Years of scientific research has shown that specific low frequency sound pulsations and beautiful entraining music have powerful therapeutic effects on our health and well-being. The practical applications of sound being used in treatments have been present in cultures throughout history. Research has shown that relaxing music helps reduce stress. When you lay on the …
Cosmetic Surgery in Demand for 2020
People are having more on-line meetings and they are looking at their own face more, wishing they had less wrinkles and their skin looked younger. I get it! It was a shock for me to start teaching on-line yoga earlier this year. I was surprised to see some of my mannerisms on the “Big Screen” …
How the Biomat Works
The Biomat is an interesting piece of equipment that is made up of 17 layers of different materials. These materials produce, amplify and reflect negative ions, far infrared rays, and heat. One of the layers is made of crushed amethyst and tourmaline and if you peel back the sheets, you can see the pretty rock …
Read My Lips
A facial expression has influence on everyone in the room Have you ever known someone that always has a pouty look on their face? How do you feel around that person? RBF (Resting B…. Face) is a new term that is used to describe a woman that is grumpy looking even when she is at …
The Lymphatic System
When white blood cells come into contact with viruses and bacteria, they form antibodies to fight the specific threat and cause an immune response in the whole body. Anatomy of the lymphatic system The main parts of the lymph system are: Lymph The lymph is fluid that is collected from the tissues and cavities between …
Videos Versus Live Classes Versus In-Person Classes
Our yoga community is special! I can honestly say that the people you see when you come to a yoga class at Grace Yoga are unique. I know there are friendly people at other yoga studios, but in most cases, you wont get more than a nod from them. At Grace Yoga, people introduce themselves …
Germs are everywhere, protect yourself!
It seems like everywhere we look there is advise on how to keep germs away. There are people wearing masks to go shopping, and I have even seen people wearing gloves. Social Distancing is a new phrase in our every-day life. Staying home is good and hugging is bad. This all seems like a sad …
Spring Cleaning Is As Old As Time
an excerpt from Light On Yoga from B.K.S. Iyengar about the topic cleanliness “Purity of body is essential for well-being. While good habits like bathing purify the body externally, asana (yoga poses) and pranayama (regulation of the breath) cleanse it internally. The practice of asanas tones the entire body and removes the toxins and impurities caused by …
A Yoga Success Story
Some of the most Senior Iyengar teachers have been teaching yoga since the 70’s and have been practicing yoga even longer than that. In that time they have witnessed many yoga miracles. I have heard stories of crooked knees straightening, broken bodies mending, women’s issues resolved, and even seemingly terminal diseases have been willed into …
True Nature of Health
In his book Light on Life, Mr. Iyengar says, “Most people ask only from their body that it does not trouble them. Most people feel that they are healthy if they are not suffering from illness or pain, not aware of the imbalances that exist in their bodies and minds that ultimately will lead to …