Yoga Doesn’t Have to Look like Yoga to Count
Yoga isn’t about how flexible you are. Here are 5 gentle techniques that prove yoga is for every body—and every kind of day. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction…
You Don’t Have to Be Flexible to Do Yoga
You don’t need to be flexible to do yoga. Here’s why yoga is really about presence—not performance—and how to start where you are. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction…
How Yoga, Breathwork, and Meditation Work Together for Mind-Body Wellness
Explore how yoga, breathwork, and meditation connect to create a powerful self-care practice that supports your body, mind, and emotional well-being. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction In a…
How to Practice Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)
Learn how to practice Alternate Nostril Breathing, a calming yoga technique that reduces stress, improves focus, and brings balance to your body and mind. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal…
Yoga for Your Body and Mind: A Self-Care Practice That Heals
Discover how yoga supports your mental health, relieves stress, and builds gentle strength — making it a powerful self-care practice for body and mind. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal…
Conscious Breathing Can Reduce Anxiety and Depression
Breathwork is an ancient practice to calm the mind and improve physical health. By Dr. Christiane BremsAuthor; Clinical Professor at Stanford Medicine, Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Director of YogaX Stanford University Breathing is…
The Difficult Position of Yoga Fiction
Yoga fiction is a burgeoning genre of books that tell tales of spiritual enlightenment through an ancient Indian practice. But what happens when such practices are severed from their cultural roots? By Dr. Shameem BlackFellow, Department of…
Is Yoga the Secret To longevity?
Yoga is shown to benefit mental health, reduce risk of age-related diseases and even protect cognitive function. By Dr. Holger CramerProfessor, Research in Complementary MedicineUniversity of Tübingen Introduction Yoga has been linked to numerous health benefits. But is…
What is ‘Breathwork’? And do I need to do it?
Normally, breathing happens automatically. But we can control our breath, by directing the movement of our diaphragm and mouth. And the benefits are significant and wide-reaching. By Dr. Theresa LarkinAssociate professor of Medical SciencesUniversity of Wollongong By…
A Beginner’s Guide to Sound Baths − What They are, How to Choose a Good One and What the Research Shows
A medical anthropologist explores claims about the health benefits of sound baths and how to choose the one to attend. By Dr. Elisa J. SoboProfessor of Anthropology & Director for Undergraduate Research, College of Arts and LettersSan Diego State University Introduction In recent years, sound…
