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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Yoga for Chronic Pain, Part I
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Wrist Exercises for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Heal your carpal tunnel syndrome for good with this innovative yogic approach.
Can You Prove That Yoga Works?
Timothy McCall, MD, takes a look at the validity of scientific proof behind yoga's various benefits.
7 Ways to Upgrade Your Next Massage
Using your yogic awareness during bodywork can lead to a more profound experience.
Western Medicine vs. Eastern Medicine
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Yoga: Relax and Lose Weight Simultaneously
In unexpected ways, yoga can help you lose weight. Our expert tells you how.
How To Decide If You Should Keep Practicing Yoga While Sick
Here's the lowdown on what to do when you're feeling rundown but want nothing more than to keep practicing yoga while sick.
A Yogic Approach to Back Pain
Suffering from back pain? Yoga can help.
Yoga to Cultivate Compassion, Gratitude, and Joy—Part II
Growth of these qualities is a sure sign that your students are on the right path in their spiritual practice.
Yoga to Cultivate Compassion, Gratitude, and Joy—Part I
While the asanas are a great place to start, adding other yogic tools may help deepen spiritual growth and well-being.
Yoga for Depression, Part II
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Yoga for Depression, Part I
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Yoga for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
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Yoga for Stress and Burnout
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Yoga for Psychological and Emotional Problems
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Inspiring Your Students to Practice
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The Role of Diet in Yoga Therapy
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Beyond Asana: Other Yoga Therapy Tools
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How to Structure a Yoga Therapy Session
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Coordinating Yoga Therapy with Doctors and Other Health Professionals
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Doing Yoga Therapy Safely, Part II
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Doing Yoga Therapy Safely, Part I
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Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy
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The Scientific Basis of Yoga Therapy
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The Philosophical Basis of Yoga Therapy
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So You Want to Be a Yoga Therapist?
How much training do you need? It depends on the scope of the problems you treat and your prior experience.
An Introduction to Yoga Therapy
Yoga therapy utilizes poses, breathing techniques, and meditation to benefit and improve overall health.
Yoga Therapy: Need to Know
Learn when yoga therapy might be more appropriate than traditional yoga and how to get started.
Menstruation + Inversion Confusion
Is it safe to go upside down when you're having your period?
Doctor’s Call
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Padmasana on Prozac?
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Cold Symptom Relief Tips
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Upside Downside?
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