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‘Mind and Body': Nearly 1 in 10 People Reported Using Yoga in a 2012 Survey
http://www.theledger.com/article/20150804/NEWS/150809718?tc=ar

No Definite Link Between Yoga, Quality of Life in Patients with
Colorectal Cancer
http://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/gastrointestinal-cancers/colorectal-cancer-yoga-quality-life-treatment-no-benefit/article/430410/

Teachers learn about meditation's, yoga's role in classrooms
http://www.thonline.com/news/tri-state/article_cfc869ae-3af6-11e5-93d0-cfb5e1296f7c.html
"More than 100 educators from the tri-state area and beyond attended
the two-day conference that ends today at Grand River Center."

Yoga is for everyone
http://www.dailyuw.com/wellness/article_a1ce4206-3b2a-11e5-8849-c7a8807d2cd4.html
"Until a year ago, I thought yoga was pointless. I didn’t want to be a
basic white girl walking down the street with a Starbucks cup in hand
and a yoga mat strapped to my back."

Beaufort Co. schools to implement yoga into P.E. classes
http://www.wtoc.com/story/29707660/beaufort-co-schools-to-implement-yoga-into-pe-classes
"BEAUFORT CO., SC (WTOC) - Hundreds of students in Beaufort County
will be doing yoga this year as a part of their physical education
classes."

Jala Studio Brings Jivamukti Yoga to Rhode Island
http://www.providenceonline.com/stories/Jala-Studio-brings-Jivamukti-yoga-to-Rhode-Island,16008
"Yoga is about more than just a great butt"

Music publisher launches piano-yoga class
http://slippedisc.com/2015/08/music-publisher-launches-piano-yoga-fusion/
"From the Schott press release: ‘The Piano-Yoga® method is founded on
a synergy between the Russian School of Piano Playing and Eastern
Philosophies"

Do you Moga? New London fitness concept will combine yoga with a live orchestra
http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/health/do-you-moga-new-london-fitness-concept-will-combine-yoga-with-a-live-orchestra-10438536.html
"Stretch away your post-work stresses to the sounds of Vivaldi, Bach
and Schubert in St Christopher's Place"

This Morning: Work It Out Wednesday: Yoga
http://wlns.com/2015/08/05/this-morning-work-it-out-wednesday-yoga/

Must Have Accessories for a Yoga Getaway | Sucheta Rawal
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sucheta-rawal/must-have-accessories-for_b_7918678.html

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Catching up with Belinda Carlisle
http://www.tntmagazine.com/london/the-big-interview-belinda-carlisle
"I started with Hatha and Ashtanga yoga before discovering Kundalini
yoga which is about finding the divine in yourself and helping other
find their own happiness."

Seniors Keep Active with Yoga
http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/Seniors-Keep-Active-with-Yoga--320992841.html
"The biggest fear theses seniors have is falling. After being
introduced to yoga, these men and women are learning there's no reason
to live in fear. If they're more confident, they're gonna be less
worried about falling."

Inclusion of Yoga in Army Training Programme
http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/inclusion-of-yoga-in-army-training-programme-115080700578_1.html
"An eight weeks yoga course is conducted thrice a year at the Army
Institute of Physical Training, Pune. The trained personnel are
further utilized at places wherever posted to train the troops in
Yoga."

Why You Should Do Yoga With Your Dog, And How To Start
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-you-should-do-yoga-with-your-dog-and-how-to-start_55c3cdd2e4b0f1cbf1e46885

The Best Yoga Pants for Real Bodies
http://www.chicagonow.com/ups-and-downs-of-a-yoga-mom/2015/08/the-best-yoga-pants-for-real-bodies/

Artful Yoga On The Row Is Saturday
http://www.chattanoogan.com/2015/8/6/305668/Artful-Yoga-On-The-Row-Is-Saturday.aspx
"The free event will combine both yoga and art for a relaxing,
holistic experience that engages the mind, body and soul, said
officials."

Offline, The Yoga Box launches food drive in Hermosa Beach
http://www.easyreadernews.com/102978/offline-the-yoga-box-launches-food-drive-in-hermosa-beach/

How to Practice Yoga on Your Summer Vacation
https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/how-to-practice-yoga-on-your-summer-vacation-126042317138.html

Munson Bridge Winery hosts yoga, too
http://www.marshfieldnewsherald.com/story/news/local/2015/08/06/munson-bridge-winery-hosts-yoga/31222027/

Kayak and yoga trip on White Oak River Aug. 8
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/entertainment/around_town/article_6548d6b8-3c4f-11e5-9dca-2b23e91255ac.html

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Child’s Pose Brings Therapeutic Yoga To Park Slope
http://parkslopestoop.com/blog/kids/childs-pose-brings-therapeutic-yoga-park-slope
"The world can be an overwhelming place for children with diagnoses
such as Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)."

Triad woman using yoga talents to inspire others
http://myfox8.com/2015/08/13/triad-woman-using-yoga-talents-to-inspire-others/
#Jessamyn Stanley

Photographer captures the strength of women in these powerful yoga photos
http://metro.co.uk/2015/08/13/photographer-captures-the-strength-of-women-in-these-powerful-yoga-photos-5341618/
"Photographer Jonathon Harrington spent five years on a yoga inspired
project which showcases the strength and flexibility of women from all
walks of life."

Jobless yoga teachers threaten stir if govt doesn’t announce jobs on Aug 15
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/Jobless-yoga-teachers-threaten-stir-if-govt-doesnt-announce-jobs-on-Aug-15/articleshow/48472793.cms
"DEHRADUN: Irked at the apathy of the state government for not
providing them employment avenues, a core committee meeting of
unemployed yoga teachers under the aegis of the Yoga Qualified
Unemployed Federation was held here on Thursday."

Free yoga day at ISHA Institute for Inner Sciences
http://shopping.blog.ajc.com/2015/08/13/free-yoga-day-at-isha-institute-for-inner-sciences/
"The ISHA foundation is an international non-profit run by volunteers
with the goal of creating an inclusive culture and fostering global
harmony. Founded by Sadhguru, the foundation is headquartered at Isha
Yoga Center in southern India and at Isha Institute of Inner-sciences
in the States. There are more than 200 Isha Yoga Centers located
around the world with the Tennessee location serving as a Western
hub."

Inspired by California - surfing champion and his wife to bring
wholefood cafe and yoga studio to city
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/inspired-california-surfing-champion-wife-9852328
"Three times former Welsh surfing champion Lloyd Cole and his wife
Emily plan to bring a touch of Californian “urban zen” to the centre
of Swansea by turning a former garage into a wholefood cafe and yoga
studio."

Why is ‘cliff yoga’ such a hot fad?
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/fitness/Why-is-cliff-yoga-such-a-hot-fad/articleshow/48468258.cms
"Say hello to extreme yoga, where a bunch of folks are doing their
asanas in the most extreme locations — atop a cliff, on the edge of a
mountainside and by a lake. Climber and adrenaline junkie Martina
Cufar has done extreme yoga atop a 3,500 metre mountain peak at Mont
Blanc and other practitioners are trying their 'Yoga on Snow' at snowy
peaks like St Moritz."

Above Average: I Actually Like Yoga, And No One Is More Surprised Than I Am
http://www.thegloss.com/2015/08/13/beauty/above-average-yoga-to-the-people-nyc-review/

New yoga business opens in West Milford
http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/small-business/new-yoga-business-opens-in-ugl-1.1391440

Surprising Past Enhanced With A Yoga Present
http://tpr.org/post/surprising-past-enhanced-yoga-present
#YogaintheRuins
“Yoga in the Ruins is a donation-based class that takes place once a
week at the Hot Wells Hotel every Saturday at 10AM. We have a space on
the second floor of one of the ruins, and that’s where we practice.”

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Yoga studio encourages participants to be present
http://www.themonitor.com/entertainment/yoga-studio-encourages-participants-to-be-present/article_1a009eb0-4754-11e5-8382-df783ffb8e99.html

Sex and yoga—a controversial connection that continues today
http://wellandgood.com/2015/08/18/sex-and-yoga-controversy/

Less Than Zen: 'Om City' on Life as a Female Yoga Teacher
http://blogs.indiewire.com/womenandhollywood/less-than-zen-om-city-on-life-as-a-female-yoga-teacher-20150820
"Check it out on omcityseries.com, starting on the 30th."

Why Great CEOs Do Yoga With Their Employees
http://www.fastcompany.com/3049659/hit-the-ground-running/why-great-ceos-do-yoga-with-their-employees

Here Is Why You Should Do Yoga For Professional Success
http://www.lifehacker.co.in/jugaad/Here-Is-Why-You-Should-Do-Yoga-For-Professional-Success/articleshow/48584175.cms

The Beginner’s Guide to Every Type of Yoga Out There
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/08/21/the-beginner-s-guide-to-every-type-of-yoga-out-there.html

Getting lifted with yoga
http://www.komonews.com/seattlerefined/lifestyle/Getting-lifted-with-yoga-321998492.html
"When it came to inversions, I was more impressed with Sam than with
myself – she made turning myself upside-down ridiculously easy, and
any yoga teacher who can talk you into a weird posture like that
deserves a pat on the back."

