TweetShare – If you believe that yoga is good for your mind, share or tweet this article.   Hatha Yoga and meditation are more than new age weirdness or out dated mysticism. They are valuable practices scientifically proven to improve our well being. Here are a few facts on the benefits of hatha yoga and meditation. YOGIC BREATHING causes the ‘relaxation response‘, which changes physical and emotional responses for stress...

TweetShare – If you agree that the death penalty and punitive justice is not the answer, share this article of facebook or twitter. Recently someone I know posted a photograph of the noose, along with the caption, “It’s time we bring this back for pedophiles.” The photo of the noose made me think about how so many people support punitive justice and vengeance. I am bothered by the fact that people look for...

TweetShare – If you find at least one helpful activity on this page, share or tweet this page for others to enjoy.   I don’t believe in setting New Year resolutions. Well to be more specific, I don’t believe in setting New Year’s resolutions in the way that most folks do. That is, I don’t believe in publicly announcing a list of things you are going to do, not do, change, or achieve in the coming year, THEN...

TweetShare   Previously I posted information and resources to support first chakra and second chakra work. This week we will focus on the third chakra. In this THIRD CHAKRA post you will find a basic 3rd chakra overview, a link to a 3rd chakra meditation, a mini asana sequence (text only), and an ‘affirmation graphic‘ which you can print out. These posts are part of a FREE online *Chakra Nourishment Workshop that I’m hoping...

TweetShare – Learn something from this article? Spread the love, share or retweet this page for others.   Open up popular yoga magazines or websites and you are likely to see advertisements for yoga props of all kinds…. yoga blocks, yoga mats, yoga sox, yoga gloves, yoga straps, yoga sand bags, yoga eye pillows, yoga suspension systems,  yoga headstand chairs, yoga blankets, and yoga bolsters. Do we really need all these props?...

In this interview Linda Sparrowe talks about her book, The Woman's Book of Yoga, her work as a writer, and her work with 'Courageous Women'. Author, yoga teacher, and 'Editor in Chief' of Yoga International, Ms. Sparrowe has much to offer hathayoga.net readers.