A workshop focusing on Hatha yoga will benefit victims of the April 6 earthquake that devastated the L'Aquila, Italy, and the surrounding areas.
The event was organized by Cinzia Padovani, a native of L'Aquila and a professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
'Although the news has faded from international headlines, quakes of lower intensity have continued to shake the region and people are still living in tents,' she writes on the event flier.
The event is open to participants of all levels and will feature instructor Sarah Miller. The workshop will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. June 5 at Giant City School in Carbondale. Registration is $15.
BY THE SOUTHERN
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Sunday, 31 May 2009
Thursday, 28 May 2009
MORE DOG YOGA
A few years ago, Seattle massage therapist, yoga instructor and dog lover Brenda Bryan provided massages to the canine models in a charity doggy fashion show sponsored by the Seattle Humane Society. When the organization's CEO learned Bryan was a yoga instructor, she asked whether Bryan could create a yoga class for people and their dogs.
The result is Barking Buddha Doga (rhymes with yoga), and Bryan has been teaching classes and training instructors ever since.
Her first book, "Barking Buddha: Simple Soul Stretches for Yogi and Dogi," was released this month. She'll sign copies of the book Friday, followed by an introductory doga class Saturday at Southeast's Dogs Dig It day care.
By Emily Puro
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The result is Barking Buddha Doga (rhymes with yoga), and Bryan has been teaching classes and training instructors ever since.
Her first book, "Barking Buddha: Simple Soul Stretches for Yogi and Dogi," was released this month. She'll sign copies of the book Friday, followed by an introductory doga class Saturday at Southeast's Dogs Dig It day care.
By Emily Puro
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Wednesday, 27 May 2009
WEEKEND YOGA RETREAT
Need a vacation without a huge carbon footprint? If you're an environmentalist who loves yoga, check out the Telluride Yoga Festival. This second annual event promises to be a relaxing and envigorating weekend yoga retreat, all while going easy on the planet AND benefiting a local eco nonprofit.
Happening July 10/12 in Telluride, in Colorado's San Juan Mountains, the festival features yoga masters in a wide variety of yoga practices and classes for all levels. Each of the three days will kick off with daily morning meditation, followed by three two hour workshops, and end with nightly performances and lectures. In addition, free public events and lectures ranging from setting up a home yoga practice space to hula hooping will happen all weekend.
Yogis are encouraged to enjoy the weekend while thinking green, since the festival aspires to be a zero waste event with the help of Telluride's New Community Coalition. So take your own reusable water bottle and travel as lightly as possible!
Registration for the entire weekend costs $395, 25 percent of which will go to the Telluride chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Weekend packages with the Capella Telluride hotel and spa are also available.
By Siel Ju
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Happening July 10/12 in Telluride, in Colorado's San Juan Mountains, the festival features yoga masters in a wide variety of yoga practices and classes for all levels. Each of the three days will kick off with daily morning meditation, followed by three two hour workshops, and end with nightly performances and lectures. In addition, free public events and lectures ranging from setting up a home yoga practice space to hula hooping will happen all weekend.
Yogis are encouraged to enjoy the weekend while thinking green, since the festival aspires to be a zero waste event with the help of Telluride's New Community Coalition. So take your own reusable water bottle and travel as lightly as possible!
Registration for the entire weekend costs $395, 25 percent of which will go to the Telluride chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Weekend packages with the Capella Telluride hotel and spa are also available.
By Siel Ju
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Monday, 25 May 2009
YOGA AND CANCER
WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER WHO PARTICIPATED IN A 10 WEEK PROGRAM of restorative yoga (RY) classes experienced benefits in mental health compared with the control group. The 75 minute classes decreased depression, increased positive emotions, and helped create feelings of calm and peacefulness.
Lead researcher Suzanne Danhauer, PhD, of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, said, 'Evidence from systematic reviews of randomized trials is quite strong that mind body therapies improve mood, quality of life, and treatment related symptoms in people with cancer....Given the high levels of stress and distress that many women with breast cancer experience, the opportunity to experience feeling more peaceful and calm in the midst of breast cancer is a significant benefit.'
RY, a gentle form of yoga, uses props including cushions, bolsters, and blankets to provide physical support during poses that are designed to help the individual feel refreshed, rested, and calm. People with various levels of health can practice this form of yoga.
A total of 44 women with breast cancer participated in the study; 22 women took the yoga classes, and 22 were in the control group. Most had completed their cancer
therapy, but about one third were undergoing treatment. At the beginning and end of the program, the women completed a questionnaire in which they evaluated their quality of life. Results were clear that those who took the RY classes experienced a range of benefits compared with the control group, including a 50% reduction in depression and a 12% increase in feelings of peace and meaning. Women who started with higher negative emotions and lower emotional well being derived greater benefit from RY. Women in the RY group also demonstrated a significant improvement in fatigue, while the control group did not. All members of the control group were subsequently invited to attend RY classes identical to the ones in the study.
Dr Danhauer explained that this was a pilot study and noted, 'Our results are very promising and will allow us to embark on a much larger scale study.'
