Yoga Nidra can be a great addition to the toolkit of the chronic pain sufferer. Keep reading to learn why. Use the video below for a FREE taster practice. Fist of all, I would like to distinguish between acute and chronic pain. Acute pain is usually caused by tissue damage or a specific injury; when …
Would you like to know the difference between Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga? Did you know that Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga are not the same thing? Many people don’t! While it is true that these two styles might looks similar, they are actually quite different. Here is a video for you with a summary …
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We’ve all woken up with a headache or had days ruined by a headache. Sometimes, especially if we are experiencing a tension headache, painkillers might not work. We need to find a way to relax and ease the tension of the muscles associated with the headache. This is where self-massage comes in! Tension headaches are …
This Yin Yoga for the Heart Meridian class is the perfect sequence to transition into summer. The Meridian System is a concept of Chinese Medicine. Accoding to Chinese Medicine life-energy (qi or chi) flows around the body through an invisible network of pathways (the Meridians). When the energy is not flowing freely, there is a …
Want to know what yin yoga is but prefer listening? Here is a short video explaination if you’d prefer that over this blog. A Brief History of Yin Yoga Yin Yoga originates in the 70s in North America, thanks to martial artist and yoga teacher Paulie Zink. This was not the Yin Yoga we know …
Massage is such a great way to ease tensions and pain around the body; and it is especially effective in the treatment of chronic back pain. Although I believe that we can’t substitute a massage from a skilled therapist; you can reap some of the benefits of massage at home, in between sessions, by using …
Do you experience low back and hips pain? Or maybe you experience low back pain accompanied by hip stiffness and discomfort? The relatioship between low back and hips might be closer than you think! Low back pain is usually multifactoral and the hips can be a major contributor to the pain. In most cases it …
Yoga for your Joints is a practice for joint health. Yoga can be extremely helpful in aiding and maintaining the health of our joints. Try this class for free! It is especially helpfull if you suffer from Arthritis, Osteoarthritis or autoimmune conditions that involve the joints. Do you want to know more about how yoga …
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Would you like to understand how yoga can help Scoliosis? Or simply find a gentle practice for Scoliosis? Keep reading! A quick disclaimer: all that is written below are general recommendations for the yoga practitioner, and are not meant as a replacement for a thorough assessment by a healthcare professional. What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is …
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Although Savasana looks easy, it is often referred to as the most difficult yoga posture. I know what you might be thinking: how can lying on the ground be so hard? First we need to understand that a purposeful Savasana needs us to be aware, yet completely relaxed. We usually practice Savasana at the end …
