by Shawn Radcliffe | Sep 3, 2020 | Meditation, Yoga
We all have patterns that affect our view of the world. We start building these patterns the moment we are born. Over time, they accumulate, layer upon layer, like stalagmites and stalagmites in a cave, formed by an almost imperceptible drip drip drip — an unbroken...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 20, 2020 | Health, Yoga
Yoga Sculpt. Running Yoga. Bootylicious Yoga. These days, many yoga classes offer more than just classic yoga poses like downward-facing dog, handstand, and Warrior II. You can now lift weights or pull on resistance bands or squeeze out a dozen burpees … all while...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 6, 2020 | Yoga
As you may have seen in your own life, our emotions and breath are intimately connected. When we are startled or frightened, we “catch our breath.” When we are stressed, our breath becomes short and shallow. When we are angry, we may huff at the target of our anger,...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Jul 23, 2020 | Health, Meditation, Yoga
Seated meditation, yoga postures (asanas), and breathing techniques (pranayama) may help treat or prevent infection with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and reduce the severity of the disease, suggest the authors of a new commentary. The authors reviewed...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Jul 9, 2020 | Health, Meditation, Yoga
If there’s one group of people who could use some of the stress-relieving benefits of yoga and mindfulness, it’s teachers. In one survey, over half of teachers reported feeling excessive stress several days a week. Over a quarter said they felt that way every day. As...