While yoga has been gaining mainstream popularity, there are many who are hesitant to try it out because of misconceptions around the practice. Some think it isn’t for them because of their preconceptions about yoga. Hesitation to try out yoga may arise due to many reasons, and it’s good to sort through them and decipher which of them are fact and which are fiction. Today, we’ll be debunking the most popular yoga myths that keep you from practicing.
Read MoreMy eating habits continued to evolve from my study of yoga philosophy and my observations about the state of the planet.
Read MoreHave you been making progress with your health. If you haven’t, or you want to see more read on and download and complete the Healthy Yogic Habits Checklist .
Read MoreWhile there are many different kinds of yoga practices, from indoor to outdoor classes, sweaty to super slow, the one thing they all have in common is the use of the yoga mat. With the different practices and preferences in a mat, we each have specific requirements to make us feel more comfortable when practicing.
Read MoreAfter spending years working with older adults and seniors I created an online program for aging gracefully. In this 30 minute interview with Changing The Face of Yoga podcast I discusses my teaching techniques and philosophy, as well as, the theory behind the program.
Read MoreIn celebration of Mother’s Day and my truly amazing mom, Joy Wagner, I’m sharing some of the things I learned from her that I later found out to be yogic concepts.
Hearing about the journeys that fellow yoga students have taking is a powerful way to gain insights and learn more about ourselves. Today I’ll be sharing with you the story of David J.
Read MoreWe will all have different criteria for what we care about most in a mentor. I hope this article can help you to find a strong and supportive teacher or affirm your choice of teacher.
This article explores what yoga calls the Kosha model (the framework of layers) with some discussion about the Vijnanamaya Kosha; our intuitive mind, wisdom and clarity. It is the witness consciousness that illuminates all aspects of ourselves – the pleasant, the unpleasant the beautiful and the ugly. With practice we can gain understanding, acceptance and integration of all parts of our being.
Read MoreOur culture has divided the mind and body since Decarte. Our modern medical systems still separate the study and practice of healing the mind and body. But, the mind and body can not be divided!
Read MoreWays to use your breath to increase relaxation, decrease depression and anxiety and feel more balanced.
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This article discusses three key ways to improve our postural balance. This is our ability to keep your body stable and to regain balance whenever there is a shift in our posture. Our capacity for balance diminishes as we age, which can result in an inability to maintain proper posture, balance, or stability during standing, walking and other activities.
Read MoreStudies on stretching to improve flexibility have shown that when performed regularly (like 3-4 times a week ) over a long period of time, like 4-8 weeks, stretching improved flexibility in hamstrings, calves, ankles, and increased joint range of motion.
Read MoreSince both muscles loss and bone loss are apart of aging we will touch on both of these. I'll describe some of how yoga builds strength in our muscles and integrity in our bones and give you a sequence of postures you can do at home to reclaim and maintain your strength and vitality.
Read MoreMany people are finding meditation a valuable tool for lowering stress, lowering blood pressure, elevating mood and finding greater peace within. This is why I have recommended the Insight Timer to so many of my friends and clients.
Read MoreMany philosophies and religions, including Buddhism and Hinduism, have examined the different stages of life to gain more insight and understanding into our individual and shared life experiences. I hope an examination of these stages will garner some insights for you as it has for me.
Read MoreSometimes we all need a little (or a lot) of help to gain more presence in our lives and make more skillful choices. I've created a 19 minute guided meditation all about bringing our attention inwards so we can be more in touch with ourselves. It brings the listener on a journey through Pratyahara.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed how good you feel after singing along to your favorite song? Singing acts as a conduit to mindfulness, similar to the state you would obtain through the practice of yoga poses or meditation. It has a sneaky way of making you completely present as you focus on the song you are singing, the catchy melody and the emotions that you feel at the time. This state of mindfulness is key to reducing stress and increasing our energy.
Read MoreThere is an idea that gets constantly perpetuated in the yoga culture: Going deeper or doing a more advanced posture is the ideal; It is better. It lives in the unconscious of many of us, because of the conditioning that there is No Pain, No Gain if we want to succeed and that we should Just Do It no matter what. This conditioning is often even stronger in men since old fashion ideas demand that men be tough and aggressive.
Read MoreTake a quiz to access your risk of falling and learn ways to prevent falls. Registration for the upcoming Therapeutic Yoga for Graceful Aging workshop now open.
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