Circus the yoga way: Adapted for children on the autism spectrum
By Kat Robinson You may be surprised to learn that the internally focused practice of yoga and the externally oriented art of circus have a lot in common: Both include body awareness and proprioception, involve breathing techniques to quiet the mind and create...
Just what the yogi ordered: A variety of meditations to balance that holiday cheer
Holidays! This time of year can feel restless. The noticeable shift in so many people’s energy and attention affects even those who aren’t particularly holiday-oriented. Parties, sales, shopping, planning, cooking—all these activities, in abundance and all at once,...
Yoga breathing research shows promise for dementia
Research shows that yoga can significantly improve cognitive functioning in people with dementia. These studies primarily used yoga as a movement practice. New research on yoga breathing practices (pranayama) shows that specific breathing patterns can affect...
