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I believe that the benefits of a personal yoga practice for wellness and healing can be found at home. Discover simple Mini Home Practices, learn about the emerging field of Yoga Therapy as a complementary approach in addressing physical and mental health conditions, and more.

Intellectualization: The Mind's Defense and Yoga's Answer

Christine Saari

3 days ago
6 min

Intellectualization: The Mind's Defense and Yoga's Answer

Ever felt a slight unease in your health and found yourself reaching for your phone to google your symptoms? There you are, scrolling...

Christine Saari

Aug 2
2 min

Yoga's Secret Formula for Stress Relief

By Christine Saari, MA, E-RYT, C-BDYT Pause for a second. Think about the last time you truly felt relaxed. No, I'm not talking about the...

Chanting and ritual for new growth and transformation

Christine Saari

Apr 18
9 min

Chanting and ritual for new growth and transformation

As the spring season arrives, many of us feel a sense of renewal and a desire to cultivate new growth in our lives. Yoga practice,...

What not to do in yoga class if you have osteoporosis

Christine Saari

Mar 2
11 min

What not to do in yoga class if you have osteoporosis

By Christine Saari, MA, E-RYT, C-BDYT Head on over to your local yoga studio on a weekday morning, and you'll be likely to unroll your...

Five doable yoga practices to help yourself with depression

Christine Saari

Feb 8
7 min

Five doable yoga practices to help yourself with depression

Whether you suffer from the winter blues, struggle with loss, or know the depths of depression as a constant companion, there are ways...

Beyond addiction: How yoga therapy supports the biology of recovery to change your brain

Christine Saari

Jan 13
7 min

Beyond addiction: How yoga therapy supports the biology of recovery to change your brain

Whether or not you identify as someone who has ever struggled with addiction, consider this: we all have habits, some helpful, some not...

Yoga therapy: It’s not yoga class. It’s not talk therapy. Just what is it?

Christine Saari

Dec 8, 2022
6 min

Yoga therapy: It’s not yoga class. It’s not talk therapy. Just what is it?

With only 6,000 IAYT-certified yoga therapists worldwide, it's no wonder that not many people know about the benefits of this emerging...

Anjali mudra: Put down your phone and discover the gift of true connection

Christine Saari

Nov 18, 2022
7 min

Anjali mudra: Put down your phone and discover the gift of true connection

Does this time of year feel overwhelming as you prepare to come together with friends, family and loved ones? Do you wish you had less...

Mula bandha: Root into the safety and comfort within

Christine Saari

Oct 17, 2022
4 min

Mula bandha: Root into the safety and comfort within

Do you carry tension in your body and struggle to fully relax, even when you have down time? Are you living with a looming sense of...

Pada Abhyanga: Soak up the power of pause

Christine Saari

Sep 13, 2022
3 min

Pada Abhyanga: Soak up the power of pause

Is your September schedule already out of control? Are you barely holding on? This month's mini home practice invites us to find power in...

Nadi Shodhana: Clear out end-of-summer stress with this quick reset

Christine Saari

Aug 26, 2022
4 min

Nadi Shodhana: Clear out end-of-summer stress with this quick reset

You feel it in the air: the winds of change are upon us. This month's mini home practice is called nadi shodhana, also known as alternate...

Prana Nidra: Plug into your body's natural energy source

Christine Saari

Jul 25, 2022
3 min

Prana Nidra: Plug into your body's natural energy source

Does this summer's heat wave have you feeling as droopy as a thirsty hydrangea? This month's mini home practice battles fatigue by...

Tried everything and still suffering? How to think like a yoga therapist and begin to heal

Christine Saari

Jul 25, 2022
14 min

Tried everything and still suffering? How to think like a yoga therapist and begin to heal

Perhaps you have come to accept that physical pain, emotional suffering, or mental anguish are a burden you must learn to endure. You’ve...

Pulsing Breath: Sensitize to heat and reduce your angry outbursts

Christine Saari

Jun 20, 2022
3 min

Pulsing Breath: Sensitize to heat and reduce your angry outbursts

Here comes summer, and with it, heat. Heat powers action and movement, fueling summer fun. But are you always pushing yourself to do...

Three Part Breath: Nip anxiety in the bud

Christine Saari

May 4, 2022
2 min

Three Part Breath: Nip anxiety in the bud

Mild panic, looming. Maybe you feel the nagging thrum of anxiety resonating like a high note, just out of tune with the natural vibration...

Padma Mudra: A gesture of reflection and growth

Christine Saari

Apr 20, 2022
2 min

Padma Mudra: A gesture of reflection and growth

Spring has arrived. This month's mini home practice invites reflection as we refresh our intentions for personal growth. Padma mudra is a...

Why Power Yoga Isn’t the Best Choice to Tame Your Stress

Christine Saari

Apr 19, 2022
8 min

Why Power Yoga Isn’t the Best Choice to Tame Your Stress

Increasingly, stigmas about mental disorders and attitudes about chronic stress are shifting as more and more seek to practice self-care...

Pada Bandha: It's time to find your feet

Christine Saari

Mar 15, 2022
1 min

Pada Bandha: It's time to find your feet

Barefoot season is almost back! This month's mini home practice celebrates Spring renewal from a rooted connection to the inner Self. So...

6 myths stopping older people from trying yoga

Christine Saari

Feb 1, 2022
5 min

6 myths stopping older people from trying yoga

Think you're too old to try yoga? Don't let these common misconceptions stop you.

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About me

Christine Saari, MA, E-RYT 200, C-BDYT is a yoga therapist with private practices in New Haven and Madison, CT, as well as via telehealth. She lives in Guilford, CT with her husband, two sons, and her goldendoodle. When she's not writing or teaching yoga, you might find her cooking without a recipe or walking barefoot outside. Christine is grateful to be part of the emerging field of yoga therapy, and she is proud to offer health options that empower people to take a leading role in their own healing process.

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