Articles on Centers / Practitioners

ParaYoga

Origins: Opening a window from the 21st century onto the ancient principles of Tantra, the classic yet contemporary practice of ParaYoga was founded by Colorado-based master teacher...

Partner Yoga

Background: We often put a lot of pressure on our relationships, setting a high bar for how we look and act, and obsessing over how to keep our loved ones and ourselves healthy and...

Karma Yoga

Origins: Experienced yogis know that practicing asana without diving deeper into yogic philosophy and spirituality is like painting by numbers: you may be going through the physical...

Defining yoga, one style at a time

Origins: On some days, a sweaty Vinyasa flow is just the thing to relieve tension and restore grounding. But other times, it’s important to honor your need for balance with an...

Jennifer Dubowsky

Chicago native Jennifer Dubowsky knows that for many, alternative medicine remains something to be regarded with caution and a bit of skepticism. It’s an attitude that she wants...

Defining yoga, one style at a time

Origins Kundalini is a holistic philosophy focused on healing and developing a pure, strong body and mind in order to receive the universal spirit and work for good in the world. Its...

Off the Mat, Into the Wild

Yoga fills the pages of Conscious Choice. So it appears somewhat hypocritical to write a column about active travel here and not at least attempt yoga. After all, Dr. Steven Polyak,...

Buh-Bye Botox

The age-old art of acupuncture has found its dream spokeswoman in porcelain-skinned actress Lucy Liu. The former Charlie’s Angel confessed to InStyle magazine that she assiduously...

Open Up and Say Spa

For many of us, a trip to the dentist usually spells dread — in grape fluoride flavor. But time in the chair beneath the paper bib could be changing for the better. More and more...