Sleep deprivation and stress can together develop into a vicious cycle. It is common to have trouble falling asleep due to worries and anxiety. A night of insufficient sleep can add to the stress of the following day. It can easily become a pattern. Yoga can be a gentle and restorative way to relax the […]
Those of us living in Florida are very familiar with pink flamingos and how they stand on one leg – steady, natural and relaxed. For us humans, balancing on one leg takes our full attention. This type of pose requires that we drop other thoughts and focus exclusively on the task in front of us. […]
As much as we would all love to say we are easily able to leave our problems and/or worries at the door when we enter the yoga studio, or simply “off the mat” no matter where are practicing yoga, we often arrive at our mat with the weight of worries upon us. After practicing yoga […]
Meditation is simple to begin by attending to your breath, and then if a thought arrives, notice it, accept it, open yourself up to it and then let it pass. Then you return to your breath. We are programmed to react to all of our thoughts, which keeps our bodies and minds in an ever […]
Meditation, mindfulness and consciousness are buzzwords today. Yogis have been practicing meditation (also referred to as dhyana) for ages. Though yoga and meditation are essentially different concepts, there is a symbiotic relationship between yoga and meditation as one learns to silence the mind through meditation and this is a key focus in yoga practice. Meditation […]
Many of us have the habit of looking outside of ourselves for satisfaction. We live in a world that programs us to believe that “things” outside of our inner selves can give us happiness. Though experiences prove to us that nothing outside of our inner selves can completely fulfill the natural and deep longing for […]
High stress levels represent a common struggle in our society today. A regular yoga practice can provide a wonderful way to calm your mind and give your body some movement and attention it needs. The idea of lowering onto a mat on the floor and twisting your body into different positions may be a little […]
Yoga has been used to manage high blood pressure, cope with the effects of cancer treatments, and treat symptoms of depression or anxiety. Yoga is also becoming very popular for the treatment of musculoskeletal issues, like lower and upper back pain, sciatica pain, and shoulder, neck and hip pain. Yoga is a holistic discipline that […]
Using breath work can lead to a calm mind, increased energy levels, and improved overall health. One of the core principles of yoga is based on breath work – focusing and controlling the breath and finding balance through breath. It is common to hold one’s breath when one is stressed. The breath is one of […]
The working stances of Thai yoga massage are like a beautiful dance that requires continuous movement by the Thai yoga massage practitioner to provide a relaxed flowing session for the recipient of the massage. The movements of this healing art are fluid and include breath work and assisted yoga poses, while the practitioner applies pressure […]
