Good Health and Yoga

It seems that yoga is in the news constantly. Maybe it catches my eye as an instructor, but yoga asana, breath work and a philosophy of mindfulness seem to be in every magazine and frequently in the daily press too.

Yoga Moodra now has a Facebook page, and last week I shared an article that outlines some recent research indicating yoga's value in preventing or alleviating osteoporosis. I feel certain that there will be more of this research in the future as individuals seek alternatives to reactive measures for "treating illness" and look instead for preventive treatments for better health. Yoga is becoming a part of the integrated health movement because health care professionals and yogis themselves have seen its valuable benefits for a variety of health concerns.

With all this in mind, I hope that those of you that are hesitant to try yoga will take a chance to experience the practice. There are lots of yoga styles and lots of yoga teachers out there; you surely can find a place for yourself in the yoga community. (That goes for the men out there too....yoga is NOT a girl thing and in fact was first practiced exclusively by men). Get in touch with me if you have questions about whether yoga practice is right for you. For those of you that are enjoying and already reaping the benefits of your yoga practice...tell others about it!

Whether you are returning to a yoga practice or just stepping onto the mat for the first time, I hope that you'll join me in a Yoga Moodra class. Make 2016 your best and healthiest yet!