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The Yoga of Weight Loss – Choosing Vitality and Navigating the Grocery Store 

I get lots of calls and questions about yoga and weight loss.

There are a number of food choices that can lead to an increased sense of purity, wellness and vitality.  Since the modern diet, which is centered around convenience, speed and mass production, this does not always correlate to food that is clean and full of nourishment.  Since we are grossly unprotected by our government to regulate cleanliness and nourishment in the food industry, we are left to our own devices to find food that gives us vitality and strength.

 
The simplest advice I could give is when you read a package of ingredients and you do not recognize the ingredients in them, then it probably means that they are synthetic chemicals that can only harm your body. Don’t rely on packaging that claims it is “healthy, natural, fat-free” since a pile of lard wrapped in MSG can claim that on the main packaging. The more unrecognizable ingredients, the worse it must be for you.  I find that when I cook for myself with whole ingredients, instead of buying pre-made and prepackaged foods is when I tend to feel the most nourished.  I endeavor to purchase organic foods from local purveyors in order to respect and honor our earth as well.

The more I learn about the harmful practices and foods that the worldwide food industry practices, the more diligent I become about what I purchase in the supermarket.  I have read dozens of books about food production, diet, wellness etc.  Each book I read, I endeavor to incorporate a few key lessons into my diet.  I recently read a book where I learned the distinction between different production methods of olive oil which make a tremendous difference in how one assimilates this very popular and often used ingredient. Now, I will only buy cold-pressed or expeller pressed, first press extra virgin olive oil.  Self-reliance and a determination to discover the healthiest ways to feed oneself are critical in an age where we rely on others to grow, prepare and regulate our food.

If you’re not sure if a food is good for you or not, cut it out of your life for 4 days and just notice how you feel.

What is your food choice philosophy that leaves you feeling full of vitality?  Post your thoughts on our Facebook page.

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Gentle Yummy Restorative Yoga and Cancer – The Dessert of Yoga Classes

 

Restorative yoga is one of the most underrated of all the kinds of yoga out there but one of the yummiest, the dessert of yoga.  You won’t get Taylor Lautner’s abs from doing this kind of practice since there is no jumping and hopping around like some of the power yoga classes out there.

There are various adjustments to traditional yoga that allow for a gentle, therapeutic practice. This is called restorative yoga and classes generally consist of poses, breathing and meditation.

Yoga may also assist in managing depression, anxiety, insomnia, pain, and fatigue.   It can increase the quality of life for those directly affected by cancer and those who care for them. Complementary therapy such as yoga can be crucial in helping those affected by cancer develop a solid physical, emotional and mental base as they make- the sometimes difficult- transition from being a person with cancer to living as a cancer survivor. Yoga might not affect your recovery on a physical level but it can change your perspective so that you are able to face difficult situation with less fear and more control and emotional mastery.

Cancer patients often find themselves in distracted states of mind—bombarded as they are by frightening, sometimes contradictory, information, subjected to invasive, painful procedures, and not-always-compassionate medical care. When our minds are so grievously disturbed, we may find it impossible to make crucial decisions or relate satisfactorily to our family and friends. Practicing controlled breathing exercises (also called Pranayama), meditation can help in relieving tension. When the tension is released, energy can flow more easily in the body and allow patients to experience a sense of well-being, emotional mastery and strength. In healthy people when practiced appropriately with an experienced teacher, yoga is generally considered to be safe.

People with certain medical conditions should not do certain yoga practices or should consult a medical pratitioner that is also knowledgeable about yoga poses and contraindiciations. For example, people with disc disease of the spine, extremely high or low blood pressure, glaucoma, retinal detachment, fragile or atherosclerotic arteries, a risk of blood clots, ear problems, severe osteoporosis, or cervical spondylitis should avoid some inverted poses.

Although yoga during pregnancy is safe if practiced under expert guidance, pregnant women should avoid certain poses that may be problematic and should only practice with a teacher trained in prenatal yoga.

