The Yoga Sutras are comprised of 196 sayings that speak to the nature of mind, lifestyle, values, use of the body, breath (prana, in Sanskrit) and our senses. Compiled by the sage Patangali in the second century BCE, the sutras are intended to bring about self-realization. Over the ages, there have been many outstanding translations. […]
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To Thine Own Restricted Shoulders Be True
I took my first training with Paul and Suzee Grilley in 2007. I was drawn to study with Paul because of his best-selling DVD on anatomy for yoga practioners. Besides wanting to deepen my knowledge of anatomy, I was curious as to why I was so blessed with a flexible lower body, yet had shoulders […]
Strategies to Boost Sinus Health and Minimize Allergies
Spring has sprung! As trees, grasses, and flowers emerge in all their glory after the long winter, many people experience seasonal allergies. Whether your symptoms are mild or more bothersome, Neti pot (or nasal wash) can provide much relief. The Neti pot has been used for thousands of years in the practice of Ayurveda to […]
Navigating Your Journey Using the Koshas
I first realized that yoga could impact me in ways beyond my physical body during deep relaxation practice in the classes I took over 25 years ago. After 45 minutes or so of physical movement, we would lie on our backs on a yoga mat in a pose known as savasana. For goodness sake, what […]
A Valentine for Your Heart: Increase Your Heart Rate Variability
What the heck is heart rate variability (HRT), and why should you care? Heart rate variability is the beat-to-beat variation your heart exhibits every second of your life. We used to believe that a healthy heart thumps like a metronome, but now we know that a strong heart changes dramatically from beat to beat. HRV […]
Essential to Weight Loss: Emotional Regulation
The New Year Begins. We’ve all been there: you step on the scale and hold your breath. Perhaps you packed on a few pounds over the holidays or have been gaining weight slowly over the years. You know you want to make some changes, but it feels so overwhelming! Sound familiar? This is a story […]