I became a yoga teacher because I wanted to be slim. After a breakup in 2011, I lost a lot of weight on a diet that became an eating disorder and started practicing yoga. One day in a yoga studio, I observed a group of size 2 yoga teachers, literallyRead More →
Yoga can have serious beauty benefits and somehow stretching and relaxing the face seems to be a better alternative than crippling it with Botox and much less of an invasion than plastic surgery. Any yoga practice can indeed benefit your skin, certain techniques can do wonders for your skin. WhileRead More →
Yoga instructor Dasha Alekseyeva offers her clients a different kind of experience, yoga with rhythm. There’s no meditative music, just heart-pounding disco songs. “It’s upbeat, it gets your heart rate up, it’s more of a cardio experience,” Alekseyeva said. Alekseyeva left her career as a civil engineer to pursue herRead More →
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Asja Jordan is a yoga instructor from northeast Louisiana. When she saw the April tornado pass through Ruston, she says she knew she had to help. Jordan says she wanted to focus her efforts in a way that combined the needs of the city with her passion. So, with theRead More →
The woman who invented the Dharma Yoga Wheel – a godsend for athletes with muscle tension in the back, shoulders and hips – moved to Sayville, opening her own studio on South Main Street. Raquel Vamos and his business partner Carlyn Burcyzk welcomed the community to Free spirits during anRead More →
During Jenny Butcher’s first yoga class at Dancing Dogs, she fell in love. “I was in a room with 50 other people who were sweating so hard I couldn’t breathe,†she recalls. “I had done triathlons and half-marathons and all that training wasn’t enough for me anymore. I started doingRead More →
By the time Tao Porchon-Lynch was a teenager, already teaching yoga, she was able to explain healthy breathing, especially to people in awkward sitting positions. HARTSDALE, N.Y. (AP) — One spring day in Hartsdale, a northern New York suburb where she conducts her classes, Tao Porchon-Lynch said she encountered theRead More →
HARTSDALE, NY (AP) — A 100-year-old yoga instructor has no plans to stop practicing and teaching. One spring day in Hartsdale, a northern New York suburb where she conducts her classes, Tao Porchon-Lynch said she encountered the ancient practice when she was 7 years old in her native India. WhileRead More →
HARTSDALE, New York — On a spring day in Hartsdale, a northern New York suburb where she runs her classes, Tao Porchon-Lynch said she encountered the ancient practice when she was 7 years old in her native India . While walking along a beach, she was transfixed by a groupRead More →
As complementary health professionals, we know that mindful breathing can make a difference in the way we feel and react to daily stress, but did you know that laughter can have the same simple but profound effect on our health? and our well-being in general? Sue Kuehn first tried laughterRead More →
A Manhattan hair salon owner is suing a yoga instructor who she claims groped her repeatedly during a class. Melyssa Hurley, 35, filed a lawsuit on Monday claiming Isaac Pena touched her inappropriately at Pure Yoga on West 77th Street, which is operated by high-end fitness company Equinox, on MarchRead More →
Muscles are stretched and strengthened to support the joints, while taking into account those with arthritis, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, and balance issues. The space is intimate. Soothing music plays softly. Sixteen women take their places in class on this sunny morning. They are seated upright with their feet flat onRead More →
After completing her graduate studies, Renee Berlucchi – then Spangler – found herself in a deep depression. She had just learned that her boyfriend from high school had died in a car accident. “In my world, I thought we were going to get married,†she said. “My life as IRead More →
This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, on their website. If you have a yoga practice at home or attend occasional classes every now and then, chances are you’ve heardRead More →
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Christmas, summer vacation and New Year’s party; 2019 is finally here, are you ready? It’s time to set goals for 2019 and make this our best year yet. It’s time to make a plan that creates a healthy body and a stress free mind for you and your family. YogaRead More →
A major £ 1.4million study looking at the benefits yoga brings to older people with multiple long-term health conditions is about to start at Northumbria University, Newcastle. The four-year study is funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and follows evidence that people with a number of long-termRead More →
