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Yoga for Musicians
In a recent three-day span, I had the several students of mine who are also the moms of aspiring musicians ask if I had any advice for keeping the young virtuosos’ healthy. They all expressed a...
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Pain in the Neck? Try Yoga.
A lot of information is available about low-back pain, a topic I’ve covered here. But less attention is paid to neck pain, despite the fact that as many of two-thirds of adults experience it. Neck, or...
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Yoga and Plantar Fasciitis
Malasana (Garland Pose) can help ease the stiffness and pain caused by plantar fasciitis by gently stretching the ankles and the connective tissue of the foot. Seems that every year at this time I hear...
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When Your Wrists Hurt
Baxter Bell demonstrates Wrist Flossing. In almost every class at least one student mentions problems with wrist pain. Usually the pain is associated with some repetitive activity, and often they...
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The Bee’s Knees
You’ve probably heard the quirky phrase “bee’s knees” at some point or another. It means “excellent, or the finest quality.” The function of your knee joints is imperative to daily life, so it’s...
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Knees Gone Bad?
In my last post, I wrote about how yoga can be a great way to keep your knees strong, flexible, stable, and healthy over time. But there are some situations in which yoga can negatively affect your...
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Age Better With Yoga: Part I
Over the past two years, I’ve been investigating how yoga can be used as a tool in healthy aging. Via my own practice; in following the latest research; through discussions with fellow yoga teachers;...
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Age Better With Yoga, Part 2
A few weeks ago I introduced two of the four essential skills that yoga cultivates to help us navigate the aging process well: developing strength and flexibility. Today I’d like to complete the...
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Yoga and Winter Health
It’s that time again: it’s dark at 5pm, and you’re spending more time inside around other people. Even my regular yoga classes are more crowded, and there is always one person who’s sneezing or...
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Yoga for Insomnia
One of the most common complaints that my yoga students and patients share with me is their inability to get a good night’s sleep. Almost everyone will have an occasional bout of sleeplessness, but...
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