Category Archives: All Questions & Answers

What is a yoga diet?

Posted on 05/06/2011 by yogaheart

Casey “The Boomer” Dowd (Fox Business News): How can baby boomers benefit from a yoga diet? How do we get started? Susan: A lot of people think a yoga diet is to be a vegetarian and there is nothing wrong … Continue reading →

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Cost of yoga? Equipment? Home or studio?

Posted on 05/06/2011 by yogaheart

Casey “The Boomer” Dowd (Fox Business News): What is the typical cost for boomers if they want to begin with one yoga session per week? What equipment do we need to purchase? Can we do yoga at home? Susan: There … Continue reading →

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What are the principles of yoga?

Posted on 05/06/2011 by yogaheart

Bruce “the Boomer” Dowd (Fox Business News): What are the principles of yoga? Susan: Because yoga is a body, mind and spirit practice, everything is integrated. Our minds affect our bodies and our spirit; yoga practice takes you on a … Continue reading →

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What is the “system of yoga”?

Posted on 05/06/2011 by yogaheart

Casey “The Boomer” Dowd (Fox Business News): What is meant by the “system of yoga”? Susan: Yoga is referred to as a practice because there is no goal; every day is different and every yoga class is different because every … Continue reading →

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What is basic yoga and how do I prepare to begin?

Posted on 05/06/2011 by yogaheart

Casey “The Boomer” Dowd (Fox Business News): For baby boomers not familiar with basic yoga, what does a basic yoga session consist of and what preparation do we need prior to the session? Susan: For a baby boomer the most … Continue reading →

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Is it safe to do yoga if you have arthritis
throughout your body?

Posted on 11/04/2010 by yogaheart

Bruce: Is it safe to do yoga if you have arthritis, throughout your body? Susan: I’m sorry to hear that you are dealing with arthritis, but I know that gentle yoga can help to maintain and even increase your range … Continue reading →

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I have not done much exercise for many years.
I am very overweight and…

Posted on 11/04/2010 by yogaheart

Janice: I have not  done much exercise for many years. I am very overweight and find  traditional exercise for me is quite a challenge. Also I am usually left  sore all over. Will I be able to do your yoga … Continue reading →

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I am a combat veteran and trying to deal with things
from my past.

Posted on 11/04/2010 by yogaheart

Michael: Susan, I am a combat veteran and trying to deal with things from my past. Yoga has helped me, a little. I am seeking a practice that will help clear my mind & calm my soul. Do you have … Continue reading →

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Is there a type of chair that I should use for chair yoga?

Posted on 11/03/2010 by yogaheart

Elisa: Is there a type of chair that I should use for chair yoga? Susan: Thank you for your question regarding the best type of chair to use for your Sitting Fit yoga sessions. Here are some guidelines: The seat … Continue reading →

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Do you have recommendations for
teaching geriatrics yoga?

Posted on 11/02/2010 by yogaheart

Natalie: Hi Susan..just found your site and am loving it. I am a dietitian and new yoga teacher and am thinking of introducing yoga to my long term care geriatric population at the facility I work at. Most are in … Continue reading →

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