New findings reported in Current Biology show that, for patients in vegetative states, stimulation of the vagus nerve may help “to improve a patient’s presence in the world.” The study points to a 35-year-old man who had been in a vegetative state for 15 years and is showing signs of consciousness after receiving a pioneering …continue
When I became the project editor for Smart Yoga, I was in a yoga teacher-training program, and I had been practicing yoga daily for five years. After reading Smart Yoga, my initial response was a sense of despair. I’ve been doing everything wrong! I thought. This pose is dangerous. That adjustment is incorrect. But once the initial …continue
The first book to comprehensively discuss the function of the psoas in posture, movement, and exercise, The Psoas Solution identifies the functional anatomy, biomechanics, and motor control of the psoas and its role in core and hip stabilization. Integrating research with clinical experience, Evan Osar identifies the psoas’s role on the hip, pelvis, and low …continue
David Moore draws on thirty years of teaching to bring fresh and practical insights into how the Alexander Technique can contribute to a safer and more effective yoga practice. With a wealth of illustrations that support the clear, precise explanations, this book offers comprehensive advice in modifying a yoga practice to take into account the …continue
This thoroughly revised edition of the authoritative reference Fascial Release for Structural Balance brings the book up to date with all of the most current research on the role of fascia and myofascia in the body, and how treatment affects it. This edition takes advantage of more sophisticated testing to explore in greater detail the …continue
Frequency Specific Microcurrent Therapy Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain every single day. From nerve pain to fibromyalgia to the thousands of other chronic conditions, people are looking everywhere in an effort to find some relief and treatment for their suffering. The Resonance Effect details how Carolyn McMakin is revolutionizing treatment of such ailments …continue