Ashley Phoenix, owner of Yoga on 6th in Denver, thinks you should try yoga. She thinks it could transform your life, as it did hers. When her studio hosts influential yoga teacher, Baron Baptiste, at the Infinity Park Event Center on Saturday, the day long power immersion workshop could prove to be a good introduction to the mental and physical discipline. Phoenix, who has owned and taught classes at her studio for eight years, talked with the Camera last week.
1. How did you get into yoga?
Honestly it was by chance. I was an avid long distance runner and it just wasn't working for me anymore. My sister in law introduced it to me while I was visiting Denver. I went back to Miami and practiced there for a while. Then, while I was traveling through Santa Fe, I stopped to take a rest and someone asked if I had ever thought about teaching. I hadn't, but it was great time to make a change in my life.
2. What made you want to open a yoga studio?
My thing is that if I can turn more people on to yoga, then I can share what I've found. It's very rewarding to be able to share yoga with other people, you get back to basics of what is really important, which is just being a good human being and connecting with other people.
3. Baron Baptiste has led a yoga practice in Denver only once in the last decade. How does it feel to be hosting him at the Infinity Park Event Center?
I'm very excited. To actually have him here is a huge honor. I would love to make a huge impact on the Denver Community. Baptiste's yoga really is accessible for all levels. For people who have never done yoga before, this will be a tremendous introduction. I think a lot of people are intimidated by doing yoga for the first time.
But it's not about the advanced pose, it's about practicing being present with yourself. And maybe just learning to let go a little. I feel like everyone just tries to hold on. As we all know, change is inevitable and yoga helps us learn to flow with it.
4. What is it about your studio that you like most?
I really like the fact that it is community oriented. People there really have an invested interest in each other. I love that. I feel like many corporate studios are too big to care. You just get a lot more personal at Yoga on 6th.
We really want it to be a good experience. We really ask for feedback, so we can make it better for each person. It's a dialogue. We want to know how they're doing. People bring their personal stuff into yoga. People share a lot of themselves in there. And we encourage that, without judgment. We don't care if you can get in the headstand or not.
5. What have you found in yoga that you love?
For me, it's probably inner peace. And acceptance, it's total self acceptance.
By James Collector
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Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Monday, 28 September 2009
FREE YOGA LESSONS
THE evening silence of the spacious, brightly lit hall at Pasir Ris Elias Community Club is punctuated only by the sound of whirring fans and the voice of Mr C.V. Jagadish.
The chief executive of chipmaker Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company turns yoga instructor twice a week, leading night classes of about 60 adults, many of whom are in their 40s and 50s.
Speaking into a microphone, he tells his students to perform the stretching exercises carefully.
'Lift your toes above your head, see if your toes can touch the floor,' he says, as seven other instructors provide help and demonstrate the moves.
All the instructors have gone through a year long training programme established in Singapore in 1997 by engineer and yoga enthusiast Atul Deshpande.
It is based on a model developed in Mumbai, India, about 50 years ago, under which future instructors are recruited through lessons that are provided to the community.
Indeed, when Mr Jagadish took up yoga in 1998 and was being trained as an instructor, Mr Atul and other volunteers were working hard to expand the programme to more locations in Singapore.
It was then that Mr Jagadish made a business proposal to Mr Atul, saying he could help turn the programme into a multi million dollar business.
He was astounded when Mr Atul told him that the central philosophy of the programme was to teach yoga to Singaporeans for free.
'It felt like someone slapped me on the face,' said Mr Jagadish. 'This was an opportunity to share with society, yet here I was just thinking about making money.'
By Cai Haoxiang
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
The chief executive of chipmaker Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company turns yoga instructor twice a week, leading night classes of about 60 adults, many of whom are in their 40s and 50s.
Speaking into a microphone, he tells his students to perform the stretching exercises carefully.
'Lift your toes above your head, see if your toes can touch the floor,' he says, as seven other instructors provide help and demonstrate the moves.
All the instructors have gone through a year long training programme established in Singapore in 1997 by engineer and yoga enthusiast Atul Deshpande.
It is based on a model developed in Mumbai, India, about 50 years ago, under which future instructors are recruited through lessons that are provided to the community.
Indeed, when Mr Jagadish took up yoga in 1998 and was being trained as an instructor, Mr Atul and other volunteers were working hard to expand the programme to more locations in Singapore.
It was then that Mr Jagadish made a business proposal to Mr Atul, saying he could help turn the programme into a multi million dollar business.
He was astounded when Mr Atul told him that the central philosophy of the programme was to teach yoga to Singaporeans for free.
'It felt like someone slapped me on the face,' said Mr Jagadish. 'This was an opportunity to share with society, yet here I was just thinking about making money.'
