An auto accident can happen when you least expect it and can leave you with lasting physical and emotional damage. For most serious auto accident victims, recovery is a drawn-out and difficult process. Those who used to love being physically active and working out often have to scale it back and can even feel depressed and withdrawn without the physical activity. Yoga is one of the ways that you can work your way back into physical and emotional shape. Once your body is ready, you can do…

From the moment you walk into your favorite yoga studio, a sense of tranquility washes over you. Maybe it’s the soft lighting or the scent of candles that waif through the air. Or maybe it’s simply that less is more, at least when creating the ideal space for spiritual awakening.

Stimulate Your Senses

Use incense, scented candles or aromatherapy spray to create a feeling of peace and serenity. Depending on the scent, incense and candles can be energizing and relaxing. Try…

Trigger points, more commonly known as muscle 'knots,' are tightly clenched groups of muscular fibers that can cause discomfort ranging from minor soreness to chronic pain. There are many trigger points on the body, but the ones that most commonly cause pain are located in the neck and back. While seeking professional help is useful, and in more severe cases can be necessary, having some basic knowledge about trigger points can allow you to treat them yourself in many cases.

How to…

Years after its introduction into Western culture, yoga continues to prove itself as a popular and beneficial form of exercise. Touting wide-reaching benefits like greater flexibility, balance, and core strength, yogis live and die by their Shavasanas. Studies continually find new perks of yoga for your overall health. One great find: yoga may help…