In this short clip, Fox CT’s Sarah Cody and I discuss how I used yoga and meditation (among other tools) to reclaim my health after a 12 year battle with depression, anxiety and a misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder. Now the mom of a nearly 3 year old, my yoga and meditation practices are more important … Read More
Cyndi Roberts NBC Connecticut – Live With Kerri-Lee Mayland
The yoga shown in this video is stock footage from NBC and not representative of the yoga that I teach. What I do is not “exercise” yoga. It doesn’t take place in a heated room, in a group class setting and is not strenuous, as depicted in the stock footage here. In this short clip, … Read More
Yoga Pose To Lower Blood Pressure | Side Lying Pose
Side Lying Pose is accessible to everyone. It is a soothing and comforting position designed to help with letting go. It is especially useful for those looking to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, relieve fatigue and help soothe digestion upset. It’s ideal and safe for pregnancy at any stage and as an alternative to traditional … Read More
Part Two: 6 Yoga Poses To Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain
In part two of this blog, we examine the muscle imbalances in the hip and buttocks muscles. Tight muscles that are either pulling or compressing other muscles, joints or bone in this area create pain. Tight muscles in this area can be from improper alignment, poor posture or sitting for long hours. This blog will … Read More
8 Yoga Poses To Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain
Yoga poses to relieve sciatic nerve pain Sciatic nerve pain most commonly occurs in one leg. It starts in the low back or buttocks and radiates down the back of the leg, and in some cases, into the foot. Some may describe the pain as sharp, searing or burning and standing or sitting for long … Read More
Part One: 8 Yoga Poses To Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain
Sciatic nerve pain most commonly occurs in one leg. It starts in the low back or buttocks and radiates down the back of the leg, and in some cases, into the foot. Some may describe the pain as sharp, searing or burning and standing or sitting for long periods of time may worsen the pain. … Read More
A Holistic Approach To Healing From Common Injuries And Ailments
This article originally appeared on pages 24-25 of the March 2014 issue of Natural Nutmeg There’s a diagnosis and a pill for everything these days, isn’t there? As someone who lived most of her life on medication for something, I can honestly say that I have seen more relief from my chronic low back pain … Read More
VIDEO: Supported Chest Opener – gentle backbend to ease low back tension, insomnia and acid reflux
This therapeutic yoga pose: Relieves stress Relieves low-back tension & relaxes the diaphragm Counteracts insomnia, acid reflux & coughing Stimulates stomach, lung, heart, pericardium & conception vessel meridians Do not attempt if you have disc disease, spondylolisthesis or spondylosis This video is intended to help you increase your level of health & wellness. The instruction, … Read More