Hocus Focus

By Jennifer Garam
I knew it was time for a change when I passed a neighbor in Brooklyn recently and was unable to answer the simple question “How ya doing?” Yoga relaxes me, but it doesn’t always slow my brain down long enough for me to notice how I am. A little guided meditation seemed to [...]

Yoga – union of body, mind and spirit

Yoga means “joined together.” The word comes from the ancient Sanskrit root word yug, which means “to unify.” Also means to control and still the swirling currents of thoughts in the mind. If you can control the thoughts that arise, and still them completely, you are able to observe the world clearly and directly without [...]

Influance of yoga to body joints and muscles

If you practice yoga regularly, to the degree and level that is right for you, it will influence your entire body. It will benefit your joints and muscles, your nerves and internal organs, and your mental and spiritual well-being.
Literally translated, yoga means union. The ultimate goal of practicing yoga is to create a union of [...]