SOLUTIONS: Making better choices through yoga
http://www.centraljersey.com/opinion/solutions-making-better-choices-through-yoga/article_85fc86c8-4782-11e5-8802-e7ffda7287c4.html
"At the end of each class, instructors invite students to take the
benefits of the lesson into their lives and the world in order to be
stronger and kinder to all around them."

Local yoga studios cultivating health, wellness
http://www.neighbornewspapers.com/view/full_story/26816043/article-Local-yoga-studios-cultivating-health--wellness?instance=all

Black entrepreneurs address health concerns with businesses that focus
on wellness and fitness
http://daytonatimes.com/2015/08/black-entrepreneurs-address-health-concerns-with-businesses-that-focus-on-wellness-and-fitness/

Yoga students learn Hindu form of alternative medicine
http://www.idsnews.com/article/2015/08/yoga-students-learn-hindu-form-of-alternative-medicine

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High School Principal Speaks Out After Students Rally Against Ban on
Yoga Pants: 'They Used Their Voices. They Used Their Minds'
http://www.people.com/article/yoga-pants-ban-high-school-principal-speaks-out
"They thought about it critically and they united the student body.
I'm super proud of them."

Study: Yoga Effective in Reducing Stress for Inmates
http://www.hcplive.com/medical-news/study-yoga-effective-in-reducing-stress-for-inmates

Kin renew yoga guru Iyengar’s animal adoption scheme
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/Kin-renew-yoga-guru-Iyengars-animal-adoption-scheme/articleshow/48706751.cms

Tara Stiles: Handstands Won’t Change Your Life
http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/08/tara-stiles-wellness.html

NFL players take to yoga to deal with rugged sport
http://www.sunherald.com/2015/08/27/6385566/nfl-players-take-to-yoga-to-deal.html
"NEW YORK — Titans veteran Wesley Woodyard believes every linebacker
could benefit from some yoga."

Tom Coughlin has Giants doing yoga on recovery day
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/tom-coughlin-giants-yoga-recovery-day-article-1.2340059

Leggings And Yoga Pants Are Here To Stay, According To New Data
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/athleisure-trend-here-to-stay-study_55df18ace4b0e7117ba8f158
"Good news for those who prefer leggings over pants and Lulu over
Levi's: the athleisure craze is here to stay. Wearing workout clothing
in place of regular clothing isn't simply a trend, it's a mass
movement, according to a study from Editd, a site that analyzes
apparel metrics."

Yoga Wherever You Want with Yoga-Spots
http://www.houstoniamag.com/articles/2015/8/27/yoga-wherever-you-want-yoga-spots
"He would say it was so stupid that he had to use these big towels and
take up all this space, and that he wanted to invent something
better.”

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Teen overcomes anorexia through yoga
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/03/health/turning-points-anorexia-yoga/index.html
"Maris Degener was diagnosed with anorexia at age 13. At age 16, she
is healthy and has discovered her passion through yoga."

Here’s How to Turn Your Yoga Obsession Into a Legit Career
http://stylecaster.com/beauty-high/how-to-become-a-yoga-instructor/
"How many times have you dreamed about ditching your “real” job to
turn your yoga obsession into a career? No judgement—there’s a lot to
love about a job that promises a to deliver a zen lifestyle, a killer
body, and superhuman flexibility, but transforming a passion into
something that pays the bills can be scary—and risky."

Dude yoga
http://www.fox7austin.com/good-day/15842557-story
"A lot of guys will say yoga isn’t their thing but how many have
actually tried it? A local studio is taking a different approach by
pairing yoga with football.
"Mark Herron is the co-owner of Sukha Yoga in South Austin. He wanted
men to feel welcome so combining yoga with Monday Night Football
seemed like the perfect incentive."

Afternoon Delight: ‘Om City’ Is The Web Series About Yoga You Didn’t
Know You Needed
http://decider.com/2015/09/03/afternoon-delight-om-city-web-series/
"If you’re in need of something short and sweet to watch at your desk,
we have you covered with some Afternoon Delight. This week’s pick
hails from Jessie Barr and Tom O’Brien of Om City, a heartfelt and
hilarious new web series about finding inner peace as an unapologetic
urban dweller."

Some Cape Tech students defy new yoga pants policy
http://www.capecodtimes.com/article/20150903/NEWS/150909820
"Hundreds of girls - and a few boys - wore yoga pants or leggings for
the first day of school, despite a revised dress code saying the
garments could be worn only if covered by shorts or a skirt."

National Yoga Month: "Yoga Saved My Life" Says War Survivor, Author Sahar Paz
http://news.sys-con.com/node/3442027
PTSD - "Hospital stays and Cognitive Behavior Therapy helped; but it
wasn't until she found yoga that her downward spiral finally ended."

Just Relax, Wildcats: affordable 4th Avenue Yoga exists to relieve school stress
http://www.wildcat.arizona.edu/article/2015/09/just-relax-wildcats-affordable-4th-avenue-yoga-exists-to-relieve-school-stress

Startup Spotlight: Yoga Panda helps you find, book, and pay for yoga
classes with a smartphone
http://www.geekwire.com/2015/yoga-panda-inc/
"Othmane Rahmouni soon learned of a problem that existed in the yoga
world: Studios couldn’t attract enough customers, and customers had a
hard time finding the right class."
"The result is Yoga Panda, a new Seattle startup with an app that lets
people search, book, and pay for yoga classes in the Seattle area."

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Honor 9/11 with sunrise yoga and more events across central Indiana Friday
http://cbs4indy.com/2015/09/11/honor-911-with-sunrise-yoga-and-more-across-central-indiana-friday/

Self-Induced Torture, at 105 Degrees
http://www.psmag.com/health-and-behavior/joining-the-cult-of-bikram-yoga
"How I tried—and failed—to join the cult of Bikram Yoga."
"Choudhury has made yoga, a 5,000-year-old tradition, into something
that can be deftly monetized, like coconut-infused water, or a
Lululemon sports bra."
"And then there are the allegations. Choudhury has been accused of
rape or sexual assault by six of his former students, and now faces a
string of lawsuits."

Decolonizing Yoga: Beyond the Yoga-Industrial Complex
http://www.counterpunch.org/2015/09/11/decolonizing-yoga-beyond-the-yoga-industrial-complex/

GET ELEVATED AT TWISTED SISTER YOGA AND CANNABIS RETREAT
http://www.westword.com/arts/get-elevated-at-twisted-sister-yoga-and-cannabis-retreat-7122649
"Imagine taking a trip to a beautiful, secluded yoga retreat in the
mountains of Colorado. Picture walking through the lovely setting,
heading to your comfortably rustic cabin room, meditating...and then
lighting up a joint. Twisted Sister invites you to do just that at
Align With Your Heart, a cannabis-friendly mountain yoga retreat in
Evergreen September 16 through September 20."

The Hottest Trend in Air Travel? Yoga.
http://www.travelpulse.com/news/features/the-hottest-trend-in-air-travel-yoga.html
"Travelers have different ways of dealing with lengthy flights. ...
Airline alliance SkyTeam is bringing another option to
health-conscious fliers: they can do yoga while in the air. Carriers
like Air France and Delta began offering yoga tutorials as part of
their inflight entertainment packages earlier this summer."

How to Save Money on Yoga
http://money.usnews.com/money/the-frugal-shopper/2015/09/11/how-to-save-money-on-yoga
"Dedicated yogis can spend a lot on classes and gear; here are some
ways to trim costs."

Live Your Life Be Free: Belinda Carlisle Brings the Hits—and Perhaps
Some Chants?—to Fantasy Springs
http://www.cvindependent.com/index.php/en-US/music/previews/item/2490-live-your-life-be-free-belinda-carlisle-brings-the-hits-and-perhaps-some-chants-to-fantasy-springs
"Carlisle has been open about her struggles with drugs and alcohol.
However, she beat her addictions in 2005 at the age of 47, she said;
she has credited yoga and Nichiren Buddhism as the foundation for her
sobriety. She’s also taken up Kundalini yoga and Kundalini chanting."

