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We love it when meditation–such a solitary pursuit–gets some public recognition.
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Russell Brand Meditates!
March 21st, 2011 
wynona 
Posted in Personal Stories, Relaxation Techniques, health benefits, yoga poses 
Tags: article, benefits, blood-pressure, david-lynch, meditates-twice, news, over-the-past, personal, professional, recovery, susan-sarandon, transcendental 
Comments OffAsk a Yoga Teacher
February 1st, 2010 levis25 Today, The New York Times City Room blog posted that Bryn Chrisman, a vinyasa flow yoga teacher in New
York City, will be responding to readers’ questions “about her path to
yoga, her current job, her practice, kirtan and other matters of
interest.”
I think anything like this that gives yoga teachers exposure and lets
them explain their story is great. But when I scrolled down to look at the
questions that were asked I was a little surprised to see questions
seeking answers to serious medical questions (how to lower high blood pressure?), spiritual guidance, and how much
meditation practice is required to be “be a good yoga practitioner.” (Check the City Room blog again on Wednesday to see her answers to some of these questions.)
I’m sure Ms. Chrisman is very knowledgeable–but surely she doesn’t have the answers to all of those questions! Who does!?
It just makes me wonder, why is there such a big misconception out there out there that all yoga teachers are experts in all things medical and spiritual? Do you trust your teacher enough to ask him for medical advice? Where do you draw the line?
Read the whole story on:http://blogs.yogajournal.com/yogabuzz/
Posted in Personal Stories Tags: answers, blood-pressure, check-the-city, city, current, draw-the-line, lifestyle, matters, much-meditation, practice, questions, seeking-answers, serious-medical, teacher, yoga-teachers Comments OffMindfulness Techniques Relieve Stress
June 2nd, 2009 wynona A study at West Virginia University found mindfulness training exercises such as yoga, controlled breathing, meditation, and tai chi can help people handle stressful situations, according to an article on CNN.com.
The study followed 103 participants, half of which were given written instructions on how to manage stress while the other half practiced mindfulness techniques. Lead investigator Kimberly Williams said they found those who received the mindfulness training “had significantly less daily hassles, psychological distress and significantly fewer medical symptoms” —like lower blood pressure and fewer aches and pains—than those who were handed a pamphlet.
The story doesn’t say what was written on that pamphlet, but I think most yoga practitioners agree that yoga, pranayama, and meditation help manage stress. Do you agree?
Read the whole story on:http://blogs.yogajournal.com/yogabuzz/