Moving slowly is an effective tool to help change perception, motor control, and threat associated with movement. Here are six reasons to go slow: 1. It’s much better to go slowly if you want to move with deliberate intention and …
Human body Movement Posture YogaCelebrating slow movement in a fast paced world
Human body Life YogaWhat is Parasitic Tension and How to Start Getting Rid of It
What is Parasitic Tension? The term comes from the Feldenkrais Method, which is a movement awareness practice. Parasitic tension refers to the extra muscle tensing that happens beyond what’s needed for a specific movement. Imagine you’re reaching for a glass …
Balance Benefits Healthy ageing YogaAre You Balancing Well: How Yoga Can Help You Remain Steady As You Age
Balance is our ability to maintain a stable position. It is one of the essential physical skills that we need to have as we age. So are you balancing well? We are keeping balance all the time. Walking is a …
Human body Massage YogaFascia: The Key to Changing Your Body and Mind
Fascia – the network of connective tissue that envelops every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ, has long been overlooked in the world of health and wellness. However, research in the past several decades has shed light on its crucial role …
Healthy ageing Yoga Yoga for functional ageingNothing compares to a stony strip
I am sitting on a sandy beach but there is a wide strip of stones between me and the sea. My feet complain every time I go in and out of the water. I am trying to make myself lighter …
Life YogaAbout Clarity and Confusion: My Decade of Being Lost
I have been living in countries that are foreign to me for more than 10 years now. I call this my decade of being lost and it taught me a lot about clarity and confusion. Three of these years I …
Healthy ageing Human body Life Self-care YogaThe story my knees have to tell
My knees have a story to tell. They have always been a little funny. As early as my twenties I used to go hiking a lot and it was always my knees that I felt the most. They felt vulnerable and unstable, especially when …
Healthy ageing YogaBuilding Your Bank of Independence: Why Functional Capacity Matters
What is functional capacity? Functional capacity refers to your ability to perform everyday activities safely and independently. It encompasses a range of physical abilities such as: In addition to these physical abilities, functional capacity can also be influenced by cognitive …
Breast health Yoga1 in 7: Proactive Approach to Breast Health with Yoga
When we think of breast health, most of us immediately think of breast cancer. And there is a good reason for it. Breast cancer is the main cause of death in women aged 35-49 years and 1 in 7 women will …
Healthy ageing YogaYoga for Active Ageing: 5 Reasons to Start Today
Do you want to age and stay active, capable and joyful for the longest possible time? Then you better start making steps towards that goal now! Your age doesn’t matter. The sooner you start, the easier it will be. But …