Adding to the scholarship: Yoga therapy in integrative pain care

Jul 2, 2020 | Blog | 0 comments

Although devastating, the opioid crisis is only one symptom of the urgent need for a better approach to pain care. And while yoga therapy is not a cure-all for pain, it can be a viable contributor to the solution. Recently, the International Journal of Yoga Therapy...

Therapy with yoga in the age of coronavirus

Jun 18, 2020 | Blog | 1 comment

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...

BOOK REVIEW: Yoga Therapy for Insomnia and Sleep Recovery: An Integrated Approach to Supporting Healthy Sleep and Sustaining Energy All Day, by Lisa Sanfilippo

May 7, 2020 | Blog | 0 comments

Review by Pamela Stokes Eggleston As a yoga therapist, I work with clients who have chronic conditions such as MS, diabetes, and PTSD. All of these issues can negatively affect sleep—as can the stress many of us experience as an unfortunate consequence of daily...

Yogic techniques for better sleep

Apr 9, 2020 | Blog | 0 comments

By Ann Swanson A yoga therapist can help you tailor an individual routine to soothe your nervous system, promoting, among other benefits, a good night’s sleep. They might even recommend particular practices throughout the day to set a calmer stage. But a few basic...

Yoga therapy tips: Self-care for when everything changes

Apr 2, 2020 | Blog | 1 comment

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....