Yoga for Living with Loss: Gentle Practices to Support Your Broken Heart at Any Age
Loss is something every one of us carries. By the time we reach our 60s and beyond, we’ve often lived through many forms of loss…
Read MoreThe Best Time of Day for Yoga: Aligning Practice with Your Body Clock
Yoga is more than just a physical exercise; it’s a practice of connection between mind, body, and spirit. One of the keys to maximizing the benefits of yoga is to align your practice with your body’s natural rhythms, or circadian clock. While the best time for yoga can vary…
Read More9 Best Yoga Mats
Yoga mats are essential for ensuring a comfortable and effective practice, providing the necessary support and stability for various poses. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi with years of experience or a beginner just starting your yoga journey, a good mat can enhance…
Read MoreStretch and Kvetch: Yoga for the Realist
Whoops, I did it again. I got totally out of shape. Not partly, not a little, my whole body. My hamstrings, my calves, my shoulders and my biceps, my core muscles, my ankles and feet, and well my entire balance is off-balance. It’s hard for me to bend…
Read More9 Yoga Retreats for Women Over 50
Yoga centers are dedicated to cultivating the ancient practice of yoga, providing a sanctuary where practitioners can deepen their understanding, refine their techniques, and connect with their inner selves. With experienced instructors…
Read MoreHow I Improved My Sleep with Meditation and Yoga Lifestyle
When it comes to health and wellness, most people probably think I’ve got it all together. I am a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, personal trainer, and wellness coach. I do my best to “walk the talk” and practice what I preach. I exercise, meditate, practice yoga…
Read More5 Yoga-Based Poses That Will Help You Overcome Your Fear of Falling (VIDEO)
Ask a group of older adults what they’re most afraid of as they age and almost always one of them will say, ‘falling’. Falling when you’re older often has consequences. According to a US nationwide study done by Texas A&M University Health Science Center…
Read MoreYoga’s Not What It Used to Be
There are two yoga books on my shelf, both with the number 50 in the title. One was a 50th birthday present from my sister, and the other was co-written by one of my favorite yoga teachers, Desiree Rumbaugh. Glancing at my bookshelf…
Read MoreCan 12 Minutes of Daily Yoga Really Increase Bone Density and Fight Osteoporosis?
With menopause, women’s bones lose the protection of estrogen. The decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) that occurs with aging is called osteopenia when it is mild and osteoporosis when it is more severe. Approximately 200 million women…
Read MoreGive Yourself the Gift of Yoga this Holiday Season
It’s the holiday season. In the last several weeks, most of us were concerned with buying gifts for family and friends. But have you thought about giving yourself a gift? How many times do you give yourself an important gift in your life?
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