What prevents people from jumping on the yoga bandwagon? According to a new survey conducted by Yoga Alliance, several misconceptions could be what’s keeping non-yogis from trying their first class.
Below is an excerpt from the press release:
The research sought feedback from people who have never stepped foot in a studio as well as those who have made yoga an essential part of their lives. It found that, despite growing “buzz,” there are many Americans who know little about yoga or, worse, have incorrect assumptions which inhibit them from participation. Read more
Photo Courtesy of Nick D./The Martha Stewart Show
Earlier this week, domestic diva Martha Stewart taped an episode of The Martha Stewart Show, dedicated entirely to the practice of yoga. During the show, which airs tomorrow, her guest Trudie Styler, a famed yogi and wife of musician Sting, leads the audience of 51yogis though an empowering Warrior workout. There’s also an overview of the different kinds of yoga.
Check out the promo video here.
Whether you’re a fan of Martha or not, it’s awesome to see yoga getting so much exposure on national television. Read more
One of the things I’ve learned from my yoga practice is that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Sure yoga can help you rehabilitate an overstretched muscle, but it can also teach you had to move your body mindfully so that you never hurt that muscle in the first place. Personally, I prefer the latter scenario.
This is a lesson I take off the mat and extend to other areas of my life, too. It has helped me come to the conclusion that I should always practice yoga, manage stress, eat healthy foods, floss daily, get regular check ups at the doctor, etc. Read more
The newest professional athlete to give yoga a try is basketball star Shaquille O’Neal. The Cleveland Cavaliers center tried a class in suburban Cleveland, according to the Associated Press. He needed two mats to accommodate his 7-foot-1, 325-pound frame. (The studio will be special ordering a 100-inch-long mat for his next class.)
“I’m the worst yoga student in the history of yoga,” O’Neal said.
But if he was out of his element, imagine how his teacher must have felt trying to come up with appropriate modifications for the basketball player.
“He’s got some tight hamstrings,” his teacher Tami Schneider, owner of Cleveland Yoga in Beachwood told the AP. Read more
It is really not surprising to find a lot of adults practicing health yoga to help them to become more fit and to calm their nerves after a stressful day at work. In fact, yoga practitioners claim that this ancient art has really helped in boosting their mental and physical health. However, not many people are aware that yoga is also helpful for children. Aside from enhancing the blood circulation, flexibility, and stamina of kids, yoga can also improve their concentration and mental acuity. Yoga is actually safe and good for your children. Naturally, if your young son or daughter is just a beginner, he or she should not be asked to perform advanced yoga poses. Read more