By Cai Haoxiang
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
National Yoga Awareness Month September 2009
In observation of National Yoga Month September 2009, the Yoga Health Foundation calls for individuals, families, communities and businesses to join in a national mind body fitness movement focusing on prevention and creating a healthy lifestyle.
The Yoga Health Foundation, a nonprofit 501 c(3) organization based in Los Angeles, CA, was founded by Johannes R. Fisslinger as a mind body fitness movement to inspire families and communities throughout the nation to live a healthier lifestyle. In 2008, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion deemed September (followed by Breast Cancer Awareness in October) to be National Yoga Awareness Month and listed it as an official health observance.
National Yoga Month is a campaign to educate and inspire youth and adults to take responsibility for their health by focusing on prevention and living a healthy lifestyle. Yoga Month provides the perfect opportunity to create positive lifestyle changes for yourself and your family.
Yoga is a scientific system of physical and mental practices including various postures (exercises) that involve deep breathing, body movement, meditation and relaxation. The scientifically proven benefits of yoga are numerous, including increased flexibility, reduction of stress, strengthened immune system, enhanced respiration, improved brain function, reduction of inflammation and pain associated with arthritis and other chronic conditions, and a decrease in hypertension.
Based on a survey conducted by Yoga Journal, over 15 Million people from all walks of life are practicing yoga in the US; another 15 to 25 million have expressed an interest in trying yoga. There is a yoga style that is appropriate for everyone, including children, teens, special needs individuals, business professionals, pregnant women, politicians, celebrities and seniors.
National Yoga Month is partnering with other yoga health organizations such as YogaFit, Lucy, Jade Yoga, Shakti Mat and Yoga Alliance to inspire the nation and bring about change in health care. Prevention and healthy lifestyle choices are the key to a successful health care reform and individual health.
Yoga studios, teachers, organizations an businesses are encouraged to join National Yoga Month by creating or participating in a Yoga Month event in their city.
To learn more about the health benefits of yoga and to redeem the Yoga Month Card for One Week Free Yoga to be redeemed at participating yoga studios across the Nation visit the National Yoga Month website.
Contact:
Yoga Health Foundation
Phone 310 928 6638
Website www.yogamonth.org
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
The Yoga Health Foundation, a nonprofit 501 c(3) organization based in Los Angeles, CA, was founded by Johannes R. Fisslinger as a mind body fitness movement to inspire families and communities throughout the nation to live a healthier lifestyle. In 2008, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion deemed September (followed by Breast Cancer Awareness in October) to be National Yoga Awareness Month and listed it as an official health observance.
National Yoga Month is a campaign to educate and inspire youth and adults to take responsibility for their health by focusing on prevention and living a healthy lifestyle. Yoga Month provides the perfect opportunity to create positive lifestyle changes for yourself and your family.
Yoga is a scientific system of physical and mental practices including various postures (exercises) that involve deep breathing, body movement, meditation and relaxation. The scientifically proven benefits of yoga are numerous, including increased flexibility, reduction of stress, strengthened immune system, enhanced respiration, improved brain function, reduction of inflammation and pain associated with arthritis and other chronic conditions, and a decrease in hypertension.
Based on a survey conducted by Yoga Journal, over 15 Million people from all walks of life are practicing yoga in the US; another 15 to 25 million have expressed an interest in trying yoga. There is a yoga style that is appropriate for everyone, including children, teens, special needs individuals, business professionals, pregnant women, politicians, celebrities and seniors.
National Yoga Month is partnering with other yoga health organizations such as YogaFit, Lucy, Jade Yoga, Shakti Mat and Yoga Alliance to inspire the nation and bring about change in health care. Prevention and healthy lifestyle choices are the key to a successful health care reform and individual health.
Yoga studios, teachers, organizations an businesses are encouraged to join National Yoga Month by creating or participating in a Yoga Month event in their city.
To learn more about the health benefits of yoga and to redeem the Yoga Month Card for One Week Free Yoga to be redeemed at participating yoga studios across the Nation visit the National Yoga Month website.
Contact:
Yoga Health Foundation
Phone 310 928 6638
Website www.yogamonth.org
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
YOGA IN THE LIBRARY
The Lake Wales Public Library is hosting a Saturday afternoon "Kids' Yoga" class this month.
Certified yoga instructor Kelley Bogle will teach this the class for children ages 5 to 12. Classes will be held each Saturday this month, from 2 to 2:45 p.m., in the library's meeting room.
Bogle has taught yoga for more than 10 years and is the Lake Wales Public Library's Monday evening "Relaxation Yoga" class instructor for adults.
Class size for "Kids' Yoga" will be limited. There is a charge of $5 per class. To pre register for one or all the classes, call the library at 863 678 4004, ext. 0. For details, call Bogle at 863 521 0074.
