Archive for May, 2009
Yoga fundraiser to benefit victims of Italy earthquake - Southern Illinoisan
Yoga Encyclopedia - A workshop focusing on Hatha yoga will benefit victims of the April 6 earthquake that devastated the L’Aquila, Italy, and the surrounding areas. The event was organized by Cinzia Padovani, a native of L’Aquila and a professor at …
No commentsYoga Helps Those With Asthma - Austin American-Statesman
FRIDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) — Settling into a warrior or tree pose a few times a week seems to improve symptoms and quality of life for people with asthma. In fact, participants in a recent trial studying the effects of Hatha yoga also reported …
No commentsYoga in Bay Area public schools boosts grades and concentration - San Francisco Examiner
Although it has sparked its share of controversy—mostly from religious zealots who mistakenly believe that it is an outgrowth of either Hinduism or Buddhism—yoga has made its way into public schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sometimes in the …
No commentsYoga Helps Those With Asthma - BusinessWeek
FRIDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) — Settling into a warrior or tree pose a few times a week seems to improve symptoms and quality of life for people with asthma. In fact, participants in a recent trial studying the effects of Hatha yoga also reported …
No commentsOakton Briefs - Arlington Heights Post
The APEX Scholars Program is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation. In the 2008-09 academic year, Oakton awarded $66,489 in STEM scholarships. To qualify for the APEX Scholars Program, students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent …
No commentsYoga Helps Those With Asthma - Forbes
FRIDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) — Settling into a warrior or tree pose a few times a week seems to improve symptoms and quality of life for people with asthma. In fact, participants in a recent trial studying the effects of Hatha yoga also reported …
No commentsWhat’s On: May 28 to June 4 - Whitehaven News and Star
Whitehaven: Secret Copeland, photographs by Whitehaven Snappers, The Beacon, until July 4. Egremont: Black and white work from three artists, plus ceramics in black and red, Lowes Court, until June 9. Cockermouth:Recent Works by Trevor Green, Percy …
No commentsRoyal Oak Women’s Club installs 2009-10 officers - Daily Tribune
Submitted photo From left, Royal Oak Woman’s Club 25-year member Sherry Howard, 50-year member Florence Lucas and 25-year member Ruth Stoel were honored at the club’s recent installation luncheon. Red Run Golf Club provided the sunny setting for the …
No commentsYoga class at arts center gives breathing room - Bainbridge Island Review
Start with breathing then a little meditation to center yourself. That’s how Brian Dotson starts his yoga class at the Maple Valley Creative Arts Center. From there it depends on the experience level of his students. “If several beginners were in …
No comments‘Surf Into Yoga’ with Rochelle Ballard hits Mutiny Media.. - Global Surf News
Yoga Encyclopedia - - Passionately sprouted from the seeds of surfing, Surf Into Yoga with Rochelle Ballard is an instructional Yoga DVD, that encourages a growing consciousness of mind, body, spirit, and the footprints …
No commentsRemembering to breathe - Medford Mail Tribune
The noontime meeting offers only the barest resemblance — participants’ bare feet — to a typical yoga class. When they finish stretching, strengthening and relaxing, students won’t have to roll up their yoga mats or shed workout clothes. This is …
No commentsDoga enhances your relationship with your canine companion through … - NWI.com
Asked to develop a yoga class for canines, Brenda Bryan readily agreed. “I said yes without thinking about it,” says Bryan, who was giving free massages to rescue dogs at a Seattle Humane Society event. “Then I thought, `What am I going to do?’” But …
No commentsA SCHOLAR & GURU - Star of Mysore
Mysore has for long been the destination for students of Yoga. From many years, Mysore has produced and nurtured yoga gurus. The credit for popularising yoga in Mysore should definitely go to Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, the erstwhile ruler of Mysore …
No commentsDoga enhances your relationship with your canine companion through … - NWITimes.com
Asked to develop a yoga class for canines, Brenda Bryan readily agreed. “I said yes without thinking about it,” says Bryan, who was giving free massages to rescue dogs at a Seattle Humane Society event. “Then I thought, `What am I going to do?’” But …
No commentsSignposts: Read ‘Angels & Demons’ travel guide for free - Contra Costa Times
Dan Brown gave us the book. Ron Howard and Tom Hanks gave us the movie. Now, Berkeley-based Roaring Forties Press wants to give fans of “Angels & Demons” the travel guide — for free. “Rome’s Angels & Demons: The Insider’s Guide” takes readers deep …
No commentsCommunity calendar - Abington Mariner
The North Andover Citizen’s community calendar publishes events sponsored by nonprofit groups and organizations. These public events are either free or charge a nominal fee. Deadline is noon Tuesday for the Friday edition. Free airplane rides The …
No commentsFitness Calendar - Chicago Tribune
Fitness Camp: 6:15 p.m.Wednesdays;985 Merrill Park Drive, Altamonte Springs; $15; 407 332 1934. Jazzercise: 4:25, 5:30 and 6:35 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 8:25 and 9:30 a.m. Saturdays; Southwest Volusia Jazzercise Center, 3063 Enterprise Road, Unit 24 …
No commentsBe Well - Women 4 Wellness Fair debuts today - Lake County Leader Advertiser
Lorraine Umble, visiting from Alberta, tries to decide where to place her brush next, during an art session with painter Marla Brown Robbins at The Red Poppy last Friday. PABLO — Today, in an effort to raise awareness about significant women’s …
No commentsMelt the stress with hot yoga - San Francisco Examiner
With its challenging routines and guaranteed-to-make-you-sweat heat, people just can’t get enough of the popular “Hot Yoga”. Plus, practicing yoga in an environment of over 100 degrees has many renewing effects for your body as well, which ranges …
No commentsReboot your body for better workouts - Coloradoan
When you stick to a routine, it’s easy to become, well, stuck. “We fall into a comfort zone, and we keep doing the same thing even when we’re not seeing any improvement,” says Barbara Bushman, Ph.D., a professor of exercise physiology at …
No commentsWellness center open in former church - Morning Sentinel
OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Jeri Wilson, left, and Susan Golden sit in their School Street Studio in Waterville, where they teach yoga and offer massage and polarity. WATERVILLE — Good health, relaxation and clarity of mind are a must in anyone’s life …
No commentsFeeling stuck? Here’s how to ‘oops-proof’ your workout - Reno Gazette
“We fall into a comfort zone, and we keep doing the same thing, even when we’re not seeing any improvement,” says Barbara Bushman, Ph.D., a professor of exercise physiology at Missouri State University in Springfield. If you’re not trimming down …
No commentsWest Pasco County library happenings - St. Petersburg Times
8012 Library Road, Hudson, (727) 861-3040, TDD (727) 861-3024. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. National Arthritis Month: 1 p.m. Tuesday. Seminar hosted by HealthSouth …
No commentsTop viewed life stories - Orange County Register
Fullerton native D. J. Houlton, 29, once pitched for the Servite High School Friars and worked his way up to the Los Angeles Dodgers. His career has taken him to a position on the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Japan. Team you rooted for as a kid: Angels …
No comments‘All you need to do is simply show up’ - Tampa Bay Online
Goal: To stay fit after recovering from back surgery. Why I did it: Just four short years ago, my main physical focus in life was to run. I spent many hours training for that next race, putting in as many as 30 miles a week. I began running in my mid …
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