Yoga can boost a woman’s quality of life while she’s being treated for breast cancer.  According to recent research, women who did yoga classes had better emotional, social, and spiritual well-being compared to women who didn’t do yoga. Women who were not having chemotherapy got more benefits from yoga. This could be because fatigue and other chemotherapy side effects may make it harder to participate in a yoga class.

Maintaining balance in your life while dealing with breast cancer can be difficult. Yoga focuses on the interactions between your mind, your body, and your behavior.  While scientific research on yoga is relatively new and the studies are small, early results have shown that some yoga may help ease physical and emotional symptoms in some people. When combined with conventional medicine, complementary therapies may offer a more integrated approach to healing.

Sleep disturbances and fatigue are an enormously burdensome problem among cancer survivors; 30 to 50 percent of newly diagnosed or recently treated cancer patients have trouble sleeping, and 70 to 96 percent of recently treated cancer patients complain of fatigue. The reasons for this aren’t clear. Experts cite psychosocial factors as well as physical ones.

Restorative yoga, which is the most gentle kind of yoga, may provide some relief of fatigue and depression problems for women with breast cancer. In restorative yoga you can hold the poses for longer because you’re being supported.  Researchers found women who practiced this gentler version of the popular mind-body therapy had a 50 percent reduction in depression and a 12 percent increase in feelings of peacefulness.

Practicing  continuous flowing movements has a positive impact on the lymphatic system, and in particular Lymphedema. When lymph fluid is disrupted through breast cancer surgery, trauma or infection there may be an excessive fluid build up.  This stagnant fluid can play havoc on the tissues and create swelling. There also can be a reduction of the oxygen intake or absorption to the lymphatic system; all of which increases the chance for infection.

Practicing a flowing yoga keeps the lymphatic fluid pumping throughout the body’s channels, rather than accumulating or backing up. It is great for maintaining healthy breast tissue.  To keep this fluid moving, we need to also foster relaxation. It will facilitate renewed or restored strength, and flexibility.

Flowing yoga movements develop a supple spine and a strong nervous system so when the nervous system is in balance the parasympathetic and sympathetic system work together creating great calm.

When flowing in the practice the poses encourage digestion, assimilation and elimination.  The body’s immune system is stimulated to maintain health. When flowing from a backward bend to a forward bend, the spine will roll vertebra by vertebra, either in an ascending or descending order, while following the natural wave of the spine.  Here it will recognize naturally that a backbend (extension) will flow from a forward bend (flexion) and vice versa.

There is so much to learn from survivors about being in a warrior pose. Living with fear helps make a warrior. It is the first lesson cancer teaches a survivor, being prepared for the uncertainty of their new life. Having worn the coat of a life-threatening diagnosis, practicing savasana is no longer just an “idea” or an abstraction, but can be an unavoidable part of daily life. I believe this is the biggest difference in teaching yoga to cancer survivors. A life-threatening illness can help us all learn how to live fearlessly. Another difference is that it can become a shared goal for both the yoga teacher and student. If faced directly, cancer is everyone’s teacher.

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Top 10 CDs I Play in Yoga Class. ~ Jasmine Kaloudis

Top 10 CDs I Play in Yoga Class. ~ Jasmine Kaloudis

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Research has shown that yoga and other types of mind-body practices can help improve patient outcomes, particularly quality-of-life. However, none have become standard of care, or are on the clinical care pathway for cancer patients.

The Status of Yoga Research

• Research suggests that yoga might:
• Improve mood, decrease stress and sense of well-being
• Improve cardiovascular health such as reducing heart rate and blood pressure
• Improve muscle relaxation and body composition
• Help with conditions such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia
• Improve overall physical fitness, strength, and flexibility
• Positively affect levels of certain brain or blood chemicals.

