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Nov 11

Studies assess effectiveness of yoga’s stress management tips in veterans

Studies assess effectiveness of yoga's stress management tips in veterans.

Studies assess effectiveness of yoga's stress management tips in veterans.

While the experience of combat can have a wide range of negative effects on war veterans, yoga may provide effective stress management tips for these individuals. Researchers from the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds are conducting several studies to investigate this concept.

"Military people don't want to be seen as victims, they're so brave," said scientist Emma Seppala, as quoted by WLUK-TV. "They're not always open to therapy because they hate the victim status, so we want to give them practices to empower them with tools they can use to help themselves."

A pilot study examined the effects of a yoga breathing technique on soldiers. Such practices may prove helpful for those who have post-traumatic stress disorder, which includes symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, emotional numbness and hyper-vigilance, Seppala told the news source. Her team hopes to conduct larger studies that include a neuroimaging component as well as comparisons between yogic breathing and meditation.

People who take yoga classes may reap several benefits. Reportedly, yoga can improve strength, flexibility, heart rate, blood pressure, lung capacity, mood and overall physical fitness, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health.

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Nov 11

Austin Cancer Centers provides yoga relaxation techniques, other alternative treatments

Austin Cancer Centers provides yoga relaxation techniques, other alternative treatments

Austin Cancer Centers provides yoga relaxation techniques, other alternative treatments

As ubiquitous as cancer can seem in the media, each individual case should still be approached as unique in both its needs and appropriate treatment. To that end, Austin Cancer Centers combines the latest oncology treatments with alternative modalities, including yoga relaxation techniques, according to MD News.

"We operate with the philosophy of treating the whole patient in a manner personalized to his or her individual disease and needs. This can extend past our services to include connecting patients with massage therapists, nutritionists or psychiatrists," said Allison Gorrebeeck, MD, medical oncologist and hematologist at Austin Cancer Centers.

Practitioners at Austin Cancer Centers are cognizant of how these diseases can affect more than just the physical aspect of one's life.

Patients may take advantage of resources such as yoga and physical therapy, as well as services such as food banks and insurance counselors.

Technological advances within the facility's conventional oncology include the CyberKnife, a precise form of radiation therapy, and the PROVENGE prostate cancer vaccine.

The potential health benefits of Texas yoga classes may include stress management and better physical fitness, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health. The agency is supporting studies on yoga's effects on impaired immunity, diabetes and other conditions.

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Nov 11

Relaxation techniques for sleep may benefit members of Air Force

Relaxation techniques for sleep may benefit members of the Air Force.

Relaxation techniques for sleep may benefit members of the Air Force.

Sleep deprivation can interfere with anyone's concentration, whether they're students, doctors or homemakers. Members of the Air Force are not immune either, but relaxation techniques for sleep may help them.

More than 1,100 members of the Air Force were punished for falling asleep on the job during the last five years, according to Air Force Times. One example of a mishap attributed to sleep deprivation was the non-fatal plane crash of a twin-engine supersonic jet at Ellington Field in Houston back in February.

People like First Lt. Shannon Scannon, an aerospace physiologist at Randolph Air Force Base, have been charged with the task of finding out why sleep deprivation is an issue for some workers.

"They’re either working really long hours or odd hours and their sleep cycles are being thrown off because of their job," Scannon said, as quoted by the news source. Work-related anxiety may also affect members of the Air Force.

In order to help sleep, Scannon recommends that people take up a routine before bedtime on the base. This includes 20 minutes of last-minute chores, 20 minutes in the bathroom and time spent doing something relaxing, such as exercises learned from Texas yoga classes.

According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, more than 13 million Americans were practicing yoga as of 2006.

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Nov 11

Bond franchise’s new Moneypenny does yoga for stress management in the workplace

Bond franchise's new Moneypenny does yoga for stress management in the workplace

Bond franchise's new Moneypenny does yoga for stress management in the workplace

When you think about the character of Moneypenny from the James Bond movie franchise, you may envision a petite blond woman with glasses and sensible clothing. After all, the last three actresses to play the role have fit that description.

This time, however, Hollywood is shaking it up a bit. British beauty Naomie Harris will be the first African-American woman to play Moneypenny to Daniel Craig's Bond, and she prepared well for the role. According to the Daily Mail, Harris – who was raised by a single mother and bullied when she was in school – did everything in her power to be both emotionally and physically ready to take on the enduring character.

One of the mainstays of her preparation regimen? The holistic regimen of yoga, which has helped millions of Americans improve stress management in the workplace. In fact, the program is so calming that many people include it among other relaxation techniques before bed.

