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There Is Now Yoga for Dudes: Broga!
http://www.people.com/article/broga-fitness-yoga-guys
[It appears that variants of Broga are trending this season.]

Yoga For Cancer, More Than An Exercise
http://www.neontommy.com/news/2015/05/yoga-cancer-more-exercise
"Since the ripe young age of 21, Jean DiCarlo-Wagner knew she wanted
to be a teacher. Little did she know that her career choice would
later become a meaningful outlet for hundreds diagnosed with cancer."

Place of placidity: Seeking inspiration and balance through yoga
http://www.yorkblog.com/nosweat/2015/05/07/place-of-placidity-seeking-inspiration-and-balance-through-yoga/#more-11653
"Sickle-cell anemia.... One of the most frustrating things about this
disease is that it presents itself as an invisible disability, leading
to a general lack of understanding among the sickle-cell community."

Area yoga studio transitioning to all-donation business model
http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/richmond-neighbors/2015-05-07/area-yoga-studio-transitioning-all-donation-business-model

Body Yoga in Roseville helps strengthen the body
http://www.thepresstribune.com/article/5/07/15/body-yoga-roseville-helps-strengthen-body
"Kathryn Body offers heated, none-heated classes for all levels"

Florida Company Offers Heli-Yoga to Yogis Who Love to Fly
http://www.doyouyoga.com/florida-company-offers-heli-yoga-to-yogis-who-love-to-fly-35944/

Four Seasons Bali Sayan Opens An Open Air Yoga Studio
http://www.forbes.com/sites/douggollan/2015/05/07/four-seasons-sayan-opens-an-open-air-yoga-studio/

11 Ways to Avoid Being the Most Annoying Person in Your Yoga Class
http://stylecaster.com/yoga-class-etiquette-11-things-you-should-never-do/

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Yoga helps Manatee vets cope with mental, physical pains
http://www.bradenton.com/2015/05/13/5797712/yoga-helps-manatee-vets-copes.html
"For a few moments each week, the Connected Warrior yoga class pushes
back on aches and pains, and memories bringing nothing but anguish."

Will Yoga Make Cops Less Violent?
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/05/14/will-yoga-make-cops-less-violent.html
"Seriously: Police work is an incredibly high-stress job, so anything
that relieves stress is worth a look. And some are doing just that."
"Not only is the suicide rate of police officers higher than the
national average, more officers commit suicide each year than are
killed by criminals. The overall average lifespan of police officers
is 10 years shorter than the national average."

Thursday on NH Chronicle Yoga for Substance Abuse Recovery
http://www.wmur.com/new-hampshire-chronicle/thursday-on-nh-chronicle-yoga-for-substance-abuse-recovery/33005438

Bros Doing Yoga AKA 'Broga' Will Probably Be An Actual Thing One Day
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/13/broga-hannah-rothstein_n_7276156.html

Rychlik combines heart, head knowledge at yoga studio
http://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2015/05/13/120754/rychlik-brings-combines-heart-head-knowledge-at-yoga-studio

How to Get Free Yoga and Free Wine Every Week This Summer
http://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2015/05/13/free-yoga-athleta-2/

FREE downtown Raleigh sunrise yoga class 5/15
http://www.wral.com/free-downtown-raleigh-sunrise-yoga-class-5-15-/14643563/

Chakra nutrition, yoga key to weight loss in Eastern philosophies
http://abc7.com/health/chakra-nutrition-yoga-key-to-weight-loss-in-eastern-philosophies/720714/
"Yoga Lean," Beth Shaw

Best yoga trend - Free outdoor yoga classes - 2015 Best of MN
http://www.startribune.com/best-yoga-trend-free-outdoor-yoga-classes/303437991/

Downward dog!: Border collies Ace and Holly do yoga with their owner
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3080357/Downward-dog-Border-collies-Ace-Holly-yoga-owner.html

Work Yoga Pants — Betabrand & The Silicon Valley Way
http://2paragraphs.com/2015/05/work-yoga-pants-betabrand-the-silicon-valley-way/
[Will a Yoga Suit be next?]

“Vegas Gone Yoga!” brings yin to Las Vegas’ yang Sept. 19-20
http://www.vegasnews.com/131211/vegas-gone-yoga-brings-yin-to-las-vegas-yang-sept-19-20.html

Want To Get More Out Of Your Yoga Practice? Grab A Friend
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/14/yoga-poses-friend_n_7207356.html

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Why This 62-Year-Old Woman Is Saying 'Namaste' To Teaching Yoga
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/21/15-women-over-50-susan-lyons_n_7207440.html

Yoga Hits the Wall Street Journal: Yoga and Cancer
http://www.curetoday.com/community/jean-di-carlo-wagner/2015/05/yoga-hits-the-wall-street-journal-yoga-and-cancer
"Cancer survivors are looking for ways to improve their quality of
life, even five years after diagnosis."

Jail Stress Breaker
http://www.thenewsguard.com/news/jail-stress-reliever-yoga/article_07a5c548-ff37-11e4-bacc-ffb6f57e78aa.html
"It's not a new way to break stress, but it is a new effort at the
Lincoln County Jail to reduce stress that could lead to inmate
conflicts."

Yoga, broccoli and meditation during teeth brushing! LMA send bosses
120-page guide on how to keep stress levels under control
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3090811/Yoga-broccoli-meditating-brushing-teeth-LMA-send-bosses-120-page-guide-stress-levels-control.html
"Bosses of all Premier League and Football League clubs have been sent
a 120-page survival guide by the LMA which includes advice from
psychologists, addiction councillors and heart experts."

'Beer yoga' gaining popularity in NM
http://www.kob.com/article/stories/s3802872.shtml#.VV1Nr-dcZE4
"I have lost a total of like 30 pounds."
""I'm ripping stupid jokes, there's a couple people belching. We are
drinking beer, but we are exercising at the same time."

The Yoga Studio That's Replacing a Black Christian Apparel Store in
Columbia City
http://www.thestranger.com/blogs/slog/2015/05/20/22250632/the-yoga-studio-thats-replacing-a-black-christian-apparel-store-in-columbia-city
"Tiger Lily Yoga -- their website promises "LGBTQ Yogis," "Yogis of
color," "Yogis with a lil extra badunk-a-dunk""

Namaste! Three-year-old Instagram star Pixie Curtis tries her hand at
yoga saying 'posture and good breathing is everything'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3090475/Three-year-old-Instagram-star-Pixie-Curtis-tries-hand-yoga-saying-posture-good-breathing-everything.html

How to Pick a Yoga Retreat That Won't Stress You Out
https://www.yahoo.com/travel/how-to-pick-a-yoga-retreat-119457863667.html

YogaTrail, the Social Network that's Just for Yoga, is Crowdfunding a
New Mobile App on Indiegogo
http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/15/05/p5529467/yogatrail-the-social-network-thats-just-for-yoga-is-crowdfunding-a-new-

At Yoga in the City, local woman hopes Elkhart community will relax,
let go and learn to love yoga
http://www.elkharttruth.com/living/2015/05/20/At-Yoga-in-the-City-local-woman-hopes-Elkhart-community-will-relax-let-go-and-learn-to-love-yoga.html

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Harvard neuroscientist: Meditation not only reduces stress, here’s how
it changes your brain
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2015/05/26/harvard-neuroscientist-meditation-not-only-reduces-stress-it-literally-changes-your-brain/
"Sara Lazar, a neuroscientist at Massachusetts General Hospital and
Harvard Medical School, was one of the first scientists to take the
anecdotal claims about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness and
test them in brain scans. What she found surprised her — that
meditating can literally change your brain."

Yoga Journal Celebrates Its First 10 Years in Russia
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/arts_n_ideas/article/yoga-journal-celebrates-its-first-10-years-in-russia/522442.html
"More than 1.3 million Russians practice yoga — more than play
basketball, tennis or hockey, according to the survey, and
practitioners are a fairly elite group."

PM Narendra Modi and 45,000 Others to Perform Yoga on June 21
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-to-perform-yoga-on-rajpath-on-june-21-766710

Baba Ramdev's brother arrested after man dies at yoga guru's food park
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-3099895/Baba-Ramdev-s-brother-arrested-man-killed-industrial-violence-yoga-guru-s-food-park.html
"As the case is related to high-profile yoga guru Baba Ramdev, the
local police more or less remained tight-lipped."

Your Health Matters: Using Yoga as Trauma Therapy
http://www.siouxlandmatters.com/story/d/story/using-yoga-as-trauma-therapy/28051/FlrvLdyrCUOYdiFursYTZQ

The Powerful Reason This Plus-Sized Woman is Posting Her Yoga Photos
http://news.health.com/2015/05/27/the-powerful-reason-this-plus-sized-woman-is-posting-her-yoga-photos/

How Texas College Students Are Using Yoga And Tailgating To Stay Sober
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/27/college-programs-drug-addicts_n_7343310.html
"The programs aren't designed to get students sober -- there are other
treatment options for that. Rather, these programs are geared toward
students who have sought and received treatment, and who may now need
help staying sober, focusing on their studies and finding the social
support they need to thrive in college and beyond."

Yoga benefits for the college experience
http://www.dailybarometer.com/news/yoga-benefits-for-the-college-experience/article_7404ad90-04f4-11e5-aca7-9fee3098fcca.html

Yoga Stars Are Making Careers Out of Instagram
http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/05/yoga-stars-are-making-careers-out-of-instagram.html

Office yoga Zen: 5 ways to focus and reduce stress
http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/28/health/office-yoga/

5 Questions You Must Ask If You Want To Be A Yoga Instructor
http://www.huffingtonpost.in/pragya-bhatt/5-questions-you-must-ask-_1_b_7439848.html

Free yoga for high school happiness
http://www.edenmagnet.com.au/story/3106815/free-yoga-for-high-school-happiness/?cs=12
“Free Girls Yoga is a community service initiative offering free yoga
classes to girls in high schools in the local community”

Mass public events to mark international Yoga Day in Belgium
http://zeenews.india.com/news/health/health-news/mass-public-events-to-mark-international-yoga-day-in-belgium_1602938.html

New Yoga in Motion program kicks off June 5 in Avon
http://www.vaildaily.com/entertainment/16513668-113/new-yoga-in-motion-program-kicks-off-june

City’s largest yoga class to be held at Frontier Field
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/05/27/rochesters-largest-yoga-class-held-frontier-field/28027103/

Wineries Find a Popular Pairing: Fitness Class and a Wine Tasting
http://www.wsj.com/articles/wineries-find-a-popular-pairing-fitness-class-and-a-wine-tasting-1432743830
"Yoga is better on a terrace overlooking vineyards, especially when
followed by lunch and three pours"

Power for Paws - Buddhi Mat Power Yoga will host 108 Sun Salutations
to benefit ROAR
http://news.hamlethub.com/ridgefield/charities/47918-power-for-paws-buddhi-mat-power-yoga-will-host-108-sun-salutations-to-benefit-roar

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Yoga: How We Serve Cancer Patients | Rob Schware
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rob-schware/yoga-how-we-serve-cancer-_b_6551398.html
"This is an interview with Beth Daugherty, Executive Director of the
Christina Phipps Foundation."

Online medical yoga startup YMEDICA seeks to help cancer, osteoporosis patients
http://medcitynews.com/2015/06/online-medical-yoga-startup-ymedica-uses-desktop-yoga-to-reach-cancer-osteoporosis-and-other-patients/

N.J. platoon commander's message to fellow vets: Yoga saved me and can help you
http://www.nj.com/burlington/index.ssf/2015/06/iraq_war_veteran_to_launch_yoga_sessions_in_burlin.html

Would yoga instructor face charges if she were a man?
http://www.azcentral.com/story/laurieroberts/2015/06/03/no-charges-against-yoga-instructor/28413231/
"So a woman can show off her newly augmented DDDs – or whatever the
size of her made-to-order assets – and then, according to Scottsdale
police, invite a bunch of under-age boys into a room for a closer
inspection, among other things, and no crime has occurred."

How do you hit on someone at 7 a.m.? Talk yoga to her.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soloish/wp/2015/06/03/how-do-you-hit-on-someone-at-7-a-m-talk-yoga-to-her/
"Daybreaker— a no-alcohol, yes-coffee morning dance party—debuts in
Washington, D.C., after taking off in New York in 2013."

