By Suzanne Drolet Regular exercise can have diffuse, profoundly positive effects for people with Parkinson’s Disease, from helping to make daily tasks easier and improving your mood, to stimulating chemical changes in the brain that affect cognition and the amount of dopamine available to be used. … [Read more...] about Yoga for Parkinson’s Disease
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Retreat, Return: Reflections on Ratna Ling
The following post was written by Adeline Yoga student Julie McCormick after attending the 2016 Ratna Ling retreat. You can find details on this year's retreat here. Retreat: an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable. The process of receding … [Read more...] about Retreat, Return: Reflections on Ratna Ling
SOCIAL JUSTICE AT ADELINE YOGA: PART 2
Two weeks ago, I published Part One of an piece on Social Justice at Adeline Yoga. If you haven't already read it, you can do so here: https://adelineyoga.com/social-justice-at-adeline-yoga-part-1/ Today's tragic announcement about the end of the DACA program shows us again just how important … [Read more...] about SOCIAL JUSTICE AT ADELINE YOGA: PART 2
Yoga for Osteoporosis
by Sarah Harvey “I was just diagnosed with osteoporosis, and my doctor is recommending medication to treat it. What should I do?” As a yoga teacher of a certain age, I hear this question on a regular basis from students, friends and family. Although I am not a licensed medical professional, I do … [Read more...] about Yoga for Osteoporosis
Iyengar Yoga – for Casual, Commuter & Competitive Cyclists
by Rebecca Haralabatos As I look forward to teaching the upcoming 4 class Iyengar yoga series designed for cyclists, I reflect on the deepening of my practice and how it empowers me as a cyclist with greater balance, agility and ease. With each and every asana, we initiate actions from the base … [Read more...] about Iyengar Yoga – for Casual, Commuter & Competitive Cyclists