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The Power of Adaptive Yoga: Benefits for People with Physical Disabilities

Dec 34 min read

The Power of Adaptive Yoga: Benefits for People with Physical Disabilities

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we at YogiAnatomy want to acknowledge that disabilities take many forms, and not...

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Chair Yoga: An Evidence-Based Approach to Balance and Fall Prevention for Older Adults

Ellen Anderson

Nov 213 min read

Chair Yoga: An Evidence-Based Approach to Balance and Fall Prevention for Older Adults

Healthcare professionals seeking effective and accessible interventions to improve balance, prevent falls, and enhance overall well-being...

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Managing Election Anxiety: A Yogic Approach

Ellen Anderson

Nov 33 min read

Managing Election Anxiety: A Yogic Approach

During election seasons, many people experience heightened levels of stress and anxiety. At YogiAnatomy, we recognize how political...

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The Three Diaphragms: Understanding Their Interconnected Role in Health and Wellness

Ellen Anderson

Oct 314 min read

The Three Diaphragms: Understanding Their Interconnected Role in Health and Wellness

As healthcare professionals and yoga practitioners, we often focus on individual body parts or systems. However, understanding the...

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YogiAnatomy Takes Center Stage at International Physical Therapy in Mental Health Conference: Spotlight on Yoga for Depression and Anxiety

Ellen Anderson

Aug 113 min read

YogiAnatomy Takes Center Stage at International Physical Therapy in Mental Health Conference: Spotlight on Yoga for Depression and Anxiety

We're thrilled to announce that YogiAnatomy will make its mark on the global stage! Co-founders Lori Zucker and Ellen Anderson are...

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A Polyvagal-Informed Yoga Practice: Nurturing Resilience & Connection

Ellen Anderson

Jul 253 min read

A Polyvagal-Informed Yoga Practice: Nurturing Resilience & Connection

Recently, the convergence of neuroscience with ancient wisdom practices has revealed new insights into how yoga can deeply influence our...

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Yoga ≈ Honoring Tradition, Embracing Science

Ellen Anderson

Jun 203 min read

Yoga ≈ Honoring Tradition, Embracing Science

As we celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21st, it's an opportune moment to reflect on yoga's profound impact on global health and...

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Yoga: The Mind-Body Path to Mental Health Through Polyvagal Theory

Ellen Anderson

May 223 min read

Yoga: The Mind-Body Path to Mental Health Through Polyvagal Theory

Learn about how the polyvagal theory can help explain the connection between yoga and mental health.

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Tuning Into Your Body: The Role of Interoception in Yoga and Mental Health

Ellen Anderson

May 73 min read

Tuning Into Your Body: The Role of Interoception in Yoga and Mental Health

Interoception is a deep awareness of the physical body and it plays a role in psychological well-being and emotional regulation. Yoga can he

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Embracing the New Year with Yoga Sutras: Keys to Peace Amidst Challenges

Ellen Anderson

Dec 28, 20232 min read

Embracing the New Year with Yoga Sutras: Keys to Peace Amidst Challenges

"In daily life, we see people around who are happier than we are, people who are less happy...if we can be pleased with others who are...

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Yoga and Parkinson's Disease: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being

Ellen Anderson

Nov 30, 20233 min read

Yoga and Parkinson's Disease: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, balance, and overall quality of life. While there is currently...

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Ellen Anderson

May 31, 20232 min read

Yoga and Exercise for Schizophrenia

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and includes World Schizophrenia Day which is commemorated every May 24th. The evidence is clear...

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Yoga for People with Chronic Pelvic Pain???

Ellen Anderson

Feb 7, 20236 min read

Yoga for People with Chronic Pelvic Pain???

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a persistent, often disabling pain within the pelvis. Surprisingly common, CPP presents a major challenge to...

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Ellen Anderson

Oct 18, 20223 min read

Constipation: A Case for Yoga

Can Yoga Help or Decrease Constipation? The word constipation comes from the Latin word, “constipore”, which means “to press, crowd...

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Ellen Anderson

Oct 7, 20223 min read

Is Yoga for Incontinence a Good Idea?

Without a doubt, pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) has robust evidence-based support and clear benefit as a first-line treatment for...

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Matthew Mandel

Aug 22, 20225 min read

Mindfulness & Healthcare Providers

This article was written by Dr. Matthew Mandel If someone asked you to define mindfulness, what would you say? You can probably ask 10...

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Meditation: Benefits of Group Practice with a Teacher

Ellen Anderson

Oct 3, 20212 min read

Meditation: Benefits of Group Practice with a Teacher

Meditation, which is Dhyana in Sanskrit is one of the eight limbs of yoga described in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. These limbs provide...

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Yoga & Pregnancy: What Does the Research Show?

Ellen Anderson

Aug 14, 20216 min read

Yoga & Pregnancy: What Does the Research Show?

Yoga seems to be beneficial for lots of conditions (stress, high blood pressure, back pain, etc.) but is yoga beneficial during and after...

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Youth Mental Health-Anxiety: A Case for Yoga

Ellen Anderson

Jul 15, 20214 min read

Youth Mental Health-Anxiety: A Case for Yoga

Nearly 50% of all teenagers have complaints related to stress, anxiety and/or depression, with 37% experiencing persistent sadness or...

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Yoga as an Adjunctive Treatment for COVID-19

Ellen Anderson

Aug 4, 20203 min read

Yoga as an Adjunctive Treatment for COVID-19

You might have read the title of this article and thought, What the heck?! There go those yogis again, adding to their claims that yoga...

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