Yoga

Ayurveda: A Path to Wholeness

Ayurveda: A Path to Wholeness

by guest bloggers Jeff Perlman and Holly Walck “When something happens, I am not thrown off course, and when nothing happens, I do not lose my way.” —Sri B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Life Ayurveda (“the knowledge of life”) originated in India more than 5,000 years ago, and is a natural healthcare system that looks to […]

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Dance-Inspired Workout Wear

Dance-Inspired Workout Wear

by guest blogger Nicole Cherie Jones, associate product editor at Rodale’s After more than 10 years as a professional dancer with the New York City Ballet, Marisa Cerveris began teaching Pilates and ballet—and taking yoga classes—and discovered she couldn’t find activewear that fit all her needs. “I wanted to look professional and stylish without being […]

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Yoga for Cold Hands and a Warm Heart

Yoga for Cold Hands and a Warm Heart

by Holly Walck, devoted Iyengar yoga student and teacher My teacher, Patricia Walden, regularly advises us to “have an adventure” in our practices. Now, I’m all for having new experiences, and I know that this state of mind comes easily when the weather is warm and the skies are sunny. However, much like the water […]

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Joy to the World: An Easy Restorative Yoga Sequence

Joy to the World: An Easy Restorative Yoga Sequence

by Holly Walck, devoted Iyengar yoga student and teacher Planning, shopping, cooking, traveling, and gathering with extended family…the holiday season is upon us—and along with it, a number of challenges to the body, mind, and spirit. The good news is there’s a simple solution: the practice of supported yoga poses that nurture the body, replenish […]

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The Yoga of Fullness

The Yoga of Fullness

by Holly Walck, devoted Iyengar yoga student and teacher Do you know that saying, “Don’t tempt the fates”? Well, in my last blog I asserted that a dedicated yoga practice had seated me in gratitude, which leads to contentment. I’d already planned my next assignment, in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, to explore the concept […]

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Yoga to Transform a Bad Day

Yoga to Transform a Bad Day

by Holly Walck, devoted Iyengar yoga student and teacher When I was asked to write on this topic, the first thought I had was, “How can I write a blog about bad days when I don’t have them anymore?” It had been so long since I was unable to be seated in gratitude (which leads […]

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Yoga for an Immune System "Boost-Up"

Yoga for an Immune System “Boost-Up”

by Holly Walck, devoted Iyengar yoga student and teacher There are countless studies that show that yoga improves immune functioning, most recently the one mentioned in a post here by Dr. Eliaz that describes “how yoga is actually working to benefit us on the genetic level.” The online Oxford English Dictionary defines immunity as “the […]

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Natural Ways to Boost Your Immunity for Fall

Natural Ways to Boost Your Immunity for Fall

by guest blogger Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc, integrative medicine pioneer Cold and flu season is approaching, and the sooner you begin your immune-boosting regimen, the better your chances of staying vibrant and healthy all year long. We all know the commonsense measures: Get enough sleep, practice good hygiene and healthy stress reduction, eat lots […]

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