What all of us who practice yoga know intuitively to be true (that it has a positive effect on mood), may be on track to being clinically proven. Check out this article regarding the effect of Hatha Yoga on bipolar disorder and clinical depression in Psychology today. http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-20001101-000022.html It sounds like a lot more work… [Read more…]
May 14, 2009
Just thinking today how important posture is in general. Posture shows attitude and conversly, it also reinforces and refines attitude. You can try it out yourself anytime. Ease into a sulky, tired slouch and just see how you feel. Do you feel alert, happy, outgoing, cheerful? Maybe. But chances are, the effect your posture has… [Read more…]
May 13, 2009
This is a question I often get asked. Mostly, new students are wondering if one hour a week of yoga is going to make any difference to them. The answer to that is of course yes, but it is, in my opinion, the absolute minimum. If you are attending a class then you need to… [Read more…]
May 11, 2009
I try to include a headstand or preparation for headstand, in every one of my classes. There is no reason why a complete beginner (barring medical reasons) can’t simply kneel down and at least place the top of their head on the mat in preparation for a headstand and then begin to enjoy the benefits… [Read more…]
May 9, 2009
How to beat Recession stress? It’s hard to ignore it and maybe even unwise to try to shut it out completely. So how can we deal with aspects of the current recession that go beyond our personal control? The answer is to take a look at your personal reaction to this kind of news, because… [Read more…]
May 6, 2009
The answer to this one is easy. Just take a look at this amazing picture of Vanda Scaravelli: http://yoga-it-up.blogspot.com/2008/01/vanda-scaravelli.html As far as I know Vanda continued teaching into her 90s, remaing an inspiration to all of us, young or old. I have taught many classes specifically for seniors, slowing down the pace, using more props,… [Read more…]
May 19, 2009
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