NEW ALBANY — For 15 years, Glenn Brown competed in the United States National Yoga Championships, but never came away victorious. He finished fifth in 2016 and second last year. Disappointed yes, but Brown was never defeated. Practicing and teaching yoga and Kung Fu for decades taught him to beRead More →
New York Giants star Odell Beckham Jr. signed a record $ 95 million contract in August, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history, as reported by CNBC. He is known to train for up to three hours a day, but he Is yoga to work on dexterity andRead More →
The internet is full of wellness blogs that recommend yoga for a better sex life, as well as personal accounts of the practice enhancing the sexual experience – often to an enviable degree. Does the research support these claims, however? We are investigating. Modern research is only just beginning toRead More →
Shari doesn’t just practice and teach yoga, she lives it. And she wants all of San Antonio to benefit from the ancient Indian discipline. Several dozen people pose in a park on a Saturday morning, led by yoga teacher Shari Gaiennie. Her students are all on mats, concentrating quietly andRead More →
Yoga instructor Susan Barber teaches other instructors during a class at the Yoga Foundation of Fredericksburg. Yoga instructor Susan Barber has taught abroad for 18 years and even taught wounded warriors in Germany. Yoga instructor Susan Barber (standing) teaches other instructors during a class at the Yoga Foundation in FredericksburgRead More →
Yoga is one of the most popular physical practices around the world and there are legions of followers who swear by it. The benefits of yoga are also widely documented and you can expect to improve your strength, flexibility, and balance with regular practice. Yoga also helps release stress, calmRead More →
BETHEL — Sara Johnson signed up for her first yoga class in college, and it was love at first pose. “The connection it gave me with my mind-body-breath was unlike anything I had ever experienced before,” she said. She quickly recognized many benefits, both physical and emotional, that could beRead More →
On the Temple University Hospital campus, it’s not uncommon to see Roschanak Mossabeb, MD, walking around with a yoga mat under his arm. The intensive care neonatologist teaches a free prenatal yoga class to expectant mothers. What attracts her to yoga is its interesting dichotomy, that you gain a lotRead More →
Health How simple practices can relieve stress and improve communication. Amy Leydon. Jenay Martin For an essential guide to the city, sign up for How to Boston, Boston.com’s weekly culture and lifestyle newsletter. Amid the intense work demands and busy schedules of children, new policies and reports on school violence,Read More →
DOVER – The 10th Annual Yoga Mala Sunday’s message is that yoga is beneficial for everyone and can help improve the health and well-being of so many diverse populations, but most importantly, the instructors at SATYA (Seacoast Area Teachers of Yoga in Action) strive to make yoga accessible to everyone.Read More →
Stretching is an essential practice for any athlete, especially for those who practice martial arts. Flexibility is often an advantage, such as the ability to land a perfectly timed header. For those who want to take their flexibility game to the next level, yin yoga could be a secret weapon.Read More →
Bikram yoga, a series of 26 poses typically performed in a very hot room, may not need to be performed at steam room temperatures to help improve blood vessel health, suggests a small experiment. . Millions of people around the world practice Bikram yoga, typically in 90-minute sessions that involveRead More →
We get it: Yoga might not be the most intense workout – at least most forms aren’t – and it’s probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a fitness class you want to try. But fitness is about stepping out of your comfort zone,Read More →
Port Washington Yoga Life instructor Melissa Pereira recently taught students at Roslyn Trinity Cooperative Day School as part of their month-long yoga immersion course. Students moved flexibly through poses, including Snake Pose, Upward Facing Dog Pose, and Crab Pose, after beginning with cross-legged breathing exercises. “We are fortunate to haveRead More →
A yoga instructor in Prince George, BC, believes the path to inner peace is outward blasphemy. “It takes away the self-awareness,” said Zandra Ross, the creator of the Peace Through Profanity program, which started this year. “If everyone says the F-word together, they laugh and they don’t think about howRead More →
