By Erika Blauch Rusley The resonant “om” at the end of a yoga or meditation class, the brilliant view from the top of a mountain, and the movement of chi through the body during an acupuncture treatment all feel exhilarating—and even more so when shared with a group of people who are experiencing the same…
You may be surprised to learn that indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than the air outside our homes and in some cases even more so. The primary sources of indoor air pollutants are building materials and finishes, household cleaners and furnishings. Did you know that houseplants can help improve your indoor…
By Erika Blauch Rusley Children are natural yogis. Consider the baby who grabs his feet with his hands or the older kid who loves to balance on one leg—they’ve inherently adopted Happy Baby and Tree Pose. A growing number of yoga studios have taken note and offer specialized classes for kids. Some studios even organize…
By Erika Blauch Rusley Relaxing with a cushiony bolster and an eye mask in a tranquil space may sound like part of a spa treatment, but those elements may also be found in a typical restorative yoga class at your local yoga studio. True to its name, restorative yoga does just that—it is a style…