…secret to his incredibly youthful appearance is that he practices yoga—in fact he’s a yoga master. At that conference, Dr. Bali and I spoke extensively about all things yoga. You see, most folks think of yoga in terms of the physical posturing involved, and the bodily organs that those positions stimulate…
A few weeks ago, my wife Jan and our daughter Kristin attended a yoga class. As the group gently moved into inversion positions, Kristin who was in the final weeks of her own certification in yoga, protectively cautioned her mom to be careful since the positions could be too much for their necks. Both…
I’ve long-known the stretching and breath work of yoga is good for your heart. But new findings from the University of Kansas show just how beneficial yoga is for heart health. What they found is that just three yoga classes a week can cut episodes of atrial fibrillation (A-Fib)—by half! This is…
…your blood (stress tends to constrict arteries and drive up blood pressure). So, to keep your blood pressure high, avoid walking, cycling, dancing, yoga, or any other activity that would get your heart in shape. 5. Avoid losing weight. Losing just 10 pounds of weight is enough for most people to lower…
…Power Plate and lift weights in my finished basement. Then, I add in walks, yoga, and Pilates sessions. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing more parts of my exercise routine—but today I want to talk about yoga. Yoga is a great all-around exercise, stretching, toning, and strengthening muscles—plus…
…stomach), magnesium (at least 200–400 mg) and ribose (one teaspoon, 5 grams, twice a day). 2. Utilize the heart-healing power of yoga. The stretching and breath work of yoga, when practiced regularly, helps to relax the arterial walls, improve heart rate variability, lower blood pressure, and slows your…
…working normal hours. But by the definition used in this study, even those hours were considered “shift work.” So this means that even if you’re a yoga instructor teaching early morning classes, or get up early to watch a grandchild every day, researchers consider you a shift worker. The trouble with…
…. * Yoga. When practiced regularly and on a long-term basis, yoga can help lower blood pressure levels and also help avoid other heart risk factors. Studies of hypertensive adults with and without coronary disease have shown that yoga-based interventions can reduce the need for medication. Yoga also…
It’s been over two decades since Dr. Sinatra has done a workshop program that is open to the public, but the folks at Kripalu Yoga Center requested he come there and he’s responded affirmatively. So, this July 29–31 we will be at Kripalu in the enchanting town of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, which…
…variety of holistic medical evaluations and treatment options such as massage and acupuncture, hydrotherapy, detoxification therapy and weight loss, yoga classes, meditation, hikes and beach walks, and more. Medi-spas also offer healthy dining options including organic produce and meats, and wild-caught…
…and practicing it does just that. Yoga makes real physical changes happen in your body. It helps to down-regulate the activity of an over-stressed sympathetic nervous system and discharges the stress hormones that can make us sick. Over the years I’ve seen yoga help numerous patients with their cardiovascular…
…for you. Consider joining me for a weekend in New England this June. This will be my third summer facilitating a workshop at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Kripalu is nestled in the picturesque and relaxing Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts—an easy car ride from New York, New Jersey…
…to the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health to facilitate a weekend workshop. This summer I’ll be returning to Kripalu (June 8-10, 2012), a pristine yoga retreat location nestled in the breathtaking Berkshires of western Massachusetts to help lead a weekend devoted to yoga, healthful eating, discussions…
…including your heart, blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, and mood. 5. Yoga. No matter how old you are, yoga benefits the heart, blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and many physical ailments. You may want to start with yoga classes, which cost $10–15 per session. Classes are more fun and instructive…
…holiday gift to give? Here are more heart-healthy gift ideas: * Box of Dark Chocolate * A Bottle of Red Wine and Wine Glasses * Yoga Mat, Carrying Bag, or Gift Certificate for Yoga Lessons
…start by getting a handle on your stress level, whether that means adopting a meditation or prayer routine, or pursuing relaxation exercises like yoga and Tai' Chi. Regular exercise and good cardiovascular nutrition that helps you lose weight are also key (stay away from processed and packaged foods…
…outfitted with water, air, and shower filters to remove as many toxins as possible. 8. Relax and enjoy life! I practice prayer, reading, meditation, Thai yoga therapy, listening to soft classical music, fly fishing, walking, cooking, and eating with my wife, playing with my grandkids and the dog, and allowing…
…resistance training is “to gradually and progressively overload the musculoskeletal system so it gets stronger.” Some folks use blocks like we do in yoga and Pilates, while others fill various sizes of water bottles. (To compute the weight of your water bottle, just weigh your own body before and after…
…sinus. Then blow your nose to expel excess mucus and water. Repeat if necessary. 4. Get regular exercise: Walking, swimming, qi gong, tai chi, and yoga all relieve stress and support immune system function—both of which help to keep you healthy. Plus, as you know regular physical activity burns calories…
…their day. Do birds ever wake up grumpy? No, they chirp to the light of a new dawn! * Relaxation. Have you ever watched your cat arch his back? Some yoga postures mimic this stretch. Stretching, which involves deep breathing, is a great form of relaxation. It’s also a wonderful way to start your day…
…-dose tranquilizers to calm her down, but she hadn’t wanted to stay on the drugs because she feared addiction. Dr. Sinatra suggested she consider yoga, T’ai chi, meditation, or some other good method to reduce stress. She said she liked T’ai chi and already did it. He told her to do it more. He…
…cardiovascular problems, heart attacks and stroke, blindness, and neurodegenerative disorders. So, whatever assuages your stress, be it meditation, T’ai chi, yoga, music, dance, fly fishing, or what have you, make it an important part of your day. Your very life may depend on it! For more information on heart…
…air conditioned mall, instead of venturing outdoors. 9. TRUE or FALSE: Walking improves your physical health, but to release stress you need to try yoga or meditation. 10. TRUE or FALSE: Walking prevents, and even reduces, high blood pressure. Go ahead and post your answers in the comments section. List…
…cardiovascular disease and sudden cardiac death. Stress management techniques that involve conscious breathing are helpful, including T’ai chi, yoga, Pilates, relaxation, and imagery sessions. Physical exercise is also good for heart rate variability, as are meditation and grounding. As far as supplementation…
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