Engaging the Subtle Body: Pelvic & Diaphragm Tension Bands
The seven myofascial tension bands universally situate in all human bodies, which arguably could be proof that we are all one. These connective tissue bands
Helen Maupin March 26, 2026
The seven myofascial tension bands universally situate in all human bodies, which arguably could be proof that we are all one. These connective tissue bands
A while back, I blogged about this very question: Who Am I? From a yoga perspective and my own personal experience, I recognize the importance
7 Tension Bands or Straps: Myofascia is the flexible network of tissue that surrounds, cushions, and supports muscles, bones, and organs. It acts as a
I recently read the following quote in a 2005 book written by Mary Doria Russell — When the preponderance of human beings choose to act
Over the past several weeks, I shared Yoga Actions focused on creating space in the major spinal joints — sacrum-tailbone, lumbar-sacrum, thoracic-lumbar, and C7-thoracic. Using
Over the past several weeks, we practiced asanas utilizing yoga actions that engage the subtle body — Pranamaya Kosha (energy body), Manomaya Kosha (mental-emotional body),
Stillness within one’s body and silence within one’s mind are outcomes of a dedicated yoga practice that includes asanas (postures), pratyahara (sensory withdrawal), pranayama (breath
In two previous posts, Tailbone-sacral and Sacral-lumbar joints, I wrote about the significance of moving beyond our physical reliance on the Annamaya Kosha (muscular-skeletal flexibility
In this life cycle of seasons and snowy months, winter is the time for hibernation (rest and reflection), and January is the month for stocktaking.
Recently, I blogged about engaging the subtle body (Pranamaya, Manomaya, and Vijnanamaya Koshas) using our breath and awareness as yoga actions intended to awaken our
In yoga philosophy, human beings have three bodies — the gross or physical body, the astral or subtle body, and the causal or spiritual body.
by guest blogger Chloe Pearson In a world where unpredictability is the norm, many people feel stretched thin by rapid change, shifting expectations, and nonstop