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Meditation, Cortical Thickness, and Pain Sensitivity
There’s a small but growing body of research literature showing that meditation practice is associated with greater cortical thickness in the brain (i.e., Grant et al., 2010; Lazar et al., 2005; Pagnoni & Cekic, 2007). All three studies used MRI … Continue reading
Notes taken at a Menopause Workshop with Sr. Iyengar Teacher Patricia Walden
Menopause workshop with Patricia Walden. March 27th Please note: Any omissions or mistakes are clearly my error not Patricia Walden’s. Patricia’s book, “Woman’s Book of Yoga and Health” During menopause, it is important to laugh hard and laugh often. Diet … Continue reading
Question of the Month: I know I should meditate, but I don’t know how to go about it. How do I start?
• Establish a meditation corner that you can use every day. It should be a place where you can be relatively undisturbed during your meditation sessions. • Meditate at the same time everyday. • Sit as long as you can … Continue reading
HIGHLIGHTS: Manouso Mano’s Iyengar Yoga Workshop, Cranston RI.
Manouso showed an adjustment for Adho Mukha Svanasana that I had never seen before. If I can find a student volunteer, I will make a video of it. Most students who touch their heads onto the floor overstretch/sink into the … Continue reading
Question of the Month: I don’t like practicing backbends. How important is it that I incorporate them into my practice?
Backbends are an important part of any yoga practice. We don’t bend backwards in our daily lives; it feels much more natural to bend forward (bending to tie shoes or pick things up from the floor, etc). As we age … Continue reading
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What is the importance of Pranayama?
An excerpt from a BKS Iyengar interview taken from the Astadala Yogamala, Volume 7, says it all. “…I had tuberculosis as a young man and bouts of other diseases that had compromised my lungs. In 1984 I was in San … Continue reading
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Student question: Why do I need to practice hip openers?
Hip opening poses have numerous benefits. They are wonderful for relieving unwanted stress, calming the nervous system, combating fatigue, as well as bringing positive emotional and energetic effects. They prepare a mother’s body for childbirth. They are important to practice … Continue reading
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Parvatasana
Mental Benefits of Parvatasana Parvatasana is a whole body stretch that allows good blood circulation, creating several benefits. · It increases circulation to the brain · It brings a revitalizing and refreshing sensation reducing mental fatigue · Improves memory and … Continue reading
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What is the correct hand and arm placement in Headstand (Salamba Sirsasana)?
The fingers should be interlocked and fit together without spaces and without gripping. Think of the interlocking of your fingers as the dove-tailing found in fine furniture. The top of the thumbs should touch, not fold over each other. The … Continue reading
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