Pull Out Your Mats: Different Types of Yoga and Their Many Health Benefits
http://food.ndtv.com/health/different-types-of-yoga-and-their-many-health-benefits-768722
#InternationalYogaDay

All Aboard Florida apartments to have rooftop pool and yoga lawn
http://postnow.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/06/04/all-aboard-florida-apartments-to-have-rooftop-pool-and-yoga-lawn/

Warning: Hot yoga may be addictive
http://www.theintelligencer.com/local_news/article_6d4af342-0a0d-11e5-86b6-c341ef8f8293.html

Water and sand make for ideal yoga studios
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/attheshore/best_bets/ev/water-and-sand-make-for-ideal-yoga-studios/article_0328954c-0a07-11e5-bfa5-9377e191f2c2.html
“Practicing yoga on the beach allows you to connect to all of your senses.”

Huge yoga class to take field Saturday at Ralph Wilson Stadium
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/orchard-park/huge-yoga-class-to-take-field-saturday-at-ralph-wilson-stadium-20150603

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Making Yoga an Exercise in Democracy
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/11/world/asia/making-yoga-an-exercise-in-democracy.html
#InternationalYogaDay #Iyengar
"B.K.S. Iyengar was largely responsible for liberating yoga from men
like himself and creating the circumstances for it to infect the world
and in the process win the adoration of Indians."

Broga: Yoga for Bros
http://boingboing.net/2015/06/10/broga-yoga-for-bros.html
#brogayoga

Meet Tao Porchon-Lynch, the 96-Year-Old Dancer Who Wowed America's Got Talent
http://www.people.com/article/tao-porchon-lynch-yoga-teacher-tango-americas-got-talent
#taoporchonlynch
""There is nothing you cannot do," Tao Porchon-Lynch's website reads.
And the 96-year-old, who recently competed on America's Got Talent, is
living proof of that maxim."

Yoga, Bikinis, Facebook And Fat: An Exploration Of Body Image
http://wunc.org/post/yoga-bikinis-facebook-and-fat-exploration-body-image
#JessamynStanley #yogabody

The Numbers International Day of Yoga
http://blogs.wsj.com/briefly/2015/06/10/international-day-of-yoga-the-numbers/
#InternationalYogaDay
"Yoga events are expected to take place across the world for the first
International Day of Yoga. Organizers in New Delhi, India, are hoping
to break a world record for the most people practicing yoga, while the
Reserve Bank of India has minted two special coins for the occasion.
Here’s the day in numbers."

How to breathe: Physician and yoga teacher on getting it right
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/sc-fam-0616-lifeskill-breathe-20150616-story.html

Head of Famous Bihar School Explains The Secret of Yoga
http://www.ndtv.com/blog/head-of-famous-bihar-school-explains-the-secret-of-yoga-770555
#BiharSchoolofYoga

Maha minority schools upset at Yoga Day
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/maha-minority-schools-upset-at-yoga-day/92249.html
#InternationalYogaDay

Portuguese guru behind Yoga Day idea
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/portuguese-guru-behind-yoga-day-idea/
#InternationalYogaDay
"According to sources within the BJP, Nagendra told PM Modi about the
need for taking the World Yoga Day idea forward."

International Yoga day: Guinness teams ready, Government seeks 2 records
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/international-yoga-day-guinness-teams-ready-govt-seeks-2-records/
#InternationalYogaDay
"Govt has applied to the Guinness World Records Limited both for the
organising the largest Yoga class and also for the presence of people
from most nationalities in one yoga class."

The yoga sales pitch
http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column-the-yoga-sales-pitch-2094411
#InternationalYogaDay #SwamiVivekananda #SriAurobindo

Burrard Bridge Yoga Closure Slammed By Raffi, First Nations
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/06/10/burrard-bridge-yoga-raffi_n_7549614.html
#InternationalYogaDay #ShunTheBridge

WV Yoga Girl Hosts Class at Palatine Park
http://www.wboy.com/story/29291652/wv-yoga-girl-hosts-class-at-palatine-park
#WVYogaGirl

Poke Me: Is yoga just about body & mind, or is it a nation-building tool?
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/poke-me/poke-me-is-yoga-just-about-body-mind-or-is-it-a-nation-building-tool/articleshow/47617989.cms
#InternationalYogaDay

Tamil Nadu Muslim outfits stand divided on Yoga Day celebrations in state
http://www.firstpost.com/india/tamil-nadu-muslim-outfits-stand-divided-on-yoga-day-celebrations-in-state-2289198.html
#InternationalYogaDay
"Chennai: Two Muslim outfits have come up with divergent views on
International Yoga Day celebrations in Tamil Nadu on 21 June, with one
conditionally endorsing it and other dismissing it as not being in
conformity with Islamic tenets."

Yoga problem solved: Take Allah's name instead of reciting shlokas,
AYUSH minister tells Muslims
http://www.firstpost.com/politics/yoga-problem-solved-take-allahs-name-instead-reciting-shlokas-ayush-minister-tells-muslims-2291110.html
#InternationalYogaDay

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Bikram yoga guru rape allegation OK to be heard in court
http://mynewsla.com/crime/2015/06/17/judge-says-woman-ok-to-pursue-suit-claiming-bikram-yoga-guru-raped-her/
"A judge says he’s inclined to find that a woman can pursue most of
her allegations against Bikram Choudhury, who she claims raped her in
2010 during a $13,000 nine-week teacher training program at the yoga
guru’s studio in San Diego."

India Readies to Showcase Yoga to the World
http://www.voanews.com/content/as-india-readies-to-showcase-yoga-to-the-world-controersies-erupt-at-home/2827224.html
#InternationalYogaDay
"NEW DELHI—This Sunday, India will organize yoga sessions in 192
countries after the United Nations agreed to Prime Minister Narendra
Modi’s suggestion to observe June 21 as International Yoga Day."

India Uses Yoga, Films, Gandhism to Win Chinese Hearts
http://www.voanews.com/content/india-uses-yoga-films-gandhism-to-win-chinese-hearts/2827190.html
#InternationalYogaDay
"BEIJING—Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken on the role of
a yoga guru for Chinese Internet users. He is providing his followers
on Weibo, China’s version of Twitter, a daily lesson of yoga exercise
complete with sketches about different poses, and a list of benefits."

Denver yoga chain CorePower headed to Chandler, set to open August 30
http://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/chandler/denver-yoga-chain-corepower-headed-to-chandler-set-to-open-august-30
"Auditions for three full-time and 30 part-time yoga teacher positions
were held last week."

Yoga an Integral Part of Aligarh Muslim University Culture: Vice-Chancellor
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/yoga-an-integral-part-of-aligarh-muslim-university-culture-vice-chancellor-772864
#InternationalYogaDay
"Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh: Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
Vice-Chancellor Zameer Uddin Shah today said yoga is deeply ingrained
in the university's culture and that a number of his predecessors
encouraged its practice on the campus."
"It will be counterproductive if pressure is put on any section to
practise this form of exercise. Yoga must be de-linked from religion
to enhance its mass appeal."

Yoga is for lazy, rich people who don't have time for exercise:
Karnataka minister
http://www.firstpost.com/politics/yoga-is-for-lazy-rich-people-who-dont-have-time-for-exercise-karnataka-minister-2299874.html
#InternationalYogaDay

Spa Helani Presents Yoga Session: Namaste & Chardonnay
http://mauinow.com/2015/06/17/spa-helani-presents-yoga-session-namaste-chardonnay/

Yoga meets beer in weekly Asheville program
http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2015/06/18/yoga-meets-beer-weekly-program/28916531/

Yoga business promotes health
http://www.abilene-rc.com/Articles-News-c-2015-06-17-194040.113118-Yoga-business-promotes-health.html#123

A yoga class custom made for men
http://www.ktiv.com/story/29343851/2015/06/17/a-yoga-class-custom-made-for-old-fat-guys
#OFGY #OldFatGuyYoga

The Goddess Pose by Michelle Goldberg review – the woman who brought
yoga to the west
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/jun/17/the-goddess-pose-michelle-goldberg-review-the-woman-who-brought-yoga-to-the-west
"A new biography of Indra Devi tracks the yogi’s Zelig-like life, her
fierce independence and time as a go-to figure for the likes of Greta
Garbo"

Yoga festival Wanderlust returning to Stratton
http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20150618/NEWS02/706189890
#Wanderlust

India's plans for Yoga Day taking a stressful turn
http://www.voanews.com/content/as-india-readies-to-showcase-yoga-to-the-world-controersies-erupt-at-home/2827224.html
#InternationalYogaDay

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Downward-Facing Dollar
http://www.wweek.com/portland/article-24973-downward_facing_dollar.html
"Under state scrutiny, yoga studios in Portland find themselves
twisting into new positions."
"Before Loew knew it, state officials had swooped in, audited her
books and declared that she had been improperly treating instructors
like independent contractors when they were actually employees. That
meant Loew had to start paying wages, benefits and unemployment
insurance—not to mention five years of back payroll taxes the state
said she owed."

Disabled women activists from around the world use yoga to stretch
their minds and bodies in Eugene
http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33227160-75/disabled-women-activists-from-around-the-world-use-yoga-to-stretch-their-minds-and-bodies-in-eugene.html.csp
#MobilityInternationalUSA
"Ekaete Umoh of Nigeria is among 18 disabled women activists from
around the world who this afternoon found themselves practicing
several yoga stretches and poses, including a modified downward-facing
dog."

Former NY prison could become yoga retreat center, new owner says
http://www.syracuse.com/state/index.ssf/2015/06/former_ny_prison_could_become_yoga_retreat_center_new_owner_says.html
#CampGeorgetown
"SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The new owner of Camp Georgetown wants the former
minimum security state prison to be the answer for people who want to
get away from it all."

How Yoga Day Eclipsed The Mumbai Hooch Tragedy
http://www.newslaundry.com/2015/06/24/how-yoga-day-eclipsed-the-mumbai-hooch-tragedy/
#InternationalYogaDay
"Nothing came in the way of major print dailies providing over-the-top
coverage to International Yoga Day. Not even the death of over 100
people."

Yoga champ’s penury, toilet-less home moves MP to gift house
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Yoga-champs-penury-toilet-less-home-moves-MP-to-gift-house/articleshow/47798490.cms
#InternationalYogaDay
"At a time when crores of rupees were spent to celebrate the first
International Yoga Day, people like us who know this ancient science
should get some financial support so that we can grow."

Muslim Women Hit out at Personal Law Board on Yoga
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Muslim-Women-Hit-out-at-Personal-Law-Board-on-Yoga/2015/06/25/article2884960.ece
#InternationalYogaDay
"CUTTACK: Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan (BMMA), a movement of Muslim
women, has hit out at All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB)
for its opposition to yoga."

Yoga is unacceptable: Muslim body
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/yoga-is-unacceptable-muslim-body/article7351189.ece
#InternationalYogaDay
"Having already registered its opposition to the Modi government’s
move on “imposing” yoga and Surya Namaskar, the All India Muslim
Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has now decided to create awareness among
the Muslim masses, mobilise their opinion and rope in the support of
secular elements for its cause."

Beer and Yoga Pairings Get Popular in Denver
http://denver.eater.com/2015/6/24/8833729/beer-and-yoga-pairings-denver

Greatest News of All Time: Bombay Yoga Company to Start Hosting
Early-Morning Yoga-and-Dance Parties (with Breakfast!)
http://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2015/06/24/greatest-news-of-all-time-bombay-yoga-to-start-hosting-early-morning-yoga-and-dance-parties-with-breakfast/

Do Yoga Outside of Independence Hall to Celebrate Fourth of July
http://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2015/06/24/fourth-of-july-yoga/
#MMRF #FreedomFlowYoga
"All proceeds will go toward the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF)"

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‘Taking charge of yourself’: How yoga helped a US Marines vet manage her PTSD
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/07/01/taking-charge-yourself-how-yoga-helped-us-marines-vet-manage-her-ptsd/
#PTSD

Yoga levies same as bone-crunching impact sports
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11474877
"Outside gyms, yoga is grouped with "sports and physical recreation
instruction", requiring private instructors to fork out $1.37 in
levies for every $100 they earn."

Russian City Bans Yoga, Calling It a Cult
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/07/02/russian-city-bans-yoga-calling-it-a-cult.html
"Is yoga a spiritual practice or physical exercise? Depends on who you
ask. But some Russians believe it's a cult and, taking the lead of
Vladimir Putin’s revanchist movement, have outlawed it."

Enjoy Watching This Cat Smugly Ruin Its Owner’s Yoga Video
http://uproxx.com/webculture/2015/07/enjoy-watching-this-cat-smugly-ruin-its-owners-yoga-video/

Yoga Practitioners at Less Risk of Inflammatory Diseases
http://food.ndtv.com/health/yoga-practitioners-at-less-risk-of-inflammatory-diseases-777504
#InternationalYogaDay
"A new study conducted by Indian Institute of Science (IIS) has
revealed that yoga practitioners are at lesser risk of developing
inflammation that could lead to cardiovascular diseases, cancer and
Alzheimer's."

