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Jan 12

Yoga’s secrets of self healing can help seniors

Yoga's secrets of self healing can help seniors.

Yoga's secrets of self healing can help seniors.

People may perceive yoga to be something of a fashion statement for younger people trying to stay fit and flexible. However, the mind-body regimen's secrets of self healing can also be of benefit to seniors, as reported by The Telegraph.

Gentle yoga techniques that emphasize breathing and relaxation could help older people strengthen their muscles, improve joint flexibility and support optimal energy levels, practitioners told the news source. In the long term, such benefits could help avert medical complications that require more intense interventions.

While yoga may not necessarily cause drastic health changes, it could positively change the attitudes that older people have toward their well-being, yoga teacher Fenella Lindsell told the news source.

"I walk straighter, and taller. I feel I've got more mobility in my joints and – just as importantly – I meet other people, have a good time and chat," said 82-year-old practitioner Carmen O’Neill, as quoted by The Telegraph. "It's keeping me young."

Any seniors interested in Hawaii yoga classes for their health would be in good company. According to a survey published in the Yoga Journal in 2008, 14 million Americans were practicing yoga based on the suggestion of a doctor or other therapist.

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Jan 12

Self healing techniques of yoga may help abnormal heartbeat

Self healing techniques of yoga may help abnormal heartbeat.

Self healing techniques of yoga may help abnormal heartbeat.

According to the American Heart Association, 2.7 million Americans are living with atrial fibrillation (AF), a form of irregular heartbeat that causes episodes of chest pain, faintness and other symptoms while increasing people's risk of stroke. While there are medications that may help correct this problem, researchers are looking into how the self healing techniques of yoga may complement traditional therapy, as reported in heartwire.

"Yoga doesn't really cure atrial fibrillation, but it definitely improves the symptoms and the arrhythmia burden," researcher Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy said at the Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2012, as quoted by the news source.

In a phase I study of 49 AF patients trained in a form of yoga, 22 percent of subjects had no new episodes. Results also showed improvements in anxiety/depression scores, blood pressure, resting heart rate and other factors.

The researchers speculated that yoga may help improve the health of the autonomic nervous system, which regulates the unconscious control of different parts of the body. Larger studies are currently underway to further investigate the influence of the mind-body connection on AF, according to the news source.

If any cardiac patients are interested in yoga classes, there are two things they should do: visit their local Dahn Yoga centers to find out more, and consult their doctors.

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Jan 12

Yoga teaches fitness entrepreneur secrets of self healing

Yoga teaches fitness entrepreneur secrets of self healing.

Yoga teaches fitness entrepreneur secrets of self healing.

When individuals hire a personal trainer to help them get into shape, they place a lot of trust in that person's hands. Trainers are expected to be knowledgeable about different aspects of health, including effective exercise routines and an optimal diet. However, that's not to say that personal trainers can't still be students. One example is fitness entrepreneur Mary Letson, who learned the secrets of self healing from yoga.

"The yoga postures provide a brilliant balance with my regular exercise routine, mostly running. Yoga provides a calm center from which to build strength, flexibility, youthful joints and fabulous posture," said Letson, as quoted by the Bowen Island Undercurrent. "And that has also inspired my personal training practice."

In addition to the physical benefits of yoga, the mind-body regimen also teaches practitioners how to be more mindful of the present, Letson said. Meditative breathing can help individuals access an inner source of peace.

Anyone who is curious about how yoga can help them in their lives should feel free to visit Dahn Yoga centers in their area. People who practice such exercises may derive a number of positive health effects, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. These may include improvements in blood pressure, body composition and stress management.

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Dec 11

Chris Evans resolves to take up yoga’s self-healing techniques

Chris Evans resolves to take up yoga's self-healing techniques.

Chris Evans resolves to take up yoga's self-healing techniques.

When it comes to superhero films, actor Chris Evans practically has the market cornered with both the Fantastic Four and Captain America/Avengers franchises under his belt. Between setting the screen on fire as the Human Torch and defending World War II-era America, it's no wonder that Evans has resolved to take up the self-healing techniques of yoga for 2012.

"I always say I should do more yoga. Or do yoga – more would mean I do some. I've done none," Evans said in an interview with Details Magazine. "But I always want to do yoga because I'm getting old. Nerves are getting pinched every other day, and I really just gotta get more limber."

As an actor, Evans has to be cognizant of his physical appearance, and yoga certainly wouldn't hurt him.

In the meantime, Evans also lifts weights and increases his protein intake, according to the news source.

The action star is far from being the only man interested in practicing yoga. According to a survey conducted by the Yoga Journal, nearly 28 percent of America's 15.8 million enthusiasts are men. Those who are interested in checking out a couple of Hawaii yoga classes certainly would be in good company. After all, how could you top Captain America?

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Dec 11

Instructor finds comfort in yoga, writes book to encourage others

Instructor finds comfort in yoga, writes book to encourage others

Instructor finds comfort in yoga, writes book to encourage others

The practice of Dahn Yoga may help one strive not only for good health, but also for one's full potential as a human being. The breathing techniques, stretches and poses promoted by the holistic mind-body regimen have enabled may people to look at life in a more positive light, all while enhancing their mental, emotional and physical health.

Instructor Becky Whidden Huff, who directs a yoga center, explained that the ancient Eastern art helped her get through stressful times, according to the Marietta Daily Journal. Her daughter Lily was born with Down syndrome and required heart surgery at the age of 4.

"That's when I started getting into yoga," Huff told the news source. "Yoga became something really different for me because it became a way for me to try to work through things."

She explained that the exercise helps individuals learn how to teach their minds and bodies to work together.

In order to showcase her love for yoga and to encourage other people to try it, Huff wrote a book called Moonbeams and Fireflies, which features a collection of imagery-guided meditation techniques. 

