Lorraine C. Ladish

After a lifetime of bodywork, including asana yoga or yogasana, I know how important it is to have a strong core and good balance.

At nearly 56, I finally and fully realize that THIS in and of itself, and as much as I enjoy it, is…

Yoga and meditation are absolutely wonderful and changed my life. But for those of us who have a chemical imbalance in our brain, it’s not enough.

I love asana, but I am in love with the eight limbs of yoga, particularly with the Yamas and Niyamas, which provide us with tools to lead a conscious life.

Mudras are hand gestures or hand positions that have the purpose of channeling the body’s energy flow in a certain way. Gyan Mudra is one of my favorites.

I fell in love with restorative yoga four years ago and recently became certified to teach it. These poses with bolsters or pillows will help you sleep.

I find that a gentle restorative yoga practice helps me feel better physically, mentally and emotionally while still taking care of myself.

Asana was originally lotus or half lotus pose, and later evolved into yoga poses designed to keep the body limber and the mind focused to meditate.

It is possible to increase your energy and enhance your mood through asana yoga. Here are three advanced poses to try.

I used to think restorative yoga was a waste of time and energy, until I started reaping its benefits. You should try it too!