David summarized research which reviewed a group of smaller studies and reported that yoga can help manage the symptoms of type 2 diabetes.
Should You Do Other Exercise Besides Yoga?
David answers the question: Should you do other exercise besides yoga? He explains why yoga offers some kinds of exercise benefits, but not others.
How Do I Avoid Overworking The Upper Trapezius In The Ashtanga Practice?
David answers a question about how to avoid overworking the upper trapezius when jumping through and jumping back. He explains why a strong serratus anterior is important for stabilizing the scapulae and shoulders when jumping through and back.
Can Yoga Reduce Stress During Pregnancy And Improve Sleep?
David summarizes research which suggests that a simple maternity yoga practice reduces stress and improves sleep during pregnancy.
What Is The Right Alignment In Chaturanga?
David explains why there is not one right alignment in chaturanga. He explains why some common cues for alignment in chaturanga don’t work for everyone.
What Poses Will Strengthen Serratus Anterior?
David explains when other muscles might contribute to a winged scapula and how you can use sun salutations to strengthen serratus anterior.
Why Does Yoga Breathing Improve Our Health?
David summarizes research which suggests that activity by the parasympathetic nervous system, specifically the vagal nerve, is involved when we see the beneficial heart rate variability increase that occurs at low breathing rates like the type of breathing rates that would occur in yogic breathing practices.
What Is The Correct Alignment For Your Hands In Upward Dog And Downward Dog?
David breaks down the common cues about how to align your hands in upward dog and downward dog. He explains why the focus should actually be on the wrist.
Which Postures Strengthen Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL)?
David answers a question about how to strengthen the tensor fascia latae. He explains how the tensor fascia latae works in balance with other muscles in the body and reminds us that strengthening is not always the answer.
Yoga Affects Brain Structure And Function
Researchers suggest that yoga affects brain structure and function. Yoga practitioners had greater hippocampus tissue volume and prefrontal cortex activity.
