January 2010 Blog Posts (15)

Weekly Yoga Letter, Jan 29th, 2010

Dear Yogis,

Here is a recap of this week's Yoga Bear world:

Don’t forget the Un-cooking party in Santa Monica - on Feb 6th at 6pm join us for cleansing yoga and an un-cooking party (learn to cook raw food) at YogaCo in Santa Monica. Survivors are free, $20 donations (for YogaBear) for others!

From Yoga Bear site:

* Online Yoga Videos,… Continue

Added by Moran Serr Hirsch on January 29, 2010 at 2:36pm — No Comments

bridge plans

Do you guys know of a Short Term Health Insurance plan that would pick up additional therapy not covered by Temporary Insurance? I hear that there are often plans that will bridge the gap in unusual situations. Sometimes there are optional treatments that will greatly benefit the… Continue

Added by Cindy Fallsen on January 26, 2010 at 4:50pm — 1 Comment

Bird Feeder Thoughts

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. " Helen Keller Watching a red-breasted sparrow at the bird feeder, a survivor of heavy winter storms, H. Keller's quote came to mind. Battling cancer means enduring and overcoming suffering. What does the bird say? Being hungry for more life, the bird found a way to survive the onset of hail,… Continue

Added by Jean Di Carlo-Wagner,MA,E-RYT500 on January 26, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments

Inclined plane on elbows

Strengthen your back muscles with this variation of Purvotthasana - Yoga inclined plane. Instead of supporting your weight on the hands as in the basic Yoga posture, you put your weight on your forearms. This strengthens your back muscles to a high degree. Especially recommended if you can't do backward bends or can't put weight on your wrists. Camera/speaker: Sukadev Bretz, model: Mahashakti, yoga teacher and yoga therapist. More infos on Yoga…

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Added by Sukadev Bretz on January 25, 2010 at 4:30am — No Comments

Online Yoga Videos, An Offer for Yoga Bear Members

Yoga videos are a great way to deepen your practice from the comfort of your living room or bedroom. If you haven't seen our videos demonstrating various poses or meditation podcasts, make sure to check them out.

We're also excited to announce that our friends at YogaVibes are offering a 20% discount on online classes to Yoga… Continue

Added by Halle T on January 24, 2010 at 4:28pm — No Comments

Weekly Yoga Letter, Jan 22nd, 2010

Dear Yogis,

This week in Yoga Bear world:

Join us on Feb 6th at 6pm for cleansing yoga and an un-cooking party (learn to cook raw food) at YogaCo in Santa Monica. Survivors are free, $20 donations (for YogaBear) for others!

On our site:

* Anti-Cancer Lecture at UCSF

* Yoga holds out a dose of hope for… Continue

Added by Moran Serr Hirsch on January 22, 2010 at 12:29am — 1 Comment

Coffee and Cancer

Sitting at one of my favorite coffee spots, computer in hand and Yoga Bear blog post in mind, two woman took a seat on the couch next to mine. One of the woman started talking about her recent cancer diagnosis, while her friend listened. My ears are particularly attuned to the word cancer. Talking to our friends is a way in which we can help ourselves manage the stress of a cancer diagnosis. My friend joined me, her ex-husband is… Continue

Added by Jean Di Carlo-Wagner,MA,E-RYT500 on January 19, 2010 at 3:30am — 1 Comment

Yoga holds out a dose of hope for cancer-afflicted

Researchers, from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (SVYASA) and Bangalore Institute of Oncology (BIO), tested yoga relaxation techniques on those suffering from breast cancer in second and third stage and found that the exercises were not only successful in fighting the side effects of the ailment, but also helped maintain immunity levels to fight the disease.

“When a person is diagnosed with cancer, he or she goes into a denial mode and seeks diagnosis from other… Continue

Added by Yoga Bear on January 18, 2010 at 12:20pm — No Comments

Rely for Life

Celebrate Your Life!

Imperial Beach,CA 91932 American Cancer Society
Relay For Life.

Join the Survivors' Lap symbolizes courage of survivors, their families and friends .

If you can not join us,Please donate;
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Added by Candelaria Ramirez on January 16, 2010 at 9:51am — No Comments

Weekly YogaLetter, January 15, 2010

Dear Yogis,

Here is a short newsletter with a recap of this week:

On our site:

* Looking for a sub Yoga instructor in February in Redondo Beach for cancer survivors classes

In the news...

* Research shows those who practice yoga are more "mindful" eaters

* More reasons to get your yoga on:… Continue

Added by Moran Serr Hirsch on January 15, 2010 at 5:59pm — No Comments

Iyengar yoga Center in houston

Houston Iyengar Yoga is directed by Pauline Schloesser. Pauline is a dedicated Iyengar yoga instructor and teacher. Pauline teaches at Studio A of the Heights School of Yoga, Houston Texas.

Learn about Iyengar Yoga.…

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Added by iyengar yoga on January 14, 2010 at 11:11pm — No Comments

Seeking a yoga instructor to sub a class for cancer survivors

Hi Everyone,

I'm the Program Director for Team Survivor California. One of our yoga instructors is going on vacation so we're looking for a sub for her regular class Thurs, Feb. 11 and Thurs, Feb 18 from 6-7pm in Redondo Beach. The class is for cancer survivors in any stage from diagnosis through recovery and beyond and approximately 10-12 people attend each week. If you or anyone you know is qualified and interested, please contact me at jodi@teamsurvivor-la.org Thanks! Jodi

Added by Jodi Brown on January 13, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Staying Within Our Limits

Greeting new members of Yoga Bear gives me some anecdotal information about new yogis. Roughly a third of YB members are new to yoga and looking for classes that are 'right for them'. Common sense tells us that starting a new physical activity requires caution; especially those of us who are starting after surgery or during chemotherapy. This can be challenging… Continue

Added by Jean Di Carlo-Wagner,MA,E-RYT500 on January 12, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments

Weekly Yoga Letter, Jan 8th, 2010

Dear Yogis,

I hope 2010 started good, with strength and inner health.

From Yoga Bear’s world…

*Moving Omward retreat is Next week! This Yoga Retreat for Cancer Survivors and their Caregivers being organized by the Arizona chapter is happening on January 15 – 17, 2010 in Christopher Creek Lodge, Payson, Arizona. If you hadn’t, hurry up and register… Continue

Added by Moran Serr Hirsch on January 8, 2010 at 8:43am — No Comments

Enlighten Me, Please

Reflecting and processing change is part of my chosen path. Will it lead me to Enlightenment? What part does yoga have in this choice? All good questions. Scouring the internet for retreats, workshops and yoga training finds a dizzying cornucopia of offerings in 2010. I rely on suggestions of other yogis, friend and mentor, Diane Ambrosini. I look at what others have to say about yoga and watched… Continue

Added by Jean Di Carlo-Wagner,MA,E-RYT500 on January 5, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

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