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6 Vacations That Could Help You Live Longer and Healthier

All-inclusive retreats around the world aim to cultivate wellness and longevity though high-tech tests, “biohacking” treatments, meditation, breath work and more. Read the rest of the article on New York Times.

‘I’m a Longevity Doctor, and Visiting This Island Changed My Perspective on What Longevity Means’

I’ve dedicated much of my career to studying the factors that help people live longer, healthier lives—I'm a medical doctor specializing in longevity science, an advisor for RoseBar Longevity Clinic in Spain, and a registered yoga teacher focused on how movement can...

Channel Your Inner Ariel With Mermaid Pose—Here’s How to Add It to Your Yoga Practice

Mermaid pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana in Sanskrit) is a graceful and challenging yoga posture that beautifully combines flexibility, strength, and balance. It’s a deep hip opener that also targets your spine, chest, and shoulders, making it an all-encompassing pose for building strength and flexibility.

Mudra Magic in the Mountain

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Sun Salutations Are a Critical Part of Your Yoga Practice. Here’s How to Flow Through Them Confidently

Foundational sequences that invigorate both your body and mind, Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskars) stand as the cornerstone of both Vinyasa and Hatha yoga practices. You may have even encountered them in a yoga class without even realizing it. As some of the most...

Can You Say Fierce? Discover Your Inner (and Lower-Body) Strength With Warrior Pose

Yoga's warrior pose (virabhadrasana in Sanskrit) stands as a symbol of strength and endurance, embodying the qualities of the fierce warrior Virabhadra from Hindu mythology. This formidable asana, in its three forms, is an expression of physical prowess and a...

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What inspires you to write?   The answer is different for everyone. For me, my inspiration comes from reading the works of great authors. Inspiring authors. Those that have lived through adversity so they could retell their stories of triumph and share the...

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Yoga Therapy can Help Parkinson’s at any Stage

See my feature in The Official Yoga Therapy blog regarding how yoga therapy can help Parkinson's at any stage of the disease. _______ Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects more than 1 million people in North America alone....

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Will the COVID-19 vaccine be safe?

Will the COVID-19 vaccine be safe? I know there have been a lot (and I mean, a lot) of conspiracy theories regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, so I’m here to answer the question that more than a few of you have posed to me:  Is the COVID19 vaccine going to be safe? By all...

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When will life be back to normal?

When will life be back to normal? Let’s face it. We are tired. I am tired too. I’m tired of not embracing my friends. I’m tired of not going out and only eating the food I cook myself. I’m tired of not traveling or not conducting work meetings in person. The...

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Green Smoothie recipe!

2 cups oat milk (or almond) 5 large kale fronds, stripped (or 1 cup frozen kale) 1/2 cup raw almonds 2 TBSP chia seeds 1 banana (frozen preferred for texture) 1 pear or apple (frozen preferred for texture) 1 cup ice Blend up! Perfect for breakfast, or a post-yoga meal!

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