As we begin to imagine what life will be like in the post-pandemic era, the question on many people’s mind is this: Will the pandemic have a lasting effect on the practice and teaching of yoga? Post-pandemic, will yoga practice and teaching go back to the way things were in the “good old days?” Or, … Continued

If we allow ourselves to listen and become quiet, we all can develop a deep intuitive relationship to nature and to the world that can guide us, notes renowned yoga teacher Donna Farhi in this interview. This realization is one of the most important parts of the study and practice of yoga. As much as … Continued

If you struggle with text neck, shoulder pain and the beginning of forward head posture, or know someone who does, this talk is for you! Text neck, a slouching posture, and forward head are so common as to be almost epidemic. It may seem like just a cosmetic inconvenience. But in reality, text neck and … Continued

A common issue facing yoga teachers and yoga practitioners alike, is the question of how to safely advance in their yoga practice without risking injury. This is particularly the case when it comes to challenging yoga postures, e.g. like Headstand, Handstand and Shoulderstand. Traditionally, these inversions postures have been considered the most important of all … Continued

We are used to thinking of bodybuilders as weight-lifting, protein-shake pounding, oversized musclemen (or women). But in a sense, we are all bodybuilders, says Iyengar yoga teacher and PT Julie Gudmestad in this free download. Our daily habits slowly and inexorably shape the soft tissues of our body – for better and for worse. And what … Continued

Ever felt like a million dollars after a yoga class? Indeed, whether you crave a vigorous Vinyasa practice or prefer chilling out in restorative yoga, the reason we all keep coming back for more is that special, serene yoga glow we often feel after class. Ever wondered why that happens and what it is that … Continued

Yoga practices today tend to be focused on fast-paced Vinyasa flows or alignment-based yoga with an emphasis on healthy biomechanics. But yoga is also about deepening our inner experience, notes acclaimed yoga teacher Judith Hanson Lasater in this free download. If we learn how to make our yoga practice a sanctuary, a place of refuge, … Continued

The role of chronic inflammation in the development of disease is receiving increasing attention from the medical community. Not unlike high blood pressure, it is increasingly looked to as the one factor we might be able to influence, which in turn could help us avoid a wide range of ailments ranging from cancer and heart … Continued