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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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