Pain management at home is crucial for those dealing with chronic conditions, recovering from injuries, or experiencing occasional discomfort. Simple, practical tools can provide relief without requiring a trip to the doctor’s office. Here are some essential tools that can help manage pain at home.
In today's fast-paced world, taking a break from our busy lives to sit in silence and meditate may seem like a luxury we can't afford. However, meditation retreats offer a unique and invaluable opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. Let's explore the benefits of attending a meditation retreat supported by references to scientific studies and expert opinions.
How to Boost Benefits and Reduce Risks for Older Adults
By Carol Krucoff, C-IAYT, E-RYT
In recent years, there's been a growing interest in making yoga accessible to everybody—thanks, in large part, to the work of Jivana Heyman, director of the Accessible Yoga Association, whose mission statement proclaims that "all ...
By the Duke Integrative Medicine Programs Team
As we go about the activities of our day, it is often the case that we may not notice the tension in our muscles and the feelings in our bodies. With increased awareness, we can both notice and choose to relax those muscles that tend to hold habitual tension and stress.
By Carol Krucoff, C-IAYT, E-RYT If you think you're an expert in breathing just because you've been doing it all your life, take this test: Put one hand on your chest and the other hand on your belly. Close your eyes and take several full, deep breaths, paying close attention to the movement of breath in your body. When you inhale ...
By Jocelyn Weiss, Ph.D., MPH, NBC-HWC I know… it feels a little weird to imagine a “Best of” list for 2020. It has been a doozy of a year and there is no getting around that. COVID-19 has taken a toll on our physical, mental, and social well-being. That all said, we have also found new ways to connect, care for ...
By: Carol Krucoff, C-IAYT, E-RYT Yoga is a powerful form of mind-body medicine that approaches health in a holistic manner, recognizing that physical ailments also have emotional, mental and spiritual components. But unlike a yoga class, where the teacher guides a group of students through a practice, a yoga therapy session is focused on just one person—you. In addition, yoga therapists ...
By Elizabeth Bechard, BA, RYT It wasn’t long after I got pregnant that the coupons from Buy Buy Baby started to show up in the mail: somehow, mysteriously, the commercial universe seemed to know that I was pregnant, and wanted to make sure I didn’t forget to start my baby registry. I started receiving emails with pregnancy ...
By Carol Krucoff, C-IAYT, E-RYT As a yoga therapist, I wasn’t surprised to see recent headlines asserting that “Yoga Can Help Back Pain.” I’ve taught many people with back pain and other health challenges—such as heart disease, insomnia, and arthritis--how to use yoga breathing, movement, and meditation techniques to find ease in body and mind. This
By Jocelyn Weiss, PhD, MPH In January, we shared a blog post on how "Sitting is the New Smoking." As a continuation of that piece, we are presenting a two-part series that highlights chair yoga and how it can be incorporated into your day to break up sedentary behavior. Becoming more active at work and incorporating a few short ...
