Article Archive for Mind-Body Fitness

Children find the "inner me" during yoga classes

“If children learn to understand their feelings, they know how to process them and express themselves, which builds self- esteem...

Yoga promotes a way of learning that is natural for kids and empowers them to feel great about themselves

Should you have your kids doing Down Dog? Consider this: Yoga is proven to improve self-esteem, physical health and grade point...

The story of Rodney's life and yoga journey

“They call me a ‘yoga master,’ and I sort of laugh. What have I mastered? I don’t even know what that means. It’s just an ongoing...

Instruction on how to shift from unconscious reactions to mindful responses

In his second book, Moving Toward Balance: 8 Weeks of Yoga with Rodney Yee, the author devotes one day's instruction in each...

Gain some support around the early stages of meditation with these helpful tips

Gaiam: In your second book Moving Toward Balance, you highlight two meditation poses: hero pose and seated crossed-legs pose. Why...

"What's the best workout (or diet, or stress management technique) for me?" Many people have asked wellness life coach and t'ai...

An introduction to the Pilates history and workout

The Man Behind the Method Joseph Pilates grew up in Germany between the two world wars. A sickly, skinny child and very self-...

Ashtanga's sequential and progressive approach to building a strong and lasting practice

One of the most high-profile yoga practices today, Ashtanga has been practiced faithfully by the likes of Madonna, Sting and...

How yoga reframes fitness goals for balance, rather than just results

There's no denying that the mind-body fitness trend has taken America by storm and shows little sign of abating. Pilates...

Longtime Pilates instructors are committed to upholding authentic teaching styles

Chances are, nobody's going to ask for a side of Pilates with their burger anymore. "It used to be that I said 'I teach Pilates...