Although achieving a tight butt may be a primary reason for physical exercise, the same cannot be said about our hips. Tight hips are the nemesis of modern society where most of our day is spent sitting at a desk,…
Did you know that quadriceps means “four heads”? This term of reference includes the four front thigh muscles
If you are a gardener, you know the personal benefits of grounding, that is, connecting your hands and feet to the Earth’s soil. Because we are bioelectrical beings, direct contact with our electrical planet provides us with an energy infusion…
Some years ago, in a yoga class taught by B.K.S. Iyengar, he was quoted as saying, “If you open your armpits, you’ll never get depressed.” In an era where the World Health Organization estimates depression will be…
Establishing a healing yoga practice at home is challenging even for advanced yogis. In order to continually return to your yoga mat without the guidance of a teacher, you need to feel committed to your reasons for practising (strength, length…
February is often touted as “heart month” due to Valentine’s Day, which symbolizes for many lovers a time to celebrate their romantic relationship. Unfortunately, consciously practicing loving kindness and compassion with one person for one day out of 365 is…
Trees are patient creatures. They live a long, quiet time, and they know how to stand firm through all the changes of day and night, climate and season. Zo Newell A long healthy life of stability and ease is a…
Because the shoulder joint, with its wide range of movement, can be one of the loosest joints in the body, it is vulnerable to injury. Furthermore, as a “ball-and-socket joint,” it is really only a ball (the head of the…
A well-oiled machine performs much better and lasts considerably longer, as those of us who ride bicycles or drive cars know. The same mechanical principle applies to the joints in our bodies. Simply put, a joint is where two…
Many of us take our lower legs for granted, without realizing the significant role calf muscles play in circulating blood and oxygen. In yoga, we refer to the calf muscles as the “heart of the legs.” Through contracting and expanding,…
Many Western societies have compartmentalized healthcare by focusing treatment and prevention on one aspect of our being — body or mind or spirit — rather than administering to all three. For physical pain, a physician tends to prescribe medication and…
Each season brings its own benefits and challenges. Hot humid summer days help to unwind tension and tightness built up from fortifying against the blustery chill of winter. However, too much of a good thing also takes a toll. Prolonged…
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