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771. – January 31, 2006 STRIKING A POSE Local woman representing state at yoga competition WALTHAM – When Waltham native Andrea Geraci began practicing yoga, she wanted to learn how to breathe better. She never imagined she would be practicing six days a week and representing her state in an international competition. Geraci out-posed fellow yogis in a regional competition last October to qualify for the third annual International Yoga Asana Championship Feb. 10-12 in Los Angeles. ”It’s been exciting, ” said … – January 15, 2006 Yoga music with an extra dimension Listening to soothing, mystical recordings figures heavily into many yoga classes. But at a Bedford yoga studio, practitioners are sometimes treated to a live concert during the deep relaxation phase at session’s end. The music comes courtesy of Bedford musician and composer Bill Webb, 54, co-owner of B&B Yoga and Music. Webb, who plays Native American flute, hand drums, guitar and keyboards, runs the business with his wife, yoga instructor Beth Webb. The studio is … Kyodo News International, Inc. – January 12, 2006 FEATURE: Yoga becomes ‘hot, ‘ ‘powerful’ among young Japanese women Having gone through trend cycles several times in the past, yoga has recently been brought back into the spotlight by Japanese women in their 20s and 30s. There have been many yoga fitness gyms set up to meet new and fickle yoga lovers’ eager demands. This time, newly-minted zealots are pursuing made-in-the-U. S. A. workouts rather than traditional spiritual exercises. Industry insiders say the keywords are ”hot” and … – December 28, 2005 A flexible business Asana Yoga Center offers exercise alternative To Dana Darr, owner of the new Asana Yoga Center, there isn’t a downside to yoga. “It increases your metabolism, your flexibility and your muscle, ” she said. “Plus, it relaxes your mind. “Before opening the business, Darr taught yoga for four years at the Valparaiso YMCA. She said she enjoyed working there, but thought it was time to “branch out. “Asana, which means yoga posture, opened last month to … South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) – October 16, 2005 YOGA GOOD BUT NOT AEROBIC IT DOES INCREASE FLEXIBILITY, BALANCE. The most popular and accessible form of yoga does not burn sufficient calories to qualify as an aerobic workout, although it does yield other significant benefits, a new study shows. The eight-week study, commissioned by the American Council on Exercise, examined hatha yoga in 34 previously sedentary women. Some of the women participated in three 55-minute hatha classes a week; the others were barred from any form of intentional exercise. The yoga group showed improvements in strength, … – September 8, 2005 YOGA DEMYSTIFIED Kundalini. . . hatha. . . incense. . . meditation. These are words we associate with yoga. And for some, these images are enticing. But for others, they conjure images of New Age spirituality or Eastern religions. As yoga instructors explain, however, yoga’s image in the United States has moved far beyond these labels and is primarily about being fit inside and out. Although women traditionally are more comfortable trying yoga, there are similar benefits for both women … – September 7, 2005 YOGA DEMYSTIFIED Kundalini. . . hatha. . . incense. . . meditation. These are words we associate with yoga. And for some, these images are enticing. But for others, they conjure images of New Age spirituality or Eastern religions. As yoga instructors explain, however, yoga’s image in the United States has moved far beyond these labels and is primarily about being fit inside and out. Although women traditionally are more comfortable trying yoga, there are similar benefits for both women … – August 9, 2005 Yoga body & mind // Meditative stretches muscles, spirit Arguably the single most popular exercise system in the world, yoga has a world of interesting styles to offer — and some strange spin-offs. Ananda emphasizes a meditative end through breath awareness, affirmations, and yoga postures. Ashtanga is a tough, sweaty, aerobic workout, popular among Brits. Bikram, developed in the 1960s by Bikram Choudhury, has a precise sequence of 26 poses that are done in a hot and humid room. That’s just the beginning of the … – August 5, 2005 Study: Yoga may keep middle-aged slim SEATTLE — The slow stretches and meditations of yoga don’t burn calories like a run on the treadmill. But a new study suggests it might