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The benefits of yoga For People Experiencing Cancer
Living with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy is not only physically taxing but also psychologically and emotionally exhausting. Yoga practices such as pranayama (breathing exercises) and yoga nidra (guided meditation) have been known to...
Iyengar for Joint Health
If you experience arthritic aches and pains, you know that joint health is important to one's quality of life. Studies have shown that Iyengar Yoga, which focuses on alignment, sequencing and timing to build strength and flexibility, can be an effective complementary...
Hatha Yoga for Mental Health and Wellbeing
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we are highlighting Hatha Yoga, a practice that has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety levels. While it’s important to celebrate and take care of mental health every single day, this month is a catalyst for us to learn...
yoga to manage migraines
If you suffer from migraines, you know they can be incapacitating and have a huge impact on your quality of life. Consider incorporating a yoga practice into your lifestyle to complement other treatment you may be following to manage your migraines. Migraine is one of...
Where philosophy and YOGA meet
What’s the relationship between yoga posture practice and philosophy? Yoga District enthusiast and full-time philosopher Savannah helps break it down. She zeroes in on the experience of getting too caught up in our heads, at the expense of the connection with our...
Yoga and Meditation for Healthy Aging
Mindfulness practices such as yoga and meditation can have a positive influence on cellular health and aging. While more rigorous research needs to be done to further validate this, existing research indicates that yoga can be hugely beneficial for healthy aging....
