Recently, the U.S. Disabled Cross Country team was given the opportunity to learn the benefits of yoga during a training program in Frisco, Colorado.

The Cross Country team is part of Disabled Sports USA, a national non-profit organization established in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans. Their goal is to help build “confidence and dignity” by offering individuals with disabilities the opportunity to explore their capabilities through sports, recreation, and educational programs. (more…)

Well my fellow WAHMs, I hope the current economic crisis is not taking too much of a toll on your lives.

It’s been quite a roller coaster ride this past month and, of course, with the elections coming up next week, we all seem to be getting caught up in the fear that is whirling around us. (more…)

Being a realtor is not just about finding the best deals but also about being able to stay calm and focused, especially during the constant changes in the current economic whirlwind. Craig Henig, who has enjoyed a successful long-term career in commercial real estate, has found that practicing hot yoga enables him to ride out any stresses he may encounter. (more…)

Are you struggling with ways to mend a tense ankle, stiff toes or a painful bunion? Any of these can be uncomfortable or even painful, whether you’re just walking or participating in exercises such as your yoga practice.

In this month’s Yoga+ magazine, Doug Keller takes a thorough, holistic view of how individuals can manage the painful formation of bunions and halt its progression. (more…)

Lisa Hubler is a certified hypnotherapist and yoga therapist who has been practicing meditation for many years. As the co-founder of Mind Matters Hypnotherapy in Los Angeles, Lisa’s mission is to teach individuals how to “understand and utilize the great power of mind, body and spirit as a unified whole.” (more…)

“We welcome you to be here now. Take time to notice moments of stillness and silence.” This is part of Jonny Kest’s message welcoming everyone to the Southwest Yoga Conference. He continues by inviting visitors to “come join our community of yogis and an incredible faculty…it shall be joyful, as happiness only becomes real when it is shared.” (more…)

How many hours a week do you spend on your yoga mat? Is it beginning to wear thin and lose its grip? Well, if you want your next yoga mat to be unique and eco-friendly, you’ll find many options to choose from because yoga mats now come in various designs, colors, and inspirational motifs.

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The fifth annual Yoga Show will open its doors on October 31st for three days of yoga workshops, lectures, demonstrations, children’s programs and much more.

The event, which promotes “all things yoga under one roof,” will take place at the Olympia National Hall in London, England. (more…)

Recently, I attended the Yoga Health Festival with Global Mala in LA and was fortunate enough to be introduced to a new magazine called YogaMom.

In the launch of its six-page preview, YogaMom gave us an essence of the variety of features that future issues will hold. The magazine’s mission is to find ways for mothers to achieve balance in their lives while ensuring a healthy lifestyle, not only for themselves but also for their families. (more…)

After a four-year NFL career, Sean Conley was forced to give up professional football due to a series of injuries. Now, as a former NFL player, he is not working out in the same way he once did. In a recent interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Sean reflects that “I spent my whole life building strength, muscle and speed.” But since his retirement from the NFL, Sean has shifted his focus to a different type of workout. These days, you will find him sweating it out in a yoga class – often in the company of his NFL friends. (more…)