help people keep weight off in middle age. Researchers found that overweight people in their 50s who regularly practiced yoga lost about five pounds over 10 years, while a group in the same age range gained about 13 1/2 pounds over the same period. Middle-aged people of normal weight generally put on pounds over 10 years, but those who did … New Straits Times (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) – July 3, 2005 New Straits Times (Malaysia): Children in a twist over yoga SOME people say that you’re never too old for yoga. These days it seems you’re never too young for it either, writes INTAN MAIZURA. THANKS to celebrities like Madonna, ex-Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, Sting and most of the celebrity fraternity, yoga has seen a huge revival in recent years. It’s even become quite trendy to declare that you’re doing yoga when your friends ask for the secret to the glow you’re wearing these days. And

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Previous 961. – September 11, 2006 Muscle and flow House of Yoga teaches students attunement of mind, body, soul “The comment I get most is, ‘I’m not flexible — I can’t do yoga. ‘ “That’s Nancy Sutton-Pierce, owner of the four-year-old House of Yoga studio in downtown Redding. “I want to completely get rid of that idea, ” said the registered-nurse-turned-yoga-entrepreneur. “You don’t have to be flexible to do yoga, you have to be willing. “To make her … – June 12, 2006 FITNESS / YOGA MAY HELP COMBAT SIDE EFFECTS OF BREAST CANCER TREATMENT Women going through treatment for breast cancer felt better when they tried yoga, according to one of the first scientific studies of its kind. “Our belief is something as simple and brief as a short (yoga) program would be very useful” at combating side effects from cancer treatment, said Lorenzo Cohen, a psychologist who led the pilot study. Yoga incorporates meditation, relaxation, imagery, controlled breathing, stretching and physical movements. Although the … Record, The (Kitchner, Ontario, Canada) – June 6, 2006 Yoga may ease side-effects of cancer treatment, study says Women going through treatment for breast cancer felt better when they tried yoga, according to one of the first scientific studies of its kind. “Our belief is something as simple and brief as a short (yoga) program would be very useful” at combating side-effects from cancer treatment, said Lorenzo Cohen, a psychologist who led the pilot study. Yoga incorporates meditation, relaxation, imagery, controlled breathing, stretching and physical movements … . – June 5, 2006 Study finds yoga aids breast cancer patients’ treatment Women going through treatment for breast cancer felt better when they tried yoga, according to one of the first scientific studies of its kind. “Our belief is something as simple and brief as a short (yoga) program would be very useful” at combating side effects from cancer treatment, said Lorenzo Cohen, a psychologist who led the pilot study. Yoga incorporates meditation, relaxation, imagery, controlled breathing, stretching and physical movements. Although the … – May 20, 2006 Balance, strength improved with yoga ANN ARBOR, Mich. – In a large, open room of the Ann Arbor Senior Center, yoga class is under way. A dozen men and women, age 55 to “you don’t really need to know, do you?”, kneel on rows of soft mats, stretching their legs and ankles. Donna Pointer, the 69-year-old instructor, is at the front of the room, encouraging them to stretch a little more deeply. “Flexibility in your ankles is something you need if you want to be able to walk on … Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News – May 2, 2006 Bible, yoga strike a pose: More Christians conquer doubts about the discipline that links the body and spiritual insight May 02 As Susan Bordenkircher sees it, Christians for too long have kept yoga on the mat. In her new book, Yoga for Christians, the certified group fitness instructor and a devout Methodist argues Christians should change their posture and stretch their concept of worship to embrace yoga. Long controversial in some Christian circles, yoga is fast gaining adherents through the new wave of “Christian yoga” across the nation. “What we are attempting … Ledger, The (Lakeland, FL) – April 11, 2006 CENTERED, NOT SELF-CENTERED; YOGA CELEBRITY REMAINS LOW-KEY IN LAKELAND VISIT They sat in the lotus position, their backs against the walls of the dimly lit yoga studio. The instructor fell silent, encouraging