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Yoga soothes fibromyalgia pain – CNN.com

darla — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 06:58:55 +0000

Via CNN: Fibromyalgia patients who aren’t getting relief from prescription drugs and are in too much pain to exercise may want to try yoga, a new study suggests. A weekly two-hour yoga class reduced fibromyalgia symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and stiffness by 30 percent in more than half of the people who took it, [...]

Indian Inmates Take Yoga Classes To Reduce Jail Time

darla — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:03:41 +0000

As reported via the Huffington Post: In Indian prisons, the lotus position can truly help set you free. According to the BBC, inmates in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh are being freed early if they complete courses in yoga. The deal is as follows: for every 3 months a prisoner spends practicing yoga, he [...]

Matthew Sanford links yoga’s self-awareness and healing

darla — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:58:17 +0000

Matthew Sanford was paralyzed in an auto accident 30 years ago. Today, he teaches yoga and works to educate the health industry on the importance of the mind-body connection. Read his story and be amazed and inspired. Matthew Sanford links yoga’s self-awareness and healing | freep.com | Detroit Free Press www.matthewsanford.com

Yoga Journal – Yoga Well-Being – Sweet Slumber

darla — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:02:32 +0000

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Dolphin Yoga & Doula Center » Dolphin Doula Certification

darla — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:58:34 +0000

This looks interesting. I wish someone had hypnotized me during my son’s birth. November 3-8 2009 • Hillsborough, CA. The Dolphin Method™ Doula certification course includes: Childbirth Education Training in hypnosis & preparation for pregnant women or couples prior to the birth The use of hypnosis during birth Full labor support* Breastfeeding Support The Psychology of Labor, Childbirth, [...]

3 Yoga Poses to Improve Digestion

darla — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:44:32 +0000

Cain Carroll describes three yoga poses that improve digestion. Watch, learn, digest. Watch it here.

Addiction, Recovery and Yoga, An Online Documentary Film

darla — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:01:06 +0000

"Addiction, Recovery, and Yoga" offers an educational and compassionate look into the struggles and triumphs one goes through on the road to recovery from all forms of addiction. This is a feature documentary on how people, with serious addiction problems, have used yoga as part of their recovery in 12 step programs, to a new life of health and emotional stability.

Read the full length article and watch the video by clicking here

The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga

darla — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:45:04 +0000

I am brimming with excitement and anticipation. I just ordered my very own copy of The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by Ray Long MD. It is required reading for Segment 4 of my Yoga Teacher Training with Max Strom and Jamie Elmer, which is coming up in September. This book is amazing! It contains [...]

Tanmatra Chikitsa, Healing Through the Doorways of Perception

darla — Mon, 04 May 2009 19:44:05 +0000

Tanmatra Chikitsa is the process of healing and balancing the body, mind and spirit through the five senses – the doorways of perception. Learn how ayurveda can help you to live a balanced life.

Yes, Yoga Can Help Reduce Panic Attacks

darla — Sun, 03 May 2009 05:10:30 +0000

Yoga Journal has so many wonderful resources on yoga (that goes without saying, of course.) The article below contains information to help ground yourself when you are feeling overwhelmed. I wanted to share this because I know so many of us are experiencing extra stress lately due to the financial crisis and other environmental factors. [...]