The reproductive system is a complex system of organs. In females, it includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina. It’s obvious that the health of the reproductive system is crucial for fertility and far less so how we …
Fertility Fertility Yoga YogaYoga for the health of the reproductive system
Healthy ageing Pelvic floor YogaYoga For the Pelvic Floor: Beyond the Tighten and Hold Myth
As we age, our bodies naturally lose muscle tone. This is especially true for the pelvic floor, the group of muscles supporting our bladder, bowels, and reproductive organs. When we move during our day, we don’t usually pay much attention …
YogaWhy sign up for a yoga class if there’s so much free yoga online?
Why sign up for a yoga class if there’s so much free yoga online? I think this is a valid question considering the amount of video content out there. You can find a class of any type of yoga, any …
Balance Body YogaHow Yoga Helps Us Move in a More Coordinated Way
I have been teaching yoga for balance in both my online and in-person yoga classes for the last almost two months. During that time we looked at the different elements that help us keep our balance. Naturally, we focused on …
Fertility Fertility YogaFertility facts and how they are guiding me in my teaching yoga for fertility
If you’re on this journey of fertility struggling with getting pregnant, these will all be familiar. My intention is not so much to give information that you might already know. My hope is that this can give a sense of …
Bodynamic Somatic psychotherapy YogaA very good description of yoga
I have been studying a psychotherapy system called Bodynamic for a year now. And in an article about it I am finding the following excerpt which if we take away some terminology sounds to me like a very good description …
Human body Movement Posture YogaCelebrating slow movement in a fast paced world
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 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 …