Saturday News Roundup

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Web Series 'Namaste, B*****s' Takes Aim at Pretentious L.A. Yoga Culture
https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2015/12/5/web-series-namaste-bs-takes-aim-at-pretentious-l-a-yoga-culture
"In the new Web series, "Namaste, B*****s," which premiered online on
Nov. 15, yoga instructor, actress, writer and producer Summer Chastant
(AKA Shirey), takes aim at everything about yoga (specifically the
L.A. kind) that annoys people who practice it and mystifies those who
don't (including a beginner of Indian heritage who leaves a class
because there are too many "white people")."

Russell Simmons kisses his knees in impressive beach yoga session in Miami
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3346195/Namaste-Russell-Simmons-kisses-knees-impressive-display-flexiblity-beach-yoga-Miami.html
"Russell's keen on health and wellness. The founder of Tantris Yoga
Center and Apparel is an avid yogi himself. He, along with ex-wife
Kimora Lee Simmons, 40, are also investors in the health drink,
Celsius."

The Unbearable Oppression of Yoga
http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Item/4417/the_unbearable_oppression_of_yoga.aspx
"What to make of the current craze of student activists who seek
explicit institutional enforcement of “safe spaces” on campus?"

Museum to host yoga sessions in exhibit space
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/features_entertainment/museum-to-host-yoga-sessions-in-exhibit-space/article_241fddea-1484-5fb0-8486-1a563506ea1d.html

Yoga studio and tea bar to open in downtown Springfield
http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/news/local/yoga-studio-and-tea-bar-to-open-in-downtown-spring/npcQ2/
"Revival: The Art of Healing is a new yoga studio and tea bar expected
to open in early January at 36-C N. Fountain Ave.
"The space is still under renovation, but in just a few weeks they
expect to open a bright yoga studio with hardwood floors, a a tea shop
and space for retail items like healthy snacks."

PIL against use of Caduceus as a symbol of medicine
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/pil-against-use-of-caduceus-as-a-symbol-of-medicine/article7951249.ece
"A public interest litigation petition has been filed in the Madras
High Court Bench here claiming that many doctors in the country were
by mistake using the Greek symbol Caduceus, consisting of a staff
entwined by two serpents and surmounted by wings, instead of the Rod
of Asclepius, consisting of a wingless staff entwined by a single
serpent, as a symbol of medicine."
"In his affidavit, the petitioner claimed that Caduceus actually
symbolises Kundalini Yoga."

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We Tried It: Yoga for Men
http://www.columbusmonthly.com/content/stories/2015/12/we-tried-it-yoga-for-men.html
"John Boehner isn’t the only guy doing yoga. Jeff Long tries out a
dude-focused version of the ancient Indian practice—sans yoga pants."

Yoga as a Path to Inner Peace: An Interview With Colleen Saidman Yee
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eva-norlyk-smith-phd/post_10707_b_8755372.html
"Colleen Saidman Yee is an internationally renowned yoga teacher, who
teaches yoga workshops worldwide with her husband, Rodney Yee."

The Joy Of Practicing Yoga In My 50s
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lorraine-c-ladish/yoga-in-my-50s_b_8711822.html
"My real yoga journey started 40 years ago when someone gave me this
now yellowed and tattered copy of Richard Hittleman's Yoga: 28 Day
Exercise plan."

Santa Monica Naam Yoga Founder Leads 100,000 People In Meditation
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Santa-Monica-Naam-Yoga-Founder-Leads-100000-People-In-Meditation/44752
"The Angel of Independence in Mexico City was filled to maximum
capacity on Sunday, Nov. 29 during the fifth global meditation for
peace led by Dr. Joseph Michael Levry, global visionary and founder of
Santa Monica-based Naam Yoga.
"Thousands of people overflowed into adjacent streets, as an estimated
combined number of 100,000 people attended in-person and online,
making it the largest gathering of its kind in history.
"“It has never been more important than it is right now for the world
to envision peace and create it. We are grateful this superclass could
create a much needed platform for change uniting so many hearts at one
time with one intention: global peace,” said Dr. Levry."


Marina Vovchenko strips off for yoga poses on Instagram
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3355847/Mother-three-strips-perform-gravity-defying-yoga-poses-Instagram-loves-body-despite-haters-telling-cover-up.html
"With her incredibly toned and flexible physique you wouldn't guess
that this woman is a mother to three children.
"The 34-year-old Russian mum - who also sports a shaved head - has
become an internet sensation thanks to her semi-nude yoga poses, which
have drawn plenty of attention online."

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How Your Yoga Class Might Actually Save You Money
http://news.health.com/2015/12/18/how-your-yoga-class-might-actually-save-you-money/
"And now for some more good news for the yogis and meditators out
there—but this time it has nothing to do with awesome arms or your
libido. New research suggests that practicing these mind-body
techniques may actually translate to major healthcare savings later
on.
"The study, published recently in the journal Plos One, followed more
than 17,000 people for roughly 4 years. Over that time period, about
4,500 of the participants were enrolled in an 8-week program offered
at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, which teaches
complementary mind-body tools such as yoga, meditation, cognitive
behavioral skills, and mindfulness; the rest were a control group. For
both sets of participants, the researchers tracked how often they used
healthcare services, everything from regular doctor’s appointments to
tests and hospital or emergency room visits, and why."

Transgender yoga instructor Jase Cannon details struggles of becoming a woman
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3364548/Transgender-yoga-instructor-fame-Bearded-Yogi-realizing-female-details-struggles-drug-addiction-depression-HIV-diagnosis.html
"A transgender yoga instructor who was diagnosed with HIV is speaking
out battling depression and drug addiction, as well as facing an HIV
diagnosis, before she finally realized that she was meant to be a
woman.
"Jason Patrick, aka The Bearded Yogi, was a popular yoga instructor,
barista, and gay activist living in New York until he moved to the
Bahamas to live in the Sivananda Ashram yoga retreat in an attempt to
find himself."

