Is it easier to catch a cold when you are sleep-deprived?

Oh, the things the scientists will do in the name of research! Dr. Aric Prather…

Sleep for heart health: even one hour makes a difference

Did you know that each year, heart attacks spike on Mondays following Daylight Savings time?…

Does sleep loss lead to weight gain?

Most people do not practice yoga to manage weight, but we all know that maintaining…

The emotional roller coaster of insufficient sleep

Any parent knows that if the child begins to get cranky at the end of…

Does early morning yoga practice help or inhibit your muscle memory?

My son is learning to ride a bike, and he is not particularly thrilled about…

Does sleep help you to remember or to forget?

When I was in college, my classmates often pulled “all-nighters” in preparation for the exams.…

Yoga sutras about dreaming and deep sleep

I am a big fan of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. I believe that they are full…

How can we get to the state of pure consciousness?

In 2004, one scientific study made quite a splash. In this study, the scientists monitored…

The meaning of Om: Four states of human consciousness

There are three main states of consciousness that you reliably cycle through every 24 hours:…

What happens in your brain when you sleep?

Did you know that your body becomes completely paralyzed several times every night? It happens…

What can caffeinated spiders teach us about our sleep habits?

About 70 years ago, a zoologist who studied spiders got tired of waking up at…

Are you in sync with your body clock?

Many years ago, I had a student who was blind. He came to my afternoon…

The main difference in Western and Eastern views of physiology

Both Western and Eastern ways of thinking recognize that it is essential for the body…

How aware are you of the impact that your daily activities have on your body budget?

I got an electric car a few months ago, and last week, for the first…

Balance your “body budget” through movement, thoughts and relationships

I went skiing over the winter break, and since I don’t do it very often…

Let it go – doorway to serenity yoga practice

“I just wanted to stay there forever – this pause feels so comfortable and peaceful,”…

How to train your memory and encourage learning

My family and I are going to Spain later this summer, so not long ago,…

Pick-me-up practice for an afternoon slump

When one thinks of a brhmana practice that is supposed to build and energize the…

How to manage your “body budget”: The Brhmana/Langhana model

The other day, I was cooking dinner as my son was watching a kid’s movie…

Three pillars of physiological health

Your body likes to be in a state of internal balance. It is called homeostasis…