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Relieve Pain with Yoga for Arthritis

[Editor's note: This is a guest post by Nathan Joynt from Gaiam TV] 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 … [Read more...] about Relieve Pain with Yoga for Arthritis

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 challenge and the one I completed last year. Last year I seemed to have more of an idea what my daily yoga routine would consist of; this year, not so much, which means I sort of just improvise for a while on the mat before I decide to call it a day. Although my desire and … [Read more...] about Yoga Challenge Day 12 ~ Have a Plan

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 challenges players to test their memory and yoga knowledge. Learning and remembering yoga pose names has never been more fun!...Whether you're new to yoga or an advanced yogi, you'll have fun giving those brain cells a quick yoga workout. New poses … [Read more...] about Yoga Flash Card Game

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) some pretty intense tennis, but the repetitive nature of the sport took its toll on my alignment. After finishing up my college career and getting married, my mom, who taught herself yoga from a few videos, convinced me that I should join her one day for some yoga … [Read more...] about Why did you start yoga?