Yoga Therapy Blog

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...

Why do we practice yoga? Of course, we want to feel calmer, more limber, balanced and strong. But beyond these perfectly good practical...

You may be familiar with the term “negativity bias”. It refers to our tendency to be more strongly affected by negative experiences...

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...

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...

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...

The spine is the central structure of our body, and its health is essential for maintaining mobility in the body. Different areas of the...

What makes us resilient? When life throws at us more than our share of challenges, how do we stay grounded? Beyond keeping our bodies...

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...

Yoga is the most sought-out and widely practiced form of complementary healthcare. From gyms to schools, to hospitals, you can find a...

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...

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!...

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...

Listen to Asya's interview about Yoga Therapy on Ask the Expert Podcast with Justin Flinner of @mymetromedicine....

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...