Yoga holds many potential benefits for nearly all people. It can help prevent disease and mitigate the effects of aging. Yoga adds to the quality of life for every person who practices for any length of time. And Power Yoga can be incredibly helpful if you are seeking to subtract, too. Start Your Engines The…

The pressures of the teenage years are incredibly intense. It seems so much harder these days to be in that in-between place not still a child, not yet an adult than it was when I was a teenager. With pressure from parents and teachers to excel, and pressure from friends and society to be cool,…

Why do you do what you do? Is it because you expect to be rewarded? Are you seeking acknowledgement and recognition? How would it feel if your goal was simply to be of service? Karma is a loaded concept in todays world, but understanding it can help us navigate our ego. The ego, as I…

Its that time of year again. The weather has turned colder and the idea of playing outside is less and less appealing to the youngsters. We all know that physical activity is crucial for a childs health, but how do we get the kids to exercise when they are cooped up inside? And how do…

Bringing life into the world is an amazing process. Our bodies change so much while the little one is growing inside us. And labor is one of the most intense, challenging, and incredible experiences of our lives. Preparing for delivery and motherhood requires us to explore every available tool, so we can be as ready…

We all know the story by now. The wild, ADD child running around in a fit of confusion. The exasperated parents resorting to pharmaceuticals to help the child focus. With all the electronic and sugary stimuli that surround kids these days, its no wonder that many have trouble concentrating. But there are many ways to…

Some start their day with a cup of coffee as their only hope for energy as they unenthusiastically head to work. Add a full day of deadlines on their mind and rush hour traffic to the mix and youve got yourself a recipe for high blood pressure, anxiety and even depression. Not me. I start…

When you suffer from back pain, especially the degenerative condition known as lumbar spondylosis, physical activity can be the last thing you want to do. However, for some people, a few yoga postures to stretch and strengthen the back may help ease the pain. Lumbar spondylosis is a condition where the disks between the vertebrae…

Everyone, including yourself, has told you to try yoga. You know the health benefits both mentally and physically will change your life for the better. You pass a highly recommended yoga studio during your daily commute and you wear yoga pants all the time anyway. So you purchase the best eco-friendly yoga mat ever made,…

As the popularity of yoga increases, so does the number of reasons people are turning to the practice. For some its the calming benefits. For others its the relief from aches and pains. For still others, its the lure of burning fat and toning muscles. The good news is that yoga can help you accomplish…