Yoga is a very adaptable activity that people with different physical needs can practice. The best part about yoga is that you don’t need much equipment to get into it, just an open mind. And, seniors can certainly benefit from the practice. Aside from its physical and mental advantages, yoga also has benefits to your…
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Yoga has helped me…in ways I never expected!
Like many people, I came to yoga in the 1990s mostly out of curiosity. And, like many people, I was interested in yoga for its physical benefits. For me, yoga’s best offer was a subtle promise to stretch my spine. As a short, small-boned woman whose grandmothers and aunts all had the shrimp-backed, sure signs…
Tapas, the Third Niyama
What is Tapas? It is dedication. It is fire. It is purpose. It means showing up, ready for what appears in front of you. Tapas is the third Niyama, or personal practice of yoga philosophy. When you show up regularly for yoga practice, you will begin to notice small changes across areas of daily life….