By Zawn Villines — 2017
Meditation offers time for relaxation and heightened awareness in a stressful world where our senses are often dulled. Research suggests that meditation has the potential for more than just temporary stress relief.
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Developing more inclusive teaching practices can go a long way to making mindfulness accessible, especially for communities of neurodiversity.
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.
Sarah Powers offers advice on how to overcome a resistance to deep breathing.
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.