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Lead researcher Suzanne Danhauer, PhD, of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, said, 'Evidence from systematic reviews of randomized trials is quite strong that mind body therapies improve mood, quality of life, and treatment related symptoms in people with cancer....Given the high levels of stress and distress that many women with breast cancer experience, the opportunity to experience feeling more peaceful and calm in the midst of breast cancer is a significant benefit.'
RY, a gentle form of yoga, uses props including cushions, bolsters, and blankets to provide physical support during poses that are designed to help the individual feel refreshed, rested, and calm. People with various levels of health can practice this form of yoga.
A total of 44 women with breast cancer participated in the study; 22 women took the yoga classes, and 22 were in the control group. Most had completed their cancer
therapy, but about one third were undergoing treatment. At the beginning and end of the program, the women completed a questionnaire in which they evaluated their quality of life. Results were clear that those who took the RY classes experienced a range of benefits compared with the control group, including a 50% reduction in depression and a 12% increase in feelings of peace and meaning. Women who started with higher negative emotions and lower emotional well being derived greater benefit from RY. Women in the RY group also demonstrated a significant improvement in fatigue, while the control group did not. All members of the control group were subsequently invited to attend RY classes identical to the ones in the study.
Dr Danhauer explained that this was a pilot study and noted, 'Our results are very promising and will allow us to embark on a much larger scale study.'
By AJHO
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Saturday, 23 May 2009
DEATH OF A TEACHER
Krishna Pattabhi Jois, a yoga teacher and practitioner famous for popularizing Ashtanga yoga in the West, has died. He was 93.
Jois died in the southern Indian city of Mysore on Monday, a press statement from the K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute said.
He was born in Kowshika village in the state of Karnataka in 1915 and began to learn yoga from his teacher T. Krishnamacharya at the age of 12, a biography on his institute's Web site said.
In 1975, Jois made his first trip abroad to teach Ashtanga yoga in America and over the next quarter century spread the practice across several countries, the Web site added.
The more intense forms of the ancient Hindu practice of yoga are generally the most popular in the West. These include Ashtanga and Bikram. During Bikram yoga, the studio is heated to over 100 degrees while yogis attempt a series of 26 different poses.
Ashtanga yoga focuses on strength, flexibility and stamina. Well known practitioners in the West include Madonna and actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
Jois' funeral took place on Tuesday.
He is survived by son Manju Jois, daughter Saraswathi and grandson Sharath, the Star of Mysore newspaper reported.
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Jois died in the southern Indian city of Mysore on Monday, a press statement from the K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute said.
He was born in Kowshika village in the state of Karnataka in 1915 and began to learn yoga from his teacher T. Krishnamacharya at the age of 12, a biography on his institute's Web site said.
In 1975, Jois made his first trip abroad to teach Ashtanga yoga in America and over the next quarter century spread the practice across several countries, the Web site added.
The more intense forms of the ancient Hindu practice of yoga are generally the most popular in the West. These include Ashtanga and Bikram. During Bikram yoga, the studio is heated to over 100 degrees while yogis attempt a series of 26 different poses.
Ashtanga yoga focuses on strength, flexibility and stamina. Well known practitioners in the West include Madonna and actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
Jois' funeral took place on Tuesday.
He is survived by son Manju Jois, daughter Saraswathi and grandson Sharath, the Star of Mysore newspaper reported.
By http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2009-05/22/content_7928910.htm
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Friday, 22 May 2009
YOGA AND STRESS
While there are many approaches to handling stress, one method that has withstood the test of time is yoga. Julia Kalish, owner of Double Dog Yoga in Herndon, VA says, "Yoga has long been used as a treatment for stress relief, and recent scientific studies now support this claim."
Yoga has long been used as a treatment for stress relief, and recent scientific studies now support this claim.
The frequency of intrusive thoughts and the severity of jangled nerves, for many patients dealing with depression, anxiety, or stress, yoga may be a very appealing way to better manage symptoms. Indeed, the scientific study of yoga demonstrates that mental and physical health are not just closely allied, but are essentially equivalent. The evidence is growing that yoga practice is a relatively low risk, high yield approach to improving overall health.
Anyone can practice yoga. You just need to be able to breathe.So yoga is a natural approach to stress relief.
While there are many resources available in bookstores and online for learning how to practice yoga, Kalish recommends practicing with a certified registered yoga teacher.
I've seen it over and over again, how yoga completely transforms people's ability relax and handle stress.
And it's not just while they are in the yoga class. The techniques that students learn on their yoga mats can be used off the mat as well. As a result yoga practitioners are well prepared to handle the stresses that come up in their everyday lives.
A study in Germany published in 2005 determined that women who took two 90 minute yoga classes a week for three months reported improvements in perceived stress, depression, anxiety, energy, fatigue, and well being. Their headaches, back pain, and poor sleep quality also improved when compared the control group.
The Department of Defense has added yoga to its system of care for soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A recent study published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences revealed that subjects with PTSD exhibited a substantial improvement in symptoms such as "the frequency of intrusive thoughts and the severity of jangled nerves" when compared to the control'
By Double Dog Yoga
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Yoga has long been used as a treatment for stress relief, and recent scientific studies now support this claim.