Hot yoga may not be best for us. (Photo: Getty Images) Until recently, we mainly relied on ancient knowledge passed down by teachers to tell us how and why yoga is good for the body. But with all the claims of different types of yoga about health benefits, it’s alsoRead More →
The practice of yoga supports physical, mental and spiritual development which enables you to create the best version of yourself. Yoga can also be an effective tool in helping you lose weight, especially the more active forms of yoga. And you may find that the awareness gained through gentle andRead More →
Tao Porchon-Lynch Last Wednesday, iconic yoga master Tao Porchon-Lynch treated yoga enthusiasts to a special session at Everything Physical Plus in White Plains, creating a relaxing environment and encouraging participants to live each day to its fullest potential. As the world’s oldest living yoga instructor at 99, Porchon-Lynch shared storiesRead More →
Alice Rocky’s 40-year career teaching yoga at the College of Marin happened by accident. The Larkspur resident – who was a university dance student and taught dance at other schools – thought she was applying for a dance teaching job. Instead, she landed one who teaches yoga. Beyond the classroom,Read More →
Kelsea Wright opened a 3,500 square foot studio in South Pattie for her Limitless Yoga earlier this month. Joe stumpe The Wichita Eagle Kelsea Wright was trying to recover from a back injury when a friend made a suggestion. “Nothing had worked,†Wright said. “I tried physical therapy, pain medicine.Read More →
The lights in the Higley High wrestling room were turned off and soothing music played from a portable speaker as the football team listened to instructions for their next pose during a yoga session of one hour. As the sun peeked through three windows above the left wall, yoga instructorRead More →
The power of yoga! Ancient Spiritual Practice Benefits Central Nervous System, Boosts Immunity AND Gives People Sense of Focus, Study Finds Practicing yoga reduces anxiety and depression, while stimulating mindfulness It increases protein and hormone levels associated with better resilience Yoga and meditation reduce inflammation, which is linked to betterRead More →
Tabay Atkins is America’s youngest certified yoga teacher and has been practicing yoga since he was 6 years old. When he was only 10 years old, he applied to get his certification to become a yoga instructor. Now 11, he teaches three classes a week at the Care4Yoga studio inRead More →
Tabay, 11, the youngest certified yoga teacher in the United States, has been practicing yoga since the age of 6. (courtesy photo) Legends are born and grow slowly and carefully. It might sound like Hollywood lore, but the truth about Tabay Atkins is exactly that – the truth – andRead More →
A decade ago, the thought of yoga may have brought your mind to conjure up images of hippies wearing tie-dye and eating granola seeking enlightenment while bending their bodies in completely inexplicable ways. Maybe you once tried a class with your super spiritual friend, but that was enough inner peaceRead More →
The development and practice of yoga dates back thousands of years. It offers a rich history, which many of us appreciate today. Whether you’ve joined a yoga class to meet new people or are practicing in the comfort of your own home, one thing is for sure – this ancientRead More →
Nanammal crosses his hands and sings matha, pitha, guru, deivam… I repeat after her. We are on the terrace of his house in Ganapathy, near Coimbatore, enjoying the warm rays of the morning sun. “Stand up straight. Raise your hands above your head, lean forward and touch your toes; don’tRead More →
Jessamyn Stanley, yoga teacher and author of “Every Body Yoga”. (Photo by Christine Hewitt.) “Yoga is for skinny white girls,” video host Dylan Marron told guest Jessamyn Stanley, in the first image of an episode of “Shutting Down Bullshit.” In response, Jessamyn Stanley, a thick black woman in a redRead More →
Try these poses! When thinking of a “strong core,” some envision washboard abs; while this can be a motivation to exercise, there are many other benefits to building a strong torso. There’s more to having a toned stomach; our core is not only our outer muscles and their appearance, butRead More →
Here are some quick benefits of yoga to motivate you to start a practice Russell Simmons praised the benefits of yoga for more than a decade, but it seems that many in the metropolitan community still haven’t heeded his message. When Janelle Monae makes a yogaRead More →
When it comes to recovery days, gentle yoga is a smart, low-impact way to relax. But if you’re a regular runner, your practice probably won’t look like that of the super flexible person on the mat next to you – you know, the one whose uncommon flexibility makes you curseRead More →
