|
 | One of yoga's recent trends is new to us but has long been practiced in India: yoga therapy. In the simplest terms, yoga therapy is the application of yoga methodology to the healing of physical and mental ailments. Now that research science is beginning to take a closer look at yoga's positive effects, yoga therapy's profile is on the rise. Read more to find out what kind of conditions can benefit from yoga therapy and how to find a qualified yoga therapist. | |
Yoga Therapy
Yoga therapy takes a whole-body approach to health. A therapist will generally meet one-on-one with a client for an assessment of their conditions and goals before devising a closely monitored individualized yoga regiment.
| How has Yoga Improved Your Health?
If your yoga practice or yoga therapy has improved your health, share your experience here.
| Yoga for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, or other wrist pain, here are some ways to counter its effects with yoga.
| Pose of the Week - Sleeping Swan
 Yesterday, I took a yoga class with one of my favorite teachers. I don't register doing anything outlandish, but today I woke up with sore hips. Thinking back, I remembered that we did do something a little different: a long hold of pigeon pose. The Yin Yoga version of pigeon is called sleeping swan. Spending three to five minutes folded over the front leg allows the hips to release more deeply than usual. In order to make this longer hold comfortable, you may want to use a prop such as a folded blanket under your butt on the side with the leg forward. This pose is great to do after you've been sitting upright at a desk or in a car all day. Try it if you are going to be traveling this week.
| |
| | Yoga Ads
| | | | Featured Articles | |
| | | More from About.com | | | | | | 2011's Cutest Winter Boots
Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More>
| | | | 10 Budget Work Essentials
Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>
|
| | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here.
About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy
Contact Information:
249 West 17th Street
New York, NY, 10011
© 2011 About.com | | | | |
Must Reads | |
Advertisement
 | |
No comments:
Post a Comment