Monthly Archives: November 2011

Veterans learn to use yoga and meditation exercises to reconnect with their emotions

From Sharpbrains.com Vet­er­ans learn to use yoga and med­i­ta­tion exer­cises to recon­nect with their emo­tions(Wis­con­sin State Journal): “Rich Low of Madi­son served as an infantry offi­cer in the Army in Iraq in 2005 and 2006, lead­ing some 280 com­bat mis­sions. … Continue reading

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Can Yoga Save Corporate Executives From A Heart Attack?

From PR Newswire LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — According to NAMASTA, the North American Studio Alliance providing support to professionals wanting to pursue careers in yoga, there are an estimated 70,000 yoga teachers in North America, … Continue reading

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Veterans learn to use yoga and meditation exercises to reconnect with their emotions in a UW-Madison study

From Madison.com Rich Low of Madison served as an infantry officer in the Army in Iraq in 2005 and 2006, leading some 280 combat missions. When he came back from the service, he didn’t think his experience affected him in … Continue reading

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Donna Karan Begins Yoga, Meditation Program at UCLA Hospital

By Sara Fay From Patch.com The fashion designer’s Urban Zen Foundation will provide training for hospital staff and patients in yoga, meditation, nutrition and other holistic therapies. Patients and staff at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center will be the first … Continue reading

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6 Reasons to Teach Yoga Part-time

From MindBodyGreen.com Recently, I wrote an article called “14 Tips for Starting Your own Yoga Business.” In it, I outlined some of the things to consider when you start off as a “yogi-preneur.” While it didn’t necessarily speak to the … Continue reading

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Three Internal Health Benefits of Yoga Exercises for Athletes

From Yahoo.com Yoga exercises are great for an athlete to add into his or her exercise routine, and there are a lot of benefits to yoga. An athlete might decide to start performing yoga exercises because he or she thinks … Continue reading

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Yoga used to help teen with Asthma

From ABC.com FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Asthma is the sixth most common chronic condition in the U.S. and it accounts for more than 10-million absences from school each year. Breathlessness, a tight chest, wheezing and coughing. An asthma attack can … Continue reading

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