Strictly speaking, yoga and ayurveda are not scientific bodies of knowledge, but rather philosophies. This is because of the difference between theoretical inquiry and scientific study. The former is based on general observation and enlightened thinking, while the latter uses a particular form of study known as the scientific model. In a nutshell, science isContinue reading “NCIIH Research on Yoga”
Category Archives: Reviews
Book Review: How to Relax
Yes, it’s true – we no longer remember how to relax and renew instinctively. I’ll spare you the diatribe on our rushed, always-having-to-accomplish-something-and-never-stopping-to-enjoy-life culture, because I too find myself sinking into a morass of to-do lists and guilt whenever I slow down. Thankfully, I have my yoga path to remind me that there are otherContinue reading “Book Review: How to Relax”
Eknath Easwaran, author
Even during pandemic times, we are almost terminally busy. We know we need to continue yoga study, but it’s hard to determine what to read. With that in mind, I highly recommend the works of long-term UC Berkeley professor Eknath Easwaran (1910-1999). As a writer, Easwaran had the ability to write for both the currentContinue reading “Eknath Easwaran, author”
Asthma, Yoga, and Children
Within the past few decades, there has been an uptick in the number of people diagnosed with asthma. At the same time, there has been renewed interest in yoga as complementary medicine for all sorts of various ailments. It stands to reason, then, that researchers would begin to focus on this intersection, and that studiesContinue reading “Asthma, Yoga, and Children”
Book Review: Bent
Bent is an interesting addition to the current published literature on yoga. Written as a memoir, it begins when the author is diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease and then weaves its way back and forth in time. We discover that Anne Clendening began her recovery from alcoholism in her early twenties, and that she staysContinue reading “Book Review: Bent”
Book Review: Breathe In Calm
It’s been a wild and wooly last few weeks, and my plans for January definitely involve going back to basics in terms of self-care. For me, this means asana and pranayama, but also some raja yoga – taking the time to study my mind body and learn more about how to work with it. BecauseContinue reading “Book Review: Breathe In Calm”
Prana Heart Malas and Jewelry
Review of Prana Heart While we don’t, strictly speaking, need malas, they can be wonderful accoutrements. However, many of them, while beautifully made, are very expensive. Enter Prana Heart, an online store specializing in sacred beads and jewelry. It’s a fun site to browse, and the reasonable prices mean that we can shop without worryingContinue reading “Prana Heart Malas and Jewelry”
Book Review: Yoga Anatomy
Human Kinetics Press specializes in book that focus on athleticism and science, and the publishing company has long made good on explaining the physical dynamics of yoga. Yoga Anatomy, which has sold more than a million copies, is now in its third edition. Originally written by Leslie Kaminoff, the later versions have added Amy MatthewsContinue reading “Book Review: Yoga Anatomy”
Book Review: The Science of Yoga
Proponents of yoga make many claims as to the efficacy of the practice. For some, belief is enough; for skeptics, however, there are questions about what yoga can actually accomplish. If you’re curious about the scientific effects of yoga on the human body and mind, you would do well to read The Science of Yoga:Continue reading “Book Review: The Science of Yoga”
Yoga Cielo Stellato 