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Student Pays it 4Ward to yoga instructor
http://kfor.com/2015/09/16/yoga-student-pays-it-4ward-to-studio-owner/
"Her caring heart is why her student Amy Morris nominated her for Pay it 4Ward."

Work-out rut? Try a yoga cruise in NYC
http://www.app.com/story/entertainment/2015/09/17/work-out-rut-try-a-yoga-cruise-in-nyc/71869750/

Less arthritis pain after 8 weeks of yoga
http://www.futurity.org/yoga-arthritis-1005492/
"Yoga can make people with arthritis feel better both physically and
mentally, according to a study of patients who suffer from knee
osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, two common forms of the
disease."

Relax, mon! Reggae and yoga unite for D.C. festival
http://wtop.com/lifestyle/2015/09/relax-mon-reggae-and-yoga-unite-for-d-c-festival/
"“Actually, they’re so related,” says Harrison, a senior yoga
instructor at Yoga District. “Yoga is for peace of mind; it’s for
relaxation, it’s for stress relief. The poses are meant to help one be
meditative, and the spiritual reggae music is very much like that.”"

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On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 12:06 AM, the.yoga.news.daily
<the.yoga....@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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Bikram Yoga Guru Wins Delay Of Rape Cover-Up Trial
http://www.law360.com/articles/706311/bikram-yoga-guru-wins-delay-of-rape-coverup-trial
"A California judge on Wednesday allowed yoga guru Bikram Choudhury to
delay a trial over claims that he fired a former legal adviser at his
college for refusing to cover up a rape allegation against Choudhury,
rejecting the ex-adviser’s argument that a defense attorney’s
scheduled surgery was a ruse."

At My Yoga Class, Sleepwalking No More
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/09/24/at-my-yoga-class-sleepwalking-no-more/
"It turns out you can teach an old dog new tricks. Or even a
middle-aged guy. But I wasn’t prepared to find my world turned
upside-down by a simple yoga class."

This Top Model And Yoga Instructor Shares Her Style Must-Haves
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bre-scullark-yoga-gear_5602ba86e4b00310edf9562a
"Yoga practice: You might recognize Scullark from her stint on Cycle
5 of "America's Next Top Model," and while the New York City beauty is
still modeling she's also spending her days as a Vinyasa Flow yoga
instructor at Black River Studio and the Manhattan Detention Complex.
("It's a men's jail facility, I am the person who helps you 'woosah'
before you see the judge.")"

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On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 12:33 AM, the.yoga.news.daily
<the.yoga....@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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Joe Blundo commentary: Yoga helps politicians find peace with posing
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2015/10/01/1-yoga-helps-politicians-find-peace-with-posing.html
"As far as I’m concerned, the most fascinating political news of the
past few days was not that John Boehner resigned as speaker of the
U.S. House of Representatives. It was that he does yoga."

Live Streaming's Next Lucrative Frontier: Yoga
http://www.fastcompany.com/3051614/innovation-agents/live-streamings-next-lucrative-frontier-yoga
"Helsinki-based startup Yoogaia (pronounced YO-guy-ah), a play on the
Finnish word for yoga and the mythological Greek goddess, has a roster
of qualified yoga instructors who lead a variety of classes in
English, German, and Finnish, live streamed from each of Yoogaia’s
three studios in London, Helsinki, and Hong Kong."

Do It Yourself Yoga For Surfers
http://www.theinertia.com/health/do-it-yourself-yoga-for-surfers/

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On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 1:16 AM, the.yoga.news.daily
<the.yoga....@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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The Brutal Economics of Being a Yoga Teacher
http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/10/brutal-economics-of-being-a-yoga-teacher.html
“It’s a tough way to make a living.”

Dori has a problem with 'yoga for people of color' class
http://mynorthwest.com/76/2822832/Dori-has-a-problem-with-yoga-for-people-of-color-class
[audio]
"If it's illegal and considered racist for a white, straight business
owner to deny service to a gay person or person of color, shouldn't
the same be true for a yoga class that bars white people from
attending?"
"Teresa Wang, co-founder of the specialized class, said it was started
by five queer people of color who came together to create a safe space
for people of color who might otherwise be uncomfortable."

Brew your way out of stress with the Fort Collins Brewery yoga class
http://www.collegian.com/2015/10/brew-your-way-out-of-stress-with-the-fort-collins-brewery-yoga-class/137373/
"The morning air was chilled for an October day and the parking lot of
the Fort Collins Brewery was empty at 10 a.m. on a Sunday morning,
save for just a few cars who were waiting for their yoga and beer."

Black cats find friends in yoga class
http://herald-review.com/business/local/black-cats-find-friends-in-yoga-class/article_1b23e269-a93a-54b4-bd6a-ddf7740f0998.html
"DECATUR – The Yoga 4 Cats class at the Madden Arts Center on Tuesday
drew a full house of attendees wearing cat ears, and some of those
ears belonged to real cats."

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On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 12:08 AM, the.yoga.news.daily
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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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Court tells millionaire yoga troll Bikram Choudhury that poses can't
be copyrighted
https://boingboing.net/2015/10/08/court-tells-yoga-troll-that-po.html
"Bikram Choudhury, the millionaire accused serial rapist who
popularized hot yoga in America, sued other hot yoga studios in 2003,
including "open source yoga" practicioners, asserting that he held a
copyright over the sequence of poses conducted in his class.
"Now, more than a decade later, the US Federal Appeals Court for the
9th Circuit has told him to stick it up his sacral chakra."

Downward dog duplication? Relax, yoga poses can't be copyrighted, court rules
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-yoga-poses-ruling-20151008-story.html
"The court ruled in a case brought by Bikram Choudhury, an Indian yoga
guru who popularized "hot yoga" in the United States. He argued that a
yoga studio violated his copyright to a sequence of poses and two
breathing exercises he developed and described in a 1979 book."

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