Tweet People in midlife who regularly practice yoga are less likely to gain weight than those who do not practice yoga, according to a study published in the July–August issue of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine (2005; 11 [4], 28–33). Click to read full article on IDEAFit.com Site Tweet
Concern Over Yoga in Schools Is Resolved
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Punk Rock Yoga Nightclub Workout in Seattle
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Tweet Yoga instructor Kimberlee Jensen is making headlines nationwide for creating punk rock yoga. The Seattle resident told the Associated Press (AP) that she started a punk rock yoga class in 2003 to satisfy the community outreach requirement of her yoga teacher training program. She has kept it going because of its popularity. [Click here... [Continue Reading]
Meditation and Yoga Top Spa Body-Mind Programs
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U.S. Navy Crew Enjoy Yoga
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Tweet Mind-Body-Spirit News: Crew of the USS Bonhomme Richard have been practicing yoga on the ship’s flight deck since mid-July, according to Lt. Diana Tersak, who organized the weekly sessions. The class instructor, Lt. Krysten Pelstring, says, “The first session was fantastic. [Click here to read full article] Tweet
Yoga for the Whole Family
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Tweet When yoga is taught at their level, kids readily enjoy the physical and mental release this practice offers. Most instructors who teach yoga to children report that kids are eager to use their imagination to stand like trees, stretch like dogs or be frogs. And today, when many children—like adults—suffer from stress, yoga can… [Continue Reading]
More Good Reasons for Athletes to Do Yoga
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Tweet More and more athletes swear by how their yoga programs improve their sports performance. A recent study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2004; 18 [4], 723–29) adds one more great reason to cross-train with yoga: a decrease in delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). [Click here to read full article] Tweet
Yoga and Meditation Help Soldiers in Iraq
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Tweet Soldiers with the 320th Engineer Company, 565th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, have been participating in weekly yoga sessions in Iraq, according to an article from the Army News Service. The classes began when Second Lt. Caprice Vargas, who had practiced yoga personally for about 5 years, began leading morning classes for her platoon… [Continue Reading]
Renewed Interest in Yoga in India
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Tweet In India, the birthplace of yoga, modern Indians are rediscovering the benefits of hatha yoga practice. According to an article published in The New York Times, “While a majority of Indians are familiar with yoga, many think it is too complex and time-consuming to practice, particularly with the increasing demands on their time.” [Click... [Continue Reading]
Helping Tsunami Survivors
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Tweet Hundreds of yoga teachers in India are helping tsunami survivors by leading yoga classes and teaching meditation and breathing techniques to people in tsunami-affected areas. According to a report in the Khaleej Times Online, the federal government of India is implementing a mental health program to assist in rehabilitation. Health Secretary P.K. Hota points… [Continue Reading]
