“The way we construe pain, happens in the brain …our perception of pain is shaped by brain circuits that are constantly filtering the information coming from our sensory nerves”. Studies for the the efficacy and benefits of yoga therapy are showing promising results for chronic back pain, cancer, auto-immune disorders and even with substance abuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dissonance and Thyroid Issues
Dissonance is disharmony or discord…and it happens almost immediately from birth. For some, it can even happen before then. Over a period of time dissonance creates disconnection then disease. No joke. Let me give you an (all too common) example:
Can College Hurt Your Knees?
If you’re the parent of a college-bound student or graduate, I am guessing that your knees weren’t the first thing to hurt! Speaking for myself with one of each, I would say that my pocketbook and heart (not in that order) took more of a beating. But even if you and your pocketbook have not suffered college, I bet you have at least experienced a home or job re-location, or even a change in marital status? Because those, too, can wreak havoc on the knees. At this point I have… Continue Reading Can College Hurt Your Knees?
How Can We Prevent Yoga Injuries?
Yoga is growing – since 2001*, the amount of people who practice yoga has doubled! However, so has the amount of yoga related injuries. I recently published an article in Granby Living about this after wondering how we can practice and teach yoga safer, and I learned that most yoga related injuries are due to: Practicing too long at a time. Practicing too much without rest between practices. Practicing too hard causing excess strain on specific joints. Practicing what is contraindicated for your specific body. Overall, however, yoga is a… Continue Reading How Can We Prevent Yoga Injuries?
Chakra Series Week #2: Svadhisthana Chakra
It’s officially Week Two of the Chakra Series, so let’s dive in. Svadhisthana Chakra Color: Orange Location: Pelvic area below the belly button, extends around the lower back The energy of this chakra allows you to let go and experience this moment as it is, in its own fullness. The Svadisthana Chakra is at the pleasure center of the body, and creativity & sensuality live within this chakra. The main challenge for the second chakra is the conditioning of today’s society. We live in a world where passion, feelings, vulnerability, and emotional… Continue Reading Chakra Series Week #2: Svadhisthana Chakra