Yoga

Apr 11th, 2025 - Not falling asleep as quickly as you'd like? These days, there are plenty of guided meditations that promise to help out with that. But while meditating right before bed works for some people, psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist  Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM, has found that it isn't for everyone—and can actually rev up your brain even more in some cases. Instead, the author of The Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia offers her oh-so-doable advice on when and how to ... [Read More]

Apr 10th, 2025 - Jeffrey Brown, DO sleep-wake cycle hypothalamus cortisol dopamine Active stretching is when you contract one muscle to stretch an opposing muscle. Dynamic stretching includes movements, such as lunges and hip circles, to loosen your muscles before exercising. Passive stretching uses another person or prop to help you gently stretch beyond your typical range of motion. Static stretching focuses on holding a pose to stretch your muscles as much as you can . Easing muscle tension. After a period ... [Read More]

Apr 9th, 2025 - Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms at your sides or with both hands grasping a barbell a bit wider than shoulder-width apart. With your core engaged, hinge forward at your hips, pushing your butt back. Bend your knees and make sure you don't round your shoulders. (Your hip mobility and hamstring flexibility will dictate how far you can bend over.) Gaze at the ground a few inches in front of your feet to keep your neck in a comfortable position. ... [Read More]

Mar 24th, 2025 - At the end of a long day, gentle yoga can be the perfect way to prepare your body and mind for a restful night of sleep. Yoga can promote relaxation and calm the mind, said Dr. Vanika Chawla, a clinical assistant professor at Stanford School of Medicine and a certified yoga instructor. Recent studies have suggested that yoga can improve sleep quality and help people with insomnia fall asleep more quickly and remain asleep throughout the night. Deep breathing, a key element of yoga, can help you ... [Read More]

Mar 6th, 2025 - How Reiki Helps Relieve Stress Discover how the practice of Reiki for stress and relaxation can restore balance, reduce anxiety, and enhance overall well-being... Stress has become an unavoidable part of modern life. Between work, family responsibilities, and personal challenges, many people struggle to find a sense of calm. While traditional stress management methods such as meditation, yoga , and exercise can help, Reiki for stress and relaxation has emerged as a powerful complementary ... [Read More]

Feb 25th, 2025 - Yoga is an ancient practice that combines physical poses, breathwork, and meditation. There are several different types of yoga. Some provide intense physical workouts, and others are more restorative and relaxed .   About 1 in 7 adults in the United States has practiced yoga in the last 12 months, often for its potential health benefits. Preliminary studies suggest yoga may improve physical health by lowering inflammation , aiding digestion , and increasing strength.  It may also ... [Read More]

Feb 18th, 2025 - In today's fast-paced world, anxiety has become a common struggle for many. Whether it's stress from work, personal challenges, or simply the constant rush of life, anxiety can take a significant toll on both our mental and physical well-being. While there are many ways to manage anxiety, one increasingly popular and effective method is yoga. In this article, we'll explore how yoga can help relieve anxiety and promote a sense of calm, along with how therapy trainings can support individuals in ... [Read More]

Feb 13th, 2025 - Whatever kind of strength training you practice, these stretches can help prevent aches and pains Athletes, take note: Although you already know that the best way to release tension is stretching, you may need a reminder that research increasingly supports the fact that practicing stretches after a workout can literally minimize your aches and pains after resistance training of any sort. Your stretching routine doesn't need to be particularly long or involved to be effective. But you do need to ... [Read More]

Feb 12th, 2025 - Back pain yardwork deep breathing techniques Lie on your back with your knees bent so your feet are flat on the surface. Your knees should be touching or as close to touching as you can get comfortably. Gently and slowly move your knees to one side. Try to keep your shoulders and upper back pinned down. The goal is to feel a light stretch on the side opposite of where your knees are heading. When you feel that stretch, hold for five to 10 seconds. Gently bring your knees back to center. Then, ... [Read More]

Jan 6th, 2025 - H ot sculpt, hot spin, hot barre, and hot pilates classes are popping up everywhere. It's as if the fitness world collectively decided the more sweat the better. As the heat continues to turn up, many may wonder where the hell did this masochistic trend begin? It all comes back to hot yoga. For decades, celebs like Jennifer Aniston , Madonna, and George Clooney have credited hot yoga for staying in shape and feeling their best. "The detox that comes with sweat from hot yoga is unmatched," says ... [Read More]

Nov 23rd, 2024 - Growing a tiny human is amazing, but let's talk about that back pain—it's no fun, right? As your belly grows and your body shifts to make room for your little one, it can really take a toll on your back. But don't worry! Shyambhai Yoga has your back (literally). With some easy, pregnancy-safe yoga poses, you can stretch out the tension, strengthen your body, and feel so much better. No fancy moves or hardcore workouts here—just simple, gentle stretches designed to help with all the ... [Read More]

Oct 16th, 2024 - How Restorative Yoga Relaxes the Mind and Body Restorative yoga is a meditative type of yoga that focuses on long holds in gentle poses. Its purpose is to allow the body to relax and restore. Some yoga circles lovingly refer to it as the practice of learning to lie down in many ways. Unlike the more active forms of yoga, in which the body's muscles must work to hold the poses, props like blocks, bolsters, or blankets are used to hold the body in the poses so that the muscles can fully rest. ... [Read More]