Tuesday, June 21st is the International Day of Yoga. Recognizing it’s appeal and health benefits, the United Nations proclaimed this day of Yoga to increase awareness of yoga’s benefits for healthy body, mind and spirit. It is no coincidence that this day coincides with the Summer Solstice, when the sun appears to stand still, a
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Yoga Therapy
As I return from an inspiring conference for the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), I realize that yoga therapy is still a new concept, even to many yogis. So, What is Yoga Therapy? Even though yoga has been applied with therapeutic intention for thousands of years, Yoga Therapy is now (slowly but surely) being
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Healthy Relationships
Strong relationships can improve health and increase longevity. Summer is finally here in Virginia Beach. For many of us, summertime means family gatherings, getting together with friends, and getting out for fun outdoor events, like yoga on the beach. These are perfect opportunities to reconnect and nurture our valuable relationships with friends and family. Social
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In honor of Memorial Day, Connect with your Inner Warrior
On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor those warriors who have given their lives protecting our freedoms that we hold so dear. I am also so grateful for today’s warriors, who have served our country (our veterans), or continue to risk their lives for our country. So, what makes a great warrior? Courage, Faith and
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How to Avoid Yoga Injuries
Yoga is powerful medicine. We know that yoga is therapeutic and beneficial for many health issues, ranging from high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, chronic pain, and depression. However, yoga, specifically the asanas (poses), like any physical activity can result in injury. With the growing number of yoga practitioners, the number of reported cases of
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Yoga Poses to Lower High Blood Pressure
Yoga, when practiced mindfully, can reduce high blood pressure by regulating the autonomic nervous system. It is the mind-body-breath connection that makes yoga so effective. While a general yoga practice is beneficial, some asanas are better than others for actually lowering blood pressure, and simple modifications of many poses make other asanas beneficial as well.
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Delicious Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month
“Let Nature be your Medicine” – Hippocrates. May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. High BP, otherwise known as Hypertension, is a huge problem which can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and death. The best way to manage it is to follow an integrative plan involving proper nutrition, exercise, stress management and prescribed
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Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally Pranayama
So, your blood pressure (BP) is high and you don’t want to take a bunch of pills or maybe no medicine at all. You are not alone. One in every three Americans have high BP. Only half of those individuals have their BP under control. High BP, otherwise known as Hypertension, is a huge problem