It's National Yoga Month! Eight of the coolest places you'll ever
perfect your pose
http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-trb-national-yoga-month-classes-20150910-htmlstory.html

The best over 50s yoga classes
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/goodlife/11785344/The-best-over-50s-yoga-classes.html
"Yoga is a good way to keep fit, meet new people and spend a bit of
time working on yourself. These are the best classes for the over 50s
"

Dudes Who Do Hot Yoga Will Love This New Activewear Line
http://observer.com/2015/09/dudes-who-do-hot-yoga-will-love-this-new-activewear-line/

Want to try hot yoga? 5 essential tips for beginners
http://www.today.com/health/pose-5-hot-yoga-tips-beginners-t43511

Carolyn Gregoire's Guide On How Yoga Creates Positive Change
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/carolyn-gregoires-guide-on-how-yoga-creates-positive-change_55f1b1c0e4b002d5c078650d

Top 5 yoga schools in India you MUST visit!
http://www.thehealthsite.com/fitness/top-5-yoga-schools-in-india-you-must-visit-t915/

Yoga in the Outfield Tickets Available
http://thehillishome.com/2015/09/yoga-in-the-outfield-927-tickets-now-available/

Barefoot on the bridge yoga
http://www.wtva.com/Barefoot_on_the_bridge_yoga.html

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Cancer patients and survivors find solace in yoga class
http://www.wsfa.com/story/30055758/cancer-patients-and-survivors-find-solace-in-yoga-class
"BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Yoga has been known to relieve stress and
help improve flexibility and strength in the body. Now, it’s also
helping calm the minds of those facing one of life’s toughest battles:
cancer."

Reflecting on addiction and yoga
http://www.flamboroughreview.com/news-story/5917559-reflecting-on-addiction-and-yoga/
"Waterdown yoga studio owner Katie McLelland recounts battle with crystal meth"

Authorities to review ban in yoga centers
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/authorities-to-review-ban-in-yoga-centers.aspx?pageID=238&nID=88613&NewsCatID=393
"Turkish officials have decided to review a directive which banned
religious symbols and playing music specific to various religions at
yoga studios.
"“We believe that having the word ‘religion’ in the directive is not
appropriate. We will open the directive to debate,” said President
Erdal Zorba of the Sports for Everyone Federation of Turkey (HİS), the
authority that released the directive in question."

Yoga: Lifestyle or Religion?
http://www.northdenvertribune.com/2015/09/yoga-lifestyle-or-religion/
"Dozens of yoga studios in Northwest Denver offer hundreds of daily
practitioners diverse methods to nurture the mind, body and
spirit—from gentle stretches to an intense cardio workout, from
massage to acupuncture. Yoga can make the body fit, calm the mind and,
for some, provide a connection to spiritual experiences. But is yoga a
religion?"

Former NFL Linebacker Keith Mitchell Once Paralyzed on the Field
Becomes a Yogi: 'It Changed My Life Forever'
http://www.people.com/article/keith-mitchell-nfl-linebacker-now-yoga-mindfulness
"More than 10 years later, Mitchell is far from the football field –
and nowhere near the wheelchair and neck brace he once needed after
being told he might never walk again."

‘Yoga Chuck’ gains world recognition
http://www.advertiser-tribune.com/page/content.detail/id/588561/-Yoga-Chuck--gains-world-recognition.html?nav=5005

Om, Here It Is: Q + A With Yoga Teacher Leigh Ferrara
http://sf.racked.com/2015/9/17/9313883/q-a-leigh-ferrara

Dakota Student : Yoga class teaches students to relax
http://dakotastudent.com/6701/features/yoga-class-teaches-students-to-relax/

Georgetown's Cat Cafe Adds Yoga to the Mix
http://patch.com/district-columbia/georgetown/georgetowns-cat-cafe-adds-yoga-mix-0
"For $25 you get 75 minutes of yoga plus 15 minutes of cool down--with cats."

With a wink and an om: a dialogue about naked yoga
http://knpr.org/dc-blog/wink-and-om-dialogue-about-naked-yoga

Find you inner Zen
http://www.tullahomanews.com/find-you-inner-zen/
"Since its origination over 5,000 years ago, yoga has continued to
grow in popularity, with over 16 million Americans taking part in the
ancient exercise, according to yogahealthfoundation.org.
"Whether it’s a large studio class in New York or a quaint studio with
a healthy handful of locals, yoga’s benefit can be enjoyed anywhere."

Hair salon, yoga studio make a switch: Community Voices
http://www.cleveland.com/berea/index.ssf/2015/09/hair_salon_yoga_studio_make_a.html

#360reviews: Reebok rocks yoga with designer Tara Stiles
http://sport360.com/article/reviews/42341/360reviews-reebok-rocks-yoga-designer-tara-stiles

Yoga Life Fair Kicks off Yoga Week
http://www.fox10tv.com/story/30054659/yoga-life-fair-kicks-off-yoga-week
"FAIRHOPE, AL (WALA) - In recognition of National Yoga Month, more
than 20 local yoga instructors and studio owners have teamed up to
offer free yoga classes and events throughout Mobile and Baldwin
counties. During the fifth annual Mobile/Baldwin Yoga Week, September
19 through 25, local studios will be offering free yoga classes to
individuals that have not previously taken class at their studios."

A Weekend-Long Yoga Fest
http://easthamptonstar.com/News/2015917/Weekend-Long-Yoga-Fest
"A number of the South Fork’s leading yoga teachers will be joined by
nationally known instructors for the Hamptons Yoga Festival from
tomorrow evening through Sunday at the Hayground School in
Bridgehampton."

Lululemon to Host Awesome (Free!) Yoga Festival in LOVE Park
http://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2015/09/17/lululemon-to-host-awesome-free-yoga-festival-in-love-park/

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Women Accuse Founder of Bikram Yoga of Sexual Assault; He Denies Claims
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Women-Accuse-Founder-of-Bikram-Yoga-of-Sexual-Assault-He-Denies-Claims-328997421.html
"Women — including one from San Diego — are stepping forward with
allegations of sexual assault and emotional abuse against one of the
world's most famous Yoga teachers, Bikram Choudhury, the founder of
Bikram Yoga."
"Baughn is one of six women represented by attorneys Mary Shea and
Carney Shegerian in lawsuits filed against Choudhury and Bikram’s Yoga
College of India. They accuse the defendants of sexual battery, gender
violence, false imprisonment and other wrongdoing. “It's about the
conduct of this person towards six very vulnerable, very vulnerable
and innocent women,” Shea told NBC 7 Investigates."

New yoga studio: ‘It’s more about finding your soul’
http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/business-journal/2015/09/24/new-yoga-studio-finding-soul/72757728/
“Every pose speaks to a situation in life. We breathe through the
pose. If you know how to breathe, you’re going to know how to handle
the stressors and anxiety in life.”

Swiss government approves national diploma in yoga
http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/official-stamp_swiss-government-approves-national-diploma-in-yoga/41680670
"The Swiss authorities have approved the curriculum for examinations
leading to a nationally-recognised diploma in five complementary
therapies including yoga."
"The five therapies selected by the government for the complementary
medicine diploma are yoga, ayurveda, shiatsu, craniosacral therapy and
eutony."

Yoga for men class as part of new Autumn schedule at House of Yoga
http://www.waterford-today.ie/waterford-today-news/6716-yoga-for-men-class-as-part-of-new-autumn-schedule-at-house-of-yoga-6716.html
"If you still think that yoga is too girly, consider how many athletes
are jumping on the yoga bandwagon. Football, rugby and hurling teams
around the country are turning to yoga for functional strength, injury
prevention, and mental preparation. Dublin GAA player Player Eoghan
O’Gara raved about the impact of Yoga on his performance:"

Yoga and peace on Yom Kippur
http://www.israel21c.org/yoga-for-yom-kippur/
"Where better for a spot of Yoga in Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur than the
middle of the road..."

How yoga is turning Toronto kids into the Om generation
http://www.thestar.com/life/2015/09/24/yoga-helping-toronto-students-handle-anxiety.html
"Yoga and mindfulness are regular practices in Toronto schools,
teaching kids to stay calm."

Hate yoga? Have a go at Slowwwga
http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/hate-yoga-have-a-go-at-slowwwga-1.2361507
"For many people, yoga means pain and embarrassment. Slowwwga aims to
remove all this and make it sensual, delicious and delightful . . .
almost sinful"

Existence of cat yoga may mean we’ve reached Peak Whiteness
https://www.rawstory.com/2015/09/existence-of-cat-yoga-may-mean-weve-reached-peak-whiteness/
"Lafayette Animal Aid and the church are offering classes in “Cat
Yoga” in hopes that participants will take the cats as inspiration for
stretching and breathing and a sense of play."

Yoga opportunities expand for UNH students
http://www.tnhdigital.com/yoga-opportunities-expand-for-unh-students/
"UNH and the nearby community offer a huge variety of yoga to
students. From private studios to group yoga through Campus Recreation
and Health Services, campus dorms holding yoga socials and even a yoga
club, it is clear there is some yoga fever on and around the UNH
campus."

On the beach: 5 Boro Power Yoga joins global fundraiser
http://www.silive.com/entertainment/recreation/index.ssf/2015/09/bmoved_5_boro_power_yoga_event.html
"STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Coming to a beach near you: "Bmoved," a
world-wide fundraiser combining yoga and community service.
"New Dorp-based studio 5 Boro Power Yoga hosts the local event, one of
100, including cities all over the U.S., a military base in
Afghanistan, Italy, London, Sweden, Canada, South Africa, Lagos and
Colombia.
"Bmoved S.I. begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, on South Beach in
front of the South Fin Grill. Admission is by donation with all
proceeds benefitting the Baptiste Foundation and two local
nonprofits."

