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

Aug 113 min

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Alternative vs Complementary vs Integrative Medicine: What’s the Difference?

Ellen Anderson

Jun 23, 20203 min

Alternative vs Complementary vs Integrative Medicine: What’s the Difference?

Rehabilitation professionals don’t “cure” people of their diseases, but they do provide treatments and recommendations for people with...

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Lori Zucker

Jun 21, 20201 min

Anatomy Quiz!

Test your knowledge of human anatomy with this short quiz. CLICK HERE to take the quiz

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Change the Way You Age: Yoga for Strength

Ellen Anderson

Jun 20, 20202 min

Change the Way You Age: Yoga for Strength

It’s terrible, but true. As we age, we become weaker. Sure, as we get older we start to slow down a little bit, and maybe become a bit...

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Sleep, Sleep, Perchance to Dream – Can Meditation really Help?

Lori Zucker

Sep 22, 20192 min

Sleep, Sleep, Perchance to Dream – Can Meditation really Help?

When was the last time you felt you had a great night’s sleep? If it’s been a while, you aren’t alone! In recent years research has shown...

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