The frequency of intrusive thoughts and the severity of jangled nerves, for many patients dealing with depression, anxiety, or stress, yoga may be a very appealing way to better manage symptoms. Indeed, the scientific study of yoga demonstrates that mental and physical health are not just closely allied, but are essentially equivalent. The evidence is growing that yoga practice is a relatively low risk, high yield approach to improving overall health.
Anyone can practice yoga. You just need to be able to breathe.So yoga is a natural approach to stress relief.
While there are many resources available in bookstores and online for learning how to practice yoga, Kalish recommends practicing with a certified registered yoga teacher.
I've seen it over and over again, how yoga completely transforms people's ability relax and handle stress.
And it's not just while they are in the yoga class. The techniques that students learn on their yoga mats can be used off the mat as well. As a result yoga practitioners are well prepared to handle the stresses that come up in their everyday lives.
A study in Germany published in 2005 determined that women who took two 90 minute yoga classes a week for three months reported improvements in perceived stress, depression, anxiety, energy, fatigue, and well being. Their headaches, back pain, and poor sleep quality also improved when compared the control group.
The Department of Defense has added yoga to its system of care for soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A recent study published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences revealed that subjects with PTSD exhibited a substantial improvement in symptoms such as "the frequency of intrusive thoughts and the severity of jangled nerves" when compared to the control'
By Double Dog Yoga
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Thursday, 21 May 2009
LEARNING THE BENEFITS OF YOGA
The Prosser Library, 1 Tunxis Ave., will host What is Yoga? How Can it Benefit You? Wednesday, beginning at 7 p.m.
Kripalu yoga instructor Deborah Davis will lead an hour long lecture, demonstration and experiential program on the 5,000 year old practice that rids the body of tension so that the mind is clear and focused and the body is refreshed and at ease.
The hands on portion will include movement, breathing and meditation. Yoga is appropriate for all ages. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Participants should dress in comfortable clothing.
For information and registration, call 860 243 9721
By www.courant.com
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Kripalu yoga instructor Deborah Davis will lead an hour long lecture, demonstration and experiential program on the 5,000 year old practice that rids the body of tension so that the mind is clear and focused and the body is refreshed and at ease.
The hands on portion will include movement, breathing and meditation. Yoga is appropriate for all ages. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Participants should dress in comfortable clothing.
For information and registration, call 860 243 9721
By www.courant.com
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Tuesday, 19 May 2009
YOGA FOR STRENGTH
Study after study has documented the benefits of exercise to improve your mood, mental acuity, balance, muscle mass, and bones. Don't worry if you're not a gym rat. Those who see the biggest payoffs are the ones who go from doing nothing to simply walking around the neighborhood or local mall for about 30 minutes a day. Building muscle with resistance training is also ideal, but yoga classes can give you similar strength training effects if you're not into weight lifting.
By Deborah Kotz
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By Deborah Kotz
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Monday, 18 May 2009
YOGA AND PAIN RELIEF
Suzette Byrd served as a registered nurse in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era, and then again in the Navy during the 1980s.
Forty four year old Mitch Morales is a Gulf War veteran who survived a helicopter crash but now has degenerative disc disease and experiences pain in his lower back and shoulder.
Jenna Sena was a linguist with the Army Security Agency at the Defense Language Institute during the Vietnam era.
David Cornes, 37, said he's planning to re enlist soon after 10 years in the service because he's been offered a $10,000 signing bonus.
They all have service related disabilities.
Different eras, different injuries, but these Grand Junction residents share with one another a method for dealing with their injuries.
Each attend yoga classes taught by occupational therapist Susan Crosby once a week in the conference room at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center.
Twenty five years of heavy lifting has left Byrd with a sore back and knee problems. She began attending Crosby's yoga class in March.
'I'd never done yoga in my life before,' Byrd said. 'It's the best thing in the world for me.'
Crosby and her students began class Monday by taking a cross-legged position on the floor.
Crosby asked her five students to take a moment and consider their intention for coming to class.
Focusing on the low back, neck and shoulder Crosby leads her students through a gentle yoga practice that incorporates conscious breathing, stretching and relaxation.
Crosby meets with patients at least once before class to learn what their problems and goals are. Some patients come to find relief from arthritis or fibromyalgia.
'I address chronic pain,' Crosby said.
'Yoga helps people to feel better in their bodies and their minds, and they have more energy to do the things they want to do. Some want to hike or be able to play on the floor with their grandchildren without hurting.'
One woman, after following a routine of yoga exercises could walk her dog without taking pain medication beforehand.
By Sharon Sullivan
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Forty four year old Mitch Morales is a Gulf War veteran who survived a helicopter crash but now has degenerative disc disease and experiences pain in his lower back and shoulder.
Jenna Sena was a linguist with the Army Security Agency at the Defense Language Institute during the Vietnam era.
David Cornes, 37, said he's planning to re enlist soon after 10 years in the service because he's been offered a $10,000 signing bonus.
They all have service related disabilities.
Different eras, different injuries, but these Grand Junction residents share with one another a method for dealing with their injuries.
