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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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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Yoga Can Be A Powerful Tool for Treating the Nervous System

By Andrew Beaumont, M.D., Ph.D., Viniyoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist There are many neurological conditions that can zap a person’s energy, disrupt sleep, cause tremors and many other problems and symptoms. Andrew Beaumont, M.D., Ph.D., and Viniyoga teacher and yoga therapist, shares his expertise on how neurological conditions affect people and how yoga can help, […]

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Yoga Therapy and Cancer: My Journey Toward Living a Meaningful Life

By Bill Miller, MA, RYT-500, Certified Viniyoga Teacher I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, stage 4, in July of 2022. My wife and I were told by the oncologist that I had about two years to live. Prior to this diagnosis, I completed the 500 hour Viniyoga foundation requirements necessary for entry into the Viniyoga […]

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Consider Yoga for Self Care

By Annie Lockwood, RYT-200 Think of your body as your home. We must not only tend to the outside—the side that all others can see—but also to the inside—the side not everyone gets to see. Your body houses all of your experiences, and much like a home, you need to take time to explore it, […]

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Yoga: A Formula for Supporting Mind, Body and Emotions

Written by: Annie Lockwood, RYT-200 Edited by: Bernice Thrill The state of your life is never as certain as the correct answer to a math problem. If you add up your state of mind + state of body + emotions today, they may equal something entirely different tomorrow. What are ways you can steady the […]

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