"I've been doing yoga three times a week to get into shape," Harris told the news source. "I've [also] been stunt driving and firing machine guns, which I've discovered I have a real taste for."

Whether you're about to suit up as a Bond babe or simply want to improve your well-being, yoga may be a useful addition to your daily routine. 

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Nov 11

Going Inside To Find A New Outlook

I began practicing Dahn Yoga only a few months ago and it has helped me to transformed my life greatly!

I found Dahn in the summer of 2011 after a very stressful semester of college. It was during that time that I was experiencing what felt like, for lack of better words,an identity crisis and the emotions that came with it were almost unbearable. Balancing work, school, and my personal relationships felt extremely hard during that time and simple day to day situations were too much for me to handle. So when school let out for the summer, and I had managed to keep my head above the water, I decided that I would spend that time investing in myself for a change.

I remembered taking Yogilates class (combination of Yoga and Pilates) a few years ago and I liked the physical benefits that I received through that practice but I always felt that it was missing something. I wanted to connect with myself on a deeper level, to quite my mind and also get my body in shape. I decided to look for a Yoga practice that also focused on mediation and relaxation and it is then that I came across Dahn Yoga online. I was instantly enthralled by its combination of yoga starches, mediation and Brain Wave Vibration ( dance like movement which activates your brain stems natural healing abilities) which are all incorporated in the one hour class.

After joining, I began to attend class almost every day and I quickly began to notice many changes. Through stretching and physical movement I became more flexible and I began to lose weigh, about ten pounds in the first month. Since then, I have lost a total of twenty-two pounds and I have been able to heal and strengthen my whole body. Also, through meditation and relaxation I have gained a higher level of awareness of my body and mind. I have a more positive view of myself and a more positive outlook of the world around me as a whole.This has opened me up to greater possibilities about my own abilities and given me confidence to pursue different opportunities. Now, I am ready to face anything that life throws my way with grace and courage and I plan on continuing my practice so that I can keep growing in all aspects of my life. I am very excited for my bright future! Thank you Dahn Yoga! :)

-Ana Cuevas, Copperfield Center

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Nov 11

Champion Dahn Yoga Starts Book Club For Members

The Champion Dahn Yoga center in Houston, TX has paved the way for a ground-breaking new opportunity for its members by founding the Champion Book Club, which has inspired some other centers to start offering Book Clubs to their members as well.  This Book Club offers a new and exciting way for members to learn more and grow together by reading one of the many inspiring books by Ilchi Lee, then coming together to share diverse perspectives and ideas about that book.  The Champion Book Club commenced in August of 2011, meeting twice month, and has directed its focus mainly to Ilchi Lee’s latest book, The Call of Sedona: Journey of the Heart.  Member and Instructor, Mary Jensen shares about her book club experience: “We recently convened to review The Call of Sedona, and I was amazed at the variety of opinions…Some people found it to be a spiritual guide, while others thought it more of a nature guide to Sedona, and a few found it to be a reflection of Ilchi Lee’s mind.  Ultimately, both the book and the study group provided insights I might not have gained, had I not participated.”  Maria Schmelter, another member and Instructor, shares: “Through reading Ilchi Lee’s books, my brain and body have awakened more.  I feel so excited to help my family and my community through learning these principles, knowledge, and practice.”  Member Cheryl Ragsdale says, “the Book Club sharing enabled me to see different perspectives on the topic being discussed, and I found new tools that I can apply in my daily life.”  Many members have shared about how the Book Club has helped them to understand the books being discussed on a much deeper level.  Member Paige shares: “I love the Book Club at Champion so much!  It gives me the opportunity to experience a bigger common energy as we as we study principle together.”  Member Pablo Pereira says, “I think the Book Club is an excellent idea to share impressions and point of views related to chapters of Dahn Yoga literature.  Also, is a way to motivate the lecture of the Dahn Yoga principles.”  Ilchi Lee has written so many special and inspiring books, and this Book Club is an excellent way to give members both a motivation to pick up the latest book to read, and a way to connect on a deeper level with that book’s meanings and insights through sharing with other members in the Book Club.  In addition to the Call of Sedona, the Champion Book Club has also studied the book, Earth Citizen, and will continue this month with the book, Brain Respiration: Making Your Brain Creative, Peaceful, and Productive.  

