[Editor's Note: This is a guest post from Krista Peterson, an aspiring writer and health advocate. If you'd like to read more of her writing, just Google her name.] With the growing nature of specialization in hospitals today, individual patients are often placed with numerous physicians and nurses in a fast paced hospital situation. For many of these patients, an opportunity to slow down and find some relaxation is always valuable. Because of this need for a time of relaxation and … [Read more...] about Yoga and Cancer Patients
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Seasonal Vinyasa Yoga: Capture the Energy of Spring
Editor’s note: Seasons are changing and it's time for another great guest post from Melina Meza, BS Nutrition, RYT-500 The yogis and nutritionists both agree that it is never too late, or too early, to consider sequencing your life today for a healthier tomorrow. I think of sequencing as both an art form and a science that anyone can master. All you need is sincere focus and attention from the beginning to the end of your vision. Trust in your body’s innate wisdom to guide you through … [Read more...] about Seasonal Vinyasa Yoga: Capture the Energy of Spring
Get the lowdown on Kundalini rising
Just wanted to bring to your attention an interesting discussion about that mysterious thing called Kundalini. What is Kundalini, really? Is it possible that Kundalini, which many branches of yoga have been developed around, could actually be one of the least understood aspects of yoga? Most definitely. Many people want to awaken their Kundalini but do not know its purpose or dangers. In fact many authorities on the subject have not had their own personal experiences. Until now it has … [Read more...] about Get the lowdown on Kundalini rising
3 Quick Yoga-Based Tools to Deal with Stress
[Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Kalavati Viv Williams, a long-time yoga practitioner, who shares three simple exercises for releasing tension and stress from our crazy lives.] Try the first technique to help manifest your positive intentions for change and as an adjunct to meditation. The second and third techniques are great for quickly easing stress. If you have an office or a little privacy they can even be done at work. 1. Sankalpa is a short phrase, like an … [Read more...] about 3 Quick Yoga-Based Tools to Deal with Stress
Yoga for Workaholics: Yep, It Works!
Editor's note: Enjoy a guest post from Edward, who reminds us that we can integrate yoga into every facet of life! Many of us spend a lot of sedentary time sitting at our workplace desks – 40, 50, even 60 hours a week staring at a computer screen. Not good for the body or the spirit. Not good for productivity, either. You’ll get more done in less time (the definition of productivity) if you’re able to take a minute or two to relax and do some simple stretching and breathing exercises that … [Read more...] about Yoga for Workaholics: Yep, It Works!
Seasonal Vinyasa: Winter and Ayurveda with Melina Meza
Editor’s note: It's that time of the year for another great guest post from Melina Meza, author of the Art of Sequencing, on mindfully adjusting your daily ritual and yoga practice to honor seasonal change. --------------------- Winter Elements = Earth + Water •Earth qualities: stable, rigid, grounding •Water qualities: fluid, cooling, calming, graceful Here we are again on the cusp of another winter. Are you ready? I hope so! In this blog and upcoming Seasonal Vinyasa … [Read more...] about Seasonal Vinyasa: Winter and Ayurveda with Melina Meza
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