Category Archives: Yoga for Health and Wellbeing

The Reality of Burnout: Strategies for Preventing Fatigue with Yoga and Meditation

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In the hustle and bustle of modern life, burnout has become an all-too-familiar companion for many. Stress, fatigue, and the weight of responsibilities can create a perfect storm, leaving us feeling drained, both mentally and physically. It’s an alarming reality that many face, but it’s essential to realize that there are powerful tools at our […]

Yoga as Therapy: How Yoga Can Benefit Children with ADHD and Autism

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Neuro-developmental disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) pose significant challenges to children’s well-being and development. ADHD is characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and difficulties with attention and focus, affecting approximately 10% of children in the US.  On the other hand, autism, a complex neurodevelopmental disorder, is marked by impaired social interactions, […]

5 Ways Yoga Can Help with Chronic Back Pain: Evidence-Based Insights

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Chronic back pain is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. The causes of chronic back pain are numerous, including poor posture, physical trauma, and degenerative conditions. While there are many traditional medical treatments for chronic back pain, complementary therapies like yoga are gaining popularity as effective ways to manage pain. Yoga is […]

The Ayurvedic Approach to Health: How to Use Yoga and Meditation to Balance Your Doshas

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Ayurveda is a traditional holistic Indian system of medicine that has been used for thousands of years to promote balance and harmony in the body and for disease management. In the US currently, it is an alternative healthcare practice.  According to Ayurveda, there are five elements (earth, water, fire, air and ether) that combine to […]

The Ultimate Guide to Yoga and Meditation for Anxiety, Sleep, and Focus

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If you’re new to yoga and meditation, it can be overwhelming to know where to start, which is why we’re going to start with specific tips to help with daily life struggles.  In this article, we’ll provide tips for practicing meditation with yoga, as well as different meditations and yoga poses you can do to […]

5 Ways Yoga Helps You Deal with Depression

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The World Health Organization (WHO) defines depression as an illness featured by continuous sadness, lost interest in normal activities that one normally enjoys and inability to function daily activities for at least two weeks. Depression shows several symptoms including a reduced energy and concentration, change in appetite and sleeping levels, anxiety, indecisiveness, restlessness, feelings of […]

4 Key Things I Learned About Yoga When I Hurt My Wrist

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The human experience is just that: So human! We are creatures of patterns of thinking and behavior. Plato was clear in his proposition that human beings endeavor to do what we believe to be the best under the current circumstances, pointing out  that all wrongdoing is due to ignorance and is therefore involuntary. I would […]

Yoga for Sleep: 7 Poses And Tips for Better Sleep And Rest

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Insomnia or difficulty falling asleep has become an epidemic. If you are also suffering from it, try this bedtime routine to fall asleep faster.  Insomnia epidemic Insomnia is fast becoming a common chronic sleep disorder issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sleep deprivation has officially become a public health problem. With […]

SAD? 5 Yoga Poses for Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Fighting off Seasonal Affective Disorder or winter blues? Here’re 5 yoga poses and easy-to-incorporate habits that help defeat SAD naturally.  Winter is upon us, which means that in many parts of the world the weather is colder, the dark descends earlier, and the coats are heavier. For many, the colder months bring on the winter […]

Embracing Change: Yoga Practices For Fall Season

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The season of fall calls us for a change and detox—physically, mentally, spiritually. These yoga practices including asanas, pranayama, and yogic cleanse will help you move through it with ease.    Growing through the change “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. […]

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