October 1, 2008
by Dr. Carla Cupido | No Comments
Is this what your downward dog looks like? Do you know what it should look or feel like? Jesse Enright and I will be offering a free, one hour, preview seminar at the Lululemon Athletica on West 4th for our upcoming UBC yoga workshop on October 9th from 7-8pm. The preview will touch on some [...]
September 24, 2008
by Dr. Carla Cupido | No Comments
Low back pain plagues many in our society. Some first experience such pain upon lifting something heavy while working in the garden; some, during a yoga class, while others simply end up in excruciating pain by performing the simple task of brushing their teeth.
Most of us don’t understand the postures that place our lower back [...]
August 22, 2008
by Lorraine Cupido | No Comments
I am a new student of Astanga Yoga at De La Sol Yoga Studio in Hamilton, Ontario. I am 55 years young and figured that if I did not try yoga now, then I probably never would. Now, I am hooked.
I have learned that my yoga practice is very personal and it is [...]
August 20, 2008
by Dr. Carla Cupido | One Comment
Yoga can be extremely therapeutic for your body, but only when executed safely. Come learn the benefits and potential dangers of yoga with Dr. Carla Cupido and Jesse Enright. Dr. Cupido and Jesse have joined forces to educate individuals utilizing both current biomechanical research and traditional yogic knowledge. In this interactive workshop, you will learn [...]
July 5, 2008
by Dr. Carla Cupido | No Comments
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most prevalent compression neuropathy of the upper extremity. I recently filmed a segment for Vancouver’s My Yoga Online on the topic of CTS which is aimed at individuals in the workplace. I explain what CTS is and demonstrate a number of exercises that are beneficial in both the prevention [...]