November 2010 Blog Posts (18)

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Yoga and Religion: The Debate Continues

Two of our members started an interesting discussion about yoga and religion, and we're not the only ones talking about it. The New York Times ran this story about a different side of the debate. Do you think about yoga as being…

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Added by Libby Lowe on November 30, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Ayurveda and Cancer: Healing with Ancient Traditional Medicine



Nevada City, CA (Vocus) November 24, 2010



The California College of Ayurveda announces a complete program in Ayurvedic… Continue

Added by Yoga Bear on November 30, 2010 at 9:03am — No Comments

Another write-up about yoga and breast cancer!

Overview

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis and completing your treatment is only part of the battle. Next, you must navigate the choppy waters of cancer survivorship. Learning about how…

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Added by Libby Lowe on November 22, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Weekly YogaLetter - Thankful

Dear Yoga Bears,



Only a week and a half left for CinemAsana! All yoga teachers - come join CinemAsana – the online video contest! Do good and win prizes!

Look at our… Continue

Added by Moran Serr Hirsch on November 19, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

The Flexitarian Cookbook (A Fundraiser for Yoga Bear & Slow Food USA)

A group of volunteers recently put together an awesome cookbook of Flexitarian Recipes-- meaning they can be made WITH or WITHOUT meat. The idea is to be inclusive and respectful of the full dietary spectrum.



100% of the proceeds from this charity cookbook are being donated to Yoga Bear (50%) and Slow Food USA (50%).



You can buy the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0615372740/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

And… Continue

Added by Halle T on November 18, 2010 at 2:17pm — No Comments

A new study on cancer, yoga and kids gets funding!

http://www.alexslemonade.org/newsroom/news/alsf-awards-2010-nurse-researcher-grants

Added by Libby Lowe on November 18, 2010 at 1:02pm — No Comments

Discovering Truth

"The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple." ~Oscar Wilde


My plan is to write about the yamas the next few… Continue

Added by Katherine Dowdney on November 16, 2010 at 7:32pm — No Comments

Yoga Foot Exercises

Yoga Foot Exercises demonstration by David (asanas)

and Sukadev (speaker/ guidance). More Yoga Videos on…

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Added by Sukadev Bretz on November 16, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

A Workout That Makes You Smile

By Karen Bossick of Times-News



It’s one workout where you can’t scowl.



After all, you can’t do laughing exercises with a frown on your face.



The workout is known as laughter yoga. And it’s got a number of Wood River Valley residents waving their arms as if they were elephant trunks, flitting from one corner of the room to… Continue

Added by Yoga Bear on November 15, 2010 at 11:39am — No Comments

Weekly YogaLetter - Sunshine

Dear Yoga Bears,



Hope your week was relaxing and calm. Here is a little roundup of this week in Yoga Bear world:

Reminding all yoga teachers to join CinemAsana, an online video contest! Do good and win prizes!

Visit our site to learn more and get involved!

Check out our Video… Continue

Added by Moran Serr Hirsch on November 12, 2010 at 9:32am — No Comments

Check us out in Yoga Journal!

http://blogs.yogajournal.com/yogabuzz/

Added by Libby Lowe on November 11, 2010 at 9:18am — No Comments

Yoga Bear Classes at Maimonidies Cancer Center in NYC

As part of our Healing Yoga Project, Yoga Bear classes at Maimonidies Cancer Center in New York City will begin on January 6th. If you are a patient there and would like to join, please contact Michelle.Robbins@yogabear.org.



About the Instructor: Elyse Sparkes

Elyse’s interest in human… Continue

Added by Yoga Bear on November 10, 2010 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

Good story about yoga and breast cancer

Hi - I thought you all might find this interesting!

http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Yoga+classes+helping+breast+cancer+patients/3807341/story.html

Added by Libby Lowe on November 10, 2010 at 1:12pm — No Comments

Why Your Feet Ground You in Yoga

Ever think about your feet? Most of us take our tootsies for granted, until they hurt. In yoga, we use our feet as grounding. For cancer patients receiving certain types of chemotherapy, neuropathy, dry skin, lack of coordination and balance may effect our feet and , therefore, our grounding.



Make sure to tell your yoga teacher what's going on with your feet. Though… Continue

Added by Jean Di Carlo-Wagner,MA,E-RYT500 on November 8, 2010 at 4:30am — 1 Comment

3 Great Exercises For A Healthy Back

Strong back muscles can help prevent back pain. They support the positioning of the spine, absorb the stress of movement, and ease pressure on the spine itself. These exercises are designed to help you stand strong:



PELVIC TILTS

Lie on your back and tighten your abs. Imagine bringing your belly button to your spine. Lift your butt until your body is in a straight line. Do… Continue

Added by Yoga Bear on November 7, 2010 at 9:57am — No Comments

Living & Teaching Ahimsa

Hi everyone! I am new to Yoga Bear and excited to share some thought on my yoga practice & teaching. The next few weeks, I plan on writing some thoughts and ideas on the yamas and niyamas for everyday life and how as teachers we can bring them into our classes. I feel that it can be challenging to do so especially depending… Continue

Added by Katherine Dowdney on November 5, 2010 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

Weekly YogaLetter - Balance

Dear Yoga Bears,



In a week of elections, celebrations and holidays, I hope you found some time to take care of your health, balance and inner strength.



Calling all yoga teachers! Join CinemAsana, an online video contest where you can do good and win prizes! Visit our site to learn more and get involved!





Here is some of the latest in Yoga Bear world:…

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Added by Moran Serr Hirsch on November 4, 2010 at 9:20am — No Comments

Yoga to Deal with Cancer Stress and More

Our emotional needs intensify during cancer treatment and yoga for cancer survivors can alleviate some of the stress. We also need other survivors to help us along our path, especially those that have a similar diagnosis. Studies are being done on the effectiveness of yoga, on line support groups, and other supportive therapies.



If you've found this site, you are… Continue

Added by Jean Di Carlo-Wagner,MA,E-RYT500 on November 2, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments

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