'Embrace yoga for a super sex life'
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/embrace-yoga-for-a-super-sex-life/articleshow/47909497.cms
#InternationalYogaDay

Anthony Crolla reveals yoga has aided remarkable recovery from fractured skull
http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/13185986/crolla-uses-yoga-prepare-comeback-fight
"Anthony Crolla feared he would never box again after suffering a
fractured skull seven months ago, but with the help of yoga he is
looking forward to his first world title fight on July 18."

21 Killer Yoga Photos That'll Have You Dusting Off the Mat
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dl-cade/21-killer-yoga-photos-tha_b_7683330.html

Tales From The Mat: Why go on a yoga retreat?
http://pineapplenewspaper.com/tales-from-the-mat-why-go-on-a-yoga-retreat/20432

Undercover Mother: Kids learning yoga online and classes for parents, too
http://www.cbs19.tv/story/29455899/undercover-mother-kids-learning-yoga-online-and-classes-for-parents-too

Exploring the healing power of Yoga
http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/events/exploring-the-healing-power-of-yoga/article7378785.ece
#InternationalYogaDay
"Yamini Muthanna’s The Power of Yoga is a sequence manual for people
to cope with their day-to-day routine."

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It’s a Stretch, but Putin Will Add Yoga to His Repertoire
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/09/world/asia/its-a-stretch-but-putin-will-add-yoga-to-his-repertoire.html
#InternationalYogaDay "Maybe somebody told President Vladimir V. Putin
that yoga was all about the warrior poses. Or maybe it was just part
of his Asian charm offensive."

Ludington woman, 103, says yoga is key to her longevity
http://www.wzzm13.com/story/life/2015/07/08/103-lil-hansen-yoga-ludington-longevity/29813483/
""I make it up as I go," said Hansen, when asked how she manages to
teach a yoga class at her age. Most of her yoga students are in their
70s and 80s."

The Psychology and Physiology of Yoga
http://www.uvureview.com/2015/07/08/the-psychology-and-physiology-of-yoga/
"A Look Into the Benefits of Yoga for College Students"

CCS Grad Finds Balance Through Yoga
http://clintoncourier.com/articles/7-08-2015/ccs-grad-finds-balance-through-yoga/
"“It’s a lifestyle,” Mould said. “It’s not a sport, it’s not something
you do for an hour on your mat and then you leave and it’s done. Yoga
is as much off the mat as it is on. You’re carrying this lifestyle in
your day-to-day routine when you leave your yoga class.”"

Fashion’s Favorite Yoga Instructor Opens a New Chinatown Studio
http://www.vogue.com/13280315/krissy-jones-sky-ting-yoga-studio-new-york-city/
"Models, actresses, and many a Vogue editor swear by the yoga classes
Krissy Jones has been teaching out of a private studio in SoHo. Jones,
who trained as a dancer, specializes in a blend of Katonah yoga—itself
a hybrid of traditional hatha yoga, pranayama breathing techniques,
and Taoist teachings—with active vinyasa sequences that result in “a
bit richer of a practice,” she says."

The Art of Yoga
http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/student/The-Art-of-Yoga/2015/07/09/article2909638.ece
"‘The Seated Man in Namaskar Mudra’ was part of the nearly 400 works
showcased in the Yoga Chakra: Tradition and Modernity exhibition at
the Rabindra Bhavan in New Delhi."

Teaching Yoga Along With The ABCs
http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/teaching-yoga-along-with-the-abcs/?id=182192
"SIOUX FALLS, SD - It's not just adults doing downward dog poses, more
kids are also practicing yoga. Research shows the exercise can not
only improve children's health, but also their schoolwork.
"From laughter to hot yoga, you can find all different types of the
exercise. You can also now find a variety of ages taking part."

Yoga: Not Guerilla, but Great
http://www.ppulse.com/Articles-Outside-in-Door-c-2015-07-08-122497.114136-Yoga-Not-Guerilla-but-Great.html
"I was surprised to find camouflage, the favored print of Guerillas
and northern Wisconsinites, absent from Guerilla Yoga, a free class
offered in Sturgeon Bay's Martin Park, last Saturday. I did not even
see a Che Guevara t-shirt."

This Company Is Making NYC Rooftops the New Yoga Studios
http://ny.racked.com/2015/7/8/8911101/spotyoga-rooftop-yoga-nyc-workout-wednesday
""We don't have that much greenery here, unfortunately, but what we do
have is picturesque, beautiful rooftops that overlook the skyline, the
Hudson River, and the city streets," Mike Lundberg, a co-founder and
the chief operating officer of SpotYoga, explained to Racked via
phone."

MCDONALD’S® HOSTS POP-UP YOGA CLASS IN SOMERS POINT, WITH JERSEY
FAMILY FUN AND HUMMINGBIRD YOGA
http://www.shorenewstoday.com/calendar/mcdonald-s-hosts-pop-up-yoga-class-in-somers-point/event_6dd1017c-20fa-11e5-a3ad-7b68ec5d602f.html
"To celebrate the re-launch, McDonald’s will be hosting a pop-up yoga
class on July 9 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at the McDonald’s restaurant at
401 New Rd, Somers Point, NJ."

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Yoga can help children with flexibility, concentration
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/life/wellness/active-fit/2015/07/15/yoga-can-help-children-flexibility-concentration/30179469/
"The survey also showed more children are practicing yoga. Three
percent of U.S. children, about 1.7 million children, practiced yoga
in 2012.
"Christy Plaugher, owner and instructor of Breathe Yoga in Granville,
said yoga can be just as beneficial to children as it can be to
adults."

Yoga Can Help Kids With and Without Special Needs | Julie M Green
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/julie-m-green/yoga-for-kids_b_7787294.html

Beach yoga classes help Alzheimer's patients stretch bodies and minds
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/yoga-671795-silverado-szemenyei.html
"When I’m telling people about this program, it blows them away that
this is what people with dementia or Alzheimer’s are doing. You
wouldn’t think that that is something that this population would do or
that they can do but it’s amazing.”

ON THE SCENE: Yoga not about postures
http://www.lakeplacidnews.com/page/content.detail/id/523728/ON-THE-SCENE--Yoga-not-about-postures.html?nav=5001
"Dr. Madan Bali is one of the small band of yoga masters who
introduced traditional yoga to the West, yoga that focuses on all
aspects of the ancient practice. At age 92, the spry and mentally
sharp doctor is a testament to its benefits. For Bali, yoga is not a
path to physical well-being, though that is an outcome; rather it is a
path to well-being of the mind, spirit and body."

A Yoga Class That Involves Cats? A PEOPLE Staffer Tries It Out
(Spoiler: It’s as Cute as It Sounds)
http://greatideas.people.com/2015/07/15/meow-parlour-cat-yoga/
"Meow Parlour‘s Cat Yoga Class in N.Y.C."

The 4 Best Yoga Studios in the DC Area
http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/best-of-washington/the-4-best-yoga-studios-in-the-washington-dc-area.php

Riverside yoga offers inner peace with a city pulse: M. Diane McCormick column
http://www.pennlive.com/east-shore/index.ssf/2015/07/riverside_yoga_mccormick_colum.html
#PromotePeaceYoga
"I learned recently that the city of Harrisburg offers free riverside
yoga classes at the Sunken Gardens, Sunday mornings and Monday
evenings this summer. Bring your mat, and find inner peace along the
banks of the Susquehanna.
"Amber Ackerly, who conducts the sessions, founded her yoga practice
in March. She called it Promote Peace Yoga, because yoga "reminds you
that you need to breathe.""

Yoga benefits mind and body
http://www.southernminn.com/st_peter_herald/news/article_4270b509-eff7-5e25-9182-23ac539ca673.html
"Yoga makes life easier for Nick Hermer, 54, of Lake Washington, and
Patricia Freiert, 73, of St. Peter."

Beer Yoga? Meeting Weekly at Brewery in Alexandria
http://patch.com/virginia/delray/beer-yoga-meeting-weekly-brewery-alexandria
#BeerYoga

Yoga for Nepal fundraiser set for Locust Grove Sunday
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2015/07/15/yoga-nepal-locust-grove-fundraiser/30219247/

Medical-artist.com Wins Yoga Illustration Contract for QUID Publishers
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/medical-artistcom-wins-yoga-illustration-contract-for-quid-publishers-515217081.html
"HASLEMERE, England, July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading UK medical
illustration company, Medical-artist.com, has been chosen by Quid
Publishers to illustrate The Student's Anatomy of Yoga Manual."

Yoga retreat Sunday at Delaware Park will bring more meaning after a
loss to cancer
http://refresh.buffalonews.com/2015/07/15/yoga-retreat-sunday-at-delaware-park-will-bring-more-meaning-after-a-loss-to-cancer/
"HEAL – an acronym for Health, Energy, Art, Love"

Yoga events move from studios to sunny spaces in Sewickley
http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/yoursewickley/yoursewickleymore/8534187-74/yoga-sewickley-ages#axzz3g1vlCxsM
"Hundreds of people participate in Yoga in the Square at 10 a.m.
Sundays from June to September in Market Square, Downtown. The
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and retailer lululemon present the
free events."

Chair yoga gives gentle health boost to seniors
http://www.stljewishlight.com/features/health/article_11062038-2a8e-11e5-8962-9febcb146316.html

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Dark side of yoga in Singapore
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/yoga-studios-trouble-092538533.html
"But while it may be popular here, many yoga studios in Singapore are
feeling the heat from rising rent and competition."

Nova Scotia teachers learning yoga to curb problems in class
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-teachers-learning-yoga-to-curb-problems-in-class-1.3162559
"Nova Scotia school teachers learning how to help kids combat anxiety
in class by saying om"

Get free yoga lessons and help scientists
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/8203-free-yoga-lessons-help-scientists/story-27464010-detail/story.html
"Take part in the one of the largest psychological experiments on the
effects hot yoga has on emotional wellbeing, and get rewarded with six
weeks of free 'hot yoga' lessons! Cambridge: where scientific
endeavour meets free stuff."

Breweries turning into yoga studios
http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1497909
"THERE'S the downward dog. And then there’s the hair of the dog. And
while it may seem that the only thing to connect yoga and beer is a
vaguely canine reference, brewery-hosted yoga classes are growing
increasingly common across the US."
["beer yoga" is a thing ... "yoga beer" is a product]

The Parisian Yoga Witch Who Healed My Back
http://www.racked.com/2015/7/22/9005869/yoga-back-pain-paris
"Noëlle, Alison explained, was 84 and had been B.K.S. Iyengar's first
Western yoga student. She taught Aplomb—an offshoot of Iyengar yoga
that did away with all the fancy poses I'd spent years sweating
through on my mat and focused on the bare essentials of posture."

'I Am a Scientist Baba', Yoga Guru Ramdev Tells NDTV
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/i-am-a-scientist-baba-yoga-guru-ramdev-tells-ndtv-784323
"New Delhi: Yoga Guru Ramdev, reacting to NDTV's report about his
involvement in a government scheme meant to link the Indian Institutes
of Technology (IITs) to rural India, said it was wrong to dismiss his
credentials for the programme. "I am a scientist Baba," he argued."

Simona Halep Does Yoga In Singapore
http://www.wtatennis.com/news/article/4879880/title/simona-halep-does-yoga-in-singapore
"Simona Halep, in town for some very big announcements for the BNP
Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, kicked off her
big day with some sunrise yoga."

On Sunday, come with yoga mat, go home with sapling
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/On-Sunday-come-with-yoga-mat-go-home-with-sapling/articleshow/48180564.cms

Neighbour booked for yoga guru’s murder
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Neighbour-booked-for-yoga-gurus-murder/articleshow/48180179.cms

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Yoga practitioners charged in Crestwood gate blockade
http://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2015/07/29/crestwood-seneca-lake-charged-yoga-blockade/30851263/
"The activist group, We Are Seneca Lake, announced the latest charges,
which now involve nearly 319 charges and 270 individuals since the
recurring protests, often themed, began nine months ago. The group
said the blockaders held banners that said, “Our lives hang in the
balance” and “Bending over backward to save Seneca Lake.”
"Wednesday’s blockade began with yoga sun salutations just after dawn.
It included more than a dozen people practicing yoga poses to the
cello music of Ithaca College faculty member Elizabeth Simpkin, 49, of
Ithaca, who the group said was among those charged."

