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Friday, 29 January 2010The Rest, Relax and Rejuvenate event offers a chance to get away without breaking routine.
Altogether Lovely Events is hosting it’s first Rest, Relax and Rejuvenate event at 5 p.m. Friday, January 29 through Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Embassy Suites Columbus. The event, aimed at rejuvenating the body, mind and spirit includes a “Manager’s Reception” featuring hors d'oeuvres and drinks, an overnight stay in one of Embassy’s luxurious suites, relaxing massage, pampering facial, rejuvenating morning yoga session and gourmet breakfast and costs $150 per person based on double occupancy. Guests may register online at LovelyEventsColumbus.com.
"The holidays are behind us and the new year is in full swing making this is a great time to get away to relax and restore your mind and body," Victoria Murray, owner of Altogether Lovely Events, LLC., said. “I wanted to create an economical event where people could shake off those winter blues and reinforce their health goals for the year without traveling or taking an extended vacation.”
“Everyone needs some time to wind down,” Murray said. “Whether you’re a busy professional who doesn’t have time to travel, a group of friends who want to catch-up, or parents and couples who want a special night away, this event is for you. This is also a wonderful opportunity for busy moms. Too often they spend their days taking care of everyone else while doing little for themselves. The best way to give to others is to take care of yourself, after all, if you don’t who will?”
Source: http://www.pr.com
Thursday, 28 January 2010Yoga has often been cited as the panacea by Yogis for overcoming all sorts of life's ailments including joint pain. However, for many Yogis whose wrists are more use to a computer keyboard then a sun salutation, wrist pain is often the first twist they encounter when starting a yoga regimen. Stick-e®Brands, the industry innovator in yoga accessories, has just introduced the first patent pending Y oga Stick-e® Wrist SaverTM to address wrist pain associated with upper body weight bearing exercises such as pushups and Downward Dog in Yoga.
According to a Yoga Journal Press Release, "One significant trend to emerge from the [2008 'Yoga in America' Market Study] study is the use of yoga as medical therapy. According to the study, 6.1 percent, or nearly 14 million Americans, say that a doctor or therapist has recommended yoga to them. In addition, nearly half (45 percent) of all adults agree that yoga would be a beneficial if they were undergoing treatment for a medical condition." Additionally, “Yoga as medicine represents the next great yoga wave,” says Kaitlin Quistgaard, editor in chief of Yoga Journal. “In the next few years, we will be seeing a lot more yoga in health care settings and more yoga recommended by the medical community as new research shows that yoga is a valuable therapeutic tool for many health conditions.”
However, Yogis are finding that their wrists often can't hold up to the weight bearing poses that are an integral part of yoga. The reason for this is during most daily activities people rarely have their wrists in the full extension position (when the back of the hand is 90 degrees from the arm as when performing a push up) much less supporting 100 or more pounds in this position. As a result, over time one loses full range of motion. Searching on line, one will find many complaining of wrist pain, such as these comments on LiveStrong.com directed to Jillian Michaels of 'The Biggest Loser' fame, "Wimpy girl wrists lol" posted by gallirask on February 4th 2009, "I tried level 2 last night.... and have come to the conclusion that I have wimpy girl wrists. Those planks are really hard! I sucked it up and completed the level but man i could hardly hold my glass of water at the end of it :)" and by TrustyT0225, "Good for you for pushing through. I only attempted a few of the exercises and ended up skipping most. My wrist hurt for several days afterwards. I don't know if I will even try again lol..sad..."
After experiencing this pain herself, and hearing the complaint from many Yogis at tradeshows, Libby Andrews, the inventor of Yoga Stick-e® Socks, decided to design a solution. With her orthopedic surgeon husband's input, she realized that minimizing the degree of wrist extension, spreading the weight load over a larger portion of the hand, and providing a thick foam support would minimize the discomfort.
The January/February Pilates Style Magazine, dedicated a half page editorial to the ground breaking new product stating, "Working up a sweat is great, but not when it makes your hands slip and slide on the mat. YOGA STICK-E® WRIST SAVERTM to the rescue! The new workout tool provides a slip-proof grip while also supporting your wrists. Its internal cushioning elevates the heel of the hand, decreasing extension and alleviating pressure on your wrist joints—the result of which is a painless push-up or Plank position. And no need to don and doff for the rest of your session: The one size-fits-all supports are virtually weightless!"
Stick-e® Brands is also receiving rave reviews from its on line customers and Facebook Fans lauding the benefits of this new prop, "Yes Yes I Love Them!!! I had carpal tunnel surgery in my right wrist and the wrist savers help." and "These are great! I can finally do pushups and hold plank position without my wrists giving out!!" comments Caralyn Allen Brown and Linda Connolly respectively, both Yoga Stick-e® Socks Facebook Fans.
