By Stephen Cope — 2017
When it comes to practicing mindfulness, the yoga and Buddhist traditions have much in common.
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The opportunity of these times is calling us all to remember the power of inner silence-not a silence that condones hate, injustice, or lies, but a silence that speaks loud enough to find solutions that return us to values and virtues.
Ancestor worship plays a role in nearly every religion and culture around the world. Throughout human history, we’ve dealt with death partly by continuing to communicate with the ones we’ve lost.
Yoga is challenging (I struggle with the breathing), but it is a great option for Black men. We encounter daily obstacles including racism, physical and mental health challenges that require an outlet.
Lately during my yoga classes, I find myself feeling very emotional. Several times I have felt my eyes fill up with tears during a pose. This has happened even on good days. Why is this, and is it normal?
In describing the qualities of asana with the adjectives “sthira” and “sukha,” Patanjali uses language very skillfully. Sthira means steady and alert–to embody sthira, the pose must be strong and active.
You've tried everything else to ease your tension. Maybe it's time to opt for simple stretches that draw on contemporary science as well as thousands of years of traditional Chinese medicine.
Different yoga systems have different answers. Sarah Powers addresses the debate of whether backbending during pregnancy is safe.
Sarah Powers advises yogis with sciatica which poses to avoid and which to favor.
Sarah Powers explains the basics of Sun Salutations and why you should practice them regularly.
Sarah Powers offers advice for modifying neck position in Camel Pose.