 

Patients who participated in the yoga program reported that their ability to engage in everyday activities - walking up stairs or around the neighborhood, carrying groceries - all improved.  Studies also found improved sleep and reduced fatigue levels, and preliminary analysis suggests lowered stress hormone levels.

Through lecture, breath work, guided imagery and gentle physical postures, students learn techniques to manage treatment side effects, cultivate emotional balance, reduce stress and improve overall health.

While it's not a cure for cancer, yoga enhances physical and emotional wellness—and brings a peace many patients had thought they'd lost forever.

People with cancer may use yoga to:

• Help cope with the side effects of cancer treatments, such as nausea, discomfort, pain, and fatigue;
• Comfort themselves and ease the worries of cancer treatment and related stress;
• Feel that they are more empowered with their own care and well-being.

Mind-Body Medicines

• These are based on the belief that your mind is able to affect your body. Some examples are:
• Meditation: Focused breathing or repetition of words, matras or phrases to quiet the mind;
• Yoga: Systems of stretches and poses, with special attention given to breathing;

What questions should I ask my doctor about Yoga?

1. What types of Yoga might:
2. Help me cope, reduce my stress, and feel better?
3. Help me feel less tired?
4. Help me deal with cancer symptoms, such as pain, or side effects of treatment, such as nausea?
5. Improve my level of vitality and wellness?
6. Are there any kinds of yoga (hot, power, kundalini) or poses ( backbends, inversions, balancing) that I should avoid?

If I decide to try a Yoga:

1. Will it interfere with my treatment or medicines?
2. Can you help me understand these articles I found about ygoa?
3. Can you suggest a yoga practitioner for me to talk to?
4. Will you work with my yoga practitioner?

Choose Yoga Teachers with Care

• Choosing one should be done with the same care as choosing a doctor. Here are some things to remember when choosing a Yoga Teacher:
• Ask your doctor or nurse to suggest someone or speak with someone who knows about yoga.
• Ask whether someone at your cancer center or doctor's office can help you find a yoga teacher. There may be a social worker or physical therapist who can help you.
• Ask whether your hospital keeps lists of centers or has staff who can suggest people.
• Contact Yoga Alliance to get names of practitioners who are certified. This means that they have proper training in their field.
• Contact local health and wellness organizations.
• Ask about each practitioner's training and experience. They should be certified a Yoga Alliance approved school.
• Call your health care plan to see if it covers yoga.

What general questions should I ask the Yoga Teacher?

• What types of yoga do you practice?
• What are your training and qualifications?
• Do you teach other students with my type of cancer?

If You Are Thinking About Yoga

• Do not use yoga as a replacement for conventional care or to postpone seeing a doctor about a medical problem.
• If you have a medical condition, consult with your health care provider before starting yoga.
• Ask about the physical demands of the type of yoga in which you are interested, as well as the training and experience of the yoga teacher you are considering.
• Look for published research studies on yoga for the health condition you are interested in.
• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a complete picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

If you're taking a class and have difficulty with a pose, an experienced instructor will design an easier posture for you or give you modifications to make it more accessible. Many teachers use props such as blocks or cushions to make the practice more comfortable.

If you find even basic classes to be too difficult, ask your teacher if there is a "restorative" yoga class you could try. These gentle classes are beneficial when recovering from illness or surgery and involve a minimum of physical work, concentrating on breathing while being supported by pillows, blocks, blankets and other props.

Important things to consider before trying yoga

 

