Category Archives: Therapeutic Yoga

A Meditation to Create Tranquility and Joy

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Whole Life Yoga

This meditation practice is one of my favorites for clearing out emotional “gunk” and creating a state of inner peace, tranquility, joy and healing. Even better, it can be done anytime, anywhere. I hope you like it! Sit comfortably, with … Continue reading →

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Allow Yoga to Enhance Your Posture and Balance

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Whole Life Yoga

This week’s blog entry was written by guest author Jeanne Startzman. Jeanne is a graduate of Whole Life Yoga’s teacher training program. She can be contacted at yogaspring@hotmail.com and www.yogaspringyoga.com.   As I often do, I was recently thinking about … Continue reading →

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Belly Breathing for Stress and Pain Relief

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Whole Life Yoga

This simple, relaxing breath can be used any time you want to soothe body, mind, and spirit. I taught it recently in my Yoga for Chronic Pain class, yet it reduces stress of any kind—physical, emotional, or spiritual. Belly Breathing … Continue reading →

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Article on Viniyoga for Back Pain–Complete with a Practice!

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Whole Life Yoga

Articles touting the benefits of Viniyoga seem to be popping up everywhere (and that’s a good thing!). One of the newest examples is an article called “Watch Your Back” in Yoga Journal. This article talks about Viniyoga’s proven benefits in … Continue reading →

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Cakravakasana: the “Un” Cat-Cow

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Whole Life Yoga

Cakravakasana (also called “Cat”) is often confused with a yoga pose called Cat-Cow.  Although the two poses look similar, they have completely different effects and intentions.   For most students, Viniyoga’s Cat is much more beneficial than Cat-Cow.  So much so, … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Depression

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Whole Life Yoga

I wrote this post in early June, but decided to wait until now to share it publicly.  I hope you benefit from these sutra teachings and my personal learnings. I’ve been fighting a case of the blues for the last … Continue reading →

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Staying Balanced when Teaching Yoga–Response to a Student Question

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Whole Life Yoga

I look forward to answering your questions in this blog.  Please feel free to leave a comment or e-mail your questions to tracy@wholelifeyoga.com. A Whole Life Yoga teacher training graduate asks: Is it possible for a teacher to absorb the energy of … Continue reading →

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More Research on the Benefits of Viniyoga–Viniyoga Reduces Workplace Stress!

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Whole Life Yoga

I know from personal experience that Viniyoga is an amazing tool for reducing workplace stress—that’s what hooked me on it almost fifteen years ago, when I still worked at Microsoft.  But now, research proves it! Aetna, inc. recently studied methods … Continue reading →

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Research Shows It! Viniyoga Can Help Heal Your Back!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Whole Life Yoga

Finally, a yoga-related news article I’m happy to pass on to you! It seems like yoga has had more than its share of bad press lately—from the New York Times article proclaiming that yoga can “wreck your body” to many … Continue reading →

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New Viniyoga Videos for Anxiety and Depression

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Whole Life Yoga

Like many viniyoga teachers, I’m not a huge fan of yoga videos, as the video format doesn’t allow for the customization and adaptation to the individual that is such a hallmark of this rich lineage.  Still, as much as I’d … Continue reading →

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