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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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Previous 971. South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) – October 23, 2005 PUZZLE OVER POSES INDIAN GOVERNMENT MAY WAGE LEGAL BATTLE OVER WHO OWNS YOGA POSITIONS. Having watched Western entrepreneurs raid its ancient culture for years — claiming everything from yoga poses to Basmati rice as their own — the Indian government is fighting back. Indian researchers are poring through thousands of pages of ancient texts and are cataloging the information into a database. V. K. Gupta, who’s heading up the effort, says he came up with the idea for the database as a way to protect his country’s culture from opportunistic … – September 29, 2005 Yoga soothes body and soul Sara Rosen’s favorite yoga pose is the tree, where she puts one foot onto her thigh and waves her arms like branches in the wind. Her twin sister, Daniela, loves the king dancer pose, which challenges her to stay balanced as she grabs her right ankle and pulls it up and out while her left hand reaches into the air in front of her. In many ways, the 10-year-old girls from Rockaway Township share identical extracurricular pursuits: soccer, skiing, basketball and … – September 29, 2005 Yoga soothes kids’ bodies, souls Rockaway Twp. uses program in school as anti-drug, stress relief Sara Rosen’s favorite yoga pose is the tree, where she puts one foot onto her thigh and waves her arms like branches in the wind. Her twin sister, Daniela, loves the king dancer pose, which challenges her to stay balanced as she grabs her right ankle and pulls it up and out while her left hand reaches into the air in front of her. In many ways, the 10-year-old girls from Rockaway Township share identical extracurricular pursuits: soccer, skiing, basketball and … – July 1, 2005 Yoga rising, Beaumont’s first all-yoga studio hopes to teach others how to calm their minds, bodies & spirits Looking good and feeling good are both big businesses in the United States. And now there’s been a merger. Yoga has gone public. Studies show that more than 7 percent of the U. S. adult population participate in yoga in some way. And next week, Beaumont will get its first business devoted solely to the ancient practice of yoga. Nicole and Ron Chance will open their Beaumont American Power Yoga franchise studio on Tuesday at 4008 Dowlen Road, next door to Nederland … Delaware State News (Dover, DE) – May 14, 2005 Yoga growing in popularity Ancient art proves therapeutic for stressed, ailing Delaware State News DOVER – From the grandmother with arthritis to the college student with extreme stress, yoga is helping people everywhere achieve better physical and emotional health. Although considered a trendy and cutting-edge form of therapy, yoga is actually an ancient art that began in India more than 5, 000 years ago. The goal of yoga is to balance the mind, body and spirit, usually through a series of breathing exercises, meditation and postures. There are many forms … – April 9, 2005 Beach locations offer perfect yoga practice About 13 years ago, former Navy helicopter pilot and Atlantic Beach resident Paula Puopolo began practicing yoga as a way to balance her physical fitness program, which included running and swimming. Puopolo’s enjoyment of yoga led her to study different styles and to teach. Three years ago, she opened Ocean Yoga in Atlantic Beach, where she and other instructors teach a variety of yoga styles and classes. She teaches a monthly class during the spring, summer … – March 31, 2005 You couldn’t ‘just teach yoga’ in the 1970s Before Madonna popularized it, before it was offered at almost every gym in town, and before yoga magazines lined the racks, Lois Steinberg was doing yoga. “I’m from way back, ” she said. “I did yoga in the ’70s. “The 48-year-old Steinberg, owner of the BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of Champaign-Urbana, started practicing yoga when she was 14 years old. She credits the public television show, “Lilias, Yoga … Chinook Observer (Long Beach, WA) – March 9, 2005 Take a yoga journey with Karen Curl NASELLE — Back by popular demand, Karen Caspers-Curl will be opening a yoga studio, Journey Yoga, in Naselle. Karen has a keen sense of humor, a warm supportive voice, and years of yoga practice with backgrounds in movement, including jazz, modern, ballet, and tap dance, gymnastics, and figure skating. You might have seen her perform last fall in the Astoria River Theatre production of dance, “Sometimes a Great Motion. “She started her exploration in hatha yoga in … – March 3, 2005 Bartlett stretches its arms around yoga Downward dog. That’s the only pose I could remember after six months of yoga classes. But, after all, that was 10 years ago. So, when I had the chance to give it another try, I took up the offer and joined a longtime friend, Bartlett resident Pat Gresham, who is teaching the class every Thursday at 5:45 p. m. at Bartlett United Methodist Church. Pat teaches hatha yoga, using a combination of B. K. S. Iyengar, Pranayama (Integral), and Restorative methods, using blocks, … Toronto (Ontario, Canada) – December 14, 2004 How sweat it can be, This winter, Bikram yoga is hot. But it’s hot every winter. And every spring, summer and fall, too Time to hop in the oven: Who knew the pursuit of Nirvana could require so much perspiration? My mind bloats with one thought during all 90 minutes of Bikram yoga. Man, is it hot. Not hot tub hot or Thai curry hot. This is mid-afternoon Calcuttan-heat-wave-wearing-a-black-burkha hot. It could have something to do with the giant heating coil that hangs above my head like a broiler. The man in front of me is glowing like a lobster, even before we begin. His nose matches his chili canvas swim trunks – the only thing he is wearing. He is lying like a suntanner on the beach –

