We have heard many reports of how yoga has made a difference in the lives of people challenged with cancer. In New Hampshire YogaCaps has been an oasis for groups of women who are battling breast cancer. Terry and Ajay Gupta, the founders of YogaCaps provide an eight-week yoga program that includes “Hatha postures, breathing exercises, yoga Nidra and laughter yoga.” (more…)

Jane Tuma is deepening her life on many levels. Her love and commitment to a yoga practice came from her desire to find a solution to her stressful job as a CPA. In an article from YogaChicago resource guide, we learn about Jane Tuma and her journey from CPA to Iyengar Yoga and to Presbyterian minister. (more…)

When you attend a yoga class, do you take notice of your surroundings?  Generally we find ourselves in a soothing and relaxing environment, filled with meditative music and muted lights. How often have you found yourself in a gallery, enjoying the art and thinking, “I’d like to do a yoga class in here.” But at the time it might seem a bit unusual. (more…)

We recently had the great pleasure of meeting Nischala Joy Devi and experience her compassionate teachings. She  instantly filled the room with her generous spirit and  beaming smile.

Today we wanted to take a moment to let our readers know about her recent announcement of an audio version of one of her most popular books. (more…)

For many men and women who are not the typical “average” size, yoga can be an intimidating exercise option. While there is always an eager encouragement that anyone can practice yoga, you rarely see multiple sizes demonstrating yoga in DVDs or in classes. (more…)

“Long live Iyengar!” shouts Martha Stewart on a recent spot for Access Hollywood.  Almost every day Martha Stewart works with yoga teacher James Murphy an instructor of the Iyengar Yoga, Association of Greater New York.  She says “It’s not about how young you are, but how good you are.” (more…)

Matthew Sanford is not only an award-winning teacher and celebrated author, but he is also on the forefront of transforming the attitudes and practices of the rehabilitation system in his city and across the nation.
In earlier posts, YogaHub wrote about Matthew’s inspiring book Waking: A Memoir of Trauma and Transcendence, and his nomination for the Volvo For Life Awards. (more…)

Everyday we are reminded of the benefits of our yoga practice. When we have the chance we enjoy sharing this experience with our circle of friends and family. However, there is one among our community who has devoted herself to equally share her gifts with the young men and women who have been detained or are incarcerated in the juvenile systems. (more…)

Yoga can be for everybody. More and more college sports teams are looking to yoga to help improve balance in their sports performance. From the Philadelphia Inquirer they investigated the number of college athletes who are doing downward dog and frog along with their sprints and push-ups.

The article “School athletes, if not science, embrace yoga” quotes a number of student athletes who are having their first experience with yoga in their workout rooms.  Such as Lacrosse player Mike Distler “It makes us a little more in tune with our bodies,” he says, “It definitely stretches us out more than we ever would during the week.” (more…)

So often we begin a yoga practice to release built up tensions, and stresses from our active lives. And then we soon find that what we are actually gaining is a balance of spirit, mind and body. But as one creative non-fiction teacher discovered - the release of a creative self-can also be a result of a consistent yoga practice.

Michael McColly of Columbia College Chicago and Northwestern University was reading story after story of self-abuse, addictions and rape from his students. (more…)