1. Like all practices, yoga comes with some risks:
2. Risk of inexperienced instructors: Because of the variation in certification requirements for yoga teachers, it's possible to take a class with a yoga teacher who has very little experience. This is not always safe and can result in injuries. Ask your oncologist or cancer center staff to recommend highly experienced yoga instructors who regularly work with cancer patients.
3. Risk of lymphedema: In people who have had lymph nodes removed, some of the more strenuous yoga types and poses may present a risk for lymphedema.Lymphedema (pronounced LIMF-eh-DEE-ma) is a side effect that can begin during or after breast cancer treatment. It isn't life threatening, but can last over a long period of time. Lymphedema involves swelling of the soft tissues of the arm or hand. The swelling may be accompanied by numbness, discomfort, and sometimes infection.  A yoga instructor who has experience with breast cancer patients will know which yoga types and poses are safe.
4. Risk of fracture in people with bone metastasis: In people with breast cancer that has metastasized to the bone, some types of yoga may carry a risk of fractures. If you have bone metastasis, ask your doctor whether yoga is right for you, or if there is a gentle form of yoga  such as restorative yoga or another practice that might work better, such as guided imagery. Always check with your doctor before you begin a yoga practice, especially if it vigorous or physically challenging.

 

What are your thought about practicing yoga and when you have cancer?  Post your thoughts on our Facebook page.

===============================

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For articles, tips and suggestions about yoga: Yoga class in Philadelphia

Jasmine Kaloudis teacher yoga classes in Philadelphia and is the author of the Top 100 Mind-Body-Spirit websites.  http://www.synergybyjasmine.com/media/mind-body-spirit-yoga-top100list/

 

 

Yoga and Cancer - Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider and Yoga Teacher

Research has shown that yoga and other types of mind-body practices can help improve patient outcomes, particularly quality-of-life. However, none have become standard of care, or are on the clinical care pathway for cancer patients.

The Status of Yoga Research

• Research suggests that yoga might:
• Improve mood, decrease stress and sense of well-being
• Improve cardiovascular health such as reducing heart rate and blood pressure
• Improve muscle relaxation and body composition
• Help with conditions such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia
• Improve overall physical fitness, strength, and flexibility
• Positively affect levels of certain brain or blood chemicals.
  

 

Patients who participated in the yoga program reported that their ability to engage in everyday activities - walking up stairs or around the neighborhood, carrying groceries - all improved.  Studies also found improved sleep and reduced fatigue levels, and preliminary analysis suggests lowered stress hormone levels.

Through lecture, breath work, guided imagery and gentle physical postures, students learn techniques to manage treatment side effects, cultivate emotional balance, reduce stress and improve overall health.

While it's not a cure for cancer, yoga enhances physical and emotional wellness—and brings a peace many patients had thought they'd lost forever.

People with cancer may use yoga to:

• Help cope with the side effects of cancer treatments, such as nausea, discomfort, pain, and fatigue;
• Comfort themselves and ease the worries of cancer treatment and related stress;
• Feel that they are more empowered with their own care and well-being.

Mind-Body Medicines

• These are based on the belief that your mind is able to affect your body. Some examples are:
• Meditation: Focused breathing or repetition of words, matras or phrases to quiet the mind;
• Yoga: Systems of stretches and poses, with special attention given to breathing;

What questions should I ask my doctor about Yoga?

1. What types of Yoga might:
2. Help me cope, reduce my stress, and feel better?
3. Help me feel less tired?
4. Help me deal with cancer symptoms, such as pain, or side effects of treatment, such as nausea?
5. Improve my level of vitality and wellness?
6. Are there any kinds of yoga (hot, power, kundalini) or poses ( backbends, inversions, balancing) that I should avoid?

If I decide to try a Yoga:

1. Will it interfere with my treatment or medicines?
2. Can you help me understand these articles I found about ygoa?
3. Can you suggest a yoga practitioner for me to talk to?
4. Will you work with my yoga practitioner?

Choose Yoga Teachers with Care

• Choosing one should be done with the same care as choosing a doctor. Here are some things to remember when choosing a Yoga Teacher:
• Ask your doctor or nurse to suggest someone or speak with someone who knows about yoga.
• Ask whether someone at your cancer center or doctor's office can help you find a yoga teacher. There may be a social worker or physical therapist who can help you.
• Ask whether your hospital keeps lists of centers or has staff who can suggest people.
• Contact Yoga Alliance to get names of practitioners who are certified. This means that they have proper training in their field.
• Contact local health and wellness organizations.
• Ask about each practitioner's training and experience. They should be certified a Yoga Alliance approved school.
• Call your health care plan to see if it covers yoga.

