Karen Asp

2 months ago | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Deja Leonard |Karen Asp |Gina Wagner |Margaret Churchill

See Angela’s Top 3 TakeawaysAs I bring my hands to my heart center, I take a long, deep breath and look at everyone who chose to join my class. I exhale and bow my head forward as a gesture of gratitude for each person in attendance. It’s the summer of 2010. I’m teaching one of my first yoga classes — sharing space, breath, and energy with the wonderful people in the room — when it suddenly hits me how much yoga hasn’t just changed my body; it’s changed my life.

2 months ago | realsimple.com | Karen Asp

Tension in the neck, jaw, and face is so common, it's almost impossible to avoid. "Nearly every patient who walks through our door has some level of this type of tension," says Sean Joyce, PT, DPT, a licensed physical therapist in New York City. In one study from Tel Aviv University and University of Wroclaw in Poland, stress and anxiety caused a significant rise in facial and jaw pain, with women suffering more from symptoms than men.

2 months ago | bestfriends.org | Karen Asp

It’s not uncommon for dogs to feel fearful in shelters amid so many new sounds, smells, and experiences. That was the case with Nala, a 4-year-old German shepherd who came to an Arkansas shelter. Nala’s story is similar to countless pets like her across the country. In the past, before the no-kill philosophy became common, Nala likely wouldn’t have made it out of a shelter at all. But today, more shelters than ever have programs and partnerships that save dogs like Nala.

Mar 3, 2025 | bestfriends.org | Karen Asp

It takes a village, and that’s an understatement when it comes to Best Friends’ goal to create a no-kill country. Perhaps more than ever before, rescue groups are a key part of that village. Rescue groups have been saving animals in their communities for decades, aiding shelters in various ways. But their relationships with shelters have evolved so much recently that rescue groups are now an integral part of the no-kill movement.

Feb 27, 2025 | realsimple.com | Karen Asp

If you’re worried your posture is slipping lately, join the club. You only need to look up to notice pretty much everybody slumped over looking at their phones or slouching at their desks. Another culprit driving poor posture, beyond how you hold yourself while still, is having an inactive or sedentary lifestyle. Improving your posture requires not only sitting (and standing) properly, but moving properly and moving more.