Sue Jones, founder of YogaHope in Boston believes that everyone should be able to experience yoga without it being cost prohibitive. When she experienced the benefits from a yoga retreat in Hawaii, her heart opened to the desire of being able to provide yoga to those people living in challenging situations. (more…)

When you attend a yoga class, do you take notice of your surroundings?  Generally we find ourselves in a soothing and relaxing environment, filled with meditative music and muted lights. How often have you found yourself in a gallery, enjoying the art and thinking, “I’d like to do a yoga class in here.” But at the time it might seem a bit unusual. (more…)

We have often discussed the benefits of yoga for all walks of life. From children to seniors, working moms to professional athletes, yoga has played an active role in their health goals.  But how did a 7-foot-2 giant of a man and basketball player begin to do yoga at the age of 14? (more…)

As we explore numerous research materials to bring you interesting and fun information about yoga and a balanced lifestyle, one of the best resources has been the LA Yoga magazine. At the recent SYTAR event, we had the great opportunity to meet with Felicia M. Tomasko, RN at their LA Yoga table. (more…)

For many men and women who are not the typical “average” size, yoga can be an intimidating exercise option. While there is always an eager encouragement that anyone can practice yoga, you rarely see multiple sizes demonstrating yoga in DVDs or in classes. (more…)

Do you Wii? A recent announcement from the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, noted that yoga will be one of the fitness related options of their new Wii Fit product. Due out in May 2008, the product is a “pressure –sensitive” balance board that will already include this new program. (more…)

Yoga can be for everybody. More and more college sports teams are looking to yoga to help improve balance in their sports performance. From the Philadelphia Inquirer they investigated the number of college athletes who are doing downward dog and frog along with their sprints and push-ups.

The article “School athletes, if not science, embrace yoga” quotes a number of student athletes who are having their first experience with yoga in their workout rooms.  Such as Lacrosse player Mike Distler “It makes us a little more in tune with our bodies,” he says, “It definitely stretches us out more than we ever would during the week.” (more…)

The Anaheim Convention Center will be the selected site for the summer visit of Swami Ramdev.  He will be conducting a five-day yoga camp beginning July 9th thru July 13th.  His previous camps have taken place throughout the world including Africa, Britain, the U.S. and Canada.

Swami Ramdev is known for his leadership in providing a clear understanding of the benefits of yoga and Pranayama. (more…)

In New Mexico, a naked yoga class takes place in a safe and supportive environment, led by Scott Lehman. Across the nation a number of studios are considering the benefits of doing yoga in the nude. While yoga students are still a bit shy, there are a number of classes that are either co-ed or male only. (more…)

This weekend in Los Angeles the Golden Bridge Center will be hosting a natural healing and wellness event called Good Medicine. The Golden Bridge – Spiritual Village was co-founded by the nationally revered teacher Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa. It has successfully provided a “village” of yoga practices, education and options for natural wellness.

According to the organizers of Good Medicine they describe their work, as “Our mission is to empower the people of L.A. to tap into their unrealized healing potential.” The schedule of events includes holistic therapies, workshops on ayurveda, anti-aging, optimal health and vibrational healing. (more…)