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