Who doesn’t like sugarcane in the moonlight? De-lish. But let’s face it, getting into this variation of Half Moon (Ardha Chandrasana) can test your balance, flexibility, and coordination as you reach back and grab your lifted leg. Never fear, here are some tips that help make this elusive pose more accessible. Component Parts First, to [...] [read more...]
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In this article from Time, Dr. Andrew Weil proposes a link between information overload and our emotional well-being. Why Data Smog May Be Making You Depressed by Dr. Andrew Weil We live in the Information Age. But I’ve never heard — nor would any sane person suggest — that we live in the Useful Information [...] [read more...] Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow, also known as “Wheel”) is one of the most delicious and expansive of yoga asana, inviting a full opening of the “Eastern,” or front, side of the body. As in all yoga asana, the stability (sthira) of the back body is essential for supporting the full expansion and sweetness (sukha) of [...] [read more...] Be warned, some images are graphic. [read more...] Cancer Patients Find Peace And Comfort Through Yoga And Meditation By Jillian S. McKee According to “Cancer Watch,” the monthly news magazine of cancer research, something positive is happening to people touched by cancer. Medical studies show that cancer patients who participate in yoga, meditation, and other complementary therapy enjoy an improved quality of life. [...] [read more...] This article is a re-print from the NYTimes, written by Jane Brody. Ancient Moves for Orthopedic Problems By JANE E. BRODY Published: August 1, 2011 With the costs of medical care spiraling out of control and an ever-growing shortage of doctors to treat an aging population, it pays to know about methods of prevention and [...] [read more...] Headstand is like the grandpappy of inversions. Unlike the 5-year old exuberance of handstand, or the slightly more moderated enthusiasm of forearm stand, headstand evokes a deep seated patience and – dare I say – necessary dignity in the practitioner. Kicking up into headstand is a big ol’ no-no, primarily because the head is rooted [...] [read more...] There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. |
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