It looks like America is getting the memo: The benefits of yoga are well worth it. A 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) concluded that almost 10 percent of all Americans, or over 21 million people, regularly practiced yoga, and that number continues to climb. Yoga has evolved to become one of the most commonly
Yoga is a go-to remedy to reduce tight-muscle tension, but there’s so much more to it. For instance, today we can actually see how yoga changes your brain. And while it’s true that sometimes we put too much focus on how “bendy” we can be in a yoga pose — like how far we can
While it might not be as physically challenging as other types of yoga, such as Ashtanga or Bikram yoga — and it may not “count as exercise“— restorative yoga can still have big payoffs in terms of promoting overall health. Thanks to how it supports your nervous system, it can be a rejuvenating practice that
Despite what you may see on Instagram, yoga is not about twisting yourself up like a pretzel and standing on your head. It’s about connecting the breath and the mind. And that’s great news for everyone, including older adults looking to capture the benefits of chair yoga for seniors. As a yoga instructor who works
Yoga is a go-to remedy to reduce tight-muscle tension. But there’s so much more to it. Today, we’re even starting to understand how yoga changes your brain. And yes, sometimes we put too much focus on our extremities — how far we can take our hands to the floor in a forward fold, for example
I have had clients tell me that the idea of practicing yoga sounds great, but doing it in a room that is around 105 degrees for 60-90 minutes? Well, for many that sounds dreadful. But while sweating enough to water your garden doesn’t quite sound like a relaxing afternoon, it can do more than simply provide relaxation. For
If you caught wind of a recent study, you may be asking yourself, “Does yoga count as exercise?” If you’ve been unrolling your yoga mat each day as a way to meet your recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise, the answer may be no, depending on the type of yoga you practice. Researchers found that a
According to estimates, more than 30 million people now regularly practice yoga worldwide. And 14 million of those include Americans who received a prescription for yoga from a physician or other therapist. (1) People have practiced yoga for thousands of years. During that time, the practice has earned a strong reputation for promoting well-being in both body and mind.
It looks like America is getting the memo: The benefits of yoga are well worth it. A 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) concluded that almost 10 percent of all Americans, or over 21 million people, now regularly practice yoga (up significantly from 6 percent of all Americans in 2007 and 5 percent in 2002). (1)
If you crave those last few minutes of your benefit-rich yoga class when you settle into savasana for stillness and relaxation, meet your new best friend: the little-known practice of yoga nidra. An ancient practice to tame the nervous system, you’ll find your mind in a more collected, peaceful state as a result of the