Each attend yoga classes taught by occupational therapist Susan Crosby once a week in the conference room at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center.
Twenty five years of heavy lifting has left Byrd with a sore back and knee problems. She began attending Crosby's yoga class in March.
'I'd never done yoga in my life before,' Byrd said. 'It's the best thing in the world for me.'
Crosby and her students began class Monday by taking a cross-legged position on the floor.
Crosby asked her five students to take a moment and consider their intention for coming to class.
Focusing on the low back, neck and shoulder Crosby leads her students through a gentle yoga practice that incorporates conscious breathing, stretching and relaxation.
Crosby meets with patients at least once before class to learn what their problems and goals are. Some patients come to find relief from arthritis or fibromyalgia.
'I address chronic pain,' Crosby said.
'Yoga helps people to feel better in their bodies and their minds, and they have more energy to do the things they want to do. Some want to hike or be able to play on the floor with their grandchildren without hurting.'
One woman, after following a routine of yoga exercises could walk her dog without taking pain medication beforehand.
By Sharon Sullivan
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Friday, 15 May 2009
YOGA IN BOLLYWOOD
Globally recognised yoga guru Bharat Thakur says while Madonna popularised yoga in the West, it was Kareena Kapoor who made it popular in the Hindi film industry.
"Celebrities are role models for the rest of the nation. When Kareena transformed her figure, everyone sat up and realised that yoga can give amazing results, thus getting attracted towards this form," said Thakur in an email interview from the US.
"Similarly in the West when Madonna took up yoga everyone sat up and said 'What is she doing and why?' When they saw her body and face, they said, 'Oh, this yoga must be working,' " he added.
Thakur's first Bollywood client was Sridevi and later he trained many in tinsel town including big names like Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor and Neha Dhupia. He says currently quite a few personalities are into yoga, but it wasn't so popular in Hindi film industry five years ago.
"There was no concept of yoga in Bollywood five years back. Till that time everybody was just going to the gym. The interest in this form has increased majorly in the recent past.
"Celebrities are interested in yoga for a simple reason, it is the only form that can make you look younger with age. It works on your body, mind and stress levels, so it's a complete package. Going to the gym can be boring and can drain you out. Yoga adds energy to your system," said Thakur whose favourite student in Bollywood is singer Kailash Kher.
"Kailash is one of the most talented, warm and open persons I have come across. He is ready to learn anything. He is special," Thakur said.
Thakur's international clientele includes Hollywood actor Michael Douglas, singer Norah Jones, tennis player Boris Becker and cricketer Shane Warne. He feels international celebrities are more interested in the mystical aspects of yoga.
"I think in India fitness is more important than yoga right now. However, the West has already been through the fitness fad in the 1980's and 90's. They realised themselves that the mind is equally important as the body.
"So, international celebrities are more interested in meditation and mystical aspects of yoga than just getting a six pack which they can get with any trainer," said Thakur who is married to Indian actress Bhumika Chawla.
The yoga guru says word of mouth helped him create his base in the industry but now he rarely teaches yoga. "I rarely teach personally. I train my teachers for years before they can teach. Our studio charges Rs 3,000 a month. The rates differ from city to city," he said.
Thakur has also penned eight books on yoga, including Yoga For The Family, The Art Of The Mystics and Yoga For All and is even keen on going behind the camera one day to make a film on the subject.
"I want to make a film one day about the mystical aspects of yoga that are not known to people right now," he said.
By Indo Asian News Service
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"Celebrities are role models for the rest of the nation. When Kareena transformed her figure, everyone sat up and realised that yoga can give amazing results, thus getting attracted towards this form," said Thakur in an email interview from the US.
"Similarly in the West when Madonna took up yoga everyone sat up and said 'What is she doing and why?' When they saw her body and face, they said, 'Oh, this yoga must be working,' " he added.
Thakur's first Bollywood client was Sridevi and later he trained many in tinsel town including big names like Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor and Neha Dhupia. He says currently quite a few personalities are into yoga, but it wasn't so popular in Hindi film industry five years ago.
"There was no concept of yoga in Bollywood five years back. Till that time everybody was just going to the gym. The interest in this form has increased majorly in the recent past.
"Celebrities are interested in yoga for a simple reason, it is the only form that can make you look younger with age. It works on your body, mind and stress levels, so it's a complete package. Going to the gym can be boring and can drain you out. Yoga adds energy to your system," said Thakur whose favourite student in Bollywood is singer Kailash Kher.
"Kailash is one of the most talented, warm and open persons I have come across. He is ready to learn anything. He is special," Thakur said.
Thakur's international clientele includes Hollywood actor Michael Douglas, singer Norah Jones, tennis player Boris Becker and cricketer Shane Warne. He feels international celebrities are more interested in the mystical aspects of yoga.
"I think in India fitness is more important than yoga right now. However, the West has already been through the fitness fad in the 1980's and 90's. They realised themselves that the mind is equally important as the body.
"So, international celebrities are more interested in meditation and mystical aspects of yoga than just getting a six pack which they can get with any trainer," said Thakur who is married to Indian actress Bhumika Chawla.