Hindu community seeks designated "Yoga Room" in American universities
and colleges
http://www.merinews.com/article/hindu-community-seeks-designated-yoga-room-in-american-universities-and-colleges/15908310.shtml
"Calling launching of "Yoga Room" in nation's universities/colleges a
"step in the positive direction", distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan
Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, urged the universities/colleges
to make all out efforts to incorporate yoga in the lives of the
students."

Yoga helps control stress
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/171432/yoga-helps-control-stress#.Vbl6pbdUxE4
"JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – In an article written by the Army
Times in 2013, the concept of yoga for soldiers was introduced. The
initial idea was focused on having a “trauma-sensitive approach,”
given that many soldiers were dealing with anxiety, depression and
behavioral health issues."
"The 17th Field Artillery Brigade encouraged Soldiers from all four of
its battalions to join a yoga session during Physical Training (PT)
hours, July 24, 2015."

85-year-old Wetherby woman stops teaching yoga after 40 years
http://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/85-year-old-wetherby-woman-stops-teaching-yoga-after-40-years-1-7382967
"Betty Marshall, 85, of Scarcroft, said farewell to her students last
Thursday when she taught her last yoga class at the Scarcroft Village
Hall."
"“I have a disabled husband and mainly because of him and having other
jobs I found it too much to go every single week and I was getting
very tired. I got the most wonderful card from my students with some
lovely remarks it was really very touching”"

Heavy Metal Yoga Changed My Life
http://greenpointers.com/2015/07/28/heavy-metal-yoga-changed-my-life/

Sweating the small stuff: DeMatha football preps for tough schedule
with Bikram yoga
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/highschools/dematha-football-gears-up-for-grueling-fall-schedule-with-hot-yoga/2015/07/29/e254fac8-2f53-11e5-97ae-30a30cca95d7_story.html

Wellness Matters: 10 Ways Yoga Can Improve Your Health
https://www.arlnow.com/2015/07/29/wellness-matters-10-ways-yoga-can-restore-your-health/

Speak Like A Yogi Releases Latest Yoga Teacher Training Program
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2627931
"Speak Like A Yogi, a company that offers a Sanskrit pronunciation
guide releases its Asana Series for Yoga Teacher Training Programs
"YTT". With the use of the said program, students and yogis alike can
have a renewed experience in yoga. It will likewise deepen and improve
the appreciation of their yoga practice."

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Police call yoga studio sting 'clever'
http://pamplinmedia.com/lor/48-news/268750-143134-police-call-yoga-studio-sting-clever
"...when she took bathroom breaks during classes. Cash and other items
began disappearing from belongings stored in open cubbies after those
breaks...."

Yoga strengthens the body and calms the mind – but are people
practising it for the wrong reasons?
http://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1845208/yoga-strengthens-body-and-calms-mind-are-people-practising-it-wrong

103-Year-Old Ludington Yoga Instructor Still Going Strong
http://www.9and10news.com/story/29722770/103-year-old-ludington-yoga-instructor-still-going-strong
“I don't sew, I don't knit, I don't crochet. My mother and sister did
that, but I didn't have to. But standing in front of people doesn't
bother me.”

Scholars want yoga-like global attention for Sanskrit
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-scholars-want-yoga-like-global-attention-for-sanskrit-2111453

How Yoga and Chiropractic Work Together for Wellness
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-yoga-chiropractic-work-together-wellness-todd-goldman

The Venturer: Yoga Instructor Ashley Aiken-Redon, St Barth
http://www.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/1211173/the-venturer-yoga-instructor-ashley-aiken-redon-st-barth#
"...the speaker opened and closed her talk with two chanting
meditations. My only question after the experience was, ‘What the hell
was that and where can I learn more about it?’”"
"After sojourns to Jamaica and New Mexico to train and hone her
skills, she launched her practice, This Heart... Kundalini Yoga St
Barth, where – when she isn’t being called for private sessions in
villas, yachts or “in the wild” – she teaches yoga and meditation
thrice weekly. In between planning her bi-monthly meditation concerts,
and a new House of Yoga, Music & Nutrition Retreat (look out, Costa
Rica 2016!), world venturer Aiken-Redon took some time out to share
her story and global travel tips with CULTURE+TRAVEL."

Is yoga being stretched too thin?
http://www.dailyuw.com/opinion/article_c0018418-3bac-11e5-aa83-1397b91255f1.html

Yoga experts say they have the secret to better sleep in six minutes
http://www.waaytv.com/appnews/yoga-experts-say-they-have-the-secret-to-better-sleep/article_a52d627c-3b68-11e5-b10e-6fa540547393.html

Yoga studio raising funds for expansion
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/community/cabarrus/article30024579.html

Suds and salutations: Devotees drinking up brewery yoga trend
http://azdailysun.com/lifestyles/suds-and-salutations-devotees-drinking-up-brewery-yoga-trend/article_dc9fc28f-f974-5459-9318-b163a81ceedd.html

A Thoughtfully Designed Yoga Set Made From Natural Materials
http://www.fastcodesign.com/3049512/wanted/a-thoughtfully-designed-yoga-set-made-from-natural-materials#1

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No, Yoga Won't Tear Your Achilles Tendon Or Cause Stroke; It's Just As
Safe As Any Other Exercise
http://www.medicaldaily.com/no-yoga-wont-tear-your-achilles-tendon-or-cause-stroke-its-just-safe-any-other-347502

Medical Edge: Restorative Yoga
http://local12.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Medical-Edge-Restorative-Yoga-184532.shtml

Yoga Gangsters 3 -day yoga outreach certification program
http://www.app.com/story/getpublished/2015/08/12/yoga-gangsters-3--day-yoga-outreach-certification-program/31570667/

Homes With Yoga Rooms
http://www.wsj.com/articles/homes-with-yoga-rooms-1439391449
"Three homes on the market that carve out space for yoga and meditation"

Finding your balance at Booze Yoga
http://lasvegasweekly.com/as-we-see-it/2015/aug/12/booze-yoga-finding-your-balance/
"Now in its fifth run (at Henderson’s CraftHaus Brewery, RSVP by
emailing wyn...@crafthausbrewery.com), Booze Yoga relies on Upright’s
relaxed style to introduce yoga to those who want to try it but might
be intimidated by a studio setting."

Danica Patrick is at it again with latest yoga pose
http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/shake-and-bake/danica-patrick-latest-yoga-pose-is-at-it-again-with-latest-michigan-sprint-cup-081215
"As has become her habit of late, Sprint Cup driver Danica Patrick
posted her latest yoga pose on Instagram and Twitter."

SF's Hottest Trainer 2015: Jas Merritts of Moxie Yoga, Contestant #5
http://sf.racked.com/2015/8/12/9077107/sf-hottest-trainer-jas-merritts-moxie-yoga
"What inspired you to become a trainer/fitness instructor? The lack of
diversity in yoga. Knowing the wonderful benefits of yoga, I wanted to
show others like me that anyone can practice yoga, despite the
commercialized stereotype."

Lotus pose and life lessons - Yoga offers much beyond simple workout benefits
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/features/x45924194/Lotus-pose-and-life-lessons-Yoga-offers-much-beyond-simple-workout-benefits

Best Of: Yoga in southwestern Connecticut
http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2015/08/12/best-of-yoga-in-southwestern-connecticut/#34910101=0

Ouch! Miley Cyrus Does a Painful-Looking Yoga Pose and You Won't
Believe How Bendy She Is!
http://www.eonline.com/news/685856/ouch-miley-cyrus-does-a-painful-looking-yoga-pose-and-you-won-t-believe-how-bendy-she-is

Fashion's Favorite Yoga Trainers’ Mantra: ‘Comfort With Style’
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/08/12/fashion/Fashions-Favorite-Yoga-Trainers-Mantra-Comfort-With-Style.html
"Two of fashion’s favorite yoga trainers and the founders of the hip
new Sky Ting Yoga studio on the Lower East Side."

Yoga, Paddleboards: Zen On The Water
http://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2015/08/13/features/yoga-paddleboards-zen-on-the-water/23805.html
"Dancing Trees Yoga, owned and operated by Lora “Charmaine” Saulsbury,
is essentially a standard yoga class only instead of on solid ground,
practitioners float atop Lake Julia and the traditional yoga mat is
replaced with a paddleboard."

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Institute at Bellur to keep Iyengar yoga legacy alive
http://www.punemirror.in/pune/civic/Institute-at-Bellur-to-keep-Iyengar-yoga-legacy-alive/articleshow/48547121.cms
"As daughter Geeta takes the helm, first death anniversary sees yoga
guru's spirit in the teachings of his students.
"Before BKS Iyengar passed away last year, he had insisted that the
show must go on. And what better way to continue his highly esteemed
yoga legacy than by setting up an institute at his birthplace, Bellur,
in Bangalore."

Yoga’s pioneering woman
http://gulfnews.com/culture/books/yoga-s-pioneering-woman-1.1569875
"A journalist looks at the life and times of Indra Devi, a determined
individual who spread the spiritual discipline throughout the world"

25 Breathtaking Photos to Inspire Your Morning Yoga Practice
http://www.weather.com/health/news/morning-yoga-poses

German Yoga Center To Remove Engraved Gurbani from Stairs After Complaints
https://www.sikh24.com/2015/08/19/german-yoga-center-to-remove-engraved-gurbani-from-stairs-after-complaints/#.VdVDxHtUxE4

Am I Endorsing Obesity by Telling Bigger- Bodied Yogis to Love Themselves?
http://theyogalunchbox.co.nz/am-i-endorsing-obesity-by-telling-fat-yogis-to-love-themselves/

Kundalini Yoga is Weird. No, Really. It’s Weird.
http://www.kypdx.org/news--events/kundalini-yoga-is-weird-no-really-its-weird
"This yoga is jarring to my system compared to the flowing asana
practices I was used to. And the teacher is…weird. She wears white
clothing and her head is wrapped. She's not covered in spanex with
ample skin exposed...how does one do yoga in flowy natural fibers? It
doesn't stretch and won't it get dirty? But she glows. Literally and
energetically. She is buoyant, beautiful and vibrant."

Chronic pain may be relieved through yoga
http://journaltimes.com/print_specific/column/chronic-pain-may-be-relieved-through-yoga/article_90fae4cc-0ab6-5f21-b6f5-699f06f7dff6.html

Toni Childs inspires through yoga class
http://www.whitsundaytimes.com.au/news/toni-childs-inspires-through-yoga-class/2745913/

Yoga for the Soul
http://www.sacmag.com/Sacramento-Magazine/September-2015/Yoga-for-the-Soul/
"Yoga benefits body, mind and spirit. It might even get you through a
relationship breakup without having a breakdown."

Mary Ann Calles | PASSAGES
http://www.bainbridgereview.com/community/322296881.html
"She was very involved with the Awareness Center in Pasadena, where
she pursued a life of Kundalini yoga, becoming a yogi."

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Women in prison use yoga to train dogs
http://www.local12.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Women-in-prison-use-yoga-to-train-dogs-191175.shtml
"A Cincinnati-based group partnered with a prison to give inmates the
chance to help people with special needs by training service dogs and
pets."

Tattooed yogi poses for the camera
http://spartaindependent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20150826/ENTERTAINMENT/150829973
"Taking her talent into the spotlight, Hawkins was recently asked to
be the subject of photographer's donation based community driven
photography project called the Tattooed Yoga Project."

7 Photos: Yoga poses by Mathew Koder
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/picture-gallery/news/health/2015/08/26/7-photos-yoga-poses-by-mathew-koder/32401323/

Your Next Yoga Mat Might Be Made From Algae
http://gizmodo.com/your-next-yoga-mat-might-be-made-from-algae-1726597452

5NEWS Fit: Yoga Classes With Cats
http://5newsonline.com/2015/08/26/5news-fit-yoga-classes-with-cats/

Yoga in real time
http://blogs.capecodonline.com/thefixitsisters/2015/08/26/yoga-in-real-time/

These Students are Holding a Mass Protest After Their High School
Banned Yoga Pants
http://www.seventeen.com/life/school/news/a33500/high-school-yoga-pants-ban-protest/
"We're not wearing them to get attention from people; we're wearing
them to be comfortable."
"School officials say the ban is an addition to their dress code
that's intended to make students "work-ready," because yoga pants
wouldn't be accepted in most workplaces. But students aren't buying
it."
"First Day = Yoga Pants" ... "We can't help we were born girls and we
shouldn't have to pay for it either because boys can't 'control'
themselves,"

Scarsdale Resident Opening Local Here&Now Yoga Studio
http://scarsdale.dailyvoice.com/business/scarsdale-resident-opening-local-herenow-yoga-studio/585615/
"Having previously served as a prosecutor in the Bronx District
Attorney’s office, the mother of three believes she brings a unique
skill set to her new business."

