A newly published book, Yoga in the Classroom (ISBN: 978-0-9817955-0-8), authored by Gail Bentley Walsh, CEO of Yoga Mountain, Inc. is a step-by-step manual for school teachers, K-12. Yoga practice helps to improve mental and physical well-being on many levels. This new book, Yoga in the Classroom, is designed to help students focus, relax and [...]
Let’s face it: Because of the economy, typical expenses — from dining out to gym memberships — are becoming luxuries. Today’s budget trimmers who regularly attend a yoga studio, or even yoga beginners, could be inspired to make a small investment in a home yoga practice and a large investment in their health. Natural Solutions: [...]
Fulham Yogashala, one of London’s premiere yoga studios, today announced that it will host the city’s only Certified Power Yoga Teacher Training programme beginning 1 March, 2009. The programme is structured for anyone looking to embark on a career as a yoga instructor, or for those keen to develop their practice and understanding of yoga. [...]
SeaSide Yoga Retreat is the brainchild of Jean Costa, an eight-year cancer survivor and the chair of the DCPSP’s advisory board. Costa has practiced yoga for 20 years and in 2006 she visited the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, Mass., where she became a certified yoga instructor. "I went to a yoga [...]
Mom And Baby Yoga DVD Moms today know the importance of a healthy diet and exercise for their families. And increasingly, research has shown, they are looking for new ways to introduce healthy habits to their babies right from the start. That’s why Abbott, the maker of Similac Organic infant formula, has teamed up with [...]
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, remains the most common reason for office visits to physicians for non-pregnant adults in the United States. Some 50 million Americans are believed to have hypertension. Despite its prevalence and the complications associated with it, control of the disease is far from adequate. As a result, hypertension will likely remain [...]
Take yoga one step further with a personalized yoga mat. Introduced by JustMyMat of Lakewood, NJ, the company offers all yoga lovers the option to embroider their name, friend’s name, or even their pet’s name on to an eco friendly yoga mat. Founded by Gwen Bandes, this Woman Entrepreneur set out to offer more options [...]
Foot issues are among the most widespread and neglected health problems affecting the population in the US according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. In addition, women have about four times as many foot problems such as hammer toes, bunions and plantar faciaitis (heel pain) as men due to the wearing of high heels. To [...]
Americans are all stressed out. Yoga Day USA 2008 is the perfect prescription to help us learn to relax. This ninth annual nationwide celebration of yoga is set for Saturday, January 26. Just one class can begin to reverse the harmful effects of stress, and offers a preview of additional benefits of continued practice, including [...]
Nutrition bar company Forward Foods announced the addition of the Detour Yoga Bar to its line of activity-based protein bars. The new Yoga Bar includes lemon balm to help alleviate stress and promote a sense of calm while supporting strong, flexible muscle development with 11 grams of high-quality protein. Available in two fresh fruit flavors [...]
