Sciatica refers to an inflammation of the sciatic nerve which can be found in the lower spine. If you have sciatica, you will experience a sharp pain that will usually radiate from the lower buttocks down to your feet. The pain caused by sciatica can range from being mild to painfully excruciating! It can also cause people the inability to perform daily tasks due to the pain.

The pain is due to the compression of the sciatic nerve and/or tightness in the piriformis muscles.

Sciatica can be experienced due to spinal degeneration as people age or if a person has lived a sedentary life and then exposed to physical activities that have put too much pressure on the sciatic nerve.

If you are thinking about joining a yoga class to either improve your sciatic, please make sure to consult your doctor first. Continue reading →

Yoga may be beneficial to your thyroid health. As your body stretches and twists, your thyroid gland can be stimulated which can contribute to a re-balancing of your metabolic rate. This can be very beneficial in the treatment of several symptoms caused by a thyroid imbalance.

The following are examples of yoga postures and breathing techniques that are ideal for people wanting to improve their thyroid health.

Shoulder Stand

This yogic posture involves all parts of the body and if done correctly, this inverted posture will help reverse the effects of gravity, thereby supplying oxygenated blood to your thyroid gland. Continue reading →