the students to close their eyes and fall into the utter absorption of deep awareness. But the 14 students at Lakeland’s My Time Yoga Studio couldn’t have been blamed for occasionally taking a peek at the man in the snug black shorts and maroon T-shirt, if only to remind themselves that he was actually in their presence. … Buckinghamshire County Publications (England) – January 11, 2006 Getting the right balance with a Thai yoga massage Feeing a little bit lethargic after Christmas and the New Year? A Thai yoga massage could give you more energy and iron out any tightness says Lindi Bilgorri. When I told a colleague that I was having a Thai yoga massage, he replied: “I had one in Thailand and the therapist walked on my back. “Alison Waverley admits that she doesn’t go to that extreme when she gives Thai yoga massage, but she does follow the rhythmic acupressure massage of this … – January 4, 2006 Yoga centre helps folks get centered, Students say they get energy, mental clarity Karl Ahlrichs spread out a mat on the floor of the newly opened Lotus Heart Yoga Centre and admitted that when he started taking classes a year ago, he was a little suspicious about this form of exercise and meditation. “I was your typical 50-something, office kind of guy, ” he said, meaning too little exercise and too focused on work. The Carmel resident now finds a yoga session better then coffee to feel energized with a clear head. Karl and his wife, Barbara … – December 15, 2005 Where yoga fits When you think of all the fitness crazes that have come and gone – aerobics, kick boxing, Jane Fonda workouts – it’s clear that yoga is in a different category. Those fads may have enjoyed their 15 minutes of fame, but yoga is working on its sixth millennium. That’s staying power. It’s also a testament to how effective yoga is at improving flexibility, core strength and balance. Those are elements of an overall fitness regimen that are often ignored by

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921. Daily Herald – September 27, 1998 Kriya Yoga unites people of many faiths Technique based in Hinduism brings practitioners closer to their own God When Judith Hertzing meditates, she reaches out to Christ, using a yoga technique taught by Hindu swamis. But, be clear, there is no confusion about where her beliefs are. The 58-year-old Naperville woman uses yoga to enhance her Christian spirituality. “I’m not a Catholic practicing Hinduism, ” she said. “I’m a Catholic practicing meditation that brings me closer to God. “The technique, called Kriya Yoga, has … – December 30, 1997 YOGA ENTHUSIASTS FOLLOW TALE OF TAPE Watching a fitness video can be like watching hair grow, says local yoga teacher Debbie Wolski: boring. She hopes her just-released video, Yoga Magic, avoids that trap. There’s little time for boredom to set in, as viewers assume 27 positions and perform 12 movements of Sun Salutation during the 60-minute video. No knowledge of yoga, an Eastern philosophy that emphasizes the mind-body connection, is necessary to perform the exercises, says … – April 14, 1997 WITH YOGA, BETTER HEALTH IS JUST A STRETCH AND A DEEP BREATH AWAY When 13-year-old Bailey Adams arrived last week at her first yoga class, she was still reeling from all the math worksheets her Hamlin Middle School teacher assigned her earlier in the day. “That was probably the most stressful part of my day, ” Bailey said. “Yeah, it was definitely the most stressful. “But after 45 minutes of discussion on yoga and another 45 minutes of meditating and practicing poses that allowed her to stretch her tired … – July 22, 1996 YOGA FOR THE MIND FOR THE BODY FOR THE SPIRIT “Don’t think — just breathe” was the gentle directive during a recent daily yoga class taught by Pam Flynn, an instructor and co-owner of the Shakti Yoga Center, Tompkinsville. Allied with the scent of burning incense, the smooth whirr of the ceiling fans and the soft pulse of the music playing in the background, Ms. Flynn’s simple words seemed to epitomize the tone of the class and of yoga itself: calm, unfettered, relaxing. A … – May 21, 1996 POWER YOGA JOINS THE FITNESS LIST First there were power breakfasts. Then power candy bars. Now, please welcome power yoga. “Power” is yoga’s equivalent of the six-mile run or the three-hour mountain bike ride. Regular yoga is slow and leisurely; power yoga (known to purists by its Indian name Ashtanga) moves fast. Yoga is not aerobic or sweaty; power yoga is done in 80-degree heat, to get