By News Chief
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Certified yoga instructor Kelley Bogle will teach this the class for children ages 5 to 12. Classes will be held each Saturday this month, from 2 to 2:45 p.m., in the library's meeting room.
Bogle has taught yoga for more than 10 years and is the Lake Wales Public Library's Monday evening "Relaxation Yoga" class instructor for adults.
Class size for "Kids' Yoga" will be limited. There is a charge of $5 per class. To pre register for one or all the classes, call the library at 863 678 4004, ext. 0. For details, call Bogle at 863 521 0074.
By News Chief
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Monday, 3 August 2009
STRANGE YOGA.... OR NOT?
Weirdo Hippie Yoga Farmer is the latest viral video from everythingisterrible.com. Farmer Yogi Ogi Dogi gets much respect for possibly being the most limber agriculturalist in North America, but some of those hugs are suspect.
Honestly, I bet this video is kind of cute without the hilarious editing. A friend who taught kids yoga would mention things like having the kids slay dragons, so it all makes sense now.
Rasta Rooster...I have no words for.
By Maya Henderson
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Honestly, I bet this video is kind of cute without the hilarious editing. A friend who taught kids yoga would mention things like having the kids slay dragons, so it all makes sense now.
Rasta Rooster...I have no words for.
By Maya Henderson
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Friday, 31 July 2009
YOGA AND OVER EATING
What does yoga have to do with binge eating? Apparently quite a bit. In a study conducted at the University of the Rockies, a graduate university specializing in master's and doctorate degrees in psychology, binge eaters who participated in a 10 week yoga therapy program had their binge eating episodes drop from about five to less than two per week. The program combined an hour of yoga with a half hour group discussion each week.
According to lead researcher Deborah Patz Clarke, yoga addresses the mind body disconnect that's so prevalent in our society, particularly among binge eaters. People with eating disorders escape life's turbulence by over or under eating to numb disturbing emotions. They substitute their relationship with food for real connections or feelings in their lives. Yoga helps them learn to be in the moment and to handle things they used to avoid with food.
"Yoga also raises awareness of and responsiveness to the body, which makes it an ideal modality for helping treat psychological disorders that take the body hostage, such as eating disorders or substance addictions," Clarke said. "By reconnecting with their body, people find that the desire to abuse their body significantly decreases."
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
According to lead researcher Deborah Patz Clarke, yoga addresses the mind body disconnect that's so prevalent in our society, particularly among binge eaters. People with eating disorders escape life's turbulence by over or under eating to numb disturbing emotions. They substitute their relationship with food for real connections or feelings in their lives. Yoga helps them learn to be in the moment and to handle things they used to avoid with food.
"Yoga also raises awareness of and responsiveness to the body, which makes it an ideal modality for helping treat psychological disorders that take the body hostage, such as eating disorders or substance addictions," Clarke said. "By reconnecting with their body, people find that the desire to abuse their body significantly decreases."
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Monday, 27 July 2009
OFFERING YOGA CLASSES
Riverview Health Promotion is offering three different yoga classes beginning the week of Aug. 24. The classes will be held in Riverview Hospital's lower level conference center and will be led by Heidi Dix, YogaFit certified instructor.
Gentle Yoga is designed for those who enjoy yoga at a slower pace. The class focuses on warming up the body, connecting with the breath, releasing muscle tension, and increasing strength and flexibility with a gentle, flowing yoga practice. It will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 25 to Oct. 14, and from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 27 to Oct. 15. The cost is $40 or $32 for those 60 years and older.
Chair Yoga is a gentle, restorative yoga designed for almost anyone. It is practiced while seated in a chair or standing with a chair for support. Chair Yoga increases flexibility, strength, balance and circulation, while encouraging proper breathing and posture. It will meet from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 25 to Oct. 13 (except Sept. 15). The cost is $35 or $28 for those 60 years and older.
By WRT
THE LATEST YOGA NEWS, FROM IT IS YOGA
Gentle Yoga is designed for those who enjoy yoga at a slower pace. The class focuses on warming up the body, connecting with the breath, releasing muscle tension, and increasing strength and flexibility with a gentle, flowing yoga practice. It will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 25 to Oct. 14, and from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 27 to Oct. 15. The cost is $40 or $32 for those 60 years and older.
Chair Yoga is a gentle, restorative yoga designed for almost anyone. It is practiced while seated in a chair or standing with a chair for support. Chair Yoga increases flexibility, strength, balance and circulation, while encouraging proper breathing and posture. It will meet from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 25 to Oct. 13 (except Sept. 15). The cost is $35 or $28 for those 60 years and older.
By WRT
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