On October 16, 2011, I ran my second marathon. The BayState Marathon is in Lowell, MA and, as it’s within an hour of my home, it’s a perfect one to run. I can drive up, run and then be home and showered afterwards with no need […]
Read MoreBy contributing writer, Karen Fabian, Certified Baptiste Yoga teacher, founder, www.barebonesyoga.com. I was recently at a yoga training and the teacher asked for feedback on how a regular yoga practice has effected our lives. A woman shared how she was diagnosed with a severe case of […]
Read MoreAthletes not only have to train their bodies, but also their brains to achieve peek performance. Professional athletes are always looking for ways to create a state of “mind over muscle” in competition. Recent studies have shown that mindfulness practices can help athletes improve their sports […]
Read MoreWhile yoga’s tremendous popularity in our culture largely focuses on the physical postures, there is a smaller group of practitioners focusing on the emotional and behavioral benefits of yoga. A growing body of scientific evidence confirms that yoga can improve your mood, patterns of behavior, even […]
Read MoreWhile yoga’s tremendous popularity in our culture largely focuses on the physical postures, there is a smaller group of practitioners focusing on the emotional and behavioral benefits of yoga. A growing body of scientific evidence confirms that yoga can improve your mood, patterns of behavior, even […]
Read MoreThe science behind yoga nidra is backed by the U.S. military. The art of yoga nidra makes it much more than your average body scan Listening to Jennifer Reis lead a yoga class ending with yoga nidra is like taking a mini Caribbean vacation. Yoga […]
Read MoreThere are times when sitting still for a session of mindfulness meditation seems like an impossible feat because of the physical tension stored in the body. At these times a series of gentle and steady yoga postures can discharge physical and mental stress and prepare […]
Read MoreBecause of my busy schedule, I often feel I need to make a choice between getting some physical exercise and formal meditation practice. But the truth is you can do both at the same time. A walk, run, or spin on an exercise bike can be […]
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