Yoga in The Big House
http://www.toledocitypaper.com/August-Issue-2-2015/Yoga-in-The-Big-House/#Community
"Test out your warrior pose at the home of the Wolverines. Beginner
and expert yogis are encouraged to join The Yoga Movement for a
refreshing morning of yoga and music. Hundreds of mats will cover the
turf for one of the largest yoga events in Michigan."

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The problem with becoming a yoga instructor
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonkblog/wp/2015/09/02/the-problem-with-becoming-a-yoga-instructor/
"This year, the controversy around the costs and benefits of such
qualifications has expanded beyond trucking, auto repair and software
to an unconventional sector -- yoga."
"Some might plan to look for work as an instructor, while others might
want to open a yoga studio of their own. If so, then yoga schools
arguably have an obligation to make sure their clients understand the
financial risks before dropping several thousand dollars on a complete
training course. At least, that's what officials in Colorado and other
states have said. Yoga instructors disagree vehemently."

Cape Cod Students Protest School’s New Yoga Pants Restrictions
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/09/02/cape-cod-students-protest-schools-yoga-pants-restrictions/
"For now, violators won’t be punished “In the hallways we’re always
addressing dress in one way or another,” said Superintendent Robert
Sanborn. “It’s hats indoors, tank tops things of that nature, and it’s
a teachable moment it’s not a disciplinary action it’s not
detention.”"

Yoga's Guide for Peaceful People Management | Jennie Lee
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jennie-lee/yogas-guide-for-peaceful-_b_8074296.html
"The Yoga Sutras are an ancient text of yoga philosophy that offer
practical and succinct wisdom for daily life. In her translation of
Yoga Sutra 1.33 in The Secret Power of Yoga, Nischala Joy Devi
explains how everyone we encounter can fit into one of four
categories."

Summer Yoga Festivals You Haven't Already Missed | Yoga Journal
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/yoga-journal/summer-yoga-festivals-you_b_8052288.html

Yogi á Íslandi Combines Landscape Photography and Yoga
http://www.thephoblographer.com/2015/09/02/yogi-a-islandi-combines-landscape-photography-and-yoga/
"Photographer Tony Van Le is one half of a collaborative project
showcasing yoga in a much different way. Peruse Instagram, and you’ll
find yoga specialists doing all sorts of crazy poses in some of the
coolest and most extreme locations. That’s pretty much what Yogi a
Islandi is about–and it showcases the work of Yogi Nadia Nasiri."

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If Yoga Clothing Were Made for All People, This Is What It Would Take
http://mic.com/articles/125025/if-yoga-clothing-were-made-for-all-people-this-is-what-it-would-take
""It's really frustrating to walk by an entire section dedicated to
beautifully designed feminine yoga [and] athletic apparel," said
Jessica Rihal, a yogi who also happens to be plus size. "The options
are so abundant that it's a bit overwhelming, only to find that the
largest size in the entire section is a 10 or 12.""

Beyond the Sweat Suit: The Best Athleisure Apparel
http://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice/best-mens-athleisure-wear-for-yoga-and-more-20150909
"The athleisure trend is spiking, as guys want to be able to go from a
workout to a casual setting without having to change clothes. Yoga is
one of those practices where great fitting and good looking gear can
transition to everyday life. "Gone are the days of sloppy gym shorts
and t-shirts, guys are now opting for yoga and fitness-inspired
apparel that is stylish and comfortable," says Rishi Bali, founder and
CEO of Yogasmoga, an active clothing brand."

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Yoga Nidra Meditation | James E. Groves, MD
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-e-groves-md/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-yoga-nidra-meditation_b_8057262.html

Chair yoga: next big thing for office workers?
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/public-service/chair-yoga-next-big-thing-for-office-workers-20150831-gjbgfj.html
"Chair yoga, long reserved for members of the ageing population, is
now being done by public servants in Canberra."

Kids-only yoga studio opens in Birmingham
http://www.fox2detroit.com/health/18347061-story
"A one-of-its-kind yoga studio is opening and it is just for kids."

At Hawaii Resort, Yoga by Day, Party by Night
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/13/travel/oahu-yoga-turtle-bay-resort.html?_r=0

lululemon to open first MidEast store in Dubai
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/lululemon-open-first-mideast-store-in-dubai-605383.html
"Yoga apparel brand lululemon will open its first Middle Eastern store
in Dubai this month at Mall of the Emirates."

YogaWorks aquires two Boston yoga studios to enter Mass. market
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/09/09/yogaworks-aquires-two-boston-yoga-studios-enter-mass-market/BKS6VehOkekPSWsDPVF2TM/story.html
"Yoga studios are primarily individually owned, in part because there
are so many different styles of yoga that are adjusted for the local
clients. With the expansion of two yoga chains into Massachusetts in
the past two years, a shift in ownership method is beginning to
occur."

International Yoga Teacher Rachel Brathen Captures Over $100,000 in 24
Hours on Kickstarter For New Online Platform “oneOeight”
http://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2015/09/74116-international-yoga-teacher-rachel-brathen-captures-over-100000-in-24-hours-on-kickstarter-for-new-online-platform-oneoeight/
"On Tuesday, Swedish native Rachel Brathen, who is an author,
motivational speaker and international yoga teacher, launched a
crowdfunding initiative on Kickstarter to raise $108,000 for
oneOeight, her new online platform that is dedicated to “healing with
a foundation in yoga.”"

Pssst: There’s Going to Be a Yoga Flash Mob in Rittenhouse This Weekend
http://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2015/09/09/yoga-flash-mob-rittenhouse/
"National Yoga Month"

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Milestone Yoga turns 30
http://www.wiltonbulletin.com/52282/milestone-yoga-turns-30/
"“I had taken a year off between high school and college,” said
Stewart, “to travel around Europe. When the trip was nearing its end,
and I was making my way back, I spent one night in a boarding house in
London. That same night, a Kundalini master by the name of Yogi Bhajan
happened to be staying across the hall from my travel partner and me.
We exchanged a few words, and I thought he was very
interesting.”"

The right yoga asana for a Vata, Pitta or Kapha constitution
http://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/understand-the-doshas-in-ayurveda-to-know-which-yoga-asana-is-best-for-you-t915/
"Yoga and Ayurveda are inseparable sisters who walk hand in hand. Both
yoga and Ayurveda originated from a greater system of Vedic
knowledge."

Yoga champion’s path to peace
http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20150916/ISLAND18/150919777
"My dream is to have everyone doing yoga because everyone can do it
and you just feel better when you do it,” said the 48-year-old who is
helping organise next year’s Bermuda Yoga Festival. “It’s not about
being able to get into a fancy position or asana. It’s just about
getting that balance of mind and body and learning how to connect
inward more."

3 Benefits of Dog Yoga, Doga
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/entertainment/the-list/3-benefits-of-dog-yoga-doga

It’s My Job: Owner of Butterfly Yoga
http://www.clarionledger.com/story/money/business/2015/09/16/job-owner-butterfly-yoga/32509025/
"I grew up in Jackson and graduated with a B.A. in philosophy from
Auburn University. I traveled extensively throughout New Zealand,
Australia, the U.K. and Europe before returning to Mississippi to
attend law school at Ole Miss. I had been practicing yoga for about
four years, and it was in law school I realized I wanted to teach
yoga."

Fourth studio for growing yoga brand
http://www.bizjournals.com/albany/news/2015/09/16/fourth-studio-for-growing-yoga-brand.html

Yoga Reggae Fest to feature Baltimore artists and instructors
http://www.examiner.com/article/yoga-reggae-fest-to-feature-baltimore-artists-and-instructors
"The area’s first every Yoga Reggae Fest will be taking place
Saturday, September 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Gateway DC
East in efforts to bring health, relaxation and the art of peaceful
living to urban areas like southeast Washington, DC."

Akron Yoga Summit tops off National Yoga Month
http://akronist.com/akron-yoga-summit-tops-off-national-yoga-month/
"The Akron Yoga Summit will take place in the University of Akron’s
Student Union ballroom on Sept. 25 and at Summit Art Space on Sept. 26
and 27. It’s the first of what will hopefully be an annual gathering
of the area’s yoga instructors, meditation leaders, lecturers and
(hopefully) some newbies."

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Doing Yoga While Waiting for the Pope
http://www.nytimes.com/live/pope-visit-2015/doing-yoga-while-waiting-for-the-pope
"They went from “table top” to “tree pose,” with a bit of the advanced
level “warrior.” They considered doing the “downward facing dog,” but
they weren’t sure how that would fly in the face of the pope."

Cat yoga is now a thing in Lafayette
http://klfy.com/2015/09/23/cat-yoga-is-now-a-thing-in-lafayette/
“I love the anticipation of whether a cat is going to come sniff me
while I’m doing yoga.”

Pregnant Thief Steals from Yoga Studio in Palmetto Bay
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Pregnant-Thief-Steals-from-Yoga-Studio-in-Palmetto-Bay-328974411.html
"In the latest case, 15 seconds is all it took for the woman to
capitalize on a crime of opportunity. She appeared to be pregnant,
although one witness said it was a fake belly."

'You're exactly where you need to be': 8 ways to take competition out of yoga
http://www.today.com/health/8-ways-stop-feeling-competitive-yoga-class-t45601
"A little envy creeps in: If only you could be that bendy. Maybe you
can make yourself twist into that asana. Maybe you can even do it
better and have others glancing at you!"

Dedicated yoga studio a first for Island
http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20150923/ISLAND18/150929903
"Eleven yoga instructors teaching a variety of styles in a dedicated
studio. Lucky Elephant Yoga is a first for the Island."

How To Turn Yoga Into Badass Exercise With Advanced Poses
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2015/09/how-to-turn-yoga-into-badass-exercise-with-advanced-poses/

Vegetarian and vegan street food and yoga studio to open next month
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/vegetarian-vegan-street-food-yoga-10118367
“We wanted to get a balance between eating and yoga and to promote
conscious and peaceful living."

NASCAR: Danica Patrick Takes Yoga To New Heights [VIDEO]
http://beyondtheflag.com/2015/09/23/nascar-danica-patrick-takes-yoga-to-new-heights-video/
"NASCAR driver Danica Patrick loves herself some yoga. In fact, this
is something that you most likely are already aware of if you follow
Patrick on any of her various forms of social media."

Free yoga class unites students, faculty, promotes relaxation
http://www.themiamihurricane.com/2015/09/23/free-yoga-class-unites-students-faculty-promotes-relaxation/
"“I hope this class introduced more people to yoga. It’s a great
exercise to re-energize, focus on yourself and not think about work.
Even if you love your job, you cannot be thinking about it all the
time,” Associate Dean of Students Steve Priepke said after
participating in the class."

DO IT: HikYoga blends hiking and yoga
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/columnist/2015/09/23/do-hikyoga-blends-hiking-and-yoga/71528552/
"Hiking + yoga = HikYoga"

Yoga Month: Three top travel picks
https://www.metroweekly.com/2015/09/yoga-month-three-top-travel-picks/

Yoga teacher training is a popular trend in fitness
http://www.examiner.com/article/yoga-teacher-training-is-a-popular-trend-fitness

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The Business of Teaching Yoga | Pranidhi Varshney
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/pranidhi-varshney/the-business-of-teaching-_1_b_8216224.html
"Money. That's the elephant in the room. Most of us yoga teachers wish
we never had to think about it, and yet we sometimes spend entire
classes worrying about it. We teach to fulfill a calling deep within
us and then we go home and scroll through our bank balance wondering
if we need to get a real job."

Why You Need a Yoga Retreat (And Don't Even Know It)!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/vyda-bielkus/why-you-need-a-yoga-retre_b_8211140.html

Kenyan Yoga Teacher
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p033z4cq
[audio interview]
"Walter Mugwe is a professional yoga teacher giving free lessons to
poor communities across Africa with the Africa Yoga Project."

Nude yoga class to build Mackay women's confidence
http://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/baring-it-all-at-yoga-class/2792484/
[with internet poll: Would you attend a nude yoga class?]

New concept stretches yoga class
http://www.wbir.com/story/life/2015/09/30/new-concept-stretches-yoga-class/73095452/
"BUTI yoga. Go ahead and say it. B-U-T-I. BUTI."
"BUTI is an ancient Indian Marathi word. It's all about what goes on
inside as well as the transformation outside. So it's not just a
fitness program or exercise program. It's a lifestyle program."