the sweat going and keep it dripping. Yoga is restful; power yoga has no rest periods, unless … – March 26, 1996 BREATHING LESSONS … YOGA’S EMPHASIS ON THE BODY IS ALSO GOOD FOR THE SOUL, PRACTITIONERS SAY WASHOUGAL Jill Mitchell repeated the command though it hardly sounded like a command in her gentle, even-toned voice several times during her weekly yoga class. “Take a moment to breathe. “Everyone, of course, breathes. But few people give themselves time to do it, stopping other activities to feel the air come into the lungs and blow out the nose or mouth. Going back to this fundamental element of life, forcing people to think about how their bodies act and … The Tampa Tribune – June 1, 1995 Dixie Carter teaches yoga It wasn’t love at first sight when Dixie Carter first encountered yoga. “I tried it when I was in my 20s in New York City, ” recalled the former star of TV’s “Designing Women” series. “A yogi walked through the crowd of us lying on our backs on the floor, and said, “Send your mind to the blue skies. “‘ Carter’s reaction: “I got up and said, … Los Angeles Times – February 22, 1994 A Session of Yoga Could Be Exercise for Body and Soul B reathe. . . Feel grounded. As instructor Fred Miller concludes his class at Angel City Yoga in Studio City, he can’t resist adding words of encouragement for his beginning students who have fallen short of perfect headstands. “This will be more and more fun, ” he promises with a smile. Legions of yoga teachers and new practitioners share his enthusiasm these days, as the ancient mind-body workout enjoys a rebirth. Classes abound–not just at … Times Leader, The (Wilkes Barre, PA) – October 3, 1993 `YOU LISTEN TO YOUR OWN BODY. YOU DON’T PUSH IT THIS TIME, BUT THE NEXT TIME, MAYBE YOU CAN GO A LITTLE FURTHER. ‘ YOGA INGSTON — You don’t have to be a Hare Krishna to enjoy yoga. Being able to put your right foot behind your left ear isn’t a prerequisite. At the Healthworks Studio for Hatha Yoga and Holistic Lifestyles in Kingston, the 35 yoga students are students, parents, secretaries and administrators. They range from age 13 to 60-something. And some of them barely can touch their knees with their fingertips. “A lot of people think they can’t … – May 3, 1993 SUCCESS OVER STRESS Many devoting mind, body, soul to power of yoga Seated serenely on the gray-carpeted floor, her impeccable alignment honed by years of yoga, Rama Berch delicately tucks her feet inside her thighs as if folding a napkin in her lap. It’s her way of setting the table — liberating the hips — for the main course with all the trimmings: a sequence of yoga positions designed to nourish body, mind and soul. “Expand the edges, so the edges don’t limit your bliss, ” she implores her roomful

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921. Daily Herald – September 27, 1998 Kriya Yoga unites people of many faiths Technique based in Hinduism brings practitioners closer to their own God When Judith Hertzing meditates, she reaches out to Christ, using a yoga technique taught by Hindu swamis. But, be clear, there is no confusion about where her beliefs are. The 58-year-old Naperville woman uses yoga to enhance her Christian spirituality. “I’m not a Catholic practicing Hinduism, ” she said. “I’m a Catholic practicing meditation that brings me closer to God. “The technique, called Kriya Yoga, has … – December 30, 1997 YOGA ENTHUSIASTS FOLLOW TALE OF TAPE Watching a fitness video can be like watching hair grow, says local yoga teacher Debbie Wolski: boring. She hopes her just-released video, Yoga Magic, avoids that trap. There’s little time for boredom to set in, as viewers assume 27 positions and perform 12 movements of Sun Salutation during the 60-minute video. No knowledge of yoga, an Eastern philosophy that emphasizes the mind-body connection, is necessary to perform the exercises, says … – April 14, 1997 WITH YOGA, BETTER HEALTH IS JUST A STRETCH AND A DEEP BREATH AWAY When 13-year-old Bailey Adams arrived last week at her first yoga class, she was still reeling from all the math worksheets her Hamlin Middle School teacher assigned her earlier in the day. “That was probably the most stressful part of my day, ” Bailey said. “Yeah, it was definitely the most stressful. “But after 45 minutes of discussion on yoga and another 45 minutes of meditating and practicing poses that allowed her to stretch her tired … – July 22, 1996 YOGA FOR THE MIND FOR THE BODY FOR THE SPIRIT “Don’t think — just breathe” was the gentle directive