December 29, 2017 | John Friend Probably the most common breath instruction that we hear in modern postural yoga and among general health practitioners is to “take a deep breath.” In gyms and yoga classes worldwide an audibly strong, deep breath is... Continue Reading →
The Sartorius muscle (in Blue) is one of the lesser known muscles of the human body. It however still it plays a crucial role in knee pain and position of the pelvis and the lumbar curve. The sartorius muscle... Continue Reading →
Hip injuries are a pretty hot topic in yoga. Given the extremes that we tend to place our hips during each class, it’s no wonder how and why they get injured. Today we’ll look at a few common mechanisms for... Continue Reading →
One scholar's quest to trace his practice back to its source ultimately gives him a glimpse of yoga's greater truth. The pale winter sunlight shone from the high windows of the Cambridge University library onto a dark leather book cover.... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/w4uv0wtwkv8 What an absolutely eye opening and fascinating conversation I was privileged to have today with Dr Rollin McCraty who is the Executive Vice President and Director of Research at the HeartMath Institute.... Continue Reading →
By UPLIFT on Thursday September 17th, 2015 Teachings on True Love by Thich Nhat Hanh The teachings on love given by the Buddha are clear, scientific, and applicable… Love, compassion, joy, and equanimity are the very nature of an enlightened... Continue Reading →
