In many ways, it seems obvious that yoga can help you lose weight. To many people, yoga just looks like a bunch of stretching. However, the amazing thing is that yoga helps with a lot more than just losing weight! When you practice yoga, you are balancing all the systems of your body. Losing weight …
Category: Health
How The BioAcoustic Mat Works
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 treatments have been present in cultures throughout history. Relaxing music helps reduce stress. When you lay on the BioAcoustic Mat®, you not only hear the …
Cosmetic Surgery in Demand for 2020
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”, as well as how tired I looked some days! If you are like me, you started online meetings way back in March and they haven’t stopped. There is …
How the Biomat Works
The Biomat is an interesting piece of equipment. It 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. If you peel back the sheets, you can see the pretty rock layer …
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 …
Spring Cleaning Is As Old As Time
Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home; it is also for your mind and body. Take a look at this excerpt from Light On Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar about the topic of cleanliness: “Purity of body is essential for well-being. While good habits like bathing purify the body externally, asana (yoga poses) and pranayama (regulation …
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 …
Social Distancing
All this talk about COVID 19 has everyone fearful. We are being asked to do “social distancing”, the schools are closed, our community centers are closed, and grocery stores are emptied of many products as people stock up for the unknown. As I understand it, we don’t want to gather in large groups, where …
Yoga for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of low bone mass and structure deterioration of bone tissue, leading to increased chance of fractures of the hip, spine, wrist, and any other bone in the body. Osteoporosis is a disease that affects men and women of any ethnic group. The National Osteoporosis Foundation says, in America, 55 percent of everyone …
Insomnia
According to Wikipedia, insomnia is a sleep disorder where people have trouble sleeping, falling asleep, or staying asleep. This disorder can be short-term (lasting only days or weeks) or long-term (lasting more than a month). Those suffering from insomnia may also suffer from day-time sleepiness, low energy, irritability, low immunity, and even depression. By some …