during a recent daily yoga class taught by Pam Flynn, an instructor and co-owner of the Shakti Yoga Center, Tompkinsville. Allied with the scent of burning incense, the smooth whirr of the ceiling fans and the soft pulse of the music playing in the background, Ms. Flynn’s simple words seemed to epitomize the tone of the class and of yoga itself: calm, unfettered, relaxing. A … – May 21, 1996 POWER YOGA JOINS THE FITNESS LIST First there were power breakfasts. Then power candy bars. Now, please welcome power yoga. “Power” is yoga’s equivalent of the six-mile run or the three-hour mountain bike ride. Regular yoga is slow and leisurely; power yoga (known to purists by its Indian name Ashtanga) moves fast. Yoga is not aerobic or sweaty; power yoga is done in 80-degree heat, to get the sweat going and keep it dripping. Yoga is restful; power yoga has no rest periods, unless … – March 26, 1996 BREATHING LESSONS … YOGA’S EMPHASIS ON THE BODY IS ALSO GOOD FOR THE SOUL, PRACTITIONERS SAY WASHOUGAL Jill Mitchell repeated the command though it hardly sounded like a command in her gentle, even-toned voice several times during her weekly yoga class. “Take a moment to breathe. “Everyone, of course, breathes. But few people give themselves time to do it, stopping other activities to feel the air come into the lungs and blow out the nose or mouth. Going back to this fundamental element of life, forcing people to think about how their bodies act and … The Tampa Tribune – June 1, 1995 Dixie Carter teaches yoga It wasn’t love at first sight when Dixie Carter first encountered yoga. “I tried it when I was in my 20s in New York City, ” recalled the former star of TV’s “Designing Women” series. “A yogi walked through the crowd of us lying on our backs on the floor, and said, “Send your mind to the blue skies. “‘ Carter’s reaction: “I got up and said, … Los Angeles Times – February 22, 1994 A Session of Yoga Could Be Exercise for Body and Soul B reathe. . . Feel grounded. As instructor Fred Miller concludes his class at Angel City Yoga in Studio City, he can’t resist adding words of encouragement for his beginning students who have fallen short of perfect headstands. “This will be more and more fun, ” he promises with a smile. Legions of yoga teachers and new practitioners share his enthusiasm these days, as the ancient mind-body workout enjoys a rebirth. Classes abound–not just at … Times Leader, The (Wilkes Barre, PA) – October 3, 1993 `YOU LISTEN TO YOUR OWN BODY. YOU DON’T PUSH IT THIS TIME, BUT THE NEXT TIME, MAYBE YOU CAN GO A LITTLE FURTHER. ‘ YOGA INGSTON — You don’t have to be a Hare Krishna to enjoy yoga. Being able to put your right foot behind your left ear isn’t a prerequisite. At the Healthworks Studio for Hatha Yoga and Holistic Lifestyles in Kingston, the 35 yoga students are students, parents, secretaries and administrators. They range from age 13 to 60-something. And some of them barely can touch their knees with their fingertips. “A lot of people think they can’t … – May 3, 1993 SUCCESS OVER STRESS Many devoting mind, body, soul to power of yoga Seated serenely on the gray-carpeted floor, her impeccable alignment honed by years of yoga, Rama Berch delicately tucks her feet inside her thighs as if folding a napkin in her lap. It’s her way of setting the table — liberating the hips — for the main course with all the trimmings: a sequence of yoga positions designed to nourish body, mind and soul. “Expand the edges, so the edges don’t limit your bliss, ” she implores her roomful

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Previous 951., The – August 23, 2007 GRANDMOTHER ENJOYS SPREADING JOY OF YOGA, MCCALL TOOK UP EXERCISE ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO, AND IS NOW AN INSTRUCTOR “No matter what age or shape you’re in, you can do yoga, ” says Julie McCall. Julie, a grandmother, explains that she began yoga after her doctor suggested it might help relieve pain from serious scoliosis. Julie’s sister, a 20-year yoga enthusiast, also urged her to give it a try. Almost three years later, the Wesley Chapel resident has become such a passionate convert that she teaches yoga in her home studio and continues to learn. She said … Record, The (Kitchner, Ontario, Canada) – August 23, 2007 How do you take your yoga?; Picking the right DVD is key to your success Yoga is like coffee — stimulating, but you can’t just say you want some: you can order it fast, slow, hard, easy, with in-your-face meditation or with nary a word of