Asya Haikin
Breathing matters
Breathing matters Breath is a unique function of the body: it is automatic, but at the same time can be consciously controlled. No matter...
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Asya Haikin
2 min
Straight or Upright?
Have you ever told yourself to “stand up straight"? Or maybe you remember being told to stop slouching and stand up straight as a...
Asya Haikin
3 min
Why does yoga make us feel good?
Why do we always feel better at the end of a yoga class or after home practice? Calmer, more centered, more relaxed? Science is now...
Asya Haikin
3 min
The Why,What and How of Osteoporosis and Yoga
Why talk about osteoporosis? More than ten million Americans have received the diagnosis of osteoporosis(1), a condition characterized by...
Asya Haikin
3 min
The Yoga of Self-Study and Transformation
Why do we turn to yoga? Most of the time, we want something to change in our lives. Perhaps we hope to find more calm, learn to move with...
Asya Haikin
2 min
The Yoga of Sound
Why do we practice yoga? Of course, we want to feel calmer, more limber, balanced and strong. But beyond these perfectly good practical...
Asya Haikin
3 min
Relieve Pain by Developing a Felt Sense of Safety
You may be familiar with the term “negativity bias”. It refers to our tendency to be more strongly affected by negative experiences...
Asya Haikin
4 min
How to stop practicing pain
Pain serves a purpose: it tells us when something in our body needs to be protected, so that we can prevent further damage, or while it...
Asya Haikin
2 min
Pain and the Brain
Most of us will have to deal with persistent pain at some point in our lives. Feeling pain is a part of being human. Yoga gives us some...
Asya Haikin
2 min
Easy Flows for Pain Relief
To keep my joints moving with ease and pain free, I love practicing and teaching flows. A yoga flow (often called vinyasa) is a practice...
Asya Haikin
2 min
Health of the Spine
The spine is the central structure of our body, and its health is essential for maintaining mobility in the body. Different areas of the...
Asya Haikin
2 min
Inner Resource
What makes us resilient? When life throws at us more than our share of challenges, how do we stay grounded? Beyond keeping our bodies...
Asya Haikin
2 min
iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation
Did you know that there is a form of mindfulness meditation that will benefit you even if you fall asleep while practicing it? This form...
Asya Haikin
5 min
Benefits of Yoga Therapy
Yoga is the most sought-out and widely practiced form of self care and complementary healthcare. From gyms to schools, to hospitals, you...
Asya Haikin
2 min
Stretch? Or Strengthen??
Your hips feel sore and tight. You need to stretch them out, right? Well, not so fast! The tightness you are experiencing may be caused...
Asya Haikin
2 min
Purvottanasana: Being with Discomfort
By Tobi Dannemiller Look... I’m not saying that I don’t love yoga.. I do. Really. But during the practice, I sometimes don’t like yoga!...
Asya Haikin
2 min
The Healing Power of Sound Vibration
By Asya Haikin Babies are soothed by the sound of mother’s heartbeat or a lullaby. We find certain sounds relaxing, like gentle sound of...
Asya Haikin
1 min
Ask the Expert
Listen to Asya's interview about Yoga Therapy on Ask the Expert Podcast with Justin Flinner of @mymetromedicine....
Asya Haikin
2 min
Why see a yoga therapist?
Today over fifteen million Americans regularly practice yoga. It is easy to find a yoga class to fit your needs and your schedule. Why go...
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