Your Body’s Owner’s Manual for Structural Health – Part 2: The Spine

Last month, we introduced this series on Your Body’s Owner’s Manual for Structural Health, focusing on feet, legs and knees. This 3-part series walks you through the interconnectedness of our structural health, and how yoga practice can address and support structural health. Part 2: The Spine  Featuring Andrew Beaumont, M.D., Ph.D., and Viniyoga Teacher and […]

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How Yoga Helps Cardiovascular Health

By: Andrew Beaumont, M.D., Ph.D., and Viniyoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist Have High Blood Pressure? Yoga Can Help Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. According to the Center for Disease Control, having high blood pressure, also called  hypertension, puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, […]

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Yoga for Transitions

When autumn arrives and the weather turns and the daylight shortens, you may find you need a boost during the day—whether it be for energy or for calm. We asked some of our 5 Koshas Yoga Teachers and Yoga Therapists to share their go-to practice, for an individual or for family, when they need a […]

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Breast Cancer – Navigating the Experience, Caring for Self

By: Heather Van Dalfsen, MEd, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Certified Yoga Therapist, Yoga and Pilates Teacher “I didn’t realize how tense I had been in my shoulders and back but also in my mind. My  thoughts have been racing since my breast cancer diagnosis. When I was in relaxation at  the end of the yoga class, […]

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Yoga in the Workplace

By Kerry MacDonald Kerry MacDonald is a co-owner and operator of Fashion Villa in Rothschild, a yoga instructor at 5 Koshas, and also a yoga student, currently enrolled in the 300-hour teacher-training program offered through 5 Koshas. Yoga has been one way I care for myself so that I can continue to do what I […]

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Yoga For Seniors – Healthy Aging For The Mind & Body

By: Karey Lynn Krampota, RYT-200 Yoga can support your mind and body through each life stage. As you enter into your senior years, practicing yoga can offer you many benefits. What are the top reasons seniors should consider yoga? Gain strength, stability and vitality Reduce pain and tension in the body Improve balance and movement […]

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Asahi: A Simple and Healthy Idea to Get and Keep Moving

By: Sherry Oakes, RYT-200 & Certified Asahi Teacher  Asahi—“A Simple and Healthy Idea”—is a health exercise that originated from Finland. Sherry Oakes is a B level teacher, certified to teach all 3 series of Asahi. Here, she shares more about Asahi, the benefits and how to get started.  When I saw that 5 Koshas was […]

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Savor Summer: Slow It Down

By: Nelle Rutecki, YTT-200, Mother, Farmer, Student and Teacher of Yoga  Summer is the season of lushness. Fruits and vegetables are ripening. Trees and flowers are in bloom. It’s a time to slow down, savor it, and be present in the moment. As a mother and also a farmer, summer can be the most physically […]

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Yoga Practice for Better Zzzzzs

By Mary Hilliker, RDN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Certified Viniyoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist Good sleep is necessary to our overall health and well-being, but it can be fleeting. On average, adults need about 7 to 9 hours of sleep per 24 hours. Children need more, especially at key developmental stages, ranging from 8 to 13 hours […]

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