Nadi Shodhana pranayama may not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think about yoga. More likely, when we think about yoga, more often than not it is yoga postures that come to...
Category: Yoga Science
Ashtanga yoga is a physically demanding practice that is practiced all around the world. The Ashtanga yoga sequence moves the body through some challenging poses and so it is normal to wonder...
Migraines are considered to be the third most common disease in the world according to The Migraine Trust. With so many people affected, yoga therapy is now growing in popularity as a way to...
Is It Ok To Do Yoga With Sore Muscles? (Plus 8 Tips To Ease Pain)
It is normal to have sore muscles a day or two after yoga, especially if you haven't practiced for a while or if it was your first yoga class. Many of my newer students tell me about their...
Science-Based Guide to Yoga and Depression (Plus Yoga Poses To Try)
Yoga is increasingly used by people to help treat depression. The two main reasons it is a promising intervention are that it combines exercise and meditation, as both have been found to help...
Tight hamstrings are something many of my yoga students complain to me about. Indeed, for those who have never stretched properly, or those who sit in a chair all day, or runners who don't add a...