Physical balance does get more difficult to do as we get older. Balancing postures require a lot of practice, and require us to be patient with ourselves. Many of us try to jump right into a balancing pose we've never done and then give up when we realize how difficult it is. The key is to start rea...

I've taken yoga classes with Stephanie Snyder, and have really enjoyed them on a number of levels. I stumbled over this TED talk of hers this morning. I had no idea what a difficult personal history she's had. She explores how one of her first yoga practices, and the peace she found in it, helped he...