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Kundalini: The Yoga of Awareness
http://www.yogaworksblog.com/2015/09/30/kundalini-yoga-awareness/
“Yoga is the science of self, and Kundalini is the awakening of self,
it is that simple.”

Teacher Shares Yoga With Autistic Students
http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/Teacher-Shares-Yoga-With-Autistic-Students.html
"After several years of teaching autistic students and yoga, Zipes
found a way to bring both of his passions together in one classroom."

V.A. Offers Yoga Class for Veterans
http://www.keyc.com/story/30164361/va-offers-yoga-class-for-veterans
[video]

Walnut Creek yoga instructor's practical tips in 'Kitchen Yoga'
http://www.contracostatimes.com/lafayette/ci_28907480/walnut-creek-yoga-instructors-practical-tips-kitchen-yoga
"While Salvatore-August was pregnant last year, she was approached by
a publisher with an opportunity to write a book about her experience.
So months after she gave birth to her son, Salvatore-August wrote her
first book, "Kitchen Yoga: Simple Home Practices to Transform Mind,
Body and Life.""

Bolinas man seeks help for yoga books
http://www.ptreyeslight.com/article/bolinas-man-seeks-help-yoga-books
"Bolinas resident James Fox is seeking donations to help circulate his
book, Yoga: A Path for Healing and Recovery, to prisoners across the
world and for staff and volunteer support. The founder of the Prison
Yoga Project, Mr. Fox trains yoga teachers across the globe on
centering, conscious-breathing and physical practices tailored to
people with mental health issues, in particular prisoners."

What Yoga Will Teach You About Divorce | Karen Covy
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/karen-covy/what-yoga-will-teach-you-_b_8221742.html

Washington, D.C. Cat Cafe Trials New 'Cat Yoga' Concept
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/washington-dc-cat-cafe-trials-cat-yoga-concept-34180469
[video]

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Inmates use yoga to relieve stress, make good choices
http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/features/2015/10/08/jail-yoga/73598162/
"DENVER – Some inmates are taking yoga classes at the Denver County
Jail to learn how to calm and relax themselves - a healthy outlet to
teach them real-life lessons for when they are released."

Yoga boom catching on with men in Japan
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/10/08/national/science-health/yoga-boom-catching-men-japan/#.Vhcb0KKdVE4
"In the latest sign of the nation’s growing obsession with health, a
rapidly growing number of men are attending yoga classes, partly
inspired by the late Steve Jobs."

Infrared yoga heats the body from the inside out
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/72866694/infrared-yoga-heats-the-body-from-the-inside-out
"The infrared heat is able to reach layers of the muscle and tissue
that hot air cannot. It increases the detoxifying process, is great
for your skin and pores, and increases blood flow."

Cosmic Kids Yoga launching book series
http://lifestyle.iafrica.com/parenting/1008439.html
"With tech use among kids at a high, parents and schools are
increasingly looking to counterbalance the effects of screen time with
yoga and mindfulness programs and many are turning to the YouTube
channel Cosmic Kids Yoga, which is planning to build on its success
with a multi-book publishing deal.
"Cosmic Kids Yoga is a UK-based team whose goal is to make learning
yoga and meditation fun for kids. Its tactic: combine guided video
classes with fantastical stories and illustrated backdrops that engage
kids' attention."

Lululemon founder blames Under Armour, other rivals, for yoga brand's decline
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/under-armour-blog/bal-armoury-lululemon-founder-blames-under-armour-other-rivals-for-yoga-brands-decline-20151008-story.html
"Chip Wilson spoke about growing competition for female customers
among athletic apparel brands during a conference of the International
Council of Shopping Centers earlier this week in Toronto, The Globe
and Mail reported."

Dog-eat-downward dog: Bikram yoga founder can’t copyright sequence of
poses, court says
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/10/09/dog-eat-downward-dog-bikram-yoga-founder-cant-copyright-sequence-of-poses-court-says/
"Choudhury can copyright expressions of that idea — books, diagrams,
movies — but he can’t copyright its execution any more than a surgeon
can stop other doctors from mimicking his techniques."

Detox to Retox: Yoga + Beer Tasting at Hellbender Brewing Company
http://www.activelifedc.com/detox-to-retox-yoga-beer-tasting-at-hellbender-brewing-company/116280
"Over 150 have experienced the fun of Detox to Retox (D2R): Yoga +
Beer Tasting at Hellbender Brewing Company."

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Vitriol against People of Color Yoga shows exactly why it’s necessary
http://www.seattleglobalist.com/2015/10/15/vitriol-against-people-of-color-yoga-shows-exactly-why-its-necessary/42573
"Many Muslim women and orthodox Jewish women feel more comfortable
working out in single-sex environments because of their religious
views."

Yoga in Jails Helps Make Better Fathers
http://www.nbcrightnow.com/story/30272114/yoga-in-jails-helps-make-better-fathers
"The study, located at Chelan County Regional Jail in Wenatchee, took
place over three years with 14 different groups of male inmates. The
program was advertised among the jail population; volunteers, who had
to be parents of young children and pass a security screening, were
recruited.
"The results, published in the August edition of the California
Journal of Health Promotion, showed that inmates demonstrated being
more aware and accepting of their vulnerability and responsiveness to
children, among other benefits. See the article at
http://www.cjhp.org/volume13Issue2_2015/documents/1-14_Crawford_CJHP2015_Issue2.pdf."

Yoga and Meditation Techniques Cut Doctor Visits: Study
http://www.newsmax.com/Health/Health-News/meditation-yoga-relaxation-doctor/2015/10/15/id/696345/
"Researchers analyzed data on more than 4,400 patients who were
referred by their health care providers to the Benson-Henry Institute
for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston,
where they received what’s known as relaxation response training."

Making ends meet as a yoga instructor can be a stretch
http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_28975535/making-ends-meet-yoga-instructor-can-be-stretch
"Yoga teachers in Denver, Boulder could make $25 per class in
competitive markets"

Local yoga instructor uses movement to find comfort, fight disease
http://www.southernminn.com/le_sueur_news_herald/news/article_1ebf052b-ba1d-54a2-a355-7d589c31fe4c.html
"Her audience, a group of middle-aged and older adults, sit calmly on
their yoga mats and listen, interested and trusting. Sixty-year-old
cancer-survivor Rusinko teaches classes like this in an effort to
support well-being as part of her Cairns After Cancer organization,
which runs classes, workshops and retreats."

Yoga Poses New Questions for 21st Century Practitioners
http://www.indiawest.com/news/global_indian/yoga-poses-new-questions-for-st-century-practitioners/article_3d4cd8c0-72ce-11e5-895f-17a2ef13b575.html
"SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — The high-profile yoga lawsuit that posed the
question, “Is yoga religious?” came to a close recently with a
three-judge panel deciding that, in the case of California’s Encinitas
Union School District, it is not.”
"But several parents of EUSD students are not ready to give up the
fight against the district’s yoga program just yet.
"Launched in May, the Web site “Truth About Yoga” is “seeking to
educate people about yoga being mandatory in the schools," Jennifer
Sedlock, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the program,
told India-West."

Stress in the Office? Try Yoga and Massages
http://www.wsj.com/video/stress-in-the-office-try-yoga-and-massages/AC9CE2C9-34F9-47FB-9D16-134A22885FDB.html

6 NYC Landmarks Reimagined As Yoga Poses
http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/6-nyc-landmarks-reimagined-yoga-poses
"In New York City, we love getting our om on. So we took to the
streets to show off our favorite yoga poses"

We Tried It: Naked Yoga
http://greatideas.people.com/2015/10/15/we-tried-it-naked-yoga/
"“All day long you put on masks and pretend to be X, Y, Z. And here,
you’re supposed to take your masks off and show who you really are,
with no judgments, and love who you are,” she said, explaining the
benefits of practicing yoga without clothes."

Yoga with a beat: Deep House Yoga in Williamsburg
http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/2015/10/15/yoga-beat-deep-house-yoga-williamsburg
"On Monday and Tuesday, when most clubs are closed, you can find those
exact same partygoers sweating inside Verboten to the same tunes.
Although at this time, they aren’t clubbing — they’re taking part in
the club’s popular Willkommen Deep House Yoga series."

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Yoga helps alleviate arthritis pain, study shows
http://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-hs-yoga-for-arthritis-20151024-story.html
"Tina Kline has had rheumatoid arthritis for 20 years, and with it,
the sharp pain she feels almost constantly in her joints, the
frustration of having to limit her activities and the anguish of
knowing she'll almost certainly never be free of the disorder.
"For the past three years, though, the Towson woman has been feeling
"a whole lot better" emotionally and physically, thanks to a form of
mindful exercise developed by a research team at the Johns Hopkins
University Bloomberg School of Public Health.
"Kline, 60, has become a disciple of yoga after taking part in a
two-year study that showed that the mind-body exercise practice — if
tailored to a patient's condition — can produce dramatic results for
those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, the two
most common forms of the disease."

