What is Wellness?
People may have different ideas about wellness, but we all want to be well. For some, wellness may mean being able to run five miles. For others, it may mean getting a square meal everyday. For others...
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Humanities is the study of the human condition through fields such as philosophy, politics, cultural studies, music, art, etc. Humanities allow us to think about our purpose, what our passions are,...
View ArticleYoga Precision
Teresa and Jasprit demonstrate common corrections for the stance taken in many yoga poses. Many RussaYog pranayam, kriyas and asans use a wide stance to prepare for the posture. There are 4 levels of...
View ArticleOur Desires
To follow up the thoughts from the “What is Wellness?” post from July. Balance is the key word. Balance among desire, ability, release and enjoyment (DARE). The process of staying well requires...
View ArticleOur Abilities: Self-Reflection Tool
Meditations at the labrinth, Matthaei Botanical Gardens. photo by Teresa Singh Following up the thoughts from the “Our Desires” post from August. To make your desires come true need to take the...
View ArticlePhysical Trajectories of Yoga
Follow up from Action Tools for Wellness: RussaYog uses the three tools of: pranayam (mindful breathing); kriyas (mindful movements) and; asans (postures with the body in stillness) to develop our...
View ArticleBiology and Chemistry of Breathing
Pranayam is vital to yoga practice. Considering that how we breathe is linked to our overall health, why not use this free gift to maximize our wellness? Some of the most common illnesses in modern...
View ArticleUnlocking Inertia
Inertia impedes our ability to make change. Inertia can arise from our physical limitations: our individual strength, flexibility, balance, weight, etc. But the largest influence on inertia comes from...
View ArticleAm I Well?
Stopping to smell the flowers What does wellness mean? How do I know if I am well? We each have our unique sense of wellness. An Olympic athlete has a different expectation of wellness than does an...
View ArticleYour Full Dimension of Personal Wellness
Our physical body is the vehicle we use to accomplish our goals. The comparison to an automobile is quite apt. Some people drive a fuel-efficient and low-cost car; some drive an...
View ArticleAwakening Stretches
Savor Your Sleep, Awaken Luxuriantly Before getting out of bed in the morning, luxuriate in a few simple stretches. Stretching can increase blood flow to your muscles and help lubricate your connective...
View ArticlePhysical Trajectories of Yoga
Follow up from Action Tools for Wellness: RussaYog uses the three tools of: pranayam (mindful breathing); kriyas (mindful movements) and; asans (postures with the body in stillness) to develop our...
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