The yoga guru says word of mouth helped him create his base in the industry but now he rarely teaches yoga. "I rarely teach personally. I train my teachers for years before they can teach. Our studio charges Rs 3,000 a month. The rates differ from city to city," he said.
Thakur has also penned eight books on yoga, including Yoga For The Family, The Art Of The Mystics and Yoga For All and is even keen on going behind the camera one day to make a film on the subject.
"I want to make a film one day about the mystical aspects of yoga that are not known to people right now," he said.
By Indo Asian News Service
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YOGA CLOTHING
Chip Wilson opened his first lululemon athletica store nine years ago in Vancouver, British Columbia. One hundred outlets later, lululemon athletica has come to Union Square to sell its high end athletic wear to men and women. The store's concept is fit and function, but not at bargain basement prices. Tops average around $60 and pants $100.
However, to lululemon athletica, usually called just lululemon, for short, the price of a $100 pair of pants includes 'the research, the functionality, the versatility that creates great value.'
Most of the brand's clothes are made with some lycra and nylon, so they're form fitting, yet have a stretch to them. The garments include features like emergency hair ties, compasses on zippers, removable tags and flat seams to prevent chafing. Some are made of silverescent, a fabric that uses silver's antibacterial qualities to prevent odor; seaweed, which adds moisture to the wearer's skin; and lululemon's staple, luon, which wicks away moisture. The yoga inspired apparel is so specific and detailed, the store has salespersons called 'educators' to school customers on their products.
If lululemon seems to have thought of everything it's because of how receptive the company is to input from its customers and its own research and design team, 'really active people that can really test our product, and what they do is give their feedback,' a representative explained. The R&D group is comprised of instructors and teachers, who in exchange for their reports three to four times a year, are given a 15 percent discount on products. Designs are constantly changing and developing, but there are core styles that are staples every season.
Each lululemon store is different. The company tries to cater to the community and tailor each store to the neighborhood, or as lululemon puts it, 'Try to basically be the hub of fitness and health.' Lululemon 'ambassadors' are local yoga instructors who the company feels live the lululemon way of life and reflect its culture. There is also a community board with information on all the local yoga studios and event listings. The store offers complimentary classes from local yoga studios. Everything is built on rollers so floors can be cleared to fit 30 to 40 people and their mats. To further this sense of community, there are personal goals posted by 'educators' on the staff wall, such as 'Do one thing a day that scares you' and 'Friends are more important than money.'
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However, to lululemon athletica, usually called just lululemon, for short, the price of a $100 pair of pants includes 'the research, the functionality, the versatility that creates great value.'
Most of the brand's clothes are made with some lycra and nylon, so they're form fitting, yet have a stretch to them. The garments include features like emergency hair ties, compasses on zippers, removable tags and flat seams to prevent chafing. Some are made of silverescent, a fabric that uses silver's antibacterial qualities to prevent odor; seaweed, which adds moisture to the wearer's skin; and lululemon's staple, luon, which wicks away moisture. The yoga inspired apparel is so specific and detailed, the store has salespersons called 'educators' to school customers on their products.
If lululemon seems to have thought of everything it's because of how receptive the company is to input from its customers and its own research and design team, 'really active people that can really test our product, and what they do is give their feedback,' a representative explained. The R&D group is comprised of instructors and teachers, who in exchange for their reports three to four times a year, are given a 15 percent discount on products. Designs are constantly changing and developing, but there are core styles that are staples every season.
Each lululemon store is different. The company tries to cater to the community and tailor each store to the neighborhood, or as lululemon puts it, 'Try to basically be the hub of fitness and health.' Lululemon 'ambassadors' are local yoga instructors who the company feels live the lululemon way of life and reflect its culture. There is also a community board with information on all the local yoga studios and event listings. The store offers complimentary classes from local yoga studios. Everything is built on rollers so floors can be cleared to fit 30 to 40 people and their mats. To further this sense of community, there are personal goals posted by 'educators' on the staff wall, such as 'Do one thing a day that scares you' and 'Friends are more important than money.'
By http://www.thevillager.com/villager_315/highendyoga.html
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Thursday, 14 May 2009
WEEKEND YOGA WORKSHOP
One Center Yoga will host a weekend "Chakra Yoga, A Hitchhikers Guide to the Inner Universe" workshop Saturday and Sunday at the yoga studio, 120 Coxe Ave., Suite 3A.
According to a press release from the yoga studio:
"Chakra Yoga develops subtle inner awareness and balances the subtle energy body. We will delve into a broad range of practices including asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing practices), meditation, and philosophy as we learn about the charka system and ourselves. Come join us to play with poses designed to balance the chakra system in order to balance the mind. Chakra yoga poses are often repeated in a subtle, flowing manner, coordinated with the breath and performed with breath retention and/or breath counting techniques. You will be introduced to the myths and symbols of each chakra and be invited to explore their inner meaning and personal relevance. This is an all levels workshop."