How a Whites-Excluding Yoga Class Reveals the Absurdity of Identity Politics
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/10/23/how-a-whites-excluding-yoga-class-reveals-the-absurdity-of-identity-politics.html
"A yoga class in Seattle was denounced for being for people of color
only. On all sides, the politics of identity and biology are making us
ridiculous."
"There is something absurd about a privileged white man crying racism
over a yoga class for minorities and using it to make a political
point.
"But even more absurd is the rush for both sides of the political
spectrum to claim victimhood in race and culture wars."

Yoga helps breast cancer survivors recover
http://www.wkbw.com/news/yoga-helps-cancer-survivors-recover
[video]
"ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) - Sara Szeglowski, 41, is a mother, yoga
instructor and breast cancer survivor.
"“Three years ago, October 11th, I was diagnosed with breast cancer,”
Szeglowski said.
"She fought the disease and won but it was a long road. “When the
treatments were finished I said, 'What I do now.?' That's where all of
the fear, distrust of my body and insomnia kicked in. This is common
for a lot of cancer survivors.""

Limber lady: YogaBetsy Yoga Center to mark 15 years
http://www.bradfordera.com/news/article_ae6c9000-785e-11e5-902c-2bd417182435.html
"OLEAN, N.Y. — When Betsy Afton first opened the YogaBetsy Yoga Center
in Olean 15 years ago, she wondered how long the studio would survive
as yoga was not yet in the mainstream."

Yoga and Money are oxymorons, but this European trio has made it
profitable without ruining its essence
http://yourstory.com/2015/10/yogatrail/
"Yogatrail is like a social network for hardcore yogis, looking to
stay abreast with yoga happenings from around the world. Users can
create a profile in a simple four-step process that needs them to
mention their designation – that is, whether they are a student or a
teacher – their location, preferred yoga style and lastly, gurus/
yogis they admire. The website then leads you into a world where
conversations about the best yoga practices and practitioners, events,
seminars and courses are all waiting to be explored."

Students help each other de-stress by teaching yoga
http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2015/10/students-help-each-other-de-stress-by-teaching-yoga
"Duke students are flocking to take yoga classes—and other students
are stepping up to teach them.Several students teach classes at Wilson
and Brodie Recreation Centers as a way to relax, with many also taking
advantage of the work-study benefits that can come with such
positions. Teaching yoga at Duke requires a number of certifications
and a training course, but instructors say that they enjoy sharing
their practice with other students on campus."

5 reasons why men should do yoga
http://www.the42.ie/why-men-should-do-yoga-2403217-Oct2015/
"YOGA IS VERY much the preserve of women, which is remarkable given
the amount of stretching, groaning and tight-fitting clothing in most
classes.
"YogaDublin are 15 years in business and are easily the biggest chain
in the country with three studios in the capital.
"They report that of their 1,000 or so visitors every week to their
Ranelagh, Dun Laoghaire and Dundrum studios, only around 20% are men."

Ganja Yoga: Marijuana Infused Yoga is the Next Big Thing
http://www.foodworldnews.com/articles/46007/20151022/ganja-yoga-marijuana-infused-yoga-is-the-next-big-thing.htm
"Pairing marijuana with exercise may not be a good idea, but there's
an exception for yoga. As per The Stoners Cookbook, yoga and marijuana
can go hand in hand as they both offer relaxation, and deeper
awareness. As per the website, combing both marijuana and yoga
increased the individual's relaxation, simply because it significantly
decreases brain activity."

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Annapolis High first school to offer yoga toward physical education requirement
http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/schools/ph-ac-cn-annapolis-yoga-1030-20151029-story.html
"Students in Mary Kay Connerton's fourth-period class Thursday kept
their eyes closed and focused on the assignment.
"In the dimly lit theater studio at Annapolis High School, 15 teens
rounded their backs and stretched legs on blue and purple mats.
""It's not about competition," Connerton said. "This is just about
progress, and so is life.""

Yoga Program Matches Conventional COPD Rehab
http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/CHEST/54373
"MONTREAL -- A supervised yoga program proved as effective as
conventional pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with stable chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a small clinical trial showed.
"The 6-minute walk test, Borg dyspnea scale, and self-rated dyspnea
all improved significantly from baseline to 12 weeks among patients
who received yoga training (P=0.014 to P<0.001). The patients' mean
C-reactive protein (CRP) level declined by 30%, suggesting decreased
inflammation, and quality-of-life (QOL) outcomes all improved but not
significantly so. In contrast, a conventional pulmonary rehabilitation
program led to significant improvement only in one (QOL) parameter."

Local studio connects Christianity, yoga
http://www.dailynebraskan.com/arts_and_entertainment/local-studio-connects-christianity-yoga/article_aa532eee-7de9-11e5-808b-dfee276a61e0.html
"There’s no Buddha statue and instead, T-shirts mentioning God are in
the front hallway. The biggest difference between Studio 4:8 and other
yoga studios isn’t that, though. It’s the way yoga is taught. There,
all classes are lead by Bonnie Jensen Meyer, who teaches yoga centered
on her Christian beliefs."

Revered Mystic Sadhguru Meets the Masses with Shimmering Humor and
Inner Guidance
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/?p=38217
"HOUSTON: Sitting on a settee on stage, he was as easy going as a
familiar friend, cracking a few jokes, sharing some sharp witticisms
and all the while imparting the message of a balanced life “based on
all four types of yoga, like a car with four wheels. You can only play
with one wheel, like I used to as a child, kicking it around.” The
audience giggled. “But that wasn’t going anywhere,” Sadhguru Jaggi
Vasudev said, his eyes twinkling in merriment."

Yoga studio hopes to bring new life to forgotten part of Commerical Drive
http://www.uticaod.com/article/20151029/NEWS/151029233
"When Terra Meenan decided to open up her own yoga studio on
Commercial Drive in New Hartford, she wasn't deterred by the
long-vacant buildings that neighbor her, lack of parking or the
limited access to the busy thoroughfare. She was just happy to pursue
her passion."

My introduction to yoga
http://www.hometownfocus.us/news/2015-10-30/Health_Features/My_introduction_to_yoga.html
"I was always skeptical about participating in yoga because my concept
of it was that I had to be very flexible, which I am not, and that it
required a certain mood or aura of peacefulness to meditate, which I
wasn’t sure I had. I stumbled into the practice of yoga somewhat
unintentionally."

Dolphins host yoga event with breast cancer patients
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/davie/fl-cn-yoga-1101-20151029-story.html
"Yoga isn't part of Bobby McCain's regular workout routine, but that
didn't stop the Miami Dolphins cornerback from taking part in a recent
session with cheerleaders and more than 60 breast cancer patients and
survivors.
"The team and the Miami Dolphins Women's Organization partnered with
Susan G. Komen and Living Beyond Breast Cancer to host the gathering
at its Doctors Hospital Training Facility in Davie. McCain was happy
to put his flexibility to the test at the event, which was part of
Breast Cancer Awareness Month."

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Yoga Heads To New, Terrifying Heights On Glass Bridge Over Canyon
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/yoga-glass-bridge-china_563b976ee4b0b24aee49443b
[video]

I am no longer a Yoga drop out
http://www.chicagonow.com/quilting-sewing-creating/2015/11/i-am-no-longer-a-yoga-drop-out/
"I retired from full time teaching in 2010 with 3 new skills I wanted
to gain. I wanted to learn how to knit and I did. I wanted to learn
how to golf and I still own those clubs. I wanted to love yoga so I
tried it at three different places and I dropped out."

Nonprofit Project Teaches Yoga, Meditation to Underserved Youth
http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/Nonprofit-Project-Teaches-Yoga-Meditation-to-Underserved-Youth-340609912.html
"RENO, Nev. - Urban Lotus Project founder Hannah Bias started teaching
yoga and meditation at the Eddy House Youth Resource Center on 6th
Street last Spring."

How Safe Is Today's Hottest Fitness Trend?
http://www.neontommy.com/news/2015/11/how-safe-todays-hottest-fitness-trend

Taos Yoga Therapy plans Veterans Gratitude Week events
http://www.taosnews.com/lifestyle/article_42aa0a70-83d3-11e5-8853-5b8f6aba6cdf.html
"Taos Yoga Therapy is connecting with Veterans Yoga Project as part of
a national week-long fundraising and awareness-raising event for
Veterans Gratitude Week."

Get your yoga on: Cody partners with two Lululemon Seattle stores
featuring new videos, in-store classes
http://www.geekwire.com/2015/get-your-yoga-on-cody-partners-with-lululemon-with-new-digital-content-in-store-classes/

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Bikram Workers Face Questions As Rape Cover-Up Trial Nears, By Bonnie Eslinger
http://www.law360.com/articles/726191/bikram-workers-face-questions-as-rape-cover-up-trial-nears
"Law360, Los Angeles (November 12, 2015, 8:23 PM ET) -- A California
judge Thursday ordered more employees of yoga guru Bikram Choudhury to
be deposed, weeks before a Los Angeles jury is set to hear allegations
that Choudhury canned a former legal adviser for refusing to cover up
a rape allegation against him."

