My mother is now in her 80’s. She’s looking good for her age, which is surprising, as she really didn’t start taking care of herself until she was in her late 50’s.

Back then, she had many issues with arthritis that affected her shoulders and hands. Finding that the usual physiotherapy was not helping her manage her pain, she decided to seek help from alternative medicine. She learned some specific exercises from a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and also supported herself with an assortment of herbs. (more…)

Most if not all of us have at some time in our lives suffered from various illnesses. As yoga practitioners, we recognize the benefits that a regular yoga practice can have on alleviating many of these stresses on our bodies.

However, the great news is that medical professionals are now also acknowledging that yoga can be beneficial in treating a variety of diseases and illnesses. (more…)

Do you live in or near Florida? Well, whether you do or not, you’re still going to be interested in hearing about a yoga conference that will be held there in the near future.

For years, Yoga Journal, which is known for its commitment to the practice and understanding of yoga in all of its forms, has sponsored and designed conferences that bring together the nation’s leading yoga teachers, doctors, therapists and educators. (more…)

Recently, the U.S. Disabled Cross Country team was given the opportunity to learn the benefits of yoga during a training program in Frisco, Colorado.

The Cross Country team is part of Disabled Sports USA, a national non-profit organization established in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans. Their goal is to help build “confidence and dignity” by offering individuals with disabilities the opportunity to explore their capabilities through sports, recreation, and educational programs. (more…)

For a beginning yoga student, adjusting to the flow of a yoga class can have its challenges. Perhaps you sometimes lose your place when the teacher is moving quickly through a sun-salutation, or you have no idea what a downward dog pose looks like. Oh, and by the way – when do you get to breathe?! (more…)

Gopal Chandra Adak was raised in Jhalalsi, a village in West Bengal’s Howrah District that was often barraged by floods. Seeking a way to survive in his environment, he began practicing floating for hours in the water. Even though he was only ten years old when he began, he soon discovered that he enjoyed this activity and decided to take it further by trying various yoga poses in the water. (more…)

Practicing yoga is universal. And the profile of an individual who enjoys yoga is widely diverse. From athletes to toddlers, there is a form of yoga that can benefit every need. (more…)

According to writer Jeff Davis, “yoga can help you access your creative faculties, strengthen your creative discipline, and navigate the tricky mental patterns that come with being an artist of any kind.”
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Kent Katich, the owner of All Sport Yoga, has been incorporating yoga into his coaching of professional athletes for the past 15 years. And now he has taken his work and experience of training NBA teams, golfers, and baseball players, and incorporated it into his DVD Yoga Hoops. This DVD provides players with a comprehensive “core conditioning workout” that utilizes yoga to stretch and lengthen muscles for better balance and strength. In addition, it teaches them how to use yoga to sharpen their mental focus and concentration.
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There are days during my whirlwind life of being a WAHM (“Work at home Mom”) that I feel old.

Feeling old – what does that mean? What does it really mean to “feel old”?
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