The schedule is as follows:
Saturday, May 16, 10:00am to 1:00pm: chakras 1 & 2
Saturday, May 16, 2:30pm to 5:30pm: chakras 3 & 4
Sunday, May 17, 9:00am to 12:00pm: chakras 5 to 7
The cost is $95 with pre registration, $115 at the door or $40 per session. To register, call 225-1904, email sarah@onecenteryoga.com or visit www.onecenteryoga.com.
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According to a press release from the yoga studio:
"Chakra Yoga develops subtle inner awareness and balances the subtle energy body. We will delve into a broad range of practices including asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing practices), meditation, and philosophy as we learn about the charka system and ourselves. Come join us to play with poses designed to balance the chakra system in order to balance the mind. Chakra yoga poses are often repeated in a subtle, flowing manner, coordinated with the breath and performed with breath retention and/or breath counting techniques. You will be introduced to the myths and symbols of each chakra and be invited to explore their inner meaning and personal relevance. This is an all levels workshop."
The schedule is as follows:
Saturday, May 16, 10:00am to 1:00pm: chakras 1 & 2
Saturday, May 16, 2:30pm to 5:30pm: chakras 3 & 4
Sunday, May 17, 9:00am to 12:00pm: chakras 5 to 7
The cost is $95 with pre registration, $115 at the door or $40 per session. To register, call 225-1904, email sarah@onecenteryoga.com or visit www.onecenteryoga.com.
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Monday, 11 May 2009
GIVING YOGA BACK
Ekam Yoga Center opened its doors in late January and owner Maggie Grueskin now wants to give something back to the community. She wants to share her 'green' yoga studio with those who are less fortunate in this time of financial instability for so many people.
Grueskin is offering a free weekly yoga and discussion class for area residents who were laid off from work recently. The free yoga classes are also open to military families.
The free Mind, Body and Soul yoga class is held each Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. After the yoga class, they are invited to stay for life coaching, positive networking and job search support groups.
'I feel that yoga and a sense of community can be an integral part of healing the mind and body during periods of high stress. I want to provide a space where people who cannot afford yoga classes can come and join together to rid themselves of mental toxins and stress, thus building up their vital energies for a renewed sense of hope by learning ways to achieve total life balance. It's my donation to the community, community, health and green living are the combined focus of the center,' said Grueskin.
Grueskin has a master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning and is certified in Economic Development, a distinction shared by less than 1,000 people in the country, so when plans to develop the Ekam Yoga studio and wellness center first began, Grueskin found builders in the area did not know a lot about building 'green.' Grueskin said they found their way bit by bit, such as going to Historic Houston to purchase 100 year old doors.
Focusing on going green as much as possible, Grueskin chose bamboo flooring, recycled denim insulation, dual flush toilets, American Clay paint, recycled carpet squares and all natural yoga mats. She is enthused about the American clay product the builders applied to the walls, which promotes healthier and cleaner air inside the studio.
By Trilla Cook
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Grueskin is offering a free weekly yoga and discussion class for area residents who were laid off from work recently. The free yoga classes are also open to military families.
The free Mind, Body and Soul yoga class is held each Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. After the yoga class, they are invited to stay for life coaching, positive networking and job search support groups.
'I feel that yoga and a sense of community can be an integral part of healing the mind and body during periods of high stress. I want to provide a space where people who cannot afford yoga classes can come and join together to rid themselves of mental toxins and stress, thus building up their vital energies for a renewed sense of hope by learning ways to achieve total life balance. It's my donation to the community, community, health and green living are the combined focus of the center,' said Grueskin.
Grueskin has a master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning and is certified in Economic Development, a distinction shared by less than 1,000 people in the country, so when plans to develop the Ekam Yoga studio and wellness center first began, Grueskin found builders in the area did not know a lot about building 'green.' Grueskin said they found their way bit by bit, such as going to Historic Houston to purchase 100 year old doors.
Focusing on going green as much as possible, Grueskin chose bamboo flooring, recycled denim insulation, dual flush toilets, American Clay paint, recycled carpet squares and all natural yoga mats. She is enthused about the American clay product the builders applied to the walls, which promotes healthier and cleaner air inside the studio.
By Trilla Cook
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Sunday, 10 May 2009
YOGA FOR THE JOBLESS
Beginning Sunday, a downtown Scottsdale yoga studio is offering five free classes to anyone unemployed to help them cope with stress and stay in good health. Andrea Griego, owner and director of the Bikram Yoga Institute, said yoga helped her through rough times, including a layoff. She has been practicing Bikram yoga for 14 years. Participants will receive a punch card to keep track of their classes. They also will be eligible for 30 more days of instruction for $30.
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"It's just a way for me to help people through our community at the school to get back on their feet," Griego said. She said a layoff can affect a person's ego, self esteem and stress level. That, in turn, can affect one's health.
BIKRAM YOGA
Prepare to sweat. Also known as hot or fire yoga, Bikram consists of a series of 26 postures. It is a beginning style of yoga, Griego said. Classes last 90 minutes and are conducted in a room heated to between 100 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat is combined with humidity to create what Griego describes as an internal massage.
BIKRAM YOGA INSTITUTE
Established in 1992, the institute is the first Bikram yoga school in Arizona. The studio is at the northwestern corner of Indian School and Miller roads. There are 20 certified instructors.
