Is It Too Late Too Start Yoga?
This article discusses the benefits of yoga no matter what age you start.
May 7
Yoga or Sports for Teens?
Several contributors clock in on the benefits of yoga for teens.
Is Yoga Selling It’s Soul?
After recent controversial articles and fallen gurus, is yoga selling out? Or us it un-yogic to even continue the debate?
A New Award Winning Yoga Movie
It’s estimated that 17 million women practice yoga in the US, not to mention the men and the rest of the world. A new award-winning film, Yoga Woman, captures the many shades of the different styles of yoga. The filmmaker, Kate Clere McIntyre, has interviewed 50 women from all walks of life: older, younger, heavier, in prison…even high profile teachers, like Patricia Walden.
Moody Teenagers? Yoga May Help
Parents of moody teenagers take note: If you’re tired of the rolled eyes and are worried about your children’s emotional and mental health, then yoga may help. A new study found that high school students who practiced yoga scored better on a number of psychological factors. Read more
Schools adding yoga to phys-ed classes
A former physical education teacher is helping to bring a successful project of teaching yoga to high school students to schools across New Brunswick. Read more
How We Got Here: Where Yoga Poses Come From
Gymnastics and aerobics are great forms of physical exercise, but what makes them different from a true yogic practice is that their focus is only on the body. What makes a true yogic practice unique is that it’s focus is on a sustained feeling of freedom and wholeness. Read more
Yoga used as therapy for Fort Gordon soldiers with brain injuries
“Medicine can relieve the symptoms, but it won’t fix it,” Rigg said. So instead, the doctors and therapists turn to “mind and body medicine,” meaning adding massages, swimming, acupuncture and yoga to counseling sessions. Read more
New York Times Writer Says It’s Time for Yoga to ‘Grow Up’
Controversy over this thoughtful new book on the pros and cons of yoga, the Hindu-based breathing and posture practice that’s been sweeping America for over a decade — written by noted New York Times science writer William J. Broad — broke out even before the 300-page volume reached the sales counters in March — and it’s unlikely to die down any time soon. Read more
Yoga for Men
…the majority of people going to yoga classes are women, but why? The original Yogis were all men. While it seems to be viewed as more of a female pastime, the benefits for men can be huge. Read more
