How to Use Yoga to Relieve and Prevent Low Back Pain
Many people start their yoga journey seeking relief from lower back pain, but “there is not a one size fits all approach for everybody” according to Jason Crandell
Although yoga is most commonly thought of as a physical practice, yoga is an entire system that includes physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), meditation, and philosophical principles, called The Eight Limbs of Yoga created by the famous sage, Patanjali.
I was recently certified in Reiki level 1, self healing and Reiki level 2, the ability to heal others. I had experienced Reiki healing from Reiki Master, Amy Kaufman , and I was curios about the process. I was a bit skeptical at the beginning and wanted to know “I Reiki Real? The whole experience was so amazing, I wanted to share it with all of YOU!
Many of us have taken fitness and yoga classes at a gym. Whether it is a fancy studio or basic weight training club, these facilities provide an awesome service, especially during the colder months of the year. However, when the weather gets warmer, there is nothing quite as wonderful as working out in the beautiful outdoors!
I have now been teaching for over 10 years and one of the main issues that keep students from coming to yoga is wrist and shoulder pain. These issues can be chronic i.e. osteoarthritis or they can be acute i.e. broken elbow. The good news is, none of these problems need to prevent you from practicing yoga.
IKIGAI (EE-KEY-GUY NOT ICKY GUY) IS A JAPANESE CONCEPT THAT COMBINES THE TERMS IKI, MEANING “LIFE,” AND GAI, MEANING “BENEFIT” OR “WORTH.” THE CONCEPT OF IKIGAI IS SAID TO HAVE EVOLVED FROM TRADITIONAL JAPANESE MEDICINE WHICH HOLDS THAT PHYSICAL WELLBEING IS AFFECTED BY ONE’S MENTAL–EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND SENSE OF PURPOSE IN LIFE.