Remember to breathe: The surprising benefits of yoga for cancer
patients, survivors
http://www.shelbystar.com/article/ZZ/20150930/NEWS/150939983
"“Yoga can improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients in
several ways,” said Dr. Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, director, Institute for
Behavioral Medicine Research, Ohio State University College of
Medicine. Kiecolt-Glaser was the lead author of a recent study that
found that yoga can lower fatigue and inflammation in breast cancer
survivors."

Sun salutations to Vancouver's top yoga options
http://www.straight.com/life/544566/sun-salutations-vancouvers-top-yoga-options

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3 arrests made in killing of California yoga teacher
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/3-arrests-made-in-killing-of-california-yoga-teacher/
"Followers credited Carter with improving their romantic relationships
by teaching tantra, a philosophy of meditation, yoga and sexuality
famously embraced by the rock star Sting.
"Stunned students and supporters mourned their beloved teacher who was
still holding the leash of his wounded Doberman pinscher when he was
found. The dog is expected to recover."

Q&A with Guru Jagat on Kundalini Yoga
http://www.yogajournal.com/article/kundalini/qa-guru-jagat-kundalini-yoga/
"Rising Kundalini teacher Guru Jagat is only 36, but already has two
major Kundalini Yoga centers—the RA MA Institute in Venice,
California, which opened in 2013, and one in Boulder, Colorado, which
opened this August—a record label, a book due out October 2016
(HarperElixir), and a dedicated worldwide fan base. We asked her to
demystify Kundalini, explain why it’s trending, and tell us what’s
next in her effort to bring this practice to the masses."

Yoga on Metro Tracks: Woman Arrested After Surveillance Video Shows
Dangerous Moves
http://www.nbcwashington.com/investigations/Woman-Arrested-Accused-of-Performing-Yoga-on-Metro-Tracks-331122712.html?_osource=SocialFlowFB_DCBrand
"A woman has been arrested and charged with trespassing after police
say she was caught on camera performing yoga moves on Metrorail
tracks.
"Metro Transit Police tracked down the Virginia woman shown on camera
late last year and arrested her this week."
Woman Arrested After Doing Yoga On Metro Tracks
http://dcist.com/2015/10/woman_arrested_for_doing_yoga_on_me.php

I Can't Stop Crying During Yoga
http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/i-cant-stop-crying-during-yoga
"Yoga is meant to be an emotional release, but to find out why certain
yoga poses can trigger the waterworks, we turned to the experts"

Danica Patrick Talks Yoga, Healthy Eating And Life Away From The Track
http://espn.go.com/espnw/athletes-life/article/13828890/danica-patrick-talks-yoga-healthy-eating-life-away-track
"Patrick recently took some time away from her new stock car to chat
with espnW about her love of trail mix, how yoga is helping to tame
her self-proclaimed scary side, and the home sanctuary she calls her
"wo-man cave.""

Naked Yoga For Better Confidence, Couple Intimacy? Nude Yoga Fitness
Trend Slowly Filling Up Yoga Centers (PHOTOS)
http://www.hngn.com/articles/137512/20151007/naked-yoga-better-confidence-couple-intimacy-nude-fitness-trend-slowly.htm
"Though an intimidating concept for many people, naked yoga is slowly
gaining a following at yoga centers. Classes started sprouting in late
2013, but the practice of naked yoga dates back to ancient times,
according to the Harvard Theological Review."

Yoga myths: what are the benefits of the fitness regime?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/11914697/Yoga-myths-what-are-the-benefits-of-the-fitness-regime.html
"After Nigella Lawson attributed her figure to yoga, we looked at what
the benefits of the practice really are"

Yoga Hot Among ‘Real Housewives’ Vicki Gunvalson, Teresa Giudice,
Bethenny Frankel, Lisa Rinna, & Meghan Edmonds
http://www.inquisitr.com/2474488/yoga-hot-among-real-housewives-vicki-gunvalson-teresa-giudice-bethenny-frankel-lisa-rinna-meghan-edmonds/

Yoga serving as inspiration for Aguilera's new music
http://tdn.com/entertainment/music/yoga-serving-as-inspiration-for-aguilera-s-new-music/article_3e008210-a734-5d9a-a9a3-a77bda1a1d46.html
"Taking a love for yoga and breathing ... not looking at it as an
exercise, but just feeling more one with the Earth and everyone being
connected, it'll definitely have a reflection on the new record."

Yoga Gives Back Honors Mallika Chopra With Namaste Award at 4th Annual
Fundraiser
http://www.indiawest.com/news/global_indian/yoga-gives-back-honors-mallika-chopra-with-namaste-award-at/article_c7b716bc-6d27-11e5-aab1-230672e4c28b.html

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This Is Your Brain and Body on Yoga and Meditation: 4 Powerful
Scientific Findings | Sarah Vaynerman
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sarah-vaynerman/this-is-your-brain-and-bo_b_8288232.html
"The many benefits of yoga, a 5,000-year-old discipline, are finally
getting support from modern science.
"If you've ever taken a vinyasa class or spent time meditating, you
may be familiar with the even-keeled buzz often referred to in the
yoga world as "yoga bliss" or "yoga high." As it turns out, several
recent studies support that this feeling of mind-body nirvana is not
just a fleeting sentiment, but rather an indication of some very real
physical responses that could lead to better health, reduced stress
and increased productivity."

Yoga and Acupuncture: Helpful Adjuncts for MS Patients?
http://www.empr.com/features/yoga-and-acupuncture-helpful-adjuncts-for-ms-patients/article/444878/
"Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are frequent users of
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to manage their
condition, with prevalence ranging between 54% and 57% of patients1
Predictors of CAM use in MS include being female, being more highly
educated and experiencing poorer health status.2 Reasons that patients
turn to CAM include desire for a more holistic approach, feeling a
greater sense of empowerment, improving in general health, and relief
from physical and psychological symptoms.2 Most MS patients use CAM as
an adjunct rather than an alternative to conventional therapies.2"

Bad Karma for Bikram Yoga
http://www.independent.com/news/2015/oct/15/bad-karma-bikram-yoga/
"Santa Barbara Studio Fends off Copyright Lawsuit"

Yoga Not a Commercial Practice
http://www.ucdadvocate.com/yoga-not-a-commercial-practice/
"The death of the ego is the goal of yoga, and no amount of Lulu Lemon
yoga pants is going to help achieve that goal. It isn’t about feeling
a burn in the hamstrings, or how long complex positions can be held.
It is a deeply religious and spiritual process regarded with the same
awe that going to church on Sunday is for some people."

Spencer Bentley: A Commercial Yoga Photographer
http://www.thephoblographer.com/2015/10/15/spencer-bentley-a-commercial-yoga-photographer/#.Vh-pU6KdVE4
"“I draw my inspiration from a lot of different places. It could be a
song I listened to, or a painting that I may be thinking about, or
simply the feel the location that were shooting at,” says photographer
Spencer Bentley about his images of his wife doing yoga."

An Indian Yoga Guru's Consumer Products Brand, Patanjali, Is Making
Global And Domestic Rivals Sweat
http://www.forbes.com/sites/saritharai/2015/10/15/an-indian-yoga-gurus-consumer-products-brand-patanjali-is-making-global-and-domestic-rivals-sweat/
"The products of Patanjali, run by controversial yoga guru Baba
Ramdev, are selling so fast that analysts are saying that its 20
billion-rupee($307 million) revenues this year could pose a threat to
established, age-old Indian consumer brands such as Dabur, Emami and
Marico. Brokerage house CLSA’s analysts Vivek Maheshwari and Bhavesh
Shah put Patanjali Ayurved in their annual “Wish you were listed” roll
last week, saying its topline exceeded that of listed firms like
Jyothy Labs and Emami Ltd.
"The bearded, saffron-robe clad Baba Ramdev is a spiritual guru best
known for his mass yoga camps and for espousing India’s ancient herbal
medicinal system, Ayurveda. More recently and controversially, he has
been in the news for his stance on various political issues. The brand
name Patanjali Ayurved combines the names of India’s ancient herbal
medicinal system of Ayurveda, and the famed yoga saint of yore,
Patanjali."

Yoga With Gerry Lopez
http://www.surfermag.com/blogs/surfer-approved/yoga-with-gerry-lopez/#cWci8ctBKcPYgYWa.97
"It’s sunny, it’s 78 degrees, and Gerry Lopez has an easy smile on his
face. He’s on the North Shore at Turtle Bay, and throngs of yoga and
surf fans have gathered around him for a yoga class he’s teaching."

Overstretching Yogis: Excessive Yoga Can Be Detrimental
http://en.yibada.com/articles/73996/20151014/overstretching-yogis-excessive-yoga-can-be-detrimental.htm
"All the twisting and bending must have some limits.
"Overdoing yoga or doing it the wrong way may prove to be more
damaging than beneficial, warn health experts."

Why Yoga Lovers Are More Desirable On Dating App Hinge
http://www.bustle.com/articles/116942-why-yoga-lovers-are-more-desirable-on-dating-app-hinge
"If you live in a city (like L.A.) where I do, you probably pass
someone holding a yoga mat on every other block. Then, go to a class
and you’ll see lots of people. I actually see more and more men walk
into yoga studios, more and more male friends tell me they go, and
more and more guys are starting to mention it in their online dating
profiles. Is it just me, or is this really the case? According to a
new study by dating app Hinge, it’s true."

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Watch The Perfect Parody Of Every Yoga Class You've Ever Taken
http://www.refinery29.com/2015/10/96180/crazy-ex-girlfriend-yoga
[video]
"Yoga causes mixed feelings in many of us. And even though its
benefits are well-known, from downward dogs to actual cats on mats,
there's still plenty of comedy gold to mine.
"Which is where this video from the CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend comes in.
“I’m So Good at Yoga” is a Bollywood-style musical number about how
everyone in a yoga class can feel insecure and intimidated. Especially
when that instructor is the smoking hot new flame of your childhood
crush. And especially when that smoking hot new flame can bend her
face behind her knees."

This Fancy Fitness Tool Makes Yoga 10 Times Tougher
http://observer.com/2015/10/this-fancy-fitness-tool-makes-yoga-10-times-tougher/
"Devotees swear it is effective, despite the risk of becoming
irreversibly entangled in its cords."

Yoga Moms: Bravado Designs Launches New Yoga Nursing Bra
http://madamenoire.com/594122/yoga-moms-bravado-designs-launches-new-yoga-nursing-bra/

A Brief History Of Yoga: From Ancient Hindu Scriptures To The Modern,
Westernized Practice
http://www.medicaldaily.com/brief-history-yoga-ancient-hindu-scriptures-modern-westernized-practice-358162
"Yoga: the trendy practice that your hippie, hipster, or fitness
friends rave about. Garbed in yoga pants and carrying colorful mats
bought off Amazon, the modern-day “yogi” attends one-hour classes that
focus on physical stretching, movement, and detoxing from their busy
modern lives. We hear a lot about the benefits of yoga, from its
ability to decrease stress, chronic pain, as well as the risk for
chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease."

Bayview’s first yoga studio welcomes low-income youth, seniors
http://eltecolote.org/content/en/features/bayviews-first-yoga-studio-welcomes-low-income-youth-seniors/

Yoga a Key Part of World Champion Mitch Larkin's Success
http://swimswam.com/yoga-a-key-part-of-world-champion-mitch-larkins-success/
"Yoga is becoming a more common component of many elite athletes’
training programs"

How Yoga Could Help 'Rewire' The Brains Of Mentally Disabled Children
| Dr. Praseeda Menon
http://www.huffingtonpost.in/dr-praseeda-menon/how-yoga-could-help-rewir_b_8336520.html

Halloween yoga puts black cats on your mat
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/10/halloween-yoga-puts-black-cats-mat/
"A Vancouver yoga studio is hoping to take away the stigma of black
cats with a class that puts the dark felines front and centre.
"Stretch Yoga in hosting two black cat Halloween yoga classes on
October 25, just ahead of the spooky holiday. Practitioners are asked
to dress in costume or all black while black cats mingle and move
around the studio."

Yoga improves lung function in patients with COPD
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/health/story/148840.html
"Yoga exercises provide improvements that are just as effective as
traditional pulmonary rehabilitation methods in improving lung
function of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), researchers from All India Institute of Medical Sciences
(AIIMS) here have found."

