Archive for October, 2008

Neck Safety on Your Yoga Mat

Inform yourself with that urgent neck safety scoop by Dr. Carla Cupido. Our new yoga composition has teachings favourable for those new to yoga as well as for experienced yoga practitioners. Prevent injury and improve your posture by understanding yoga anatomy and mechanics of the neck.
Have you …

Heart Full of Soul by Krishna Das

Live on Earth (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001DXF9MW/yogabasicscom/), it has more of a spacious feel to it, with more overall reverb and a larger…Original post by MyYogaOnline

Scary Yoga and Lessons from Zombies

Even though I’m not a Halloween person (I like it just fine, but I’m not a big deck the house with Halloween decorations and dress up kind of person), I’m a bit inspired by the holiday that year so today’s post has a bit of a Halloween type theme. I’m in New York City all day tomorrow (which I’m ce…

Foods that help defy age

It is the secret desire of one and all to look and feel young. Although there are several cosmetics on shelves that claim to help in keeping the skin looking young, it is a fact that one cannot have a healthy skin, without a healthy body. The favourable effects of undoubtful foods that have been […..

Yoga Certification: How Much is ample and Who’s Minding the Store?

I read an alarming little piece of news the other day thanks to eSutra (I’m not being sarcastic here — I’m grateful to eSutra for posting the news). It appears that the state of New Jersey is pushing a bill that will require yoga teachers to be licensed by the state. Rather than abide by Yoga Alli…

Yoga Opposed in Schools

Because of yoga’s Hindu roots, parents and community members in Massena, NY are opposing its inclusion in public schools (http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jP6rnvYvkgYYuJCU68p5VrzvT2cQD93ILR6O3)….Original post by MyYogaOnline

Seven Points of Meditation Posture

My Yoga Online has a new exposition by Rosalee Yagihara, Seven Points of Meditation Posture. that meditation editorial covers some simple and practical tips in developing a comfortable meditation posture, as well as introduces meditation techniques for anyone who is beginning a meditation practice….

Yoga — Got Practice?

One of those quirky little human nature things that I find amusing is our wanting change without doing the work it requires to illicit change. Yes, I too, am guilty of that. I often get folks questioning me about the benefits of yoga. The list is expanded, as the benefits are many. But the reality …

Broccoli reverses damages due to diabetes

We are aware of tremendous health benefits of Broccoli, and the numerous theories that have supported that fact. Here’s the next one in row.
Researchers at the University of Warwick, have found that intake of Broccoli can actually reverse the damage caused by diabetes to blood vessels of the h…

New Writer on Board: Marlysa Sullivan

I am proud to announce and welcome Marlysa Sullivan to the YogaBasics.com team. Marlysa is a physical therapist, yoga instructor…Original post by Kreg Weiss

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