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Benefits of Yoga

Yoga is a Stress Release for Children

Paloma Chavez

Child in Yoga PoseAngie Bow, an English teacher and yoga instructor, moved to Japan from Illinois over ten years ago. Recognizing that the stress levels among children in Japan were extremely high, she decided to combine her English and yoga expertise by opening a yoga studio for families and children.
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Shake, Rattle and Roll!

Christina Souza Ma

CA QuakeThat’s what happened here in Southern California on Tuesday. It’s been quite a while since we experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4. But this was just a friendly reminder from our planet of the universal and planetary shifts that take place on a daily basis.

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Yoga Makes it in Business

Paloma Chavez

Yoga StretchWhile on a school trip to India, two business students from the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business discovered that they had more in common with each other than just pursuing a career in business.

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Yoga for Scoliosis

Paloma Chavez

Elise Browning MillerIn August this year, the Center for Yoga in Los Angeles will be offering an important yoga workshop for individuals who are living with scoliosis, a condition that causes an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

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Healthy, Conscious Democrats

Paloma Chavez

YogaWoman_1“It’s all about health, a healthy lifestyle and yoga”
~ Johannes Fisslinger, President of Yoga Health Foundation

The night before the Democratic National Convention begins in Denver on August 24, a group of health conscious delegates and yogis will come together at the Yoga Month Denver Health Festival.

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Hello, Yoga Calling

Paloma Chavez
Cartoon of PhoneIt’s early morning. You rise, have a quick shower, and then you dial your yoga teacher for your weekly class. Yes, you read that right – “yoga by phone” is the new idea for personalized yoga instruction. When your hectic life just doesn’t allow you to get to a class, your favorite teacher is just a call away!

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Caregivers Yoga Practice

Paloma Chavez

LotusThese days, more and more adults are going through the stress of caring for their aging parents. And when their parents suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s, there can be an added stress and strain on the caregiver.
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Dinner and a Yoga Class

Paloma Chavez

Chez Vous CoupleWe have finally turned the corner on dinner and a movie, or dinner in front of the TV. Have you ever imagined that you could have a yoga class and a healthy, delicious dinner made especially for you in your own home?
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The Effects of Illness on Yoga Moms

Christina Souza Ma

Homeopathic BottlesAhh…how challenging it is to deal with the toll on our bodies that can be caused by changes in weather and seasons.

Recently, for the first time in a long while, I encountered a sinus issue that made its way down into my chest. This was a very unpleasant experience, especially because I have been very conscious about not taking any medication while still nursing my child.

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To Practice in Nature

Paloma Chavez

yoganature.jpgIn La Canada, California lays a lush botanical retreat – Descanso Gardens. Easy access and open pathways is a common draw for the community and surrounding neighborhoods. For the last couple of years they have offered a series of Fitness Walks and Yoga Classes. This week will be the beginning of their summer session. (more…)

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