March 2010 Blog Posts (16)

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Yoga to the Rescue

Stress is part of our human experience, especially in modern day times. Yoga can help to soothe us. In San Francisco, a restorative yoga class at Bernal Yoga is growing rapidly as more people find

quiet and stillness the best antidote for stress. A restorative class uses props to allow students to stay in… Continue

Added by Jean Di Carlo-Wagner,MA,E-RYT500 on March 30, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments

Members Only: Discount on Yoga Vibes Online Classes

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 March 27, 2010 at 8:57am — 2 Comments

Weekly Yoga Letter, March 26, 2010

Happy Friday!



The 3rd annual Yogapalooza will be on June 6th and we are looking for volunteers to help us run it! If you are located in San Francisco, DC, San Diego, Chicago or Denver and wants to be part of this great event - email Briana@yogabear.org to learn more.



Also, if you are a survivor and would like to come on this retreat in Ojai California in…

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Added by Moran Serr Hirsch on March 25, 2010 at 11:47pm — No Comments

Witness Practice

This weekend, I am attending a yoga training geared toward adaptive vinyasa for cancer survivors at Prana Yoga, taught by Ingrid Yang. We are using the Witness Practice, which is either active progressive relaxation or passive relaxation. Different yoga traditions teach variations of this meditation. The emphasis is observing our thoughts (our minds) , our emotions (or spiritual center) and our physical bodies. Learning to be a loving… Continue

Added by Jean Di Carlo-Wagner,MA,E-RYT500 on March 23, 2010 at 4:30am — No Comments

Twisting Crocodile Yoga Practice

Stretch your back and buttocks - release tensions. This twisting crocodile is a powerful exercise for a healthy back, very good for the internal organs. Sanskrit name of this Hatha Yoga Asana is Nakarasana. Demonstrated by Mahashakti, explained by Sukadev. More infos on Crocodile Variations at Yoga…

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Added by Sukadev Bretz on March 22, 2010 at 4:48am — 1 Comment

Picking Your Way Through the Yoga Buffet.

So you've heard about the benefits of yoga, you have that cute pair of Lululemon pants you want to show off, and you've got a few hours a week to spare. Now you're faced with the overwhelming buffet of yoga styles/schools. How to choose? What if you get it wrong? Could you accidentally unblock your kundalini in the wrong place?? Oh dear.



Not to worry, we'll help you get it sorted.



First of all: there is no one size fits… Continue

Added by Liz Lawler on March 20, 2010 at 7:10am — 5 Comments

Green Weekly YogaLetter

Happy weekend Yoga Bear family!



We are planning and preparing our third annual Yogapalooza! Mark your calendars for Sunday June 6th and stay tuned for details and for learning which cities will be part of it.





This week in Yoga Bear’s world:



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Added by Moran Serr Hirsch on March 18, 2010 at 8:28pm — No Comments

Springing into Yoga

With warmer weather starting, many of us are ready to travel out of the coziness of our homes and start an exercise routine. Sometimes, we need guidance regarding our fitness level. Can you walk a for twenty minutes and not be winded? Can you get up and down off the floor without sweating or flushing? Can you bend forward and reach toward your toes , knees soft, and come up without feeling dizzy? If so, you are probably able to… Continue

Added by Jean Di Carlo-Wagner,MA,E-RYT500 on March 17, 2010 at 4:18pm — 1 Comment

Helpful in Life

I have been in yoga groups with many different instructors. It amazes me how different they can be and how much more I can get out of instructors that take the time to explain their story. It took us buying high deductible health insurance to figure out that yoga has helped us medically in many ways. We have way less health issues and even less mental health concerns. So now we pay… Continue

Added by Lee W. on March 14, 2010 at 7:08pm — 2 Comments

Weekly Yoga Letter: Spring, Spring, Spring

Happy Friday Yogis! Finally, the weather is starting to warm up and you see nature’s bounty at its best. Birds chirping, bees droning, and an abundance of flowers blooming in myriad colors signal the end of winter blues.



Spring is the time for cleaning, and starting afresh. You can rejuvenate and re-energize, and get in sync with the changing season. Yoga is an ancient art and healing practice that will help you to cleanse your mind and body of…

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Added by Yoga Bear on March 12, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Patricia "Trish" Martin: Yoga Crone 70 Years Young

Trish Martin is a 20 year cancer survivor living the principles of the yogic path by following her heart in teaching yoga. Trish says, "What you give, you get". For Trish, teaching senior yoga and cancer survivors is a gift. Her senior class started in chair yoga last year and have progressed to 'graceful and energizing' Sun Salutations! The benefits of starting yoga at any age and the hopefulness of progressing is inspiring to… Continue

Added by Jean Di Carlo-Wagner,MA,E-RYT500 on March 9, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Chronicles of being ::castellani:: imposed state regulation of yoga schools

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Added by Brian Castellani on March 9, 2010 at 2:00am — 9 Comments

What YogaBear means to me



Halle asked me to write a blog on YogaBear, and I was a little off kilter at first.
I want to write from an honest place of experience and I want it to be real, even though sometimes I don't always feel very real...


I met Halle in 2009, or maybe it was 2008, and I really was taken with the concept of donating yoga classes to Cancer Survivors. YogaBear helps people cope with reality. Life happens and it can be very hard to deal with on a personal…
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Added by Brian Castellani on March 8, 2010 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

Weekly Yoga Letter, March 5, 2010

Dear Yoga Bear,



Hope you’re week is lovely



So, what did we have in the Yoga Bear community this week?



Great way to introduce yourself to the community - old or new Yogis. A fun exercise!

Tips for a rewarding at-home yoga practice –you can add some of… Continue

Added by Moran Serr Hirsch on March 4, 2010 at 11:34pm — 2 Comments

Stay clear of processed sugar....

I understand how numerous people can be and continue to be addicted

to refined sugar in one form or another…why you ask? Because refined

sugar is found in most processed foods, you know those foods you find

in the middle of the grocery store…processed cookies, cakes, candy,

canned foods, ketchup, etc.

White refined sugar is the most common form of sugar (sucrose) in North America and Europe. Refined sugar can be made by dissolving raw sugar and…

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Added by Laura Kowalewski on March 3, 2010 at 4:08pm — 5 Comments

Sherrill Smith: Rising Star for Yoga Bear

Sherrill Smith is a woman with passion and a vision. Deciding after thyroid cancer to become a yoga teacher and specialize in teaching other survivors, Sherrill didn't wait to get started on spreading the word, planning local projects and becoming Arizona's YB Chapter director. Sherrill did an interview about Yoga Bear and the benefits of yoga and healing called "Cancer Warrior', produced by Mel Majoros. The interview began a chain of events… Continue

Added by Jean Di Carlo-Wagner,MA,E-RYT500 on March 2, 2010 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

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