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Charm City Yoga acquired by California yoga chain
http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2015/10/28/charm-city-yoga-acquired-by-california-yoga-chain.html
"Charm City Yoga, the local chain of seven yoga studios, has been
bought by California-based YogaWorks."
"Charm City Yoga owners Kim Manfredi and Chris Blades opened their
first studio in 2000, and have expanded with additional locations in
Baltimore and the surrounding counties since then. Blades said they
wanted to continue to grow the business — adding more studios, more
classes and more teacher training opportunities — but weren’t sure
how."

On the Run: Use yoga to help students find their focus
http://www.mpnnow.com/article/20151028/SPORTS/151029634
"Learning to control inner dialogue and channeling energy can improve
classroom achievement."
“Well, you can slip off to the break room and spend your planning
period doing pranayama (breath control). Or you can just stay in your
classroom and teach it to your kids. Sounds like they need it.”

Eddie George’s Secret to Staying Beastly
http://www.stack.com/2015/10/27/eddie-george-yoga-workout/
"George has been a yogi since his playing days, beginning with his
1997 rookie season with the Tennessee Oilers (now the Titans). He
could lift enormous amounts of weight in the gym, but one session with
Nashville-based yoga instructor Hilary Lindsay revealed weak spots in
his body that he didn't know existed."

Athletes take on yoga in off-season
http://williamsrecord.com/2015/10/28/athletes-take-on-yoga-in-off-season/
"Currently, “Yoga for Athletes” is a drop-in class taught by certified
yoga instructor Mary Edgerton. Running twice a week in upper Goodrich,
the program mostly features off-season athletes, currently ranging
from golfers to ice hockey players, seeking an alternate way to
maintain fitness or prepare for their season. Not only that, many
teams have sought Edgerton to prepare individualized yoga regiments
that coaches and captains can integrate into their training beyond the
off-season classes."

BLACK YO)))GA founders Kimee and Scott Massie release a dual CD/DVD,
Asanas Ritual Vol. 1
http://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/black-yoga-founders-kimee-and-scott-massie-release-a-duel-cd-dvd-asanas-ritual-vol-1/Content?oid=1864477
“Whatever you’re dealing with — your crap, your demons — everyone has
that, no matter who you are,” she says. “A lot of times instead of
releasing that and letting it go, people shove it deep down, try to
forget about it, try to avoid it. That’s where addictions and
different [negative] things happen.” For her, BLACK YO)))GA is a place
to accept the reality of darkness and then let it go."
"The Massies started BLACK YO)))GA — vinyasa-style yoga set to
meditative drone, stoner metal, noise and doom — about three years
ago. Since 2001, they’d been running a small label called Innervenus,
which released records from heavy bands like Vulture, Molasses Barge
and Scott Massie’s band, Storm King. (These days, Innervenus is mostly
on hold as a label, but functions as an umbrella for the Massies’
various projects.) Kimee, who started teaching yoga in 2011, wanted an
alternative to the more conventional classes she was used to,
something more suited to her personal tastes."

MANDUKA® Announces First-Ever 'Made for Yoga' Apparel Line
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/manduka-announces-first-ever-made-for-yoga-apparel-line-300168083.html
"Sustainably designed men's and women's activewear collection, fit to
inspire and enhance the practice of yoga"

Yoga And Meditation Shown To Drastically Reduce Hospital Visits
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/yoga-meditation-health-care-costs-study_562fa500e4b06317990f8754
"New research finds that mindfulness practices have the potential to
slash health care costs."

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Americans who practice Yoga report better wellness, health behaviors
http://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/americans-who-practice-yoga-report-better-wellness-health-behaviors
"People who practiced yoga or took natural products (dietary
supplements other than vitamins and minerals) were more likely to do
so for wellness reasons than to treat a specific health condition,
according to analysis of data from the 2012 National Health Interview
Survey (NHIS)."

And the winner is....yoga
http://www.nj.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2015/11/and_the_winner_isyoga.html
"Which alternative health approaches help the most - natural
supplements, yoga, or spinal manipulation?
"Ask 34,000 people, as did the National Institutes of Health's
researchers, and you'll get a clear winner: Downward-facing dog and
all the other poses that go into the practice of yoga."

Is yoga bad for you? Here's what the evidence says.
http://www.vox.com/2015/11/4/9669106/science-yoga-harm-wreck
"No, probably not.
"Many aspiring yogis have been worried about this question ever since
the New York Times ran a feature in 2012 suggesting that yoga can ruin
your back or (in rare situations) even kill you."

Yoga community rallies around teacher
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/community/south-charlotte/article42960348.html
"The students and instructors at 8th Street Studio in Elizabeth are a
tight-knit group, connected through their practice of yoga. But they
share another strong bond; the love and respect for their instructor
(and studio owner) Phyllis Rollins. Rollins, 60, is a yoga pioneer in
Charlotte. In 1993 she opened the first yoga studio here, and for
years has been the only certified Iyengar instructor in the area."

Have you ever tried yoga in your French classes?
http://au.educationhq.com/news/33218/have-you-ever-tried-yoga-in-your-french-classes/

Why Yoga Teachers Should Never Use The ‘C’ Word
http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/yoga-teachers-never-use-c-word-gmp/
"Ira Israel has a pet peeve against the word “Crazybusy”. That’s not
you, is it?"

One Thing All Yoga Instructors Should Do, But Don’t
http://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2015/11/04/yoga-class-introductions/
"Yesterday, I had a weird — but good — experience in a yoga class at
Grace & Glory Yoga’s new Fishtown location. The weird experience I’m
talking about is this: As the class started, the instructor, Gillian
(who was awesome, and undoubtedly tripled the strength in my
shoulders), told us we would be starting on our feet. Then, she told
us to introduce ourselves to everyone around us. There were only about
11 people in the class and we had about two or three minutes to make
the rounds, so pretty much everyone ended up shaking hands with
everyone else in the class. Weird, right? I thought so, too — until
afterward when I realized that forcing us to break the ice with each
other completely set the tone for the rest of the class."

[the.yoga.news.daily]

You Completed Your Yoga Teacher Training. Now What?
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2015/11/11/you-completed-your-yoga-teacher-training-now-what
"Getting certified is only the first step in becoming a practicing
yoga teacher. "

'Beer Yoga' : Yoga Classes Inside the Brewery is the Next Big Thing
http://www.foodworldnews.com/articles/52498/20151111/beer-yoga-yoga-classes-inside-the-brewery-is-the-next-big-thing.htm
"Who would have thought that beer and yoga can go hand in hand? As per
the Yoganonymous website, a 'Beer Yoga' class does exist. These
classes are already available in various states such as New York,
Charleston, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Washington, Portland, San Diego,
Dallas, and more.
"As per the website, 'Beer Yoga' doesn't mean doing poses while
intoxicated. It is in fact a class where students would have their
yoga sessions in a brewery which participants are invited to grab a
drink and socialize to pump their endorphins. It is also a great way
for yogis to meet other people and built an "off the mat"
relationship."

Can copyright stretch to cover yoga?!
http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=c05dfcaf-995b-4382-8f28-ccb87dcbf915

Bakersfield veteran doubles as yoga studio owner
http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/bakersfield-veteran-doubles-as-yoga-studio-owner
"BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Most people know Dana Healey as the owner and
humorous hot yoga instructor at Warrior 1 Yoga Spa. However, what most
don't know is her military background, and how that inspired her
studio's name and logo."

Aligarh Muslim University plans PhD in yoga and spirituality
http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/aligarh-muslim-university-plans-phd-in-yoga-and-spirituality/
"Earlier this year, the AIMPLB had campaigned against making yoga and
surya namaskar compulsory in schools, calling the move “un-Islamic”."

Lotus House yoga instructor finds inspiration in students, motherhood
http://www.dailynebraskan.com/arts_and_entertainment/lotus-house-yoga-instructor-finds-inspiration-in-students-motherhood/article_455a1b84-88e7-11e5-a247-d351fa4c6e03.html
"She sought yoga out to find herself. Woll felt a connection with one
of her instructors and never stopped going. She completed her training
at Lotus in 2013 and aspires to help other people find the connection
that she did."

What happens when you mix yoga with live rock and roll?
http://www.silive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/11/what_happens_when_you_mix_yoga_with_live_rock_and_roll.html
""I want to create a spiritual experience for people by piecing
together yoga and live rock music, bringing a unique event to the
community," says Vito Spatafora, Yoga Rock co-host and guitarist for
the ambient/funk band Warrior Monks."

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What It's Like to Be a Rising Instagram Yoga Star
http://www.racked.com/2015/11/18/9751256/trill-yoga-claire-fountain
"She primarily works with NBA and NFL players — big, strong, often
inflexible guys. "Their yoga is tailored to what their bodies are
doing," she explains."

Faces of yoga is ‘a series of uncomfortable photos of people in
strange positions’
http://metro.co.uk/2015/11/18/faces-of-yoga-is-a-series-of-uncomfortable-photos-of-people-in-strange-positions-5510342/
[video; Kickstarter]
"In a video on his Kickstarter page (Jonah’s hoping to raise $2,500 –
approx. £1,600 – to make this book a reality), Jonah explains: ‘This
series is a reminder that we all look horrible when we do yoga… so we
should immerse ourselves in it and forget the rest.’"

An Indian yoga guru is building one of the country’s biggest consumer
goods companies
http://qz.com/551916/an-indian-yoga-guru-is-building-one-of-the-countrys-biggest-consumer-goods-companies/
"First he became the face of yoga in India. Now, he is taking on major
global consumer goods companies with products ranging from herbal tea
and fruit juices to toiletries. Baba Ramdev—born Ramkrishna
Yadav—seems poised to give some of India’s biggest consumer goods
makers a run for their money with his ayurvedic, made in India
products. Patanjali Ayurved Ltd, a company that Ramdev founded in 2006
along with his confidante, Acharya Bal Krishna, has emerged amongst
India’s fastest growing fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)."

Pelican Yoga
http://kymkemp.com/2015/11/18/pelican-yoga/
"In the video below, watch a pelican yogi master do a downward facing
dog then a half tortoise then a…."

MN Yoga + Life Magazine hosts free yoga event
http://www.kare11.com/story/life/2015/11/18/mn-yoga--life-magazine-hosts-free-yoga-event/75999136/

Whichever way you bend, the third annual Music City Yoga Festival has
a style for you
http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/whichever-way-you-bend-the-third-annual-music-city-yoga-festival-has-a-style-for-you/Content?oid=6120101
"On Saturday, all those asanas and sun salutations will come together
in one place for the Music City Yoga Festival. The third annual
festival helps Nashvillians experience the diversity of yoga available
in the Music City community, while making the practice more accessible
to those who don't have a handful of studio packages in their budget."

Yoga instructor with Parkinson’s is helping people with disability
http://www.whidbeynewstimes.com/business/351184401.html
"There’s a new yoga teacher in town, and she specializes in movement
for people with disabilities. Renee Le Verrier, 54, has Parkinson’s
disease and literally wrote the book on yoga for movement disorders."

Former NFL player now teaches yoga
http://6abc.com/society/former-nfl-player-now-teaches-yoga/1089961/
[video]
"HOUSTON -- It's an unlikely career change from professional football
player to yoga teacher. But for one man, that's the path he chose.
Former Texans linebacker Keith Mitchell says mindful-meditation
changed his life, and now he's changing others."

Salty Yoga: Should You Try It?
http://www.mensfitness.com/training/pro-tips/salty-yoga-should-you-try-it
"Halotherapy can help relieve cold and allergy symptoms—and maybe even
make you a better athlete. Now you can practice yoga while you do it."

[the.yoga.news.daily]

Yoga training for future law enforcement officers provides mental,
physical benefits
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/local/yoga-training-for-future-law-enforcement-officers-provides-mental-physical/article_2182e0ec-3bd0-5cb4-af95-1839f7744699.html
"Fayetteville police recruits didn't expect yoga when they began law
enforcement training.
"After all, when did a downward-facing dog move ever help an officer
catch a fleeing criminal?
"But two groups of recruits now training at the Police Department's
academy are discovering how yoga can benefit them in their future
careers."

Prisons offer yoga to help rehabilitate inmates
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/prisons-implement-yoga-programs-to-help-rehabilitate-inmates/
[video]
"Fox started the non-profit organization The Prison Yoga Project at
San Quentin in 2002. It's since expanded, and now prisons and jails
across the country are bringing in yoga instructors to help
rehabilitate offenders through alternative means.
""Violent offenders are going to return to society -- what kind of
person do you want to run into on the highway? On the subway?" Fox
asked."

