Part of the reason for this website is to gather stories and inspiration of the way that yoga has helped people to manage or heal health issues. My hope is that by sharing these stories and increasing our awareness and knowledge of the power of yoga, more people will be inspired to turn to yoga in times of trouble. Our world currently works on a scientific model - our rational minds want to know that something will work before we commit to a change. By gathering stories from people who's lives … [Read more...]
How a yoga practice can manage Multiple Sclerosis – Hillary Rubin’s story
Meet Hillary Rubin. That's her there, practicing yoga. She's was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1996, and decided that it was the perfect opportunity to transform her life from the inside out. Over the last twelve years she's used a combination of yoga, meditation, and lifestyle to manage her MS. "I believe that our challenges are our greatest gifts," is Hillary's mantra. "When we embrace what we wish we could get rid of then we heal on a deeper level." She goes on to say … [Read more...]