Category: Yoga Therapy

  • Hands for Healing (Nyasa)

    This human image is known as the sensory homunculus. It represents the portion of the brain dedicated to the sensory input receive from the different parts of the body.  Notice the hands are huge! This is why hand placement, known as nyasa in yoga, is such an effective practice to help…

  • What is the Difference Between Yoga and Yoga Therapy?

    What is the Difference Between Yoga and Yoga Therapy?

    Yoga is inherently therapeutic as it functions on all levels of one’s being – physical, mental, emotional, energetic and spiritual.  This is why so many people are attracted to yoga and why so many health care professionals are now recommending yoga.  Numerous studies have been conducted on the benefits of…