HOW TO SIGN UP
Call 480-946-2116 or visit the studio. More information: www.bikramyogainstitute.com.
By Diana Balazs
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"It's just a way for me to help people through our community at the school to get back on their feet," Griego said. She said a layoff can affect a person's ego, self esteem and stress level. That, in turn, can affect one's health.
BIKRAM YOGA
Prepare to sweat. Also known as hot or fire yoga, Bikram consists of a series of 26 postures. It is a beginning style of yoga, Griego said. Classes last 90 minutes and are conducted in a room heated to between 100 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat is combined with humidity to create what Griego describes as an internal massage.
BIKRAM YOGA INSTITUTE
Established in 1992, the institute is the first Bikram yoga school in Arizona. The studio is at the northwestern corner of Indian School and Miller roads. There are 20 certified instructors.
HOW TO SIGN UP
Call 480-946-2116 or visit the studio. More information: www.bikramyogainstitute.com.
By Diana Balazs
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Saturday, 9 May 2009
YOGA AND HEALING PRACTICES
Empowering people to awaken their natural healing energy is what Karen Murashige and Ka'ipo Park do best.
The two co owners of the Body + Brain Center Kaimuki offer holistic yoga practices through a Korean-based organization called Dahn Yoga, which operates centers all over the country.
One of almost 20 franchises of the Dahn organization, Body + Brain Center Kaimuki launched at the beginning of February, presenting three primary services.
The main training class is called Dahn Yoga, which opens with stretching exercises, rolls into breathing and then concludes with meditation. The purpose of this class is to open the meridians, or energy channels, so that energy can flow into the body and circulate to the areas that need healing. The center has nine Dahn Yoga classes throughout the week, including Saturdays.
The second training program is called Dahn Mu Do, a self healing martial arts program that has the same underlying energy concept as Dahn Yoga. Murashige instructs classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 PM.
A third part of the program includes a healing hula and chanting class taught by Park, who combines the energy basis of the program with hula and chanting. She holds classes on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each week.
"The whole concept of what we want to do is let people realize that they have the healing capacity and natural healing power within them," Murashige explained. "Only you ultimately can heal yourself. So if you give yourself the opportunity to focus on where the issues are, then you can create the healing energy that goes to where you really need it."
As a licensed massage therapist, Murashige also offers private healing sessions, which focus on balancing the energy centers in the body and allowing energy to flow more freely.
The center's hours of operation are based on classes and appointments.
The cost is $18 per class, and the center usually offers a free trial class for prospective members. Thereafter, packages are available, such as a 10 class coupon for $150 or a one month or three month membership.
Body + Brain Center Kaimuki is located at 3569 Harding Ave., B.
For more information on the Body + Brain Center Kaimuki, call (808) 738 5522 or visit www.bodynbrain.com. For more information on the Dahn Yoga organization, go online to www.dahnyoga.com.
By Diana Nomura
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
The two co owners of the Body + Brain Center Kaimuki offer holistic yoga practices through a Korean-based organization called Dahn Yoga, which operates centers all over the country.
One of almost 20 franchises of the Dahn organization, Body + Brain Center Kaimuki launched at the beginning of February, presenting three primary services.
The main training class is called Dahn Yoga, which opens with stretching exercises, rolls into breathing and then concludes with meditation. The purpose of this class is to open the meridians, or energy channels, so that energy can flow into the body and circulate to the areas that need healing. The center has nine Dahn Yoga classes throughout the week, including Saturdays.
The second training program is called Dahn Mu Do, a self healing martial arts program that has the same underlying energy concept as Dahn Yoga. Murashige instructs classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 PM.
A third part of the program includes a healing hula and chanting class taught by Park, who combines the energy basis of the program with hula and chanting. She holds classes on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each week.
"The whole concept of what we want to do is let people realize that they have the healing capacity and natural healing power within them," Murashige explained. "Only you ultimately can heal yourself. So if you give yourself the opportunity to focus on where the issues are, then you can create the healing energy that goes to where you really need it."
As a licensed massage therapist, Murashige also offers private healing sessions, which focus on balancing the energy centers in the body and allowing energy to flow more freely.
The center's hours of operation are based on classes and appointments.
The cost is $18 per class, and the center usually offers a free trial class for prospective members. Thereafter, packages are available, such as a 10 class coupon for $150 or a one month or three month membership.
Body + Brain Center Kaimuki is located at 3569 Harding Ave., B.
For more information on the Body + Brain Center Kaimuki, call (808) 738 5522 or visit www.bodynbrain.com. For more information on the Dahn Yoga organization, go online to www.dahnyoga.com.
By Diana Nomura
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Friday, 8 May 2009
YOGA AND HEADACHES
If you're one of over three million Canadians who suffer from chronic headaches or migraines, I believe a regular yoga practice can help you.
Yoga relieves tension and tightness from the body and encourages relaxation. So, headaches caused by emotional stress or muscle tension, become less frequent, less intense.
