Can scoliosis be treated?

When people come with serious scoliosis curvature of the spine I often find that the pelvis is also crooked. And is clearly shown on every x-ray of a person that has scoliosis that I have seen so far. Your hip bones are part of your pelvis as well. When your hips are uneven, with one … Read more

5 foot problems that you might not know about

Women are interesting creatures. They mostly think of esthetic problems rather than of the root of the problem. Probably, because it is easier to resolve or requires almost no work from a person who got this problem.  Let’s talk about our feet and some of the problems that are considered esthetic problems, which in reality … Read more

Is Neck Traction Good or Bad?

If you read my previous article about neck traction devices you, probably know my answer. But it was about DEVICES. So, if it is not about devices what is it about then? What is the neck anyway? It is a bunch of barrel-looking bones, connecting with ligaments that have cushions with slimy stuff inside of … Read more

Do neck devices work?

Which neck traction device do you recommend? This scary question I get on a regular basis. And my answer to this is usually either NONE. But so many companies recommend it! Right. Let me tell you straight – these companies don’t care about you. They just want to sell to you. Nothing else. And you … Read more

Release Tension Headache through these 7 easy Upper Back Stretches

Very often I get questions such as “Can Upper Back Tension cause headaches?”. As muscles in the upper back become strained, they tighten and put pressure on the neck and skull. Tension from a pulled muscle can exacerbate the pain of a headache. These headaches may be impossible to resolve completely without first addressing the underlying back problem. And the biggest influencer of this kind of pain is stress. Stress affects … Read more

Yoga Before Bedtime helps with anxiety and surprisingly leg cramps at night

Practicing yoga before bedtime is a terrific way to release everything you’re holding onto mentally or physically before sinking into a peaceful night of deep sleep. Incorporating a relaxing yoga practice into your nighttime routine may improve the quality and duration of your sleep. The combination of moving with concentration on breath helps to put worries away while working on nervous system when … Read more

In-studio, in-home and online programs

While many people stay home we decided to provide online programs as well. Choose what you need the most at the moment to keep your mind sane and body healthy. This sequence is specifically designed to help seniors to improve hip mobility in order to be more stable and to ease up pain in low … Read more

Bad knees? Here’s how to stay active using these exact dos and don’ts

You’re afraid. That’s understandable. Perhaps you think that because you can’t do activities as you used to, then you shouldn’t do them at all. Perhaps you think that if one slight move gives you pain, then you should stop moving in general. Perhaps you think you’ve tried everything and none of it has been successful. … Read more

Relief for Hip and Knee Pain: dynamic goddess pose + 5 min video

Your legs are weak (yes, even you, the professional) A rash statement I know, but after having worked with many injured people including yogis and yoginis with more than 20 years of experience, I found out that most peoples’ legs are weak. This is because many, including those who’ve had “yoga training”, make the mistake … Read more

How to Detox Daily (Hint: You’re Already Doing It)

Every January health and medical professionals gear up to fight something exciting: a long line of New Year’s resolutionists who thought that they knew what the word ‘detox’ meant. This line has become so long that ‘detox’ now comes with a negative connotation. But that’s not because detoxing is bad for you. It’s because mainstream … Read more