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Blood Pressure & Kaiut Yoga

When we think of high blood pressure, we rarely think of yoga as an integral part of a treatment plan. Many of us believe that medication and/or nutrition should be the cornerstone of most plans. While medication and lifestyle changes might be necessary, a consistent yoga practice can be even more helpful than we might imagine. ...

Spine

Is Low Back Pain About Your Back?

If you experience back pain, you’re not alone. It is estimated that over 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. According to a survey taken in 2013, 33.7% of people aged 65 or older report that they have experienced back pain over the last 3 months which is a 12% rise from 1997....

Graceful

Flexibility, Balance and Strength: Keys to aging gracefully

Flexibility, balance, and strength are 3 key components to help you age gracefully. Flexibility declines with age. Some studies suggest that flexibility between the ages of 30 and 70 will decline anywhere from 20 - 30%. Other studies show that as people age, the range of motion during walking (movement of the lower extremity joints) gets progressively smaller. Range of motion...