Category Archives: Yoga

The Benefits of Restorative Yoga

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Admin

By Cheryl Warrick, BFA, MEd, RYT Director of Yoga Services The Domar Center for Mind/Body Health at Boston IVF Our modern lives are full of pressures, deadlines, frustrations and demands. These pressures can often leave us feeling overwhelmed and … Continue reading →

Posted in Yoga | Tagged acupuncture, Boston, conceive, Domar Center, fertility, Hillary Wright, infertility, IVF, Maine, Massachusetts, mind/body, New England, nutrition, PCOS, PCOS Diet, reproductive science, ttc, yoga | Leave a comment

Finding Fluidity & Space in Yoga

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Admin

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 →

Posted in Restorative Yoga, Yoga | Tagged acupuncture, Boston, Boston IVF, conceive, Domar, Domar Center, fertility, infertility, IVF, Maine, Massachusetts, mind/body, Natalie Engler, New England, nutrition, PCOS, reproductive science, ttc, yoga | Leave a comment

The “Art” of Meditation

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Admin

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 →

Treat Yourself — to a Yawn!

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Admin

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 →

Posted in Restorative Yoga, Yoga | Tagged acupuncture, Boston, conceive, Domar Center, fertility, infertility, IVF, Jolyon Cowan, Maine, Massachusetts, mind/body, New England, nutrition, PCOS, reproductive science, ttc, yoga | Leave a comment

How to Thrive During the Holiday Season

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Admin

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 →

Posted in Restorative Yoga, Yoga | Tagged acupuncture, Boston, conceive, Domar Center, fertility, infertility, IVF, Maine, Massachusetts, mind/body, Natalie Engler, New England, nutrition, PCOS, reproductive science, ttc, yoga | Leave a comment

The Real Benefit of Practicing Yoga

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Admin

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 →

Begin with the Breath; the Mind & Body Will Follow

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Admin

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 →

Yoga While Trying to Conceive

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Admin

By Jolyon Cowan, MPH Mind/Body Program Yoga Instructor The Domar Center for Mind/Body Health Since its surge in popularity in the U.S., yoga has often been associated more with sweaty gym workouts than its traditional goal of … Continue reading →