Local nonprofit brings yoga to under-served children
http://wtop.com/local/2015/11/local-nonprofit-brings-yoga-served-children/slide/1/
"These are some of the faces of YoKid, a local nonprofit that aims to
introduce as many children to yoga as possible — especially those in
parts of the region where life can be tense for a child.
"“Sixty percent of our programs are to our target population in
underserved communities,” says YoKid co-founder Michelle Kelsey
Mitchell.
"The program started in a middle school in the city of Alexandria,
Virginia with an original class of naysaying tweens."

Hartford Ranked Among Worst Places To Be A Yoga Instructor
http://www.courant.com/data-desk/hc-hartford-ranked-among-worst-places-to-be-a-yoga-instructor-20151112-htmlstory.html
"Thumbtack.com, a website that connects people looking for services
with nearby professionals, looked at its own data to generate a
"Market Opportunity Index" that estimates demand for yoga teachers in
each market."

At 33, Redskins’ Jason Hatcher uses yoga and days off to preserve his
body in-season
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/at-34-jason-hatcher-uses-yoga-days-off-to-preserve-his-body-for-nfl-grind/2015/11/12/529fb294-8979-11e5-be39-0034bb576eee_story.html
“I do the hot yoga after the game to get all the toxins out of my body
that I put in to be able to play the game all day — energy drinks and
stuff like that to get energy. . . . The yoga speeds things up,”
Hatcher explained. “The yoga, it tones you, it elongates you. As we
get older and you get tight. Throughout the week, you feel heavy and
like you’re walking through mud, but [with yoga], you just feel
light.”

At 75, Cowboys legend Roger Staubach thinks he can be the best -- at yoga
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/dallas-cowboys-roger-staubach-yoga-111215
"The legendary Dallas Cowboys quarterback said he is exploring new
ways to maintain his fitness at the age of 75. Staubach and his wife
Marianne began yoga training last month and he is already noticing
positive results from performing the ancient Indian art."

'Yoga Stoned': The Rationale Behind The High on the Mat
http://www.foodworldnews.com/articles/53027/20151112/yoga-stoned-the-rationale-behind-the-high-on-the-mat.htm
"Stepping on the yoga mat often relives stress and body aches, but
what causes the high? Yoganonymous was able to come up with the
rationale behind "yoga high".

Video compilation shows how yoga at home can go horribly wrong
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3315874/The-pursuit-unhappiness-Hilarious-footage-shows-mind-body-soul-strivers-fail-attempts-doing-yoga-home.html

Hilaria Balwin's Two-Year-Old Daughter Is Already Doing Yoga – See the Pic
http://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/hilaria-balwin-daughter-yoga-77258/photos/jennings-120454

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3 Drifters Charged With Murder of Canadian, Tantra Teacher Plead Not Guilty
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/3-Drifters-Charged-With-Murder-of-Canadian-Tantra-Teacher-Plead-Not-Guilty-351822101.html

New yoga studio in Sydney offers calming environment
http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2015-11-19/article-4349454/New-yoga-studio-in-Sydney-offers-calming-environment/1
"SYDNEY — Bev Bryson stumbled upon Kundalini yoga during a trip to the
resort island of Bali last winter."
"Kundalini yoga was taught in secret in India for thousands of years
until it was brought to the West by Yogi Bhajan in 1968.
"It is one of the more spiritual types of yoga and it goes beyond the
physical performance of poses, with its emphasis on breathing,
meditation, mudra (hand positions) and chanting, accompanied by
beautiful inspirational music."

Houston fitness studio advocates yoga for men
http://abc13.com/uncategorized/houston-fitness-studio-advocates-yoga-for-men/1092567/
[video]
"Co-owner Kim Syma told Eyewitness News it's part of their health
initiative for Men's Health Awareness Month. They also plan to donate
a dollar to the Testicular Cancer Foundation for every man who takes a
yoga class. Syma said women outnumber men in her classes. She stressed
men are missing out."

How yoga helped balance my bipolar
http://www.bbc.com/news/disability-34833015
"Charlotte Walker has tried many things to control her bipolar
disorder, including most recently an intensive course of yoga. So
after 25 days of downward-facing dog, how did she feel?"

Yoga in the morning, coke in the evening. How is it possible to live
the Bondi paradox?, Brigid Delaney
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/nov/20/yoga-in-the-morning-coke-in-the-evening-how-is-it-possible-to-live-the-bondi-paradox
"They’re everywhere: cocaine users with wellness problems, rising with
the sun to quaff green juices and risk nosebleeds during downward dog"

Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Just Got a Whole Lot Better With a
Huge $800 Savings | Encinitas/San Diego
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2750193
"Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training teaches participants how to take the
yogic technology into happiness for themselves, and go out and share
it with others. It's a training where students open up to the life
they are destined to live. Whether students take the training for
their own personal growth or to teach a Kundalini Yoga class, they
will have a journey of a lifetime that will be remembered."

[the.yoga.news.daily]

Ottawa student leaders offer new position on yoga suspension
http://www.ottawasun.com/2015/11/26/university-of-ottawa-student-leaders-take-new-position-on-cancelled-yoga-class
"With the suspension of a free yoga class for University of Ottawa
students attracting international scrutiny, student leaders are
backing away from comments that the class was shelved over “cultural
issues” with yoga."
"In a statement on Facebook, the SFUO say the Sun report was a
“misrepresentation” of its true motivations, and suggest declining
attendance was the real culprit, saying, “We wanted to ensure that
students’ money and resources was being used in a responsible and
efficient way.”"

Jaswir Dhillon: No, yoga is not cultural appropriation
http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/no-yoga-is-not-cultural-appropriation
"I am a Kundalini Yoga teacher, and will be moving to Ottawa to teach
yoga in the New Year. I am Punjabi, born in Malaysia."
"Tagging an element/activity as culturally appropriative as a way to
be sensitive to what a culture holds dear and taking measures to
prevent desecration of the element/activity is a commendable act.
However, tagging the practice of yoga by anyone who is not of the
culture that it originates from in a way that is perceived to be
inauthentic, does not make the practice of it culturally
appropriative. This is due to one vital point: yoga does not belong to
one culture."

Yoga teacher becomes therapist at Frederick center
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/yoga-teacher-becomes-therapist-at-frederick-center/article_171abac2-5e25-5b01-ab9e-127f275a194a.html
"Yoga changed Aimee Firor McBride’s life. Now, she wants to help
others by using an emerging method: yoga therapy.
"Her dedication to yoga started when she was in her early 20s and
suffering from a host of problems, including scoliosis and Crohn’s
disease."

Yoga matters to men too, but are some of them trying to run before
they can plank?
http://www.spearswms.com/blog/yoga-matters-to-men-too-but-are-some-of-them-trying-to-run-before-they-can-plank#.Vlfw98qdVE4
"From top sportsmen to high-flying executives, men are taking yoga
more seriously, but it isn't all about being 'bendy', says Spear's
wellness correspondent Jo Foley"
"Way back in the mists of time in the ashrams of India, women were not
allowed to practise yoga: they were thought easily distracted. But
over the ensuing millennia things changed dramatically. For most of
the past 50 years yoga has been perceived as a rather airy-fairy,
hippy-dippy girly thing... in fact, everything it is not."

Banning yoga is too stupid for words, By Farzana Hassan, Toronto Sun
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/11/26/banning-yoga-is-too-stupid-for-words
"Am I not entitled to participate in a yoga class because I am not Hindu?
"Or celebrate Christmas, or join in Diwali festivities because I
happen to be Muslim?
"Should I be barred from breaking bread with my Jewish friends at a
Passover Seder just because I follow another faith tradition?
"The decision to suspend yoga classes at the University of Ottawa
offered at its Centre For Students with Disabilities has invited
justified ridicule and opprobrium."

[the.yoga.news.daily]

Winter's Hottest Health Trend: Snow Yoga
http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/winters-hottest-health-trend-snow-yoga/story?id=35555382
"First it was hot yoga. Then it was aqua yoga. Next came cat yoga, or
practicing poses with your favorite feline, and now the hottest yoga
trend this winter is snowga or snow yoga. It's not only inspired a
popular Instagram hashtag with over 20,000 snaps of yoga lovers
playing in the snow, but now those who don't mind the chill can also
take a snowga class."

This Is What 60 Days of Yoga Did to Me
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/geoff-teehan/60-days-of-yoga-did-to-me_b_8718736.html
"I didn't change -- I sloughed off the things that changed me, and it
revealed more of what makes me who I am."

Yoga for Better Sleep
http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/8753-201512048753
"Yoga is a gentle and restorative way to wind down your day. A
national survey found that over 55% of people who did yoga found that
it helped them get better sleep."

