What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is the traditional healing system of India, which dates as far back as 5000 BC. Literally translated, the Sanskrit word Ayurveda means “the science of life and longevity”. Ayurvedic philosophy was originally derived from the Vedas of which there exist four primary classical texts, the Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva Vedas. Even though the … Read more

Piriformis Syndrome: a pain in the butt

This article will provide a clearer picture on Piriformis Syndrome and how to use Yoga to manage and ease the associated pain.Piriformis syndrome is a description for a set of symptoms that you feel in your butt area – specifically: A dull ache in the mid-butt area Pain that travels or radiates down the back … Read more

The Knee and Yoga

The knee is comprised of 3 bones – the femur (the thigh bone), the tibia (the shin bone), and the patella (the knee cap) and a little bit of cartilage (the meniscus). Since it is an area where bones meet, it is classified as a joint, with its primary motions being flexion and extension (to … Read more