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1071. – September 12, 2005 Resume the position, Yoga volunteers work with girls at Juvenile Hall. The day room inside the substance abuse unit of the Fresno County Juvenile Hall resembles a yoga studio about as much as a first- grader’s self-portrait looks like a Rembrandt. The colors, mostly faded blues and wan beige, are harsh, not cozy. The sounds of ringing phones and blaring intercoms bounce hard off the walls. Guards bustle about, a reminder that not everyone here has the freedom to come and go. But volunteer yoga instructors Katie Flinn and Louise Bauer Davoli are … Record, The (Kitchner, Ontario, Canada) – August 4, 2005 Yoga might help reduce weight gain in middle age Practising yoga may be one way to prevent middle-aged spread, according to the findings of a new study. Although the connection appears to be indirect, yoga practitioners are apparently able to avoid — or at least minimize — the one-pound-a-year of gained weight that most people endure between the ages of 45 and 55. The researchers used data from more than 15, 000 men and women ages 53 to 57, who reported their weight at age 45 and their current weight. The subjects were also asked … Honolulu Star-Bulletin – July 24, 2005 Ultimate posers, Baby yoga class not only relaxes mom, it helps kids develop physically and mentally Seven little ones squealed with delight as they were turned upside-down and wiggled around during a mommy-and-baby yoga class in Moiliili. One of the youngsters’ favorite activities seemed to be flapping their arms in the air while held aloft, looking down at their moms. Yoga classes For moms and babies: Where: Purple Yoga, 2615 S. King St. (third floor) When: 10:30 to 11:45 a. m. Tuesdays Cost: $50 for four classes Call: 944-8585 or visit … Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News – April 8, 2005 Yoga is caught in trademark twists in US courts Apr. 8 MUMBAI, India You’ve heard of the open source software movement, now it’s the turn of yoga to fight for ‘open source’ in the US courts. Copyright and trademark issues related to yoga practices which are likely to shake up the roots of the centuries-old tradition are now taking centrestage in the US. While consensus on the issue is still some time away, a court in California is now hearing a case for copyright of yoga routines, and … – January 20, 2005 Better Bodies Yoga finds a good space — YogaFit, in redone hair salon, stretches your choices Being an athlete, East Memphian Karen Moss never thought she would be interested in yoga. She ran marathons, taught a personal training class and enjoyed the demanding regime of an athlete. For 10 years, she led group fitness classes in a 10, 000-square-foot gym in the back of her home. “I had one client who was continually injured, so I was forced to do some type of yoga stretching with her, ” said Moss. “And the yoga stretching and flexibility … – January 20, 2005 YOGA CENTERS MIND AND BODY, INSTRUCTOR EMPHASIZES DEVELOPING STRONG, COMPASSIONATE MINDS WHILE TONING MUSCLES “Receive the gift of this most extraordinary moment, ” Jane Montgomery, standing in the Mountain pose, told her yoga students. Let’s think about that for a minute. They weren’t knee deep in the aftermath of a tsunami. They hadn’t gone amuck in the mud slides of California, nor were they bearing arms in Iraq. They had even escaped the incessant nattering of television and cell phones and transcended the stresses of the … News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC) – December 23, 2004 Yoga with twists About 15 people gathered in a mirror-lined room at the YWCA in Raleigh last week for the newest yoga fusion class to hit the Triangle: Yo-Wei. “My music is geared toward a little bit more of a funky beat, ” said Jolene Puffer, the class instructor and Yo-Wei’s creator, as she turned up the soft rock on the CD player. “Relax and enjoy. ” She led the group through the Triangle Pose, the Tree Pose, Downward Facing Dog … . – November 30, 2004 IT’S TIME FOR THE YOGA BEAR SHOW // Program gets mixed reviews in 2nd season; some like flexibility, others dismiss it Jacquelyn Cotey expected to meet some resistance when she introduced many of the Bears to yoga last season. “One guy thought we were going to sit and chant, ” the yoga instructor said. “He came up after class and said, Man, this is so different. I thought we were going to sit there in an Indian pose and chant the whole time. ‘” Now in her second season with the team, Cotey continues to lead the sessions that have become part … Los Angeles Times – August 9, 2004 Stretch toward healing As a way to treat illness, yoga’s role in U. S. medicine is growing. Meeting Eric Small, shaking his hand and looking into his eyes, one would never know he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about 50 years ago. Photographs in his yoga studio show him in complex poses, the kind that take years of study to perfect. Small’s almost lifelong dedication to yoga has given him the stamina, strength and confidence, he says, to live medication-free. Now in his early 70s, he has symptoms of relapsing-remitting MS, including loss of vision, fatigue and … – April 22, 2004 YOGA HAS SOMETHING FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS “It’s not a cult or a religion, ” Tony Horton says at the end of the new “Power 90X” yoga video. “It’s just ‘oms. ‘”He explains that “oms” are a way to soothe the nervous system after the 92-minute-long Astanga (power) yoga routine. Seated in the lotus position, Horton and his four students close their eyes, inhale deeply and release their breath in

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