-Dawn Elfer 

Champion Center, Houston, TX


 

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Oct 11

Antigravity yoga can be an effective method of stress management for teens

Antigravity yoga can be an effective method of stress management for teens

Antigravity yoga can be an effective method of stress management for teens

Yoga makes some enthusiasts so happy that they may feel lighter than air while coming home from a Houston yoga class. For other individuals, this sensation may be true in a more literal sense. According to an article in USA Today, one variation on the holistic Eastern regimen involves suspending participants from the ceiling in silk hammocks that allow them to optimize the strengthening and flexibility-enhancing qualities of the program.

Known as "antigravity" yoga, the classes are suitable for those who are adventurous. Broadway aerial choreographer Christopher Harrison, who was once a world-class gymnastics specialist, designed the program as a way to challenge yoga enthusiasts.

"It's almost this thing that happens when you're inside, and it lets you close out the rest of the world and be still," Harrison told the news source.

During antigravity yoga classes, students are lifted into hammocks that act as swings or trapezes. These sturdy silk contraptions can hold up to 2,000 pounds and allow participants to hang upside down.

Such a variation on the tranquil art of yoga can be a great method of stress management for teens or, indeed, for people of any age.

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Oct 11

Stress management techniques like yoga are popular among celebrities

Stress management techniques like yoga are popular among celebrities

Stress management techniques like yoga are popular among celebrities

Glance at any magazine in the supermarket checkout line and you're bound to find numerous celebrity fads for diet and fitness. However, stress management techniques like yoga may be trendy, but they are certainly not included in this group.

Why? Because many scientific studies have emerged to reveal the significant health benefits associated with this holistic mind-body exercise. The regimen is meant to enhance multiple aspects of one's health all at once, including the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. This is one of the reasons why Texas yoga classes are so popular.

According to the Edmonton Journal, instructor Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa – who has taught yoga to the likes of Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and David Duchovny – travels 240 days a year to help introduce beginners to the program's breathing exercises, poses and stretches.

"I don't do it for fame. I don't do it for fortune," Khalsa told the news source. "I don't do it just for celebrities. I don't care who's in the audience or who the people are. I do it for service and for health."

She added that the reward of yoga lies in the sensation of feeling better about oneself, thereby boosting one's fitness and confidence simultaneously. 

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Oct 11

Attending a Houston yoga class can help reduce stress and improve circulation

Attending a Houston yoga class can help reduce stress and improve circulation

Attending a Houston yoga class can help reduce stress and improve circulation

If you have ever participated in gentle poses and rejuvenating stretches at a Houston yoga class, you probably know that this holistic mind-body regimen is a great method of stress management. The Eastern art incorporates deep breathing and meditation to help enthusiasts calm themselves and find inner peace. Millions of Americans have adopted the program due to the myriad benefits it may have for their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Numerous variations of yoga have emerged over the years, meaning that there is usually something for everyone when it comes to this popular activity. One type of yoga encourages participants to practice the gentle maneuvers in a hot room. According to Santa Clara Weekly, this exercise may be one of the best ways for an individual to improve their posture, stability, flexibility and circulation.

"You don't come planning to be dedicated for the rest of your life, but yoga becomes very important, and you find that you need it for peace of mind and to keep your body calm and centered," instructor Navin Pola told the news source. "Yoga is badly needed for the stress people are going through, for long hours and sitting in front of a desk. Young people have 50-year-old bodies, bending forward all day without backward balancing."

Choosing to engage in yoga may be a great way to live a long, happy and healthy life.

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Oct 11

Austin Yoga Festival promotes yoga relaxation techniques, and much more

The Austin Yoga Festival has quickly blossomed into an all-out, two-day celebration of the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of holistic exercise.

The Austin Yoga Festival has quickly blossomed into an all-out, two-day celebration of the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of holistic exercise.

Among the many stress management tips doled out by Austin yoga instructor Russell Burns, one oft-repeated bit of advice is to utilize yoga relaxation techniques as part of a holistic mind-body system. This notion may explain why the University of Texas, Austin, graduate has organized the city's first-ever yoga festival.

According to the university's official publication, The Daily Texan, Russell did not originally intend the event to be anything more than a few dozen yoga enthusiasts meditating in the city's Zilker Park.

However, the Austin Yoga Festival has quickly blossomed into an all-out, two-day celebration of the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of holistic exercise.

Russell told the news source that, for him, the journey through yoga has been one of self-discipline and, in turn, self-discovery.

"Our society is so fast, and you never get a chance to stop," he told the newspaper. "By actually slowing things down, restoring senses from all the craziness, you can slow your mind and begin to feel a calm softness, but it takes effort – you’re not just lying there doing nothing, you’re moving."

The 16 million Americans who practice yoga (as tallied by the Yoga Journal) might agree with him.

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