Intro to Yoga New York City

More studies- yoga and its effect on depression - specifically male veterans average age 61. https://www.yogajournal.com//new-study-finds-yoga-signific

I have been working with 1 student who has osteoarthritis of the knee and other pain near the knee. We work remotely as we live many states apart. Over the almost 2 years we have working together using Forrest Yoga, she now feels very little pain below her knee and no pain in the knee. She also walks once or twice a week when the weather is good. Mindful movement does help to mitigate joint pain. "Your joints aren't just like your automobile tires that wear out as you u...se them," he says. In fact, exercise helps nutrients diffuse into cartilage in the knee and keep it strong and healthy. If cartilage "is formed and more healthy when you're younger, then your joints are more likely to be functioning better and have less osteoarthritis when you get older," Loeser says. And exercise also helps fully grown people. "By strengthening your muscles and by stimulating your cartilage you can still improve the health of your joint," Loeser says. Typos courtesy of iPhone https://www.facebook.com/mariatbass/posts/10211523709621480

Here's more about Forrest Yoga. Great blog post. There is now more Forrest Yoga in New York City - reach out in the comments box below if you want to find a studio near you in Manhattan or Brooklyn.

Pranayama is a part of most yoga classes. Forrest Yoga is practiced with Ujjayi through the almost the whole class slowing the breath down, deepening the breath and allowing the mind to focus on the breath and then to follow the sound of the breath inside. Watch Shayna demo Ujjayi breath in the video on this page. I have found this pranayama also helpful at night if I am having trouble falling asleep.

Check this out- "New research finds that a yoga class designed specifically for back pain can be as safe and effective as physical therapy in easing pain."

I am so excited - my friend and fellow Forrest Yogi has created an online Introductory to Forrest Yoga online challenge. It's a 2 week challenge. I just signed up! If you are interested in trying out Forrest Yoga or want to learn new skills and moves to enhance your own practice, sign up and try it out!