You can get audio or video tapes that give breathing instruction and teach relaxation techniques at health food stores, bookstores, and by mail order. It’s probably fine to learn breath and relaxation from a tape or booklet, but don’t try … Continue reading →

Hatha yoga is an ancient hindu system of working with the human nervous system. Because it releases tension and endows one with renewed energy, far too many 20th century people, yoga teachers included, have come to look upon the venerable … Continue reading →

Astanga (sometimes spelled ashtanga) Yoga is actually taught today by a man named Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, in Mysore, India. He brought astanga yoga to the west about 25 years ago and still teaches today at 91 years of age. … Continue reading →

One of the all-around yoga exercises is the 12-step salute to the sun or “sun salutation”. Do it once or twice when you get up in the morning to help relieve stiffness and invigorate the body. Multiple repetitions at night … Continue reading →