Recently, I have received a lot of questions and requests for consultation pertaining to Osteoporosis. It seems that plenty of women are being told that they have osteopenia or osteoporosis based on a recent scan, but the flow of information from doctors seems to stop there. Most women I talk to are very averse to taking the medications that are currently available for treatment, and rightfully so as they carry significant risks. I have found myself really enjoying these consultations with...

QUESTION: "I had/am still healing from an injury. What should I do?" Ah, as yoga instructors this question can pop up often! First and foremost, if you were treated by a physician or other similar practitioner for your condition, had surgery or other invasive medical intervention, you need to have their clearance to proceed with any physical activity. But, if like most, you are left in that gray area of “returning when ready” you may feel cautious at best or fearful at worst of stepping...

As we embark on what may be the craziest time of the year, let us keep in mind that the busier we get, the more we need to set aside time for our health and wellbeing. It is undeniably easy to defer goals to "the new year" but that sets us back physically and mentally. Furthermore, it makes starting back up all the more difficult. When we prioritize our established (or maybe not so established!) exercise routine, we still can do the shopping and attend the festivities and do so with a...