by Deb McDermott | Sep 14, 2023 | Chronic Illness & Recovery, Lifestyle & Prevention, Mantra, Sleep & Fatigue, Trauma-Informed Approach, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health
A recent article in The New York Times declared that yoga “really is as healthy as people say,” listing a convincing number of potential health benefits including Stress relief Better sleep Improved cognition Reduced back pain Improved balance, strength, and...
by Deb McDermott | Jun 9, 2023 | Chronic Illness & Recovery, Lifestyle & Prevention, Managing Anxiety, Stress, & Depression, Yoga Therapy in Healthcare
By Santiago Buompadre Lifestyle is now the main driver of mortality and morbidity in the world. In other words, our habits, activities, and how we treat ourselves have become the primary reasons for early death and chronic illness. Yoga offers a wide variety of...
by Alexa Owen | Sep 22, 2022 | Lifestyle & Prevention, Managing Anxiety, Stress, & Depression, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health
For many families, September marks the start of a new school year—and a call to adjust to different schedules and needs. Transitions can bring excitement, stress, and a call for resilience—and yoga can bring ease and tools for self-care. We’ve compiled a list of top...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Jun 18, 2020 | Lifestyle & Prevention, What Is Yoga Therapy?
Because therapeutic yoga is a practice you undertake for yourself, to improve your own health and well-being, it can be a powerful part of self-care during the age of coronavirus. All you need to practice at home is a bit of space—even a chair or the floor in front of...
by Tina Paul | Apr 16, 2020 | Lifestyle & Prevention, Meditation, Sleep & Fatigue, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health
The online channel HealthFlix offers easy access to powerful ideas to help us all manage the stress of living through a pandemic: “Can we take this crisis—this pause in our lives—and use it to get inspired, to learn new skills and better understand the science...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Apr 2, 2020 | Lifestyle & Prevention, What Is Yoga Therapy?
By Maggie McCuiston As a self-employed person, I could easily work around the clock—especially if I don’t monitor myself!—and I have to specifically schedule time for self-care. As daily life shifts dramatically, carving out this time has become even more important....