The sacrum, often overlooked, plays a vital role in both spinal health and overall movement. It's not just a single bone but a fusion of five vertebrae that occurs as we age, usually completing the process in our 20s. Despite this fusion, the sacrum is part of a dynamic system that requires awareness and movement to stay healthy.
Yoga and creativity share a special connection. Both require us to move beyond the confines of the familiar, to explore the unknown, and to embrace the perspective of a beginner—a fresh lens through which we see the world. This convergence of yoga and creativity is a catalyst for inspiration, opening doors to new ideas, perspectives, and ways of being.
Yoga therapy is fundamentally about empowering you to take an active approach to self-care through the tailored application of yoga. Unlike general group classes, which aim to benefit a wide range of participants, yoga therapy offers a personalized and evolving practice that addresses specific health challenges and promotes overall well-being.
iRest Yoga Nidra can be perceived as resting, especially since rest is in the name, and we all are not people who rest. Resting can even be a bit scary. It is easy to wonder: Will everything be OK if I slow down and rest? What if I told you that iRest Yoga Nidra is active resting? You are doing something. You are actively listening to a voice, following the prompts, re-wiring your brain, and improving your health.
Join us for 75 minutes of rejuvenating outdoor yoga. The class will be held outside in the Children’s Wonder Garden. You will be immersed in the sounds and sights of nature as Sam leads you through a series of seated, standing and lying poses in the meadow with views of native flowers, trees, and butterflies. The class is gentle and invigorating. Variations of poses will be offered. Sign-up and plan to join us as part of your lunch break.
Anxiety is very common, with about 20% of adults affected with an anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of the common anxiety disorders. Symptoms include excessive worry about everyday issues, such as health, relationships, finances, or work, with difficulty controlling the anxiety. Other symptoms that can happen at the same time include being restless or irritable, having muscle tension, or difficulty in concentrating.
Yoga has become more popular in the United States over the last couple of decades. The Yoga Alliance published a study about the growth in popularity of yoga in 2016. Since then, it has continued to grow. Many who are unfamiliar with yoga see images of skinny yogis twisting themselves into an artistic pose and think that is what yoga is all about. Yoga can be for any body, young or old, fit or new to exercise, arthritic or post-surgery. Just as we understand that exercising is great for our health without needing to become a bodybuilder, we can enjoy yoga without needing to worry about attaining a perfect and artistic pose.
Yoga May Improve Gut Health Leading to Wellness
Most of us don’t focus on our gut health, that is until something goes wrong and we experience discomfort or illness. Gut health includes a healthy biome of microorganisms living in symbiosis with our systems. They are responsible for helping us digest and create essential substances like Vitamin K. A healthy gut is important not only for our digestive health, but our emotional and overall physical health as well.
Yoga May Help You Have a Healthier Brain
Brains are made up of two different types of matter, white matter and grey matter. White matter makes up about 60% of the brain and helps transmit signals from the brain down the spinal cord and back. It develops during your 20s and peaks in middle age. Grey matter is about 40% of the brain and interprets sensory information coming in from the white matter. Grey matter does not fully mature until you reach 20 years old, then it slowly declines as you age. Although both are essential, grey matter is important for making decisions, performing daily activities, and memory. So how can we help slow the decline of grey matter over time?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints. Autoimmune diseases are caused by the person’s own immune system mistakenly attacking a portion of their own body. It is unknown what causes this to be triggered. RA causes inflammation and damage to joints and can also affect other organs such as the heart and lungs. This leads to reduced ability to do normal activities such as buttoning clothing
Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than six months and can interfere with quality of life and the ability to perform at work or home. Western medicine frequently prescribes pain relief for chronic pain, including a potentially risky opioid, rather than addressing causes or involving the patient in taking control of their bodies to assist in their own recovery or resolution of pain.
Depression is a common mental illness with around 8% of Americans afflicted. Depression results from a complex interaction between biological, social, and psychological factors. Individuals who have gone through negative life events such as unemployment, the death of a loved one, or trauma have higher incidents. Common treatments include a combination of medication and/or therapy. Although effective, this methodology may not be a good choice for everyone, and some remain with symptoms despite treatment.