Source: http://www.pr.com
Wednesday, 27 January 2010Y*explore Yosemite Adventures (http://yexplore.com) unveils an updated website with an impressive new array of outdoor activity choices for Yosemite National Park travelers. The company offers professionally guided adventure hikes, nature excursions, and photography workshops to individuals, groups, and families of all ages and experience levels.
New offerings in 2010 will be nature ex cursions led by David Lukas, a renowned Sierra Nevada naturalist. These will include opportunities for half and full day nature hikes, birding tours, wildflower walks, and full day naturalist transects throughout various ecological zones of Yosemite. Company founder John DeGrazio proudly states “The ability to introduce visitors to a naturalist the caliber of David Lukas is really what separates Y*explore from others in our industry. His knowledge of the natural world amazes everyone who joins him for a day in Yosemite. We are able to provide visitors with more than just a sightseeing tour. These interpretive educations allow them to think about how organisms are interrelated in the natural world. Their newfound knowledge often allows them to examine their own lives and consider how they can affect change. It’s a wonderful process to witness.”
Another introductory program will be yoga hikes in Yosemite’s high country with Vinyasa Flow yoga instructor, Cherie Newman. Cherie operates the Yoga Loft in Sonora, California, and her style of teaching has evolved from more than a decade of studying and practicing yoga with nationally and internationally recognized teachers. DeGrazio’s enthusiasm for this series is evident. “We are always looking for groundbreaking ways to pique the interest of park enthusiasts. Cherie's a wonderful person who I am confident will successfully synergize her style with the landscape of Yosemite.” Dates for these hikes will be: July 25, August 14, and September 11.
In addition to the aforementioned activities, custom tours are available in every season including snowshoe tours all winter. Other upcoming opportunities include Horsetail Fall Winter Photo Sessions in mid February as well as the company’s annual Twin Valleys Waterfall Workshops May 14-16. This year’s event during peak waterfall season will include photography workshops as well as birding tours and naturalist walks through Hetch Hetchy and Yosemite Valleys. Space is limited to ensure a more personalized experience. Interested parties may call (800) 886-8009 or email tours@yexplore.com for registration to any program.
Founded in 2006, Y explore Yosemite Adventures is a leading provider of professionally guided photography workshops in Yosemite National Park who encourages park visitors to connect with Yosemite through outdoor experiences that offer unique photographic opportunities and lasting memories. The four year old company continually garners recognition from the top travel website, TripAdvisor by providing innovative tours and creating personal experiences that connect outdoor enthusiasts to the natural world they encounter.
Source: http://www.pr.com
Tuesday, 26 January 2010An upcoming event in Ubud could appeal to people who enjoy the benefits of a physical workout while on their travels.
On February 13th and 14th, Bali's Yoga Barn is set to host an intensive Pilates weekend with certified instructor Mareile Paley, who will be travelling from Hong Kong to share her knowledge.
The weekend will give people staying in Ubud hotels an opportunity t o experience Pilates, a physical fitness system based on strengthening the body's core muscles.
Suitable for beginners and those with an intermediate grasp of the technique, as well as yoga enthusiasts, the weekend should help people to improve their strength, flexibility and mental focus.
People wishing to attend both days at the Yoga Barn will find tickets priced at 600,000 rupiah (GBP39), while there is also a Saturday-only admission fee of 350,000 rupiah.
Ubud is known as the cultural centre of Bali and offers travellers a different experience to the island's popular beach areas such as Kuta and Seminyak.
The town's status as an artistic hub is attributed to the influence of European painters such as Rudolf Bonnet and Willem Hofker, who lived and worked in Ubud during the 1930s and 1940s.
Source: http://www.24-7pressrelease.com
Monday, 25 January 2010The debut of YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE'S A PARTY IN MY CITY! was a smash hit its first time out, attracting top celebrities, special musical talent and surprise guests to today's hottest live show for families. Due to the great success, YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE'S A PARTY IN MY CITY! has added additional performances in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Toronto, Fort Wayne, Cincinnati and St. Louis f or March 2010.
This state-of-the-art production featuring music, singing, dancing and animation is an interactive experience that offers audience members of all ages the opportunity to witness their favorite characters come to life with the magic words, "Yo Gabba Gabba!." Also joining DJ Lance and the characters on stage will be hip-hop legend Biz Markie to teach the kids how to beat box with Biz's Beat of the Day as well as special guests The Aquabats, whose front man Christian Jacobs (aka the Bat Commander) is the co-creator of Yo Gabba Gabba!, for the Super Music Friends Show.
Tickets and VIP packages for YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE'S A PARTY IN MY CITY! are available at www.Yogabbagabbalive.com. Children under one year of age will be admitted free to sit on a parent's lap.
Source: http://www.pr-usa.net
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