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Finding Hope in Chronic Pain: Why I’m Rethinking Biomechanics & Alignment

May 2, 2019 by Lucinda Staniland 8 Comments

by Lucinda Staniland I used to think that alignment and biomechanics were the answer to the riddle that is chronic pain. If only I could work hard enough to correct my hyperlordosis, strengthen my weak glutes, and reverse my scoliosis then my pain would ease - right? At least, that’s what I was told. Now, I’m not so sure. In fact, I’ve found that I’ve been able to reduce my chronic pain significantly without changing my biomechanics or alignment at all. In fact, I now wonder if my focus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Living Your Yoga

Low Energy? Ayurveda Has Some Answers

March 14, 2019 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

By Donna Farhi, My colleague and co-teacher Ayurvedic Clinician Melissa Spamer tells me that the most common reason that women come to her for consultation is that they “want more energy”. Poor digestion, insomnia, high-stress levels, and dramatic hormonal and metabolic shifts with accompanying weight gain, are all conditions that respond well to simple Ayurvedic practices. In this article, you'll learn how implementing one of the golden rules of Ayurveda can radically improve your energy … [Read more...]

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The Eight Essentials of Restorative Yoga

April 23, 2014 by Guest Author 15 Comments

by guest author Neal Ghoshal, Sacred Moves A few years ago I enrolled on my second Yoga Teacher Training course for a year at the Yoga Academy Auckland - I was on a mission to learn more about this practice and to equip myself with as much knowledge as I could. If I was going to teach Yoga, then I wanted to be good at it. About half way through the year, course tutor Jude Hynes gave us a new practice, brought out some Yoga bolsters from the cupboard and introduced us to the wonderful world of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Yoga Styles Tagged With: donna farhi, Judith Lasater, loving-kindness Yoga, rejuvenation, relaxation, responsive restful Yoga, restorative yoga, Yoga for stress and anxiety, Yoga props

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