Sanskrit. There are a half-dozen or more major forms, and while that provides the benefit of choice and change, it also increases the chance — particularly for beginners — of getting mismatched with a particular style or teacher. A set of recent yoga DVDs demonstrates the point. If you’d like to … – July 9, 2007 YOGA WITH A MISSION, THOSE WITH MENTAL, PHYSICAL PROBLEMS FIND HELP AT CENTER You can barely turn a corner in this city without passing a fancy yoga studio. But walk into a yoga class on the third floor of Santa Monica’s Step Up on Second, and the scene might surprise you. The mats, music and poses are all the same. But many of the students are dressed in regular street clothes, and some suffer from debilitating mental illness and homelessness. “I was married for 20 years, and my wife passed away, ” explains student Thomas … – May 30, 2007 Balancing act – Distance runners say adding yoga to fitness routine provides increased flexibility, relief from injuries It’s 9 a. m. on a Saturday morning, and I am on a yoga mat in a dim room of the Peoria RiverPlex. I’m in the center of a posse of runners, some of which have logged up to 40 marathons. At this particular moment I happen to be stuck in a yoga position called hanumanasana – a pose dedicated to the monkey god – wondering how, exactly, I will get out of it without assistance. Some members of the class call this the pose from hell, and it is no mystery why. This is Vickie … – May 28, 2007 Yoga helped substance abuse recovery Massage therapist, yoga teacher found a way to rebuild his life after hitting rock bottom One day on vacation in Chicago last year, Emmet Schmelig and his girlfriend, Katie McGrath, heard about a yoga practice in Millennium Park on Saturday mornings. Being yoga enthusiasts, they packed up their yoga mats and headed to the park. But that day the yoga in the park was canceled. “But we’d brought our mats, so we just set up and started doing yoga right there in the park, ” he says. Others, some of whom had looked for the canceled class, joined … – May 16, 2007 Enter the Dragonfly Yoga studio readies for opening Emma Spencer has spent the past 10 years learning everything there is to learn about yoga. She has taken and taught classes at studios and gyms around the South Shore, and finally decided it was time to go it alone. Spencer took her time choosing the right place for her project before finally stumbling upon The Freight House on Webster Street in Marshfield. The building, which is owned by Brian Taylor of Stenbeck and Taylor, has been restored over the past few years and now holds … – February 26, 2007 Yoga beginners, beware Scripps Howard News Service Yoga is so peaceful, so cerebral, but it can bite. Enthusiastic beginners are the most prone to pull something on the mat. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons endorses yoga and all the sutras, postures, meditation and breathing that ultimately synchronize body, mind and spirit. However, the AAOS emphasizes following basic rules, like obeying your body before cosmic vibrations turn to primeval screams as in, “Ohmmm … my god that … – November 27, 2006 Soldiers de-stress with yoga Can you think of anything that would seem to go together less than yoga and the military?When we think of yoga, the picture that pops into our minds is not of a soldier carrying a gun and patrolling anything. We think of a serene person, on a mat, in a quiet place, meditating or gracefully moving through poses. It seems that the tenets on which yoga is based specifically go against any kind of combat. I mean, we’re not supposed to hurt anyone, right?But sometimes, duty … Al Día (Dallas, Texas) – 2 de octubre del 2006 Yoga para todos Se llama Esak García y enseña una técnica de 26 posturas que ofrece flexibilidad, desintoxicación, nivelación y fortalecimiento del cuerpo Hace poco más de 12 años que Esak García tomó su primera clase de yoga. Su mamá era maestra de esta disciplina, pero sólo hasta que ella comenzó a practicar el Bikram yoga, finalmente le llamó la atención practicarlo. Hoy a sus 29 años, Esak, de padre mexicano y madre estadounidense, es instructor de esta disciplina, además de ser campeón internacional de Yoga Asana, categoría masculina, en el 2005. “Yo practicaba varios deportes como futbol americano y … – September 14, 2006 WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN YOU DO YOGA, PROPONENTS RAVE ABOUT THIS DISCIPLINE’S BENEFITS, BUT IT CAN ALSO LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURIES IF DONE INCORRECTLY Anyone who’s done yoga has had this experience: You’re trying a new and exciting pose that you think will help you open your hips and lengthen your spine. The problem is, you feel like you’re either going to fall over or pull a muscle. And sure enough, you’re in pain the next day. Yoga is popular for its relaxing and therapeutic benefits, but what practitioners sometimes don’t realize is that incorrect alignment can lead to serious

