Question: Which is the part of the body that most people ignore but which plays a key role in our health and aging trajectory in the long run? Not sure? The answer is the humble feet. For most of us, when it comes to the feet, it’s out of sight, out of mind. But that … Continued

What’s yet another reason to practice yoga?  And for yoga teachers, what’s another important reason to keep strengthening your teaching chops? The lingering COVID pandemic. In a new study from the University College London, a Covid-19 infection was found to double the risk of mental health problems for people over the age of 52.  “Our … Continued

When we think about core exercises, we typically focus on muscular strength and toning. But in fact, most people get core strengthening wrong, says physical therapist and yoga expert Diana Zotos Florio in this free download. We know that having a strong and balanced core body is essential to retain structural integrity and prevent or … Continued

The pandemic has been a challenge for everyone, but in most families, the stressful and trauma-inducing events of the last few years have been disproportionately hard on women. Shouldering the burden of caring for their families on top of their other responsibilities, many women are running on empty with little time to take care of themselves … Continued

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 you are one of the millions of people who suffer from back pain, you understand the impact on your daily life. According to the American Chronic Pain Association, one in four adults in the U.S. report low back pain lasting at least one day in the last three months. And contrary to popular beliefs, … Continued

The practices of yoga are meant to touch the whole fabric of our lives, not just our physical health. In this free download, renowned yoga teacher Judith Hanson Lasater talks about the yogic wisdom contained in the Yamas and Niyamas and shows how they have profound practical relevance for life and living even thousands of … Continued

Most of us rarely pay attention to our feet. Even in our wellness and fitness activities, we typically give little time to specific activities for keeping the feet healthy and fit. However, it’s not just a meaningless cliche to say that the feet are the foundation of our body, notes yoga therapist Susi Hately in … Continued