Yoga for happy bones
Muscle wasting is a common feature of osteoporosis, which also contributes to the weakening of bones. Bones get stronger in response to muscular pull in all directions. When muscles are[…]
Author: olgakabel
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What we need to know about a student with osteoporosis when we work with them one-on-one
When a new student starts private yoga sessions, we usually ask many different questions about their current state: the functioning of various physiological systems, stress levels, sleep patterns, lifestyle, mental[…]
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What to include in a yoga program for students with osteoporosis
Some months ago, I met with a new student who’s been recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. She had scheduled a private yoga session to discuss her course of action. From our[…]
How to accommodate a yoga student with osteoporosis in a general yoga class
Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that is characterized by porous, weakened bones. It usually presents as low bone mass (decrease in bone quantity) and deterioration of the microarchitecture of bones[…]
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A major factor that leads to bone degradation and how Ayurveda can tame it
Some years ago, Gwyneth Paltrow got a lot of grief and ridicule for calling her separation from her then-husband Chris Martin “conscious uncoupling.” I personally think that it’s a very[…]
How to keep your bones healthy: The major factors that affect bone growth and maintenance
I was eight years old when the Chernobyl nuclear reactor blew up. We lived very far away from the site, but I remember a lot of commotion among the adults[…]
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What do your bones say about you?
About ten years ago, I was fascinated with the show Bones, a crime drama that followed the adventures of an FBI agent and a forensic anthropologist. The series was loosely[…]
The remarkable skeletal system and its essential functions
How often do you think about your bones? Our muscles remind us about themselves when they get sore, our digestive system gets our attention when we get hungry, our circulatory[…]
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Which path do you choose? Paper vs. electronic records
I used to have a filing cabinet full of students’ records. I had to move it with me as I transitioned from one studio space to another over time. I[…]
New book release: A step-by-step guide to creating student profiles. Get your free copy!
Working with students one on one has always been my passion. I love every aspect of private yoga work—getting to know a new client; trying to figure out who they[…]
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How to find private yoga clients: A free CE course for Sequence Wiz members
A recent article in The New York Times describes the results of the survey of 1,320 mental health therapists in an attempt to understand how Americans are coping with the[…]
Short yoga practice to get yourself off the couch
How is your holiday season going? Do you feel active and vibrant or do you find yourself spending hours in the comfortable embrace of your couch? It’s so easy to[…]
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Happy Holidays!
Here we are, at the end of another eventful year. Let’s take a quiet moment this holiday season to reflect on where we have been and where we are now.[…]
Seasonal Ayurvedic cycles and their impact on our health and well-being
I am studying Spanish right now, and last week my tutor and I talked about the weather. My tutor, who lives in Spain, confided that she hates hot weather and[…]
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How in tune are you with the daily dosha rhythms and why does it matter?
A recently published study from the United Kingdom had identified the “sweet spot” for bedtime. The researchers concluded that going to bed between 10 pm and 11 pm lowered the[…]
How to conduct a basic Ayurvedic assessment
Various qualities of the dosha can become imbalanced and lead to a state of ill health. The imbalance can happen because of an excess in a particular quality within the[…]
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The doshas’ impact on physiology: Body locations, functions, and common disorders
Every time I am about to fly, I get an upset stomach. It doesn’t matter how far I travel, how early I have to get up, how much work I[…]
How to balance kapha in your yoga practice
I know someone who his colleagues and friends often describe as “a rock.” Everybody knows that he is reliable, consistent, and solid in every sense. But that solidity comes at[…]
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How to balance pitta in your yoga practice
In the past, I had a student who would barge into my studio for his private yoga session like a puffing steam engine. He told me that his work was[…]
How to balance vata in your yoga practice
Ayurveda says that when we pay conscious attention to the choices we make, activities we engage in, and foods we eat, we can restore and maintain the balance of fundamental[…]
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