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A University of Montreal study following 17 Zen meditators and 18 non-meditators found that Zen meditation increases the thickness of grey matter and therefore reduces the sensitivity to pain. This conclusion was based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to map the structure of the brain, and the first hand experience of the meditators who were given thermal pain in the form of a heated plate to the calf of the leg.
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Monday, February 22, 2010 by Kelly Golden
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Yogis Helping Haiti
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After a devastating natural disaster compounded an already dire situation in the Western Hemisphere’s poorest nation, Yogis all over the country are reaching out to provide assistance. Many are in the form of donation based classes meant to raise funds and awareness, and some are utilizing more creative ways like collecting used Yoga mats with the plan of sharing yoga with the victims of this tragic occurrence.
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 Utthita Hasta Padgangusthasa ( Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose) is about staying connected to the foundation of ease and equanimity that is always within us while we work with the deep strength of our core, the flexibility of our periphery, and the openness of our hearts. And in being aware of all of these processes, to experience the feelings of solidity and expansion that constantly emanate from a center of balance. Wow. That is big. And the experience of this pose, when entered into fully is big. You can move into this asana feeling weak or imbalanced, and after a few moments of dedicated practice, you will find your roots, your strength and be able to expand and open more than you realized possible. |
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Monday, February 08, 2010 by Kelly Golden
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Mixing Yoga and Food Stirs Up Trouble
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Yogic diet is a hotly debated topic in the yoga community. Many ancient texts of yoga stress the necessity of a meatless diet, and one that is free from alcohol or stimulants. From the Hatha Yoga Pradipika which clearly directs the practitioner toward a sattvic (balanced) diet of nuts, grains, milk, and ghee, to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali that emphasize the importance of non-harming through the practice of ahimsa, the bulk of the yogic compendium advocate vegetarianism and purity. But, a new trend in chic New York studio, Exhale Spa, not only defies this definition, but goes as far as bringing food onto the mat in the context of practice, which is stirring up lots of debate.
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Best known for his hot Power Vinyasa style, super-star Yogi, Baron Baptiste has teamed up with a leading authority on Multiple Sclerosis, Dr. Elliot Frohman to develop a yoga program for people living with MS. The video called My MS Yoga is an at home practice designed to address the specific needs of MS patients as they change from day to day.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010 by Kelly Golden
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Yoga Conferences Go Virtual
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The desire to deepen our understanding and knowledge is a vein that runs deep in the tradition of yoga. Students seek teachers, texts and communities that support the growing aspiration of gaining more wisdom through experience and exposure to those who have it. Students often gain this experience of study through retreats and trainings that can sometimes be timely and costly, though always well worth the time and money, but now there are opportunities to study with experienced, knowledgeable teachers without ever leaving the comfort of your own home as virtual trainings and conferences become more popular.
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