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Dec 11

Working out with DVDs can be a good move for yoga beginners

Working out with DVDs can be a good move for yoga beginners

Working out with DVDs can be a good move for yoga beginners

Do you dread spending hours each week in a gym or studio full of other sweaty people? Would you rather exercise in the peace, solitude and privacy of your own home? Millions of Americans prefer to engage in physical activity in a comfortable, familiar surrounding, which is why Dahn Yoga DVDs may be a good choice for enthusiasts who want to participate in the holistic mind-body system at their own convenience.

A visual aid can be particularly helpful to those who are new to the regimen. As with any unfamiliar activity or sport, the Kansas City Star recommends that yoga beginners should speak to a doctor before incorporating the stretches and poses of the ancient Eastern art. Once the physician has given his or her okay, enthusiasts can then pop in a DVD whenever they wish and learn how to perform the basic moves of yoga.

Performing the deep breathing techniques and soothing stretching methods may be done most efficiently in loose-fitting, comfortable clothing on a yoga mat. With time, individuals who practice these calming exercises can enhance their mental, emotional and physical well-being, in addition to building strength and flexibility.

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Dec 11

Self healing techniques of yoga may be less hazardous than high-contact sports

Self healing techniques of yoga may be less hazardous than high-contact sports.

Self healing techniques of yoga may be less hazardous than high-contact sports.

It is common knowledge that physical activity is essential to overall health and fitness, but there are so many exercises to choose from. Depending on your personal tastes, you may opt for the self healing techniques of yoga or the aquatic fun of swimming. However, high-contact sports such as football or rugby can increase one's risk of osteoarthritis in the knee or hip, as reported by Reuters.

Researchers from Sweden conducted a study of more than 700 retired athletes who participated in both contact and non-contact sports, such as soccer or running, respectively. They also looked at about 1,400 men who got little to no exercise.

Results showed that enthusiasts of high-contact sports were more likely to have osteoarthritis, according to the news source, but similar results were not seen in those who seldom participated.

"If you're an overweight, middle-aged runner who wants to run at an intense level, there are better ways of staying in shape without risking a knee injury," the researchers emailed to Reuters. The news source added that yoga was a good example of an exercise that does not wear down the joints.

Not only is yoga useful as a low-impact activity, but a recent study from the University of York also suggested that the mind-body regimen can even help alleviate lower back pain.

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Dec 11

Yoga can morph to suit the needs of just about anyone, personal trainer says

Yoga can morph to suit the needs of just about anyone, personal trainer says

Yoga can morph to suit the needs of just about anyone, personal trainer says

Have you ever felt as though something were missing in your life? That even having loving friends and family, a job, hobbies and other pursuits may not be enough to help you strive for your full potential as a human being?

If so, yoga may be able to help. This Eastern art is much more than a physical activity designed to improve your strength and flexibility. In fact, the deep breathing techniques and soothing poses of the holistic system are also meant to optimize your mental and emotional well-being.

Millions of people across the country have discovered the benefits of yoga. According to Health Day News, the number of enthusiasts has risen from four million in 1991 to approximately 20 million today. Best of all, this is a type of exercise that has no boundaries with regard to age or experience. In fact, an estimated 18.4 percent of older Americans over the age of 55 are regularly engaging in yoga.

"Yoga is like a classic drink mixer such as club soda or ginger ale. It can morph to suit the needs of just about anyone," said personal trainer Johnny Gillepsie, quoted by the news source. "Yoga is about creating a connection between your mind and body that, with practice, can improve your strength and balance." 

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Dec 11

Enthusiast says ‘yoga is for everyone’

Enthusiast says 'yoga is for everyone'

Enthusiast says 'yoga is for everyone'

There are many common misconceptions about yoga, namely that the ancient Eastern art should only be reserved for those who are slender, limber and flexible. In reality, the holistic mind-body regimen is open to people of all backgrounds, fitness levels and ages, as infants and senior citizens alike have enjoyed its benefits. Yoga can also be a powerful method of pain management for those who suffer from chronic conditions.

One article recently published in the Roxborough Patch declared that yoga is for everyone who wants to give it a try. According to author Carol Haslam, one's concept of yoga depends on one's experience with it.

"Yoga brings to mind different things to different people. To some, it is a blissful mind-body experience. To others, it is an intense workout," she wrote in her article. "To others, it is physical therapy."

She added that practicing yoga has been associated with myriad benefits such as improvements in flexibility, strength and agility, as well as relief from the symptoms of ailments such as arthritis. Engaging in the deep breathing techniques, poses and stretches of the relaxing regimen can also help the mind settle and focus better.

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Dec 11

Itsy Bitsy Yoga encourages parents to bring young children

Itsy Bitsy Yoga encourages parents to bring young children

Itsy Bitsy Yoga encourages parents to bring young children

Individuals all over the world have enjoyed the benefits of yoga, which include but are not limited to improved mood, strength, flexibility and stamina. Although the holistic mind-body regimen is typically practiced by adults, it can also have positive effects on children, according to the Patriot Ledger.

One yoga studio in Norwell, Massachusetts, is offering classes called Itsy Bitsy Yoga, to which moms and dads can bring along their bundles of joy. Parents are encouraged to join in the deep breathing techniques, poses and stretches of the program with children from infancy to 4 years of age.

"This class helps moms and babies with bonding," said instructor Kate Youngclaus, quoted by the news source. "There is nothing strenuous, only little stretches. The moves really help with the hips – babies can be so closed in."

She added that the poses can help with digestion and allow both parents and children to achieve optimal health, both physically and mentally.

The class could be a "nice place for new moms to come" and socialize with other parents, all while enhancing the connection between their minds and bodies, Youngclaus said. 

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