In addition to this, practicing yoga helps us strengthen our awareness and power of observation in daily life, so we become increasingly tuned into the body, mind, and breath and may notice which foods, habits, thought patterns, or activities trigger a headache.
Maybe you will notice you have not been drinking enough water, and your headache is actually a signal of dehydration. Maybe you will notice that you are clenching your jaw. Perhaps you develop a headache after three or four coffees. Whatever it is, just notice. Be aware.
If you feel a headache coming on or are in the throes of one, find a quiet, comfortable place where you can take 10 to 15 minutes for yourself.
By Ashley Little
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Yoga relieves tension and tightness from the body and encourages relaxation. So, headaches caused by emotional stress or muscle tension, become less frequent, less intense.
In addition to this, practicing yoga helps us strengthen our awareness and power of observation in daily life, so we become increasingly tuned into the body, mind, and breath and may notice which foods, habits, thought patterns, or activities trigger a headache.
Maybe you will notice you have not been drinking enough water, and your headache is actually a signal of dehydration. Maybe you will notice that you are clenching your jaw. Perhaps you develop a headache after three or four coffees. Whatever it is, just notice. Be aware.
If you feel a headache coming on or are in the throes of one, find a quiet, comfortable place where you can take 10 to 15 minutes for yourself.
By Ashley Little
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Thursday, 7 May 2009
YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS
Elizabeth Spahr is a breast cancer survivor. She knows all about the healing power of yoga.
Spahr was diagnosed with breast cancer nine years ago. She says she continued her yoga practice during treatment and it was a tremendous help.
"Because when you're going through something like cancer you're just like all over the place and the yoga just brings it back in. You have a million thoughts in your mind and you just breathe and come back to the self. Its very relaxing. And healing."
Spahr now teaches yoga at the new studio she and her business partner Michele McComb opened last month. Next month, they plan to offer a free class once a month to breast cancer patients, survivors and their closest support person.
The class will be held from 11:30 to one on the first Sunday of every month at Village Yoga on Route 35 in Kennebunk.
Spahr says there are other places that offer yoga to cancer patients, including the Cancer Community Center in South Portland and the Landing Center For Healing on Free Street in Portland.
For more information on the program at Village Yoga, check out villageyoga@roadrunner.com or call 967 6262.
By Susan Kimball
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Spahr was diagnosed with breast cancer nine years ago. She says she continued her yoga practice during treatment and it was a tremendous help.
"Because when you're going through something like cancer you're just like all over the place and the yoga just brings it back in. You have a million thoughts in your mind and you just breathe and come back to the self. Its very relaxing. And healing."
Spahr now teaches yoga at the new studio she and her business partner Michele McComb opened last month. Next month, they plan to offer a free class once a month to breast cancer patients, survivors and their closest support person.
The class will be held from 11:30 to one on the first Sunday of every month at Village Yoga on Route 35 in Kennebunk.
Spahr says there are other places that offer yoga to cancer patients, including the Cancer Community Center in South Portland and the Landing Center For Healing on Free Street in Portland.
For more information on the program at Village Yoga, check out villageyoga@roadrunner.com or call 967 6262.
By Susan Kimball
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Monday, 4 May 2009
FREE YOGA FOR THE UNEMPLOYED
This tough economy can leave you feeling stressed. And what better way to get centered than by taking yoga classes?
A yoga studio in Lake Worth is offering free classes to people who get laid off. Yoga and Inner Peace started offering the deal after the owner's wife lost her job.
All you have to do is bring in a current unemployment check and Florida ID. The studio will provide a one month pass for unlimited yoga classes.
The pass can be renewed monthly by presenting current unemployment check or documentation.
By www.cbs12.com
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
A yoga studio in Lake Worth is offering free classes to people who get laid off. Yoga and Inner Peace started offering the deal after the owner's wife lost her job.
All you have to do is bring in a current unemployment check and Florida ID. The studio will provide a one month pass for unlimited yoga classes.
The pass can be renewed monthly by presenting current unemployment check or documentation.
By www.cbs12.com
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Friday, 1 May 2009
YOGA GROWTH
Yoga, however, seems to be on the rise. Michelle Demus, program director for Pure Yoga, says the studio's membership has doubled in the past 10 months, there are more 'Type A athletic types' and people who have cut private yoga instructors from their budgets. They are 'leading very stressful lives, and they need to find some peace,' she said.
But many of these new members are still in the early phases of adapting. Ms. Demus has been battling a growing number of people trying to check their BlackBerrys and take cellphone calls in the middle of yoga sessions. Her instructors 'gently' tell them to switch them off and perhaps take a break from their worries.
'It's great for them to realize that the world will continue spinning,' Ms. Demus said, 'if they let go for an hour.'
By CHRISTINE HAUGHNEY
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
But many of these new members are still in the early phases of adapting. Ms. Demus has been battling a growing number of people trying to check their BlackBerrys and take cellphone calls in the middle of yoga sessions. Her instructors 'gently' tell them to switch them off and perhaps take a break from their worries.
'It's great for them to realize that the world will continue spinning,' Ms. Demus said, 'if they let go for an hour.'
By CHRISTINE HAUGHNEY
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
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