What general questions should I ask the Yoga Teacher?

• What types of yoga do you practice?
• What are your training and qualifications?
• Do you teach other students with my type of cancer?

If You Are Thinking About Yoga

• Do not use yoga as a replacement for conventional care or to postpone seeing a doctor about a medical problem.
• If you have a medical condition, consult with your health care provider before starting yoga.
• Ask about the physical demands of the type of yoga in which you are interested, as well as the training and experience of the yoga teacher you are considering.
• Look for published research studies on yoga for the health condition you are interested in.
• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a complete picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

If you're taking a class and have difficulty with a pose, an experienced instructor will design an easier posture for you or give you modifications to make it more accessible. Many teachers use props such as blocks or cushions to make the practice more comfortable.

If you find even basic classes to be too difficult, ask your teacher if there is a "restorative" yoga class you could try. These gentle classes are beneficial when recovering from illness or surgery and involve a minimum of physical work, concentrating on breathing while being supported by pillows, blocks, blankets and other props.

Important things to consider before trying yoga

 

1. Like all practices, yoga comes with some risks:
2. Risk of inexperienced instructors: Because of the variation in certification requirements for yoga teachers, it's possible to take a class with a yoga teacher who has very little experience. This is not always safe and can result in injuries. Ask your oncologist or cancer center staff to recommend highly experienced yoga instructors who regularly work with cancer patients.
3. Risk of lymphedema: In people who have had lymph nodes removed, some of the more strenuous yoga types and poses may present a risk for lymphedema.Lymphedema (pronounced LIMF-eh-DEE-ma) is a side effect that can begin during or after breast cancer treatment. It isn't life threatening, but can last over a long period of time. Lymphedema involves swelling of the soft tissues of the arm or hand. The swelling may be accompanied by numbness, discomfort, and sometimes infection.  A yoga instructor who has experience with breast cancer patients will know which yoga types and poses are safe.
4. Risk of fracture in people with bone metastasis: In people with breast cancer that has metastasized to the bone, some types of yoga may carry a risk of fractures. If you have bone metastasis, ask your doctor whether yoga is right for you, or if there is a gentle form of yoga  such as restorative yoga or another practice that might work better, such as guided imagery. Always check with your doctor before you begin a yoga practice, especially if it vigorous or physically challenging.

 

What are your thought about practicing yoga and when you have cancer?  Post your thoughts on our Facebook page.

===============================

For free articles about yoga mailed once a month, email  info at synergybyjasmine dot com with “Request Yoga Tips” in headline.
Twitter – synergyjasmine
Facebook – www.facebook.com/couplesyoga
You Tube – http://www.youtube.com/user/SynergybyJasmine
Published for synergybyjasmine.com
For articles, tips and suggestions about yoga: Yoga class in Philadelphia

Jasmine Kaloudis teacher yoga classes in Philadelphia and is the author of the Top 100 Mind-Body-Spirit websites.  http://www.synergybyjasmine.com/media/mind-body-spirit-yoga-top100list/

 

 

Yoga and Cancer - Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider and Yoga Teacher

Research has shown that yoga and other types of mind-body practices can help improve patient outcomes, particularly quality-of-life. However, none have become standard of care, or are on the clinical care pathway for cancer patients.

The Status of Yoga Research

• Research suggests that yoga might:
• Improve mood, decrease stress and sense of well-being
• Improve cardiovascular health such as reducing heart rate and blood pressure
• Improve muscle relaxation and body composition
• Help with conditions such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia
• Improve overall physical fitness, strength, and flexibility
• Positively affect levels of certain brain or blood chemicals.