Practise yoga and meditation to save the money you spend on healthcare
http://www.thehealthsite.com/news/practise-yoga-and-meditation-to-save-the-money-you-spent-on-healthcare-po1215/
"MIT study finds that practicing relaxation response techniques like
yoga, meditation and prayer can reduce the amount we spent on
healthcare by 43%."
"The study was carried out jointly by Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts
Institute for Technology Assessment and the Benson-Henry Institute. It
points out that since yoga evokes a relaxation response or puts one
in a psychological state of deep rest, alleviates stress and anxiety,
it also affects the heart rate and blood pressure."

How Yoga Works And Why You Should Make It Your New Drug
http://www.mtlblog.com/2015/12/how-yoga-works-and-why-you-should-make-it-your-new-drug/#
"There’s a lot more benefits from doing yoga than we believe. So much
actually, that it is considered as addictive as using recreational
drugs – always craving for more. Difference here is that the craving
is natural, healthy, and will make you live a longer life, (unlike
drugs).
"For the non yoga connoisseurs, yoga is a blend of relaxation,
meditation and synchronization to give you a coordinated balance of
all three through systematic exercises."

Light-filled off-grid tiny home on wheels built for yoga teacher
http://www.treehugger.com/tiny-houses/crete-tiny-house-echo-living.html
"...created by Scottish design firm Echo Living for a yoga teacher who
resides here for part of the year."

60-year-old man uses 'beer yoga' to drink without hands
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2015/12/03/60-year-old-man-uses-beer-yoga-to-drink-without-hands/4471449168592/
[video]
"BEND, Ore., Dec. 3 (UPI) -- A 60-year-old Oregon "granddude" showed
off his yoga skills by resting a glass of beer on his forehead and
drinking the beverage hands-free."

[the.yoga.news.daily]

State Yoga Teacher Regulations "Unnecessary" Says State Lawmaker
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/state-yoga-teacher-regulations-unnecessary-says-state-lawmaker
[video]
"SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Yoga is practiced by 24 million adults, which
makes it now almost as popular as golf. However, for health and safety
reasons the Missouri Department of Higher Education is now regulating
those who teach yoga."

Utah Man Loses 294 Pounds In Just 15 Months Through Yoga
http://www.mandatory.com/2015/12/10/utah-man-loses-294-pounds-in-just-15-months-through-yoga/
[video]
"In just 15 months, Jared was able to lose 294 pounds thanks to DDP
yoga. And yes, for those familiar with wrestling, DDP is former
wrestler Diamond Dallas Page yoga."

Widow Finds Catharsis in Yoga Therapy
http://www.parkcitiespeople.com/living-well/widow-finds-catharsis-in-yoga-therapy/

What's Ailing You: Yoga for kids
http://connecticut.news12.com/news/what-s-ailing-you-yoga-for-kids-1.11215800
[video]
"This week's "What's Ailing You" report focuses on an issue to which
many parents can relate: kids and how to help keep them calm.
"The owner of Norwalk-based LifePath Yoga and Wellness, Nina Antolino,
is practicing what she's passionate about - using yoga to center
herself and her 7-year-old son, Noah."

LHS launches yoga, meditation clubs
http://www.valleybreeze.com/2015-12-09/cumberland-lincoln-area/lhs-launches-yoga-meditation-clubs#.VmpOmcqdVE5
"LINCOLN – Meeting popular demand, Lincoln High School now has both a
meditation and yoga club.
"The clubs began after teacher Kileen Gilroy, of Providence, first
began offering meditation during her 10th-grade classes while working
on “Siddhartha” literature, a novel written by Hermann Hesse."

Have we reached peak yoga with cat yoga?
http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/trends/have-we-reached-peak-yoga-with-cat-yoga-20151210-glkmfe.html
"In a bid to differentiate itself as increasing numbers of boutique
yoga studios open up, Modo Yoga in Sydney is offering cat yoga
classes."
"cats on mats"

Beatles' retreat in India to become yoga centre
http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/beatles-retreat-in-india-to-become-yoga-centre
"The Beatles stayed at the ashram, sited in the Himalayan foothills,
in 1968 to learn transcendental meditation from its guru Maharishi
Mahesh Yogi. It became derelict after the yogi abandoned the place in
the 1970s."

[the.yoga.news.daily]

This Controversial Yoga Parody Is Pissing People Off
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/news/a50968/namaste-bitches/
[video]
"Yoga is supposed to help you center your soul, connect your body to
the universe, and find your greater purpose, so you'd think that yoga
instructors would channel all that productive, positive energy and
live the dream in its entirety — especially if you follow any
clean-eating, back-bending, inspirational-quote-posting yogis on
Instagram."

'When we were doing yoga, they forgot their differences'
http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-12-17/when-we-were-doing-yoga-they-forgot-their-differences
[audio]
"I had been in Nairobi for 24 hours when I found myself in a
middle-class apartment, the air conditioning turned off, getting run
through the paces by Catherine Njeri, a power yoga instructor here."

Winnipeg school drops “yoga” for “movement” class
http://globalnews.ca/news/2407125/winnipeg-school-drops-yoga-for-movement-class/
"“Since yoga is based on spirituality, the school made the decision to
not use that term but instead make it a ‘movement’ module,” said a
FMSD spokesperson."

The Idea of Yoga Versus the Expression of It - Bikram’s Yoga College
of India v. Evolation Yoga, LLC
http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-idea-of-yoga-versus-the-expression-24230/
"Indeed, the 9th Circuit reasoned that extending copyright protection
to the Sequence itself would frustrate the purpose of the book:
inviting readers to practice the method it describes. Consumers of the
book would have little reason to buy the book if, after doing so, then
practicing the very activity it teaches and encourages turns them into
copyright infringers."

Travel Inspiration: A Yoga Retreat in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
http://www.7x7.com/travel/travel-inspiration-yoga-retreat-santa-teresa-costa-rica

This yoga mat is made from 100% recycled wetsuits, and offers a
lifetime guarantee
http://www.treehugger.com/culture/yoga-mat-made-100-recycled-wetsuits-and-offers-lifetime-guarantee.html
"Aspiring yogis can hang ten on these mats that are giving a second
life to neoprene wetsuits."

[the.yoga.news.daily]

'Trauma-centered yoga' helps patients with PTSD and chronic pain
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/health/article/Trauma-centered-yoga-helps-patients-with-PTSD-6717475.php
"Menninger Clinic is pioneering the tailored therapy to complement
treatment for certain patients"
"Once regarded as pseudo-treatment operating on the fringe and lacking
in scientific value, yoga has found mainstream acceptance and has been
incorporated into medical and psychiatric therapies."

Read, writing and yoga in the classroom
http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/local/2015/12/23/read-writing-and-yoga-classroom/77365396/
"In an effort to help students maintain energy levels and focus while
at the same time combating childhood obesity, many area school
districts have brought non-traditional exercises into the classroom
like yoga.
"Danielle Banks, occupational therapist for the Candor Central School
District, said she is constantly researching techniques and tools that
can be used on a classroom level and not just for specific children."

Yoga and the New Year: How to Create Lasting Change | Riva Gdanski
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/riva-gdanski/yoga-and-the-new-yoga-and-the-new-year-how-to-create-lasting-change_b_8855208.html
"Self-improvement is at the top of everyone's New Year's resolution
list. An estimated 45% of Americans resolve to make some form of
personal change each year. And though intentions start out strong,
research suggests that merely 8% of people successfully achieve their
resolutions."

Yoga instructor pitches benefits of exercise form
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/local/yoga-instructor-pitches-benefits-of-exercise-form/npnHr/
"Yoga is a great way for equestrians to build strength in the areas
they need it, release tension in the body and relax."

Passion for yoga takes her to India
http://www.tctimes.com/living/features/passion-for-yoga-takes-her-to-india/article_e598a308-a99f-11e5-a704-23c8c38d77a7.html
"But one local yoga instructor, Amanda Carnes, 26, has taken yoga many
steps further — in fact, all the way to India.
"She recently spent five weeks in a Hindu monastery in Rishikesh,
India in the Ganges Mountains, studying Vyayama yoga. It’s an ancient
practice that originated at the time of Buddha and is rooted in
martial arts and tai chi. Its literal translation is “to tame the
energy that comes from air through breathing.”"

[the.yoga.news.daily]

Get Loose with Yoga for Real-World Cyclists
http://www.bicycling.com/training/workouts/get-loose-with-yoga-for-real-world-cyclists
"Strala Yoga founder Tara Stiles shares fun, no-B.S. yoga moves for
riders who want to stay limber, recover faster, and get better on the
bike."

