Yoga Therapy

In Kundalini yoga there is a practice called the Ego Eradicator. To do it, you raise your hands, put them in a specific position called a mudra, and begin a long series of sharp exhalations ... Read More

As a trauma therapist and certified yoga instructor, I am often reminded of the benefits of yoga, especially for those healing from trauma. As a practitioner, I immediately feel my nervous ... Read More

Eastern traditions have long recognized the importance of the mind-body connection for general wellness, and Western thought is beginning to follow suit. An increasing amount of research ... Read More

Yoga, a mental, physical, and spiritual practice that originated with the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago, has evolved over time and is practiced today ... Read More

Both yoga and brain training games can reduce symptoms of pre-Alzheimer’s cognitive decline, but yoga may be more effective at improving spatial reasoning, according to a small study ... Read More

These days we’re in the middle of a storm of violence from which there seems to be no escape. Many people feel angry and afraid; I know I do whenever I listen to the news, so I try to ... Read More

Author’s note: Many people wonder just what yoga therapy is and how it differs from yoga. According to the International Association of Yoga Therapists, “Yoga therapy is the process ... Read More

As a holistic psychotherapist who has had a daily yoga practice for almost 15 years, I am very well acquainted with the many ways yoga can support one’s emotional journey. Whether ... Read More

When people think about yoga, they typically think about group classes and physical exercise. Yoga therapy is more than this. Yoga therapy is a healing tool that can be used to help people ... Read More

“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” —Thích Nhất Hạnh Historically, therapy has been all about the mind changing ... Read More

It seems that nearly everyone experiences sleep issues at one time or another. Insufficient sleep is more than a personal problem; it’s a public health issue. Sleepy drivers and workers ... Read More

As we explored in Part I of this series, there is good reason for yoga’s growing popularity in recovery centers and mental health facilities across the globe. Yoga can help us learn how ... Read More