Arthritis is more than occasional aches and pains. The condition is caused by inflammation of the joints and can lead to swelling, difficulty moving and severe pain. It can affect almost anyone, from children to the elderly, and may cause the simplest activities to become a challenge. Medications are often prescribed to relieve the pain and inflammation, but many health care providers now also recommend yoga for arthritis relief.
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Yoga Challenge Day 12 ~ Have a Plan
I've realized over the last few weeks of daily yoga practice that my time on the mat is much more effective if I have a practice plan in mind when I begin. That's probably the largest difference between my current…
Yoga Flash Card Game
You no longer have an excuse to be bored on the computer or mentally lazy now that you know about ConcentratiOm, Gaiam's new yoga pose memorization tool. Featuring renowned instructors Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman, ConcentratiOm is a game that…
Why did you start yoga?
I'm always interested to hear how people ended up starting their yoga practice. I started about six years ago when I decided I was ready to quit taking my prescription anti-inflammatory for a bad back. I played (and still play)…