These short days and long nights of deep December can bring an inner sense of darkness. Psychologists have even given a name to this phenomenon — Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). […]
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The Energy-Balancing Effects of Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
Take a deep breath (in one nostril and out the other) for the holidays
Both the ancient yogis and modern-day psychologists know the power of the breath in calming the body and clearing the mind — something many of us need as we head […]
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Standing Strong and Breathing Easy in the Mountain Pose
A yoga pose that can steady you and lift your spirits
At first glance, Mountain Pose, or Tadasana, as it’s known in Sanskrit, looks simple. One just stands there, right? On closer inspection, there are many things happening in this foundational […]
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The Bridge Pose Prepares Us for New Beginnings
Building strength and openness to experience the good
I can feel September in the air. I like to think of this time of year as one of new beginnings. The light changes, and the crowds on the Cape […]
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Summer Is for Butterfly Poses
Yin yoga’s cooling effect on the season’s hot energy
Butterfly pose comes from a yoga tradition that is less well known than the one most people are familiar with. It grew out of the Taoist tradition, incorporating Chinese theories […]
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Moving Into Balance for Summer
‘Empty coat sleeves’ is a gentle twist that warms up the body and clears the mind
“I am letting go to the right. I am letting go to the left.” These few words coax me along as I swing into a simple standing movement that has […]
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To Be Fierce, First Be Grounded
A warrior pose balances determination and patience
In these times, it seems clear that we need courage and strength as well as a bit of fierceness to carry on. Maybe that is why the Warrior I pose […]
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Yoga Twists: Like Spring Cleaning for Your Body
How to breathe your way gently into a pretzel-shaped pose
It turns out that our bodies need a spring cleaning just like our homes do. Have you noticed feeling sluggish or stiff as spring comes on? In the winter, we […]