 

Patients who participated in the yoga program reported that their ability to engage in everyday activities - walking up stairs or around the neighborhood, carrying groceries - all improved.  Studies also found improved sleep and reduced fatigue levels, and preliminary analysis suggests lowered stress hormone levels.

Through lecture, breath work, guided imagery and gentle physical postures, students learn techniques to manage treatment side effects, cultivate emotional balance, reduce stress and improve overall health.

While it's not a cure for cancer, yoga enhances physical and emotional wellness—and brings a peace many patients had thought they'd lost forever.

People with cancer may use yoga to:

• Help cope with the side effects of cancer treatments, such as nausea, discomfort, pain, and fatigue;
• Comfort themselves and ease the worries of cancer treatment and related stress;
• Feel that they are more empowered with their own care and well-being.

Mind-Body Medicines

• These are based on the belief that your mind is able to affect your body. Some examples are:
• Meditation: Focused breathing or repetition of words, matras or phrases to quiet the mind;
• Yoga: Systems of stretches and poses, with special attention given to breathing;

What questions should I ask my doctor about Yoga?

1. What types of Yoga might:
2. Help me cope, reduce my stress, and feel better?
3. Help me feel less tired?
4. Help me deal with cancer symptoms, such as pain, or side effects of treatment, such as nausea?
5. Improve my level of vitality and wellness?
6. Are there any kinds of yoga (hot, power, kundalini) or poses ( backbends, inversions, balancing) that I should avoid?

If I decide to try a Yoga:

1. Will it interfere with my treatment or medicines?
2. Can you help me understand these articles I found about ygoa?
3. Can you suggest a yoga practitioner for me to talk to?
4. Will you work with my yoga practitioner?

Choose Yoga Teachers with Care

• Choosing one should be done with the same care as choosing a doctor. Here are some things to remember when choosing a Yoga Teacher:
• Ask your doctor or nurse to suggest someone or speak with someone who knows about yoga.
• Ask whether someone at your cancer center or doctor's office can help you find a yoga teacher. There may be a social worker or physical therapist who can help you.
• Ask whether your hospital keeps lists of centers or has staff who can suggest people.
• Contact Yoga Alliance to get names of practitioners who are certified. This means that they have proper training in their field.
• Contact local health and wellness organizations.
• Ask about each practitioner's training and experience. They should be certified a Yoga Alliance approved school.
• Call your health care plan to see if it covers yoga.

What general questions should I ask the Yoga Teacher?

• What types of yoga do you practice?
• What are your training and qualifications?
• Do you teach other students with my type of cancer?

If You Are Thinking About Yoga

• Do not use yoga as a replacement for conventional care or to postpone seeing a doctor about a medical problem.
• If you have a medical condition, consult with your health care provider before starting yoga.
• Ask about the physical demands of the type of yoga in which you are interested, as well as the training and experience of the yoga teacher you are considering.
• Look for published research studies on yoga for the health condition you are interested in.
• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a complete picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

If you're taking a class and have difficulty with a pose, an experienced instructor will design an easier posture for you or give you modifications to make it more accessible. Many teachers use props such as blocks or cushions to make the practice more comfortable.

If you find even basic classes to be too difficult, ask your teacher if there is a "restorative" yoga class you could try. These gentle classes are beneficial when recovering from illness or surgery and involve a minimum of physical work, concentrating on breathing while being supported by pillows, blocks, blankets and other props.

Important things to consider before trying yoga

 

1. Like all practices, yoga comes with some risks:
2. Risk of inexperienced instructors: Because of the variation in certification requirements for yoga teachers, it's possible to take a class with a yoga teacher who has very little experience. This is not always safe and can result in injuries. Ask your oncologist or cancer center staff to recommend highly experienced yoga instructors who regularly work with cancer patients.
3. Risk of lymphedema: In people who have had lymph nodes removed, some of the more strenuous yoga types and poses may present a risk for lymphedema.Lymphedema (pronounced LIMF-eh-DEE-ma) is a side effect that can begin during or after breast cancer treatment