Indore jail inmates warm up to yoga to reduce sentence
http://www.hindustantimes.com/indore/indore-jail-inmates-warm-up-to-yoga-to-reduce-sentence/story-nSK2iGGfAwGZjhfUDe8KsL.html
"Jail inmates in Indore are warming up to yoga for its multiple
benefits – from building a healthy body and mind to the possibility of
trimming their sentence by a few days.
"This unique move to reduce sentence of yoga-practising convicts was
announced by home minister Babulal Gaur during a programme at Indore
Central Jail in June this year. Gaur had said there was a provision in
law to reduce punishment of jail inmates."

Yoga Instructor Abra Coleman Finds Fulfillment In Teaching Women In
Prison The Benefit Of Breath & Balance
http://www.bustle.com/articles/122227-yoga-instructor-abra-coleman-finds-fulfillment-in-teaching-women-in-prison-the-benefit-of-breath
""A gal got out of prison and she's like 'I hate to say this, but I
wish I were staying in prison because I just love your class,'" Abra
Coleman, a Twin Cities, Minnesota, fitness instructor who teaches a
monthly yoga class at Shakopee Women's Correctional Facility, tells
me."

Movember fitness: Dudes do Yoga
http://www.weau.com/home/headlines/Movember-fitness--Dudes-do-Yoga-353713651.html
[video]
"There's a local effort to get more men involved in yoga, jokingly
called "Dudes Do Yoga." It is making the practice more accessible for
men."

Finding ‘God’s presence’ through yoga
http://www.presspubs.com/white_bear/news/article_2bbe436a-9302-11e5-a45d-278db6ef656f.html
"Cindy Senarighi says yoga brings her closer God. She created
Yogadevotion, a company with a mission to "share God's presence and
love through the practice of yoga." Classes offered at churches across
the Twin Cities and in Duluth combine yoga with worship. A portion of
the revenues from each class is gifted to the host church."

Who's yoga is it? Journalists, proceed with care because the details matter
http://www.getreligion.org/getreligion/2015/11/23/whos-yoga-is-it-journalists-proceed-with-care
"There's no clear explanation in the Ottawa Sun story whether any
Hindu students were actually involved in getting yoga discontinued.
Plus, all other stories on this incident I found on the Web appeared
to be non-reported rewrites of the Sun."

Yoga Trash Talk and Self-Righteous Crusading: Wasting Time While the World Burns
http://carolhortonphd.com/yoga-trash-talk-and-self-righteous-crusading-wasting-time-while-the-world-burns/
"Five years ago, I remember feeling disgruntled that public discussion
of yoga seemed locked into a gauzy pink bubble filled with hearts and
rainbows and fake positivity. Well, that bubble has sure burst. And
the proverbial pendulum has swung so far to the other side that it’s
replicating the same imbalanced, ungrounded, inauthentic and unhelpful
state, only this tine in determinedly negative, rather than stubbornly
pseudo-positive, form."

Uproar After College Yoga Class Canceled For ‘Cultural Appropriation’
– Have They/We Gone Too Far?
http://yogadork.com/2015/11/24/uproar-after-college-yoga-class-canceled-for-cultural-appropriation-but-have-they-gone-too-far/

3 everyday ways to practice gratitude for health and happiness
http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/24/health/practicing-gratitude-health/

Yoga for a Mindful Life: Breathe easy with pranayama
http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/news/local-features/yoga-mindful-life-breathe-easy-pranayama

[the.yoga.news.daily]

Why Taking A Yoga Teacher Training May Be One Of The Best Things You
Do In College
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/yoga-teacher-training-college_565f4266e4b08e945fedb502
"The training helps students ground themselves in more goodness and
look at life in a positive way."
"As of the Spring 2016 semester, students at the University of
Minnesota will have the chance to enroll in a yoga teacher training on
campus."
"A similar yoga teacher training program at the University of Vermont
is in its fourth year of operation."

What Yoga Teachers Really Wish They Could Tell You
http://readcharlie.com/2015/12/02/what-yoga-teachers-really-wish-they-could-tell-you-2/
"If you do go to modern yoga classes, just know that there are only 60
physical poses, which are really just variations on 4 basic poses, so
don’t feel intimidated or overwhelmed."

Verboten Yoga: Sin by Night and Atone by Day at Brooklyn Hotspot
http://observer.com/2015/12/verboten-yoga/
"At Verboten, a club in the epicenter of the Williamsburg
club/hotel/bar scene, the whole cycle of Friday night excess and
Saturday productivity has been seamlessly integrated into Willkommen –
Deep House Yoga, an hour-long Vinyasa class. By Saturday at noon, the
previous night’s dance floor is transformed into a yoga studio."
"As the class came to a close, Ms. Diaz suggested, in her soothing
yoga teacher voice, that we “Nama-stay” for brunch. She recommended
the Bloody Marys.
"“Detox, then retox,” the DJ joked."

Ancient practice of yoga growing in popularity in Chester
http://www.newjerseyhills.com/observer-tribune/news/ancient-practice-of-yoga-growing-in-popularity-in-chester/article_6a6d4e6c-69c4-56fc-b7f9-5c4d86e03957.html
"They were brought to yoga because of physical pain but it’s the
emotional calmness and mental clarity that yoga provides that seems to
sustain the Chester residents just as much."

Yoga Mom's 2015 Holiday Gift Guide
http://www.chicagonow.com/ups-and-downs-of-a-yoga-mom/2015/12/yoga-moms-2015-holiday-gift-guide/

Ninth Circuit Holds Bikram Yoga Sequence Is An Idea And Therefore Not
A Copyrightable Compilation Or Choreographic Work
http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/x/448408/Copyright/Ninth+Circuit+Holds+Bikram+Yoga+Sequence+Is+An+Idea+And+Therefore+Not+A+Copyrightable+Compilation+Or+Choreographic+Work

[the.yoga.news.daily]

From cocaine binges to yoga teacher — how pop star Belinda Carlisle
turned her life around
http://www.ntnews.com.au/news/from-cocaine-binges-to-yoga-teacher-how-pop-star-belinda-carlisle-turned-her-life-around/story-fnjbnts7-1227639444722
[video]
"Cut to 2015 and Carlisle is ten years sober and a teacher and student
of Kundalini yoga and runs an animal shelter in Calcutta that pays
impoverished women to care for street animals.
"Indeed next year she’ll release her first album since 2007’s Voila —
a record filled with yoga mantras."

Instagram Sensation Nude Yoga Girl Explains Her Practice
http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/12/nude-yoga-girl-instagram-interview.html
"Nude Yoga Girl first appeared on Instagram less than a month ago. To
a certain extent, her account is precisely as advertised: a girl,
nude, doing yoga. But it looks like nothing else on yoga Instagram —
or nudity Instagram, for that matter."

Proposed bill could change yoga classes
http://www.komu.com/news/proposed-bill-could-change-yoga-classes/
"COLUMBIA - Yoga businesses could be seeing a reduction in fees and
regulations in the future.
"Representative Elijah Haahr (R-Springfield) has pre-filed a bill that
would exempt yoga teaching courses from regulation by the Missouri
Department of Higher Education."

The link between yoga and height increase
http://newsok.com/article/5465680
"Some participants in UCLA's Gail Greenberg's study on yoga and how it
affects posture showed an increase in height. Yoga poses stretch each
area of the body, releasing built up toxins that can often lead to
health problems. With these toxins released from the body, cells and
hormones can begin to grow in a healthy manner, which in turn can help
with increasing growth."

Meet Chelsea Jackson, Janelle Monáe's Yoga Instructor
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/beyond-classically-beautiful/meet-chelsea-jackson-jane_b_8745464.html
"Chelsea Jackson is a yogi on a mission. When the Spelman College alum
isn't teaching R&B singer Janelle Monáe how to "do that yoga," she's
putting her Ph.D. from Emory college to great use through her yoga,
literature and art camp for black and brown girls from marginalized
communities."

Yoga and Meditation Improve 'Chemo Brain'
http://www.newsmax.com/Health/Health-News/cancer-patients-stress-yoga/2015/12/09/id/705189/
"A new study published in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship has found
that cancer patients who participate in a mindfulness-based stress
reduction program, practicing activities such as yoga and meditation,
can improve cognitive impairment that occurs as a result of cancer
treatment."

Column: Take some calming breaths over yoga appropriation, people
http://www.wildcat.arizona.edu/article/2015/12/column-take-some-calming-breaths-over-yoga-appropriation-people
"Yoga classes have been long taught on university campuses as a way to
help relieve stress and promote fitness. It’s completely insane for
yoga to be labeled as cultural appropriation because institutionalized
yoga classes are not designed to recontextualize Indian spiritual or
religious beliefs in the western world.
"The University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada has recently canceled its
yoga classes because of concerns over cultural appropriation."

Yoga instructors take stances on cultural understanding
http://www.dailyillini.com/article/2015/12/yoga

Yoga, Regret, and Unity Consciousness | Leighton James Young
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leighton-james-young/yoga-regret-and-unity_b_8728906.html

Yogi-On-The-Go, Yoga teacher finds perfect space for practice and
instruction: your home
http://www.naplesnews.com/participate/361240661.html
"fter more than a decade owning her own yoga and meditation studio,
Ms. Ballenger now focuses her yoga teachings by offering personal
classes in the privacy of one’s home."

Have Mat, Will Travel – Essentially Yoga and Claudette Stears Brings
the Yoga Mat to You
http://www.kxro.com/have-mat-will-travel-essentially-yoga-and-claudette-stears-brings-the-yoga-mat-to-you/

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Yoga Teachers Behaving Badly
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/17/fashion/yoga-teachers-behaving-badly.html?_r=0
"The opening scene of the fictional web series “Namaste, Bitches”
starts with some very un-yogic behavior. Sabine, a yoga teacher and
recent transplant to Los Angeles, is driving on the freeway and is
cursing repeatedly at her GPS while smoking a cigarette — hardly a
model of Zen healthy living.
"This is intentional.
"The show is meant to both expose and parody the multibillion-dollar
yoga industry. Conceived and produced by Summer Chastant, a former
yoga teacher herself, the series, she said in a phone interview, is a
heightened version of her own experience. She taught the discipline in
New York and Los Angeles at studios including Kula Yoga Project and
Pure, from 2007 to 2013, and apparently saw some things."

Local professor's work details yoga's influence on Star Wars
http://www.thedailystar.com/news/local_news/local-professor-s-work-details-yoga-s-influence-on-star/article_e0581a7c-d296-50f9-90dc-d321d98bd3a6.html
"A recently released eBook will help readers understand the connection
between the Star Wars movies and the philosophy and practice of yoga,
its Oneonta author said Wednesday.
"Ashok Malhotra is Distinguished Teaching Professor of Philosophy at
State University College at Oneonta.
"His eBook, “Yoga Philosophy: Health, Healing and the Star Wars
Connection” was published Oct. 2 by Ideaindia.com."

Mommy Minute: Yoga helps you connect with your child
http://abc27.com/2015/12/16/mommy-minute-using-yoga-to-connect-with-your-child/
[video]
"The holidays may have many parents looking for ways to reduce stress
and reconnect with their children.
"Doing yoga with your child is becoming increasingly popular, so I
decided to check out a class for myself. My 4-year-old son, Alex, and
I took a “Toddler Time” yoga class at Om Baby in Camp Hill."

Yoga instructor balances faith and exercise
http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/news/local_news/yoga-instructor-balances-faith-and-exercise/article_2dd48eed-6e7a-5c4a-b2b5-0e075a2ea7c9.html
"Carol Holmes does Yoga, which by itself is not a rare thing."
"What makes it unique is the fact that she does it as a church.
"Yoga, a spiritual and physical practice that originates in India, has
been exported from its homeland and found millions of practitioners
abroad.""

Harnessing the power of yoga
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/ph-ct-amanda-121615-20151216-column.html
"At first thought, some might find it boring or tedious; however, yoga
can actually be quite exhilarating and challenging. Some advanced
poses that require serious arm strength and concentration, like
variations of handstands, I couldn't even dream of doing."

Join the movement - the Urban Yoga Movement
http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/lifestyles/join-the-movement-the-urban-yoga-movement/npkHw/

5 Ways Yoga Teaches You The Value Of Acceptance
http://elitedaily.com/life/5-lessons-you-learn-in-yoga/1302047/
"Since its development thousands of years ago, the practice of yoga
has definitely evolved into numerous forms.
"From Bikram hot yoga and a Vinyasa flow sequence to classes like
Yogalates and Aerial Yoga, you’re bound to find a type of yoga
practice that aligns with your lifestyle."

Top 10 Gift Ideas for Yogis
http://www.activelifedc.com/yoga/top-10-gift-ideas-for-yogis/116538