Russell Simmons Wants Yoga Apparel Retailer To Stop Using Feathers
https://www.looktothestars.org/news/14686-russell-simmons-wants-yoga-apparel-retailer-to-stop-using-feathers
"Earlier this week, hip-hop icon and yoga devotee Russell Simmons sent
a letter on PETA's behalf to lululemon asking the yoga apparel
retailer to end all sales of down feathers."

Yoga Blessings for a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season! | Maria Rodale
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-rodale/yoga-blessings-for-a-happ_b_8839900.html
"by guest blogger Holly Walck Kostura, certified Iyengar Yoga teacher
"This is the time of year when we add more tasks onto our already
burgeoning "to-do" lists. Our busy lives get even busier, and we don't
devote time to nurturing ourselves. This can cause us to experience
the side effects of a life not lived in balance: insomnia, fatigue,
and low immunity, to name just a few."

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Outlaw Yoga instructor back in town with a focus on community
http://www.steamboattoday.com/news/2015/dec/25/outlaw-yoga-instructor-back-town-focus-community/

Yoga festival to be held in Dubai
http://www.thenational.ae/uae/tourism/yoga-festival-to-be-held-in-dubai
"ABU DHABI // XDubai, the outfit behind such extreme sports offerings
as Jetman and the gruelling Spartan Race, is diversifying into the
much more grounded and calming world of yoga.
"This week the action sports group and its partner Dubai Tourism
announced its latest venture, XYoga Dubai, described as a year-round
celebration of the ancient practice.
"Javad Khoramifar, XDubai’s marketing director, said XYoga will
promote yoga in “a uniquely Dubai way” and will balance out its
adrenaline-packed action sports."

Inner Truth: Yoga for the World By Sadhguru
http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column-inner-truth-yoga-for-the-world-2159608

No need to avoid 'happy baby pose' in prenatal yoga?
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-pregnancy-yoga-idUSKBN0U80X820151225
"(Reuters Health) - Even though women are often advised to steer clear
of certain yoga poses late in pregnancy, many of these moves might not
be a problem for women or their babies, a small U.S. study suggests."

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Downfall of Speedos yoga guru Bikram Choudhury accused of raping students
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/6834135/Downfall-of-yoga-guru-accused-of-raping-students.html
"HE is the self-proclaimed Superman of fitness gurus who built a
multimillion-pound “hot yoga” empire.
"But with a string of rape allegations against him, his franchise
falling into disrepute and a humiliated wife filing for divorce, the
heat is firmly on Bikram Choudhury."

What to Wear to a Kundalini Yoga Class
http://www.examiner.com/article/what-to-wear-to-a-kundalini-yoga-class
"Yoga is a practice that can help a person grow spiritually and
physically by giving them the tools to gain peace and clarity. Allow
energy to flow in and out by wearing white and practicing Kundalini
Yoga,. It will be a transformation unlike any other."

More than 1,000 yogis pack Mizner Park for New Years Day yoga
http://www.cbs12.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_32576.shtml
[video]
"BOCA RATON (CBS12 NEWS) -- From above, it was a striking sight to
see: more than a thousand people, all ages, shapes, sizes, and
experience levels, on their yoga mats at Mizner Park in Boca Raton."

Yoga in the Desert: Jan. 1
http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/life/sunlife/2016/01/01/science-saturday-all-ages-welcome-family-science-saturday-science-food-continuing-series-las-cruces-museum-nature-science-411-n-main-st-learn-more-whats-been-going-your-oven-series-grand-finale-roasting-reactions-10-m-saturday-admission-fr/77712642/
"In sports, people talk about the mental game, and how winning starts
in the head. In our yoga practice, letting go of the need to win also
starts in the head."

Future police officers discover benefits of yoga training
http://www.chron.com/news/article/Future-police-officers-discover-benefits-of-yoga-6732091.php
"FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — 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.
"Academy instructors have introduced yoga, the Zen art of meditation
and stretching designed to achieve peace of mind, into the rigorous
physical activities recruits do to build muscles, strength and
confidence."

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City school uses yoga to reduce suspensions
http://www.ksdk.com/story/news/2016/01/08/city-school-uses-yoga-reduce-suspensions/78502138/
[video]

Mackay yoga studio upgrades venue because of demand
http://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/yoga-studio-upgrades-venue/2894197/
"Last year, Ms Whitfield's studio Mackay Kundalini Yoga Healing Centre
saw roughly 1000 students, and will move to larger premises this year
because of demand for a four-week program designed to reduce anxiety.
"We need to move to a larger home so we can assist more people be well
and happier," she said.
"While Ms Whitfield holds courses for pregnant women, cancer recovery
and those who aren't able to sit on the floor, she said the one for
stress, anxiety and depression was the most popular."

New Ad Proves Plus-Size Women Can Do Anything – Especially Yoga
http://www.people.com/article/plus-size-yoga-penningtons-commercial
[video]

Five Life Lessons I Learned From Yoga
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anya-hollis/five-life-lessons-i-learn_1_b_8936282.html
"Yoga is a practice. One I began not too long ago, with the intention
of getting into shape. Yet, the practice has brought about drastic
changes in my everyday life both physical and especially mentally."

Black Metal Yoga: The Dark Side of Enlightenment
http://www.riverfronttimes.com/musicblog/2016/01/08/black-metal-yoga-the-dark-side-of-enlightenment
"I’d wanted to attend Kelli McFarland’s Black Metal Yoga class since I
heard about it last year, and after hosting the successful weekly
class all through last October, McFarland is back this month to again
bring the dark side to enlightenment."