Let’s take a look at one example of how the human body thrives naturally: the vagus nerve. The human body never ceases to amaze me. The way that it is designed to thrive naturally and work fluidly is pure magic. The vagus nerve, actually comprised of a pair of nerves right and left, extends from…
Yoga for Herniated Disc: Safe Practice for Recovery
Slipping or herniating a vertebral disc can be a painful experience with a long recovery period. If you have a herniated disc, the most important element of yoga to practice is patience. You may have to completely pause your physical yoga practice to focus on recovery. Frustrating as it can be, an injury can provide…
Beginner Yogi: 5 Mindful Ways to Approach Your First (or 20th) Yoga Class
My first experience as a beginner yogi was a complete disaster. I went in looking to get that blissed out feeling I had heard some of my friends rave about, and yet, I left overwhelmed and achy. During savasana when everyone seemingly relaxed on their mats effortlessly, I felt so flustered with my racing mind…
“Broga” is Yoga for ALL the Men in Your Life
It’s easy to think of #broga as an Instagram post – that guy with the abs that just won’t stop, a few tats appropriately placed, and of course, the man bun. Usually, said bro is doing a one-handed handstand on top of a cliff thousands of feet above a canyon, on a rock with waves…
Yoga for Anxiety and Self-Esteem
Anxiety and self-esteem issues can destroy your confidence and run your life. I know because I have anxiety. Panic, if you want to be specific. Medically I have been diagnosed with an “anxiety disorder,” but that makes it sound even more unpleasant, and anxiety is already unpleasant enough without additional descriptors. Anxiety and depression can…
Why Kundalini Is the New Vinyasa
The term Kundalini means “a spiritual energy or life force located at the base of the spine”, often portrayed as a coiled-up serpent. Though traditions have changed throughout the years, the current form of Kundalini yoga is seen as more spiritual than some strictly sweat-it-out classes, with mantras as a central part of the practice,…
Why Hikers Need Yoga
Hikers need yoga to help prevent injury, support diverse training needs, and to learn/maintain mindfulness. Whether you are a seasoned backpacker or a fair weather fan of day hikes, no doubt you have experienced the mountains’ cathartic effect and breathtaking beauty. Summit views, trailside streams, alpine lakes – the destination truly is the journey when…
6 Easy Yoga Poses for Runners
As a runner, yoga is your best friend and secret weapon, so try these six yoga poses for runners that have been carefully selected to keep you on your game! If you want to be on the top of your game, stretching, massage, and rest are all part of a successful training program. These six…
Yoga for Swimmers: 4 Reasons to Start Practicing Now!
Check out one Us Masters swimmer/ yoga teacher’s take on yoga for swimmers; exclusively on YogaToday! I started swimming competitively at age four. My dream growing up was to swim for Team USA in the Olympic (what swimmer doesn’t share this dream?). I competed until college and later returned to the sport as a U.S….
Stretches for Swimmers: Try These 6 Simple Yoga Poses Now
This quick sequence os stretches for swimmers will open your shoulders and strengthen your upper body to prepare you for your next practice in the pool. “Take any article on best all-around exercises, and swimming always tops the list. It is still one of the best cardio workouts (despite all the bright shiny workout theories…