Why Restorative Yoga may not be what you want—but could be what you need

Oct 8, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

By Caren Baginski Over the years I’ve compiled a list of reasons why people have told me they don’t want to practice Restorative Yoga. As a Restorative Yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and relaxation advocate, these comments can be discouraging—but they’re...

The benefits of combining yoga therapy and art therapy

Sep 16, 2021 | Blog | 2 comments

By Ellen G. Horovitz When blending yoga therapy and art therapy, you clear the space for artistic expression—making room for expansion, acceptance, creativity, and growth. This state of going within—“transpersonal consciousness”— is an expansion toward others that...

Yoga for adapting to change: Using the kleshas to tackle pandemic-related stress

Aug 27, 2021 | Blog | 3 comments

By Shirley Telles Yoga contributes to stress reduction, life satisfaction, and overall well-being. It can also foster a sense of stability when we are faced with change.  Change and uncertainty can feel particularly overwhelming these days. In addition to the...

Practice roundup: Yoga therapy techniques for aging, stress, COVID-19 recovery, and more

Aug 12, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

Yoga therapy is the specific application of yogic tools like breathwork (pranayama), posture (asana), and meditation to boost whole-person health. While a yoga therapy approach is tailored to an individual’s specific needs, students can draw on practices more...

Integrating yoga therapy with conventional cancer care in hospital settings

Jul 29, 2021 | Blog | 4 comments

By Sadie Grossman I represent The Wellness and Integrative Oncology Program at Hillman Cancer Center—part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center—as their on-site yoga and mindfulness therapist. We’ve trained over 60 nurses in hand and foot massage techniques,...