Yoga instructor gives back to the community
http://www.centredaily.com/living/article51463005.html
“I’m really big on all businesses giving back to charity in some way,”
said Hay, who teaches classes across the region. “I think that, as a
society, we’ve started to ask ourselves, ‘yeah, that’s a great
product, but what are you doing for the world?’ So, I do that through
my yoga classes.”
"Elizabeth Hay gives 10 percent of class fees to charity"
"The studio makes as much as $500 in donations every six weeks"

Hangover Help Can Come In The Form Of Yoga -- Yes, Really
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/12/24/hangover-help_n_8870450.html
[video]
"Yoga may not be the first thing you want to do when you wake up on
New Year's Day, but it might just be the hangover helper you never
knew you always needed.
"Even if you didn't overindulge in champagne last night, you're
probably feeling sloggish from the past few weeks of holiday parties,
or even just being off work. And according to James Dylan, the founder
of Akasha Yoga Montreal, performing a few simple yoga moves can help
speed up the body's processing of alcohol from the night before."

Hindus Laud Philadelphia Museum for “Yoga White Party” to “Celebrate
the Holidays”
http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwart/article/Hindus-Laud-Philadelphia-Museum-for-Yoga-White-Party-to-Celebrate-the-Holidays-20151224
"Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, termed it
as a step in the positive direction to make yoga available to Museum
patrons. Yoga (usually referred as "a living fossil" whose traces went
back to around 2,000 BCE to Indus Valley civilization), although
introduced and nourished by Hinduism, was a world heritage and
liberation powerhouse for everybody to share and benefit from, Zed
added."

Tibetan monks to visit Huntington's Studio 8
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/recent_news/tibetan-monks-to-visit-huntington-s-studio/article_5635ba5b-dbb2-547a-b454-10f0178ccda6.html
"HUNTINGTON - Studio 8 Yoga and Wellness has offered meditation since
it opened almost four years ago, but on Christmas Eve it will receive
a group who will shine their own unique light on the practice."

[the.yoga.news.daily]

Yoga studio offers alternative to New Year’s Eve celebrations
http://www.wwaytv3.com/2015/12/31/yoga-studio-offers-alternative-to-new-years-eve-celebrations/
[video]

Namaste! Phoenix Fire recruits de-stress with yoga
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/30863519/namaste-phoenix-fire-recruits-de-stress-with-yoga
[video]
"For months, about 50 Phoenix Fire recruits have been undergoing a
physically and mentally intensive training process.
"But on Thursday morning they traded in their firefighting gear for yoga mats."

Find a Calm Center at the NBC4 Yoga Weekend!
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/NBC4-Yoga-Weekend-Schedule-Health-Expo-NBC4-health-Expo-fitness-363971681.html

Winner of yoga studio essay contest takes over ownership
http://www.ksby.com/story/30865766/winner-of-yoga-studio-essay-contest-takes-over-ownership
[video]
"This is something you don't hear about often, a Morro Bay woman held
an essay contest to give away her business, the Holistic Movement
Center in Morro Bay.
"Valentina Petova said she is at a crossroad in life, and decided to
pay it forward.
""I am hoping to find someone to carry on," said Petova."

Alberni resident teaches yoga in Cuba
http://www.albernivalleynews.com/sports/363939091.html
"Jan Norman recently returned from her third trip to Cuba and her
second one as a yoga instructor. Last year she took a group of yoga
students from Port Alberni to a retreat in the country while it was
under the Communist regime. Despite the lifted embargo, she saw little
change as an outsider, and noticed the daily life of locals is still
unsettled. Immersed in the culture of yoga herself, Norman considers
the government’s decision to include yoga in the country’s health care
system a benefit, both mentally and physically."

Two men who promise to keep up the entertainment in 2016
http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/NRESZr0jNDFxuI1cLdXhPL/Two-men-who-promise-to-keep-up-the-entertainment-in-2016.html
"Two wise men—Baba Ramdev and Union culture minister Mahesh Sharma
have risen in the last week of 2015 to make sure entertainment levels
in 2016 will not go down "
"In him we have a hitherto unseen combination of yogi, politician,
corporate leader and traditionalist—like a hybrid of Donald Trump and
yoga guru Bikram Choudhury. If this doesn’t qualify him as a national
treasure, I don’t know what does. My heartfelt request to Baba Ramdev
is to not let the naysayers weigh him down. Good Man Of Patanjali,
show us the way—and do so while striking a homophobic pose, there’s
nothing to it."

[the.yoga.news.daily]

No serenity now for Bikram Yoga founder: Sex harassment trial reveals
‘B’ word use
http://mynewsla.com/crime/2016/01/07/no-serenity-now-for-bikram-yoga-founder-sex-harassment-trial-reveals-b-word-use/
"A former teacher and recruiter for Bikram Yoga testified Thursday
that the company’s founder made offensive remarks about non- Indian
women and often used the “B” word when referring to females in the
workplace or in training.
"Sharon Clerkin was called as a plaintiff’s witness in the Los Angeles
Superior Court trial of Minakshi Jafa-Bodden’s sexual harassment
lawsuit against India-born Bikram Choudhury and his West Los
Angeles-based Yoga College of India."

Popular local yoga instructor faces the challenges of Parkinson's Disease
http://www.almanacnews.com/news/2016/01/07/popular-local-yoga-instructor-faces-the-challenges-of-parkinsons-disease
"Parkinson's is like aging, and my efforts now are to slow the process"

York yoga studio offers aerial yoga
http://www.ydr.com/story/money/2016/01/07/york-yoga-studio-offers-aerial-yoga/78299336/
[video]

Hot Yoga: A hot new fitness trend in the Triangle
http://abc11.com/health/hot-yoga-a-hot-new-fitness-trend-in-the-triangle/1149971/
[video]
"Hot Yoga is one of the fastest growing styles of yoga in the world
and is a broad term referring to any form of yoga that is practiced in
a heated room. Many methods of Hot Yoga have been branded based on the
name of their founder or brand, such as Barkan, Bikram, Baptiste,
Moksha and Core Power Hot Yoga. The differences between these styles
lie in their approach to the heat, beliefs, and posture choices.
Firefly offers something called "Hot 26," a sequence of 26 set, static
poses to stretch and strengthen all major muscle groups in the body.
They also have more advanced classes including Vinyasa."

Yoga Haven in Oakland creates new course
http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/yoga-haven-in-oakland-creates-new-course-1.1486427
"Yoga Haven in Oakland has created Yoga-1 training, a non-certified
course for people to deepen, advance and learn the science of yoga."
"Not everyone practicing yoga who is advancing has the desire to
teach, but may have the desire to undergo advanced training at a level
to gain the knowledge of the philosophy behind the framework of a yoga
practice."

Yoga teacher Josie Jacob becomes an Instagram hit posing with her children
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3388436/Yoga-teacher-performs-gravity-defying-poses-children-Instagram-hit-FOUR-year-old-perfect-downward-dog.html

A Roanoke brewery unites craft beer and yoga
http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/a-roanoke-brewery-unites-craft-beer-and-yoga/37323542
[This is probably the first beer and yoga article of 2016.]
"Pints N' Poses encourages drinking craft beer while doing yoga"

[the.yoga.news.daily]

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Yoga improves balance and mobility for older people
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-yoga-balance-mobility-idUSKCN0US2MY20160114
"Yoga-based exercise programs can improve mobility among people over
age 60 and possibly help prevent falls by improving balance, according
to a new review of existing research.
"“These results are exciting but not particularly surprising since
there is evidence from other research that similar types of exercise
programs, Tai Chi, for example, can improve balance and mobility in
older people,” said senior author Anne Tiedemann of the George
Institute for Global Health at Sydney Medical School, The University
of Sydney, in Australia."

Practicing in the Prisons: Instructors Bring Yoga Behind the Bars
http://timesofsandiego.com/life/2016/01/13/practicing-in-the-prisons-instructors-bring-yoga-behind-the-bars/
"James Fox teaches yoga weekly to students in the Bay Area. It’s a
typical class where students do a flow of postures, meditate and walk
away receiving the same benefits any student would. The only
difference is his students are inmates.
"Fox is the founder of the Prison Yoga Project, a nonprofit
organization that trains certified yoga instructors to work with
populations behind bars. The Prison Yoga Project will train its next
class of instructors in San Diego next week.
"The Prison Yoga Project is about 14 years old and began when Fox was
asked to teach at San Quentin State Prison."

Yoga: How We Serve Incarcerated Youth | Rob Schware
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rob-schware/yoga-how-we-serve-incarcerated-youth_b_8007398.html
"This is an interview with Jill Weiss Ippolito, who is the
founder/director of UpRising Yoga in Los Angeles, a nonprofit program
that brings yoga to incarcerated youth and communities that can
benefit from yoga."

Yogi Bikram Choudhury denies abusing women during training
http://mynewsla.com/crime/2016/01/13/yogi-bikram-choudhury-denies-abusing-women/
"Bikram Choudhury, 69, took the stand in his own defense during the
Los Angeles Superior Court trial of a lawsuit brought against him by
Minakshi Jafa- Bodden. She is a former personal lawyer for Choudhury
who alleges she was fired for investigating mounting legal actions
filed against her boss by employees and teacher trainees."

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