Posts Tagged ‘you-confused’

Nap Time Yoga

April 10th, 2009 kate

And the Yoga Buzz Favorite Video of the Week Award goes to . . .

Nap Time Yoga by NECN/ABC in New York!

In this video, a reporter—who appears to be a yoga novice—takes a class focused on relaxation. The confused looks on her face, the uncomfortable glances around the room, and the mention of “nap time,” bring back such nostalgic memories of walking into my very first yoga class. I love it!

Were you confused by Savasana (Corpse Pose) when you were new to yoga?

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A Pet Peeve?

April 9th, 2009 levis25

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If you’re a pet owner, you probably have practiced yoga with your dog or cat in the comfort of your own home (think of Fluffy curled up beneath your Downward-Facing Dog). An asana practice can be a sweet—although sometimes distracting—way to bond with your furry friends. But would you ever consider taking Fluffy to your yoga studio with you? According to a recent New York Times article, more and more people are doing just that. Doga, that’s yoga with your dog, is growing in popularity across the country.

Of course, not everyone is happy about that. The NY Times quoted one studio owner who said, “Doga runs the risk of trivializing yoga by turning a 2,500-year-old practice into a fad.”

What do you think? Is there anything wrong with including pets in yoga classes? Have you ever tried a doga class? I’d love to hear your stories?

Read the whole story on:http://blogs.yogajournal.com/yogabuzz/

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Depressed? Anxious? Yoga Works!

April 7th, 2009 levis25

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The latest Harvard Mental Health Letter touts yoga as a tool to help people manage both anxiety and depression.

In the past, studies evaluating yoga as a therapeutic tool have been too small and poorly designed to be scientifically sound, says the study. However, a 2004 analysis found that, in recent decades, an increasing number met more rigorous standards. “Available reviews of a wide range of yoga practices suggest they can reduce the impact of exaggerated stress responses and may be helpful for both anxiety and depression. In this respect, yoga functions like other self-soothing techniques, such as meditation, relaxation, exercise, or even socializing with friends.”

Isn’t it nice to see that science is starting to come around to something yoga practitioners have known for thousands of years? Have any of you seen an improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms because of your yoga practice?

Read the whole story on:http://blogs.yogajournal.com/yogabuzz/

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