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Jun 11

Yoga and biking ‘feed into one another,’ instructor says

Summer has finally arrived, and with the pleasant weather comes the opportunity to engage in a variety of outdoor activities. People often choose to walk, run or bike, which are excellent ways to lose weight and stay healthy. However, these types of exercise can take a toll on the bones, joints and muscles.

As a result, many athletes cross-train by incorporating yoga into their practice routines. According to the Teton Valley News, devoted cyclist Bridget Lyons has done just that. Riding her bike and performing the soothing exercises of yoga are two of her greatest passions in life. In order to share the benefits of such a combined routine with others, she has launched a weekend retreat that will take place in August on a peaceful mountaintop.

"[The two activities] totally feed into one another," Lyons told the news source. "Yoga helps with biking and biking helps with yoga."

The gentle breathing techniques, poses and stretches of yoga are designed to enhance the body's flexibility, strength and stamina, in addition to bringing about stress relief. By engaging in the holistic mind-body regimen, one may be fairly certain that one's body will be taken care of, no matter what strenuous sports one chooses.

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Jun 11

Some yoga sessions are geared toward children to help improve focus

Countless individuals all over the world have experienced the benefits of yoga firsthand. Engaging in the deep breathing techniques, relaxing poses and gentle stretches of the holistic mind-body system has helped many people enhance their well-being. Those who meditate and perform the rejuvenating exercises of Dahn Yoga can improve their mood, strengthen their bodies and better juggle the many responsibilities of life.

Although yoga is typically thought of as a program for limber adults, people of any age can benefit from it. Seniors, for example, may consider engaging in this type of physical activity in order to stay happy and healthy during retirement. Meanwhile, more parents are bringing their kids to yoga sessions to help them experience the positive effects for themselves.

The Courier-Journal reports that some classes are offered specifically to children, as the relaxing regimen can help them improve their focus and concentration, which is important for academic success.

"It's always about making it fun," instructor Heather Collins Molina told the news source. "If kids think you are trying to teach them something, they check out."

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Jun 11

Yoga is a good choice of exercise, whether one lives in an urban or rural area

Most forms of exercise require that they be performed in a particular place. Running and biking, for example, typically require a track, bike path or indoor machinery. Swimmers need a pool, and dancers usually need a studio with mirrors and a sound system.

That's one of the best things about yoga. This holistic Eastern regimen can be performed virtually anywhere, at any time. The deep breathing techniques, soothing stretches and gentle poses can be done inside or outdoors, at work or at home, in solitude or within a group of other enthusiasts. Learning about these exercises from Dahn Yoga books can help beginners get on track to optimal well-being.

Whether one lives in an urban or rural environment, yoga may be a good way to stay physically, emotionally and mentally healthy.

Recently, yoga instructor Francine Messano opened a studio in a downtown area, according to Seminole Heights Patch. She wanted her facility to have a young, hip, urban feel that reflected the vibrancy of its city surroundings.

Messano is working to spread the word about yoga, which she told the news source has been healing and relaxing for her. 

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22
Jun 11

Yoga beginners should warm up slowly to backbend move

Nowadays, it's difficult to find any gym or fitness studio that does not offer yoga. The holistic mind-body regimen originated centuries ago in the East, but has taken the modern Western world by storm. People all over the world are finding out about the multitude of benefits associated with the activity, including enhanced physical well-being, improved mood and optimized personal growth.

Enthusiasts have the freedom to engage in the exercises of yoga virtually anywhere. Some employees perform deep breathing techniques to keep themselves calm during a hectic workday, while many seniors do the soothing stretches in the park after a long walk. Vacationers have even been known to take the regimen with them, whether they are headed to the beach or the mountains.

Although many people believe that yoga is meant only for the limber, the mindfulness system actually serves to enhance one's flexibility. However, there are a variety of poses for every level of experience, and it would be wise to consult a trusted instructor or doctor before performing them. The backbend, for example, is an exercise that takes a bit of practice but can be very beneficial when perfected, according to Fitness Goop. Beginners should ensure that they warm up and move very slowly, with purpose. 

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Jun 11

Enthusiasts chuckle their way to good health with laughing yoga

Many people know that laughing is good for you. Sharing jokes with friends, going to see a funny movie or playing with a favorite pet is a good way to chuckle and giggle your way to good health, since doing so can burn calories and improve your mental well-being.

The benefits of laughing as a method of stress management have been incorporated into yoga by some cheerful instructors, such as Dave Russell, a man in need of some lightheartedness after decades working in the field of domestic violence, according to Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch.

Russell explained that the socializing aspect of laughing yoga is one of the most important, in his opinion.

"The most influential practices compared diet to sleep to nutrition, and socialization by far is the most influential thing that we do to influence the quality of life and longevity," he told the news source. "I quote that and I say, we believe in laughter yoga that laughter takes its legitimate place beside all of these other good practices."

He and his friends participate in one such group that meets on Thursday evenings, and some of the loyal enthusiasts have been attending for three or four years. 

