [...]
Yoga Builds Strong Bones
Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 26. Jul, 2011 | 0 Comments
Osteoporosis, a bone disease that causes bones to become weak and more likely to break, affects more than half of Americans over 50 and causes a million fractures each year. There are ways, however, to prevent this widespread chronic condition. Whether you are 17 or 70, now is the time to protect yourself from osteoporosis. [...]
The “Martini” of Yoga
Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 10. Nov, 2010 | 0 Comments
One of my yoga instructors calls Viparita Karani, or Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose, the “Martini” of yoga poses. By this she means that it’s the perfect pose to help you unwind in the evening. For me, instead of a glass of wine or cocktail, there are just some yoga poses that really get me out of my [...]
Oh Boy! 5 Reasons Why Men Should Do Yoga
Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 29. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments
Yoga IS really for everyone.
It’s not just for flexible, healthy, young women as many men may think. It will make you better at whatever you do, you don’t have to wear spandex and you will even get to know yourself better.
Read this Yoga Journal article Oh Boy! 5 Reasons Why Men Should Do Yoga [...]
38 Ways Yoga Keeps You Healthy
Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 01. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments
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