In a world where the mass media depicts aging as the antithesis of strength and beauty, it seems almost revolutionary that a woman can embrace each year to come with grace and fearlessness. That’s exactly what many would describe as Tao Porchon-Lynch, who at 98 is the oldest yoga instructorRead More →
Yoga offers tons of mental and physical benefits, but modern variations of this ancient practice are said to offer additional elements of relaxation and healing, and just plain kindness. The most recent yoga trend? Baby goats. Goats run and jump around practitioners, playfully climb on their backs, and are generallyRead More →
YOGA changed Amy Figoli’s life, and now she owns Threads of Yoga studio on Main Street in Bridgton. By Wayne E. Rivet Personal editor Amy Figoli’s midlife crisis came a little early. At 41, she seemed to have it all. Silently, she ran down the rabbit hole. Her growing painRead More →
To imagine. You are a yoga instructor who works with all Gonzaga athletes. You are in your session helping Przemek Karnowski and Jordan Mathews get into their yoga squat by holding their hands in a lethal grip to keep them from falling backwards. Instead of knocking them off, you justRead More →
Editor’s note: Cenla on the Move is a series focusing on fitness activities in the region. Art and yoga are similar in many ways. “When you think of the practice of yoga, it’s an art form in itself,” said Catherine M. Pears, executive director of the Alexandria Museum of Art.Read More →
By Katherine Finnegan By Katherine Finnegan Small business owner Jackie Gadd celebrates Lakeside Health Awareness Month with total dedication. However, Gadd does not promote a healthy lifestyle to community members only during the month of March. Gadd is the owner of BYOM Yoga, which offers yoga classes to community membersRead More →
WAUSAU – Like many guys of a certain age, it took work to convince Bill Miller of the benefits of yoga. Vietnam veteran, retired cop, runner and cyclist, Miller, a fit 70-year-old, didn’t believe yoga was something that would work for him. That hesitation, Miller said, was influenced by howRead More →
© Rob Greig Olga Allon, 39, director and lead teacher at Hot Yoga Society Why did you decide to practice hot yoga instead of normal cold yoga? ‘I fell in love with it. Ten years ago, there weren’t many hot yoga studios and I felt huge benefits doing it, soRead More →
One of the oldest forms of exercise in the world, yoga has guided its loyal practitioners on physical and spiritual journeys for centuries. Dave Sims is no exception. In 2011, Sims found himself teaching yoga in his spare time, while also running a consulting business helping new start-ups. He hasRead More →
One of the benefits of yoga is that unlike most sports or physical disciplines, you can start at any age. You don’t have to be physically fit or active to practice yoga. And there are no worries of competition or physical injuries. Another attractive aspect of yoga is that youRead More →
The first week of January is often a turning point for people. New Year’s resolutions permeate the minds of many people, and often these resolutions include a desire to improve in some way. A practical path to self-improvement is yoga. “Yoga allows you to start at the beginning, wherever youRead More →
As a longtime yoga enthusiast, I am always happy to hear about the benefits newly attributed to this ancient practice. Doing yoga a few hours a week helps me feel calmer and more balanced, both physically and mentally. Now new research suggests that my habit can help my heart, too.Read More →
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Use: Yoga teacher The role: The primary role of a yoga instructor is to lead a class through poses and positions that help improve a practitioner’s strength, flexibility, and mental focus. The work requires a thorough understanding of the mechanics of the human body, as well as the various poseRead More →
Yoga is known around the world to increase flexibility, reduce stress, and central balance. However, many use yoga to do more than maintain their well-being. The health benefits of yoga can help you get healthy by relieving asthma, strengthening your immune system, treating chronic back pain, depression, migraines, and evenRead More →
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Almost every gym and fitness center today offers at least one yoga class, a workout that involves performing a series of flexibility and strength building poses. But yoga is more than just an exercise. It’s also a spiritual discipline with a long history – and aspects that don’t involve downwardRead More →