The Benefits of Yoga: 38 Ways Your Practice Can Improve Your Life
You already know that yoga can increase strength, improve flexibility, and ease aches and pains. But what about the benefits that extend beyond your mat?
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Timothy McCall MD
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This is How One Yogi Doctor Used Ayurveda to Treat His Own Cancer
When Timothy McCall, MD, found himself in the patient’s chair—diagnosed with cancer in his neck—he didn’t run straight for conventional treatments. Instead, he traveled to India to see an Ayurvedic therapist. Here’s a look at his journey.
A Holistic Approach to Heart Disease
Knowing what to eat, how to exercise, and why yoga is effective can help you avoid heart disease—and enjoy life!
Grounding Tips for Vata Imbalance
To stay grounded when life is a whirlwind, try Ayurvedic techniques to calm vata, the air element.
Slow Down With Yoga for Vata Balance
Overwhelmed by vata? Use these grounding yoga practice sequence.
What to Do When You Disagree with Students’ Medical Care
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Finding Your Dharma as a Path to Yogic Healing, Part 2
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Finding Your Dharma as a Path to Yogic Healing, Part 1
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Working with Students Who Have Yoga Injuries, Part 4
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Working with Students Who Have Yoga Injuries, Part 3
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Working with Students Who Have Yoga Injuries, Part 2
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Working with Students Who Have Yoga Injuries, Part 1
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How to Use the Body Affect the Mind
Various yogic tools take advantage of the links between mind and body, to benefit both.
Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
Yoga deepens our understanding of the links between our states of mind and our bodies, and vice versa.
Assessing Your Students’ Progress in Yoga, Part 2
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Assessing Your Students’ Progress in Yoga, Part 1
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Use Your Imagination
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Yoga Therapy for Rare or Undiagnosed Medical Conditions
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Yoga for Chronic Pain, Part 3
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Yoga for Chronic Pain, Part 2
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