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Yoga stretches are used by physical therapists and professional sports teams, and the benefits of yoga are being touted by movie stars and Fortune 500 executives
Many prestigious schools of medicine have studied and introduced yoga techniques as proven therapies for illness and stress
Some medical schools, like UCLA, even offer yoga classes as part of their physician training program
Classical yoga is separated into eight limbs, each a part of the complete system for mental, physical and spiritual well-being
Four of the limbs deal with mental and physical exercises designed to bring the Yoga PositionsNameDescriptionAbdominal massageKneel with arms folded
Bend torso toward ground and lower forehead to the floor
Slowlly raise up, switch arms, and repeat
BoatLying on stomach, raise head, torso, arms, and legs off the ground and stretch
Arms should be outstretched and pointing towards feet
BowLying on stomach, hold ankles from behind and slowly raise head, torso, and thighs off floor
BridgeLying on back with knees bent and feet flat on floor, raise pelvis off floor and arch back
Arms should be stretched out on floor with hands grasped
COn hands and knees, move head and buttocks as far left as possible
Inhale as you return center and repeat on the right side
CamelWhile kneeling, arch back and bend head back toward feet
Hold heels with hands and exhale while in movement
CatOn hands and knees, arch back and exhale while in movement, rounding shoulders and back
ChildKneeling with arms to the side, roll torso to floor and rest forehead on the ground
CobraStretched out on floor with stomach down, place elbows parallel to shoulders and raise torso up
Arms should straighten with hands flat on floor
CorpseLie on back with feet and arms outstretched
DogOn hands and knees, dip back and lift head and buttocks up
Downward DogOn hands and knees form and inverted V by pushing pelvis up and pressing hands and heels to floor
Half CobraStretched out on floor with stomach down, place elbows parallel to shoulders and raise torso up
Keep arms bent and only raise torso off the ground as far as the navel
Half LocustLying on stomach with hands beneath the body, raise legs one at a time while tensing buttocks
Half LotusSit with legs crossed (only one leg should be over the other) and knees touching the floor
Half-MoonStanding with feet together, hold hands above the head with arms outstretched
Hand and thumb squeezeMake a fist around thumb and squeeze
Release slowly and repeat on other hand

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1371. Southeast View (Las Vegas, NV) – October 21, 2008 Yoga enthusiasts to raise funds for medical expenses, Town Square event to benefit resident with kidney failure George McLaurin sat cross-legged on a rug in his living room. Two of his friends from yoga class and his two young daughters looked on as McLaurin slowly twisted into a yoga position — one foot under his waist supported his body with arms extended for balance. Yoga, along with his friends and his family, has been McLaurin’s strength throughout the past year as he’s struggled with a failed kidney. He stepped into his first yoga class at a local gym three years … – October 18, 2008 Find right yoga style Re the Sept. 29 story South Beach yoga teacher’s classes are hot: I was pleased that The Miami Herald did not capitalize “yoga. ” As a yoga teacher I know that many people think that there is only one discipline called “yoga. ” If they read this article, they might think that yoga is not for them. Yoga has many styles and is often a reflection of the personality of the teacher. Bikram yoga has many elements that other yoga … – August 7, 2008 Yoga For The Young, New Kids Studio Hopes To Provide Peace Of Mind Four-year-old Lily of Georgetown was born with irregularly rotated hips, causing her to lose sleep at night and experience pain during the day. Her doctor recommended yoga as a way to relieve the strain. She’s since become a student of Lisa Girouard, a certified kids yoga facilitator right here in town, and is now pain-free in the hip area and sleeps well at night. And that’s not yoga’s only benefit, according to founder and director Kimberley … Mural (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico) – 15 de junio del 2008 Armoniza cuerpo y mente, En Forma. Encuentra tu espacio de relajación. La práctica del yoga no sólo te brinda beneficios físicos La parte más importante de una sesión de yoga es la relajación, ese pequeño espacio de meditación que se practica al finalizar cada sesión, el cual puede ser aprovechado para abstraerse y eliminar el estrés. Y si del manejo de las emociones se trata, la instructora de yoga Lorena Rodríguez ha encontrado una alternativa para mejorar la calidad de vida de sus alumnos, pues combina la ancestral disciplina con su profesión de sicoterapeuta. De esta forma, enfoca a sus adeptos en … Mural (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico) – 15 de junio del 2008 Armoniza cuerpo y mente, En Forma. Encuentra tu espacio de relajación. La práctica del yoga no sólo te brinda beneficios físicos La parte más importante de una sesión de yoga es la relajación, ese pequeño espacio de meditación que se practica al finalizar cada sesión, el cual puede ser aprovechado para abstraerse y eliminar el estrés. Y si del manejo de las emociones se trata, la instructora de yoga Lorena Rodríguez ha encontrado una alternativa para mejorar la calidad de vida de sus alumnos, pues combina la ancestral disciplina con su profesión de sicoterapeuta. De esta forma, enfoca a sus adeptos en … Reforma (Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal, Mexico) – 6 de junio del 2008 Armoniza cuerpo y mente, EN FORMA. Encuentra tu espacio de relajación. La práctica del yoga no sólo te brinda beneficios físicos La parte más importante de una sesión de yoga es la relajación, ese pequeño espacio de meditación que se practica al finalizar cada sesión, el cual puede ser aprovechado para abstraerse y eliminar el estrés. Y si del manejo de las emociones se trata, la instructora de yoga Lorena Rodríguez ha encontrado una alternativa para mejorar la calidad de vida de sus alumnos, pues combina la ancestral disciplina con su profesión de psicoterapeuta. De esta forma, enfoca a sus adeptos en … – March 24, 2008 Key in yoga: Find a good instructor This past weekend, I got to teach yoga to four of my friends. I was in Boston, finalizing details about my upcoming move to tel aviv at the Aliyah Center and applying for my visa at the Israeli Consulate. (FYI: If you think it’s difficult to get on a plane because of security, try getting into the Israeli consulate. I practically had to submit a urine specimen. ) I stayed with my friend Melissa, who I’ve known for probably 14 years. She has done yoga on and off … Times Union, The (Albany, NY) – November 13, 2007 Seeking serenity with marketing, With closure of yoga center, many teachers who lost jobs now struggle to make a living COLONIE – It was time for Tuesday night yoga practice to begin. Teacher Jo Kitzman turned to her class – all one of them. She took in a big breath, then let it out. “You’re breathing in goodness and breathing out all that does not serve you, ” she told the lone student, as they faced each other on thin foam mats. “The past does not serve us. Let’s look into the future. “It was good advice for Kitzman as well as … – June 21, 2007 PARTNER YOGA STRETCHES BODIES, RELATIONSHIPS< Barbara Allen was just recovering from a long and serious illness -- fibromyalgia had incapacitated her for a full eight years -- when she decided to take up yoga as a way of "finding myself again. "Allen, a former executive in the computer industry, appreciated it when her husband, Tom, an engineer, volunteered to try the practice, too. But, like many men, he wondered whether yoga wasn't basically "girly stuff. " He felt more ... Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News - June 21, 2007 Partner yoga stretches bodies, relationships Jun. 21 Barbara Allen was just recovering from a long and serious illness fibromyalgia had incapacitated her for a full eight years when she decided to take up yoga as a way of "finding myself again. "Allen, a former executive in the computer industry, appreciated it when her husband, Tom, an engineer, volunteered to try the practice, too. But, like many men, he wondered whether yoga wasn't basically "girly stuff. " He felt more

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