Want to make your asana session more enjoyable and more beneficial? Then relax as you practice. Whether you do yoga for exercise, to relieve stress,

I don’t think I know anyone who doesn’t suffer from tight neck and shoulder muscles at least some of the time. Well, maybe my grandkids

Advanced inversions such as Headstand, Shoulderstand, and Plough have widely touted benefits, yet they’re not for everyone. Because they can place a lot of pressure

Keeping the heart healthy is essential to living a long and active life. The heart works hard for us every day; its steady beat pumping

A common misconception these days is that in order to benefit from yoga asanas, we have to strive hard, work up a sweat, do extreme

Anger can be very destructive. It can cause physical and mental problems and can even destroy our personal relationships. But you don’t have to let

Whether you have just started practicing yoga exercises or have been doing them for some time, keep it up and you’ll be reaping the benefits

Think back to any injuries you might have sustained—maybe a broken bone, a torn ligament, sprained ankle, or a back or shoulder injury. Most of

Terrorist attacks in America have left many people anxious and fearful. They are experiencing emotions ranging from sadness and grief to anger and outrage. Life

Now that the warm spring weather is here, why not practice yoga outdoors? I love to practice outside, especially by the ocean. Out in the

Although it is not often talked about, mauna is very much a part of the yoga system. It is sometimes called “yoga silence.” One of

If you want to really enjoy and advance in your asana practice, it’s important to feel what you’re doing, not just on the level of

People often ask me whether yoga can help them quit smoking. It can. Practice the asanas in fresh air, focusing on the breath. Pay special

When you do yoga asanas, don’t try to force your body into an “ideal” position; instead, do them from the inside out. Move into the

The current Botox craze shows the extent—and expense—some people will go to just to keep the body looking young and beautiful. In case you haven’t

Pain is not a bad thing—the good pain of a safe stretch, that is. In fact, putting up with a bit of discomfort will increase

Spring is probably my favorite season. Now that it’s here, I’m looking for any opportunity to be outside—going for walks along the beach, playing with

If you have trouble balancing or feel top heavy when you practice asanas, it could be that you need a little grounding. For us to

A German scholar was preparing to leave for India to learn yoga. His colleagues asked him if he was going there to learn the yoga

Breathing is a subtle process that occurs every minute of every day, yet we often take it for granted. The breath is actually a very

We all know what stress is—whether it’s from our jobs, our families, trying to juggle too many things at once—it seems to be ever present.