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Phoenix Rising, a yoga therapy that focuses on the mind as much as the body, is gaining fans in the Bay Area who use it to increase well-being.

In yoga several poses work directly on the thyroid gland, regulating its function and hormonal release. Careful yogic therapy can act as a perfect complement to any medical therapy for thyroid problems while the problem exists.

Is Yoga the perfect form of exercise and relaxation? Let’s make a list of what our ideal type of exercise would do. Firstly it would be simple enough that anyone could do it, but have enough var…

Four years ago, Jessica Soske of Berkeley was diagnosed with a rare neuro-endocrine disease that affects the use of her muscles. She had a tough time coping and coming to terms with her body’s changes. Soske, a former attorney, tends to get stuck in …

When Linda Taubenreuther suffered an acute attack of labyrinthitis – an inner-ear balance disorder – 12 years ago, her whole world was sent into the spin cycle.

Another opportunity for students to sweat before class is on its way, as a new Core Power Yoga is scheduled to move into Stadium Village this fall. The new facility will be located above the Tea Garden on the second floor of the Stadium Village Mall …

As with many things during pregnancy, listening to your body and what it is telling you when you are doing yoga is important. Pre natal yoga can be a great way to stay healthy and flexible whil…

Desire for the Eastern approach to wellness is steadfastly growing as evidenced by the 16 million people now practicing yoga in the United States. With weight gain on the rise, yoga offers a great a…

Los Angeles is the Mecca of modern yoga, and it’s no accident. The ancient practice involving physical poses and breathing patterns has achieved celebrity status here for so many reasons – the sun; the vestigial hippie vibe that still haunts Venice …

Yoga Guru Katy Appleton takes diving to the next level Situated in a secluded corner of the South Ari Atoll, the luxurious Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is surrounded by some of the world’s best dive sites. In order to improve guests’ under …