I've added four new all-around classes and lessons to the site this week. Three of them have an emphasis on chest and shoulder opening which is great for improving posture and relieving neck tension. I know many of you have liked my previous targeted lessons that help to...

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...

There are any number of studies and mounting evidence that yoga does indeed help with depression and anxiety. The studies show that the combination of deep breathing and movement help to improve the mood.

Yoga helps with anxiety and stress as well-- because it increases the Heart Rate Variability...

I do private sessions with a student who has some issues with arthritis, so I've been doing some research on the subject. I found this interesting video, posted by John Hopkins Rheumatology, that has a bit of information about how yoga helps arthritis. It includes some modifications for people...