Archive for October, 2005

Weight loss yoga

Thursday, October 6th, 2005

Beth Shaw, owner of YogaFit in Redondo Beach, has developed a fat-burning yoga inspired workout.

New Zealand rugby team uses yoga to improve their game

Tuesday, October 4th, 2005

The Wellington Lions have added yoga class to their weekly training regimes.
First five-eighth Gopperth has been impressed by the benefits, which include loosening tight hamstrings acquired from goalkicking, increased speed and better range of movement.
The breathing techniques have helped him to calm down when required. “I use the deep breathing techniques to relax [...]

Christian yoga stirs controversy

Monday, October 3rd, 2005

Christian yoga is gaining adherents. But many say that divorcing yoga from its Hindu roots is impossible.

Which Asana is this?

Sunday, October 2nd, 2005

Summer Glau, who played River Tam in the newly released Serenity movie demonstrates a yoga asana that I’m as yet unfamiliar with.
Image (c) Universal Pictures

Is yoga beneficial to breast cancer patients?

Sunday, October 2nd, 2005

Studies have shown that exercise is good for women with breast cancer. Studies have also shown that meditation-based stress reduction programs are beneficial. What about yoga - which combines both?

Jessica Alba on her first yoga class

Saturday, October 1st, 2005

Jessica Alba had an interesting experience in her first yoga class.

Can yoga aid in childbirth?

Saturday, October 1st, 2005

Deborah Jordan suffered a miscarraige and turned to yoga as a way to help ensure the success of her next pregnancy.