Chronic stress is one of the primary causes of insomnia, and can depress your immune system, leading to illness. So today I’m going to try this yoga pose for stress relief: Reclining Twist. Why not join me? It’s easy and oh-so-relaxing. No special equipment is needed – you can do it on a carpeted floor or even on a firm mattress. And, I found a short video for you so that the moves are really clear. Enjoy! Continue reading
One of the devastating effects of sustaining a paralyzing injury is feeling disconnected from your body and losing a sense of being complete. Now there’s adapted yoga for disabilities to restore the mind-body connection.
Matthew Sanford credits yoga for relieving the damage to his body and mind after a serious car crash in 1978. The crash severed his spinal cord when he was just 13. At 25, Sanford discovered Iyengar yoga, which helped him to realize that while he wouldn’t walk again, he could still feel sensations and energy coming from his legs. Yoga gradually allowed him to reclaim his entire body and enjoy a renewed sense of wholeness.
Wanting to share his discovery, Sanford developed adapted yoga for disabilities to restore the mind-body connection for others who have lost full use of their bodies. I think you’ll enjoy his inspiring story! Continue reading
Here at Yoga Relief Tips, we’re all about practicing yoga to feel better. However, yoga is a physical exercise, and like any movement – even walking – there are opportunities for injury. Yogi Glenn Black was quoted in the recent New York Times magazine article “How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body” with some dire warnings about yoga injury. Today we bring you Yoga Safety Tips from Yogi Glenn Black so you can confidently enjoy a safe yoga practice. Continue reading
Trouble sleeping? Here’s a super easy yoga pose for insomnia relief: Legs up the Wall. A good night’s sleep is critical to having a good day, so try this restorative yoga pose in the evening before bedtime. Hint: I also practice Legs up the Wall in the middle of a long day on my feet. Quick refreshment for tired legs and feet! Continue reading
Modern life seems to include a daily dose of stress and worries. If you’re looking to ease stress naturally, try these 3 easy yoga poses for stress relief!
I tend to carry stress in my shoulders – how about you? The first two yoga poses relieve neck and shoulder tension. And the third eases a sore low back. All 3 will help calm your mind. If you have a wall and a chair handy, get ready for relief! Continue reading
Sharp, constant, intermittent, or dull – menstrual cramps are a pain in the lower abdomen and back that many women suffer monthly. You could reach for the Midol, or you could try natural yoga relief: these easy yoga poses for relief of menstrual cramps. This pleasant, slow-paced 7-minute yoga routine will stretch out your midsection and help you feel better fast. Continue reading
At Yoga Relief Tips, I’m searching daily for the latest news on how to use yoga to relieve pain and stress. I know many of you have found these tips so helpful in facing your health challenges. However, it’s often handy to have information organized in book format. Brilliant Yoga has created just such an e-book, The Brilliant Yoga Solution for Pain Relief, chock full of yoga routines to relieve aches and pains, reduce stress, improve posture, help weight loss, and more. I took some time today to look into this 230-page yoga e-book, and here’s what I found. Continue reading
What’s the best yoga type for pain relief? Gentle Yoga would be a good choice. Movements are slow and careful, and a good yoga teacher will adjust the poses to work within your limitations. Today we visit certified yoga instructor Jennifer Houghton to learn how Gentle Yoga classes help pain relief. Continue reading
I’ve had a busy week already – how about you? So today I’m giving you the easiest yoga poses to relieve poor circulation in hands & feet. These two yoga moves are super basic and can be done by almost anyone, anywhere, with no special clothing or equipment needed. Continue reading
Don't try this at home! Learn how to practice yoga safely.
Yoga heals – and yoga injures! “Yoga is a powerful tool and if you misuse it, you’re going to end up in the emergency room,” says Leslie Kaminoff, yoga educator and author of Yoga Anatomy. The buzz this past week has been how yoga can wreck your body from an article in the NY Times. Please learn how to practice yoga safely by following these tips. I’ve abridged the article for quicker reading. Continue reading
