Yoga News August 2006

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THURSDAY, 31 AUGUST 2006
	Yoga Expert Warns About Doing Dhanurasana
	Dhanurasana or the Bow combines the movement of Bhujangasana or the cobra pose and the Salabhasana or the locust pose. While the body rests on the abdomen, the hands pull the trunks and legs up, and the spine and back muscles are all bent. This yoga pose is said to strengthen the abdominal muscles, maintains the elasticity of the spine, and massages the abdominal pose. It is also said to d Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 30 AUGUST 2006
	Research Study on Iyengar Yoga Continues
	Researchers at the Department of Community Medicine at West Virginia University are seeking to evaluate whether or not Iyengar Yoga may help alleviate lower back pain. The study which started in September 2005 employs four different groups of participants. The first group would be completing their classes soon and the researchers are now recruiting more people to be included in the second Read Full Story
MONDAY, 28 AUGUST 2006
	Britain Council Honors Yoga Guru
	Swami Ramdev, a well-known Indian yoga expert, has been honoured by the Harrow Council in Britain. "Millions of people have found a lasting cure by following the ways Swami Ramdev is showing us," says Councillor Anjan Patel. Ramdem asserts that yogic breathing has helped him beat paralysis and eye problems. He was welcomed by officials and was presented with a plate during the recognition. Read Full Story
	Dunton Hot Springs, a Unique Relaxation Retreat
	Dunton Hot Springs has everything you will ever hope for in a vacation! Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and experience the luxury of a secluded mountain resort. This haven of adventure and relaxation offers a glimpse of Colorado's history and the sights would definitely just leave you in awe. Everything is beyond compare - from the unlimited access of hot springs, excellent ac Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 24 AUGUST 2006
	"Practice Yoga with Care", says Wellness Expert
	"Practice yoga with care", says Eugenie Jones, a wellness specialist and writer. In her article in www.rocklintoday.com, she reported that the there is a raise in the number of yoga-related injuries. More than 3,700 yoga-related injuries were treated by doctors in the course of a year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety. Repetitive strains, overstretched muscles, and injuries in Read Full Story