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Monday, 29 May 2006
WIS Television has recently reported that contrary to popular belief, yoga and pilates do not burn as much calories as higher-intensity activities. Quoting Cedric Bryant, the article said that if one wants to undergo
aerobic conditioning and to burn calories, one should supplement his or her practice of yoga and pilates with, "more conventional cardiovascular type workouts."
The report is based on the findings of the studies conducted by the American Council on Exercise. The studies show that 55 minutes of yoga burns 144 calories while two 50-minute sessions of pilates burns around 250 calories. That is less than, say, McDonald's Quarter Pounder with cheese, which, according to www.calorie-count.com, has 540 calories per serving.
To read more about WIS' report, you can go to their website at www.wistv.com.
Thursday, 25 May 2006
Jennifer Duffy said in her column at the Arizona Daily Star last Tuesday that contrary to what most Americans think, yoga is more than just a type of physical exercise but is also an exercise for the mind.
In her opinion piece entitled, "On Pace: Yoga an exercise for mind, not just body" Duffy said that the ultimate goal of yoga, "is not a better body, but a better state of being."
Further in her piece, she wrote what yoga really is about. She wrote that it is, "about the mental and emotional peace you find through looking inward, focusing on breath and accepting the moment as it is." Duffy also added that yogis should use breath to loosen their bodies and to focus on the moment that he or she is currently in. That and the remembrance that peace is in each and everyone of us will guide us through difficult times.
To read the full article, visit the Arizona Daily Star's website at www.azstarnet.com.
Monday, 22 May 2006
Get expert instruction on yoga, tai chi and meditation from the father and son team of Gingi Lee and Master Taibong Lee from May 23 to June 2 at the Chateau des Pauses in Cavennes, France.
Students of al l levels are welcome to attend the 10-day workshop. By attending the workshop, participants will learn how to make the combination of tai chi and yoga work for them. According to the event's website, "tai chi is the perfect compliment to yoga in bracing control, balance and focus on movement."
Yoga classes will be held in the morning, while in the afternoon, one can choose between tai chi and meditation. The afternoon sessions also include guided walks.
Included in the package are two meals everyday. Aside from that, participants can also enjoy walks in the mountains, swimming or kayaking in the nearby river during their free times.
For more information on this event, please click on this link.
Wednesday, 17 May 2006
Do you want to learn yoga but you're unsure of how and where to start? Then why don't you attend the Introduction to Yoga Series offered by Inner Vision Yoga? The two-part series will be held at the Inner Vision Yoga
studio in Chandler, Arizona on May 20 and 27. It will introduce you to all the fundamentals of Yoga. They include:
- basic yoga postures
- alignment basics to take care of your body
- foundational philosophy of yoga
- breathing techniques
- active and restorative poses
- relaxation techniques
The program is open to everyone who wishes to learn Yoga but doesn't know what to expect, new students who wish to refine their learning of Yoga further and to more experienced students who wish to deepen their practice as well as learning Yoga's philosophical roots.
Patricia Pagliuca will be the instructor of the Introduction to Yoga Series. She is a certified Yoga teacher for three years now.
To register for this workshop, please follow this link and follow the instructions there.
Friday, 12 May 2006
Ishta Yoga is a contemporary form of Yoga that combines a number of Yoga traditions. This form aims to develop a personal Yoga practice that meets the individual's needs. If you wish to know more about it, then you c
an head on to the Core Yoga Studio in Brisbane, Queensland in Australia on June 10-11.
The two-day workshop will be conducted by Rachel Zinman. By attending the workshop, participants will learn the basics of Ishta Yoga through asana, pranayama and meditation. According to Zinman's website, the two three-hour classes will explore the following:
- A revitalizing vinyasa practice that suits all levels
- Pranayamas that invigorate the body and purify the mind.
- The Ishta diksha meditation, a Kriya yoga meditation that promotes peace in the mind and strength in the heart.
- The philosophy of tantra and ayurveda and how to apply these ancient sciences to your daily life on and off the Mat
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