I can’t help but thinking, how my life could have been following that neck injury; the injury that nearly left me paralyzed. What if I would have really lost function in my left arm, as the initial prognosis stated? What if I’d had that surgery, recommended as “the only viable option, although high risk”? And […]
Yoga and the Magic of Ireland
If not for the pictures in front of me, I’d think this trip to Ireland only happened in a dream. I embarked on this journey in search for new ways to grow, to define and refine yoga as a balancing and self-healing practice. I wanted to go deeper within and learn more. I wanted inspiration […]
Yoga Poses for a Perfect Night’s Sleep
As we mentioned in the previous post, there’s increased evidence that proper sleep quality is enormously important for hormonal balance, immune system functioning, and proper functioning of the nervous system. While different people have different needs regarding the amount of sleep, the need for good sleep quality is a common denominator. Here’s a simple yet […]
Forgetfulness and Faulty Sleep Patterns
Do you have a hard time remembering the names of people you have just met? Do you have a tendency to forget information you had been trying hard to memorize, for a test or exam maybe? Forgotten about important appointments? Can you think of quite a number of circumstances when your memory hasn’t been quite […]
On Injuries, Pain Body, and the Miracle of Healing
“Since you practice yoga, I would suggest specific pranayama and asanas for you to do three times a day”, the doctor said. That was an unusual prescription. But even more unusual, was my very presence in the doctor’s office. I hadn’t been sick in years, and by common standards I’d been taking excellent care of […]