Ayurveda, Addiction, and Recovery

Ayurveda, Addiction, and Recovery

This post is an edited excerpt from Ayurveda Journal of Health, vol. XIV, issue 2, Spring 2016, (16–21). Read the full, uncut article here.  Ayurveda is often introduced and practiced alongside its sister science of Yoga, which has been heartily embraced by a large...
Resilience: Bouncing Back from Stress

Resilience: Bouncing Back from Stress

Stress is a given in our lives—it can even be a positive and healthy experience, such as a marriage, a move, or a new job. But when it feels as if there is no relief from stress and tension, our bodies and minds can become taxed and overwhelmed. Joan Borysenkno,...
Yoga for a Lighter Life: Mind-Body Health

Yoga for a Lighter Life: Mind-Body Health

Ask what brings most people to Yoga and many will cite the transformative power of the practices. Students find that Yoga practice brings numerous benefits, including relaxation, improved focus, increased strength and flexibility, and more. Anna Neiman Passalacqua,...
Yoga and Ayurveda: Sister Sciences

Yoga and Ayurveda: Sister Sciences

As someone who practices Yoga, you may have heard of Ayurveda, but did you know it is actually the sister science of Yoga? It’s true; Yoga and Ayurveda are related healing disciplines of India. They have the same origin and goal. They both originate as part of the...
Self-Care: The Key to Selfless Service

Self-Care: The Key to Selfless Service

As a lifelong caregiver who has devotedly served her patients and community, Susan Turnage, RN, CYN, RYT 500, knows about burnout. Susan suffered from stress and fatigue before finding Yoga and experiencing the benefits that regular practice brought her. Inspired to...
Bigger Body, Less Stress

Bigger Body, Less Stress

Yoga is widely recognized as an antidote to stress. But in mass media, it’s common to see the practices demonstrated by young athletes who have had years of conditioning. Unintentionally, these images can make Yoga seem reserved for a rare group of people. Meera Kerr,...