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Jun 11

Fundraiser promotes the art of yoga

Yoga has been a hot topic in the fitness world for many years. Recently, enthusiasts gathered at a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization Bent on Learning, which aims to promote the holistic Eastern art among public school students, according to the New York Times.

Famous attendees included Molly Sims and Gwyneth Paltrow, who has been dedicated to the mind-body regimen for many years.

"[Yoga] is how I relax and calm down at the end of the day or in an airplane," she told the news source.

The event featured a silent auction, and one of the items up for bid was a yoga date with hip-hop mogul and entrepreneur Russell Simmons. The date reportedly went for a sum of $4,500.

According to Simmons, the principles of yoga are strongly centered in spirituality and can be adopted by individuals of any belief because the benefits are the same.

"The idea of yoga is to be awake," he told the news source.

The regimen is known as a welcoming one, in that it accepts people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience. Anyone can practice the relaxing stretches and poses of the system to achieve good health.

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Jun 11

Former wrestling superstar turns to yoga after retirement

It might be hard to imagine athletes who engage in violent, rigorous activities such as wrestling doing anything as calm and soothing as yoga. However, 35-year-old Trish Stratus, who retired from World Wrestling Entertainment five years ago, reports having engaged in the holistic mind-body system as a child with her mom, according to the Toronto Sun.

She explained that those early yoga sessions provided a solid foundation for her lifelong pursuit of health and personal development.

Since leaving the world of professional wrestling, Stratus has made even more room in her day-to-day schedule for the deep breathing techniques, soothing stretches and rejuvenating poses of yoga. The years that she spent enduring bruises and injuries had taken a toll on her body, she explained.

"My body said, 'I'm really worn out and I need you to start taking care of me so I can last you a little bit longer than this,'" she told the news source, admitting that she was reluctant to opt for surgery. "I thought, 'Well, let me see if I can take a different route.'"

Stratus added that practicing yoga has helped her stay flexible and injury-free.

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Jun 11

Professional athletes improve their mental sharpness and flexibility with yoga

Many consider the world of professional sports a rewarding one. Athletes often receive generous compensation for performing their duties on the field, ice or court, and their spirits are frequently bolstered by the cheering and adoration of millions of fans.

However, the job can be a demanding one when it comes to staying physically healthy and mentally alert. A rough sport like rugby can take its toll on the bones, joints and muscles, all of which may benefit from the relaxing holistic mind-body exercise of Dahn Yoga. Meanwhile, those who play a low-contact sport such as baseball can enhance their focus and concentration with the mindfulness system's breathing techniques and stretches.

The Eastern concept of meditation and yoga has been adopted by many teams in the National Hockey League. More and more coaches are integrating the holistic system into their players' practice routines to strengthen their flexibility and mental sharpness.

Recently, Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas – whose quick thinking on the ice helped his team secure the Stanley Cup for the first time in decades – said that he has been practicing yoga for years, ever since he sustained a hip injury in 2009, according to Bleacher Report. He credits regular yoga workouts for much of his success.

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Jun 11

Yoga instructor spreads global vision of philanthropy through Skype sessions

The world is unfortunately full of strife and suffering, with many countries buckling under the weight of war and famine. Residents of such parts of the globe often have no time to think about the importance of staying stress-free and healthy, as they are often uncertain where their next meal will come from or whether they can even go outdoors safely.

One instructor is working on bringing yoga to these individuals in order to help them strive for their full potential and reach for better lives, according to the Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Marsha Theresa Danzig has taught the holistic mind-body system to children in Rwanda through the magic of technology. She helps them engage in the stretches and poses of the regimen using Skype.

"Teaching yoga is one thing. Teaching kids is a whole other thing," she told the news source. "I have a very global vision. I want it to reach kids who normally have no access to mind-body technique training."

She added that the people in Rwanda have been "through genocide. They've really been through hell," and that helping them look within, breathe deeply and improve their mindfulness can help impact their outlook on the future.

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Jun 11

Performing the gentle exercises of yoga can alleviate stress

Dahn Yoga is a notable method of stress management that has helped people all over the world enhance all aspects of their well-being. The calming stretches improve flexibility, while the gentle and soothing poses encourage stamina, endurance and physical strength. At the same time, the deep breathing techniques help people stay calm and centered, which can enhance their emotional and mental well-being.

The Times of India reports that many people all over the world are stressed due to personal and professional obligations, but that they may not fully realize the impact of tension and anxiety on their quality of life. Dealing with pressure may not only have adverse effects on the body, but can lead to depressive symptoms.

As a result, engaging in the gentle exercises of yoga can help people feel better in many ways. Individuals of all skill levels can participate, as the moves cover a range of levels of difficulty.

Those who wish to keep stress at bay can perform a stretch that involves lying flat on the back, legs together, and stretching the arms with palms facing upward. Additionally, they can stand with their feet together and breathe in while bringing the arms straight up, pressing the hands together.

Such soothing moves can help prevent stress and optimize well-being at the same time. 

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