Category Archives: Restorative Yoga

More MD’s Recommending Yoga & Other Mind/Body Therapies

By Natalie Engler, RYT Director of Restorative Yoga Services The Domar Center for Mind / Body Health at Boston IVF     Mind-body therapies such as yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises are leading a wave of complementary and alternative … Continue reading

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The Breath of Calm

By Natalie Engler, RYT Director of Restorative Yoga Services The Domar Center for Mind / Body Health at Boston IVF     There are many aspects of the fertility journey that can cause feelings of anxiety. Here is a calming … Continue reading

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Myth Busting: Can Yoga Help You Get Pregnant?

By Natalie Engler, RYT Director of Restorative Yoga Services The Domar Center for Mind / Body Health at Boston IVF     As part of National Infertility Awareness Week, RESOLVE has challenged bloggers from around the world to “Bust an … Continue reading

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Finding Fluidity & Space in Yoga

By Jolyon Cowan, MPH Mind/Body Program Yoga Instructor The Domar Center for Mind/Body Health    How much of our bodies are made up of water?  I’m not an expert, but sources say over 55% of our body mass is water.[1]  … Continue reading

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The “Art” of Meditation

By Natalie Engler, RYT Director of Restorative Yoga Services The Domar Center for Mind / Body Health at Boston IVF   For some people, focusing on the breath or the passage of thoughts can be an effective way to calm … Continue reading

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Treat Yourself — to a Yawn!

By Jolyon Cowan, MPH Mind/Body Program Yoga Instructor The Domar Center for Mind/Body Health   Yawn. Yes, I just asked you to yawn! So — how does it feel?  Do you feel more open and relaxed?  When was the last … Continue reading

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“Cloud Clearing”

By Natalie Engler, RYT Director of Restorative Yoga Services The Domar Center for Mind / Body Health at Boston IVF   Yesterday, on a walk through my neighborhood, I saw an apple tree reaching up toward a winter-white sky. The … Continue reading

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How to Thrive During the Holiday Season

By Natalie Engler, RYT Director of Restorative Yoga Services The Domar Center for Mind / Body Health at Boston IVF   December can be a stressful and lonely month when you’re experiencing infertility. Here are some yoga and meditation practices … Continue reading

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The Real Benefit of Practicing Yoga

By Jolyon Cowan, MPH Mind/Body Program Yoga Instructor The Domar Center for Mind/Body Health   To the newcomer, yoga can seem like nothing more than a number of postures to help turn yourself into a human pretzel; however, yoga’s benefits … Continue reading

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Begin with the Breath; the Mind & Body Will Follow

By Natalie Engler, RYT Director of Restorative Yoga Services The Domar Center for Mind / Body Health at Boston IVF   Breathing is a powerful tool for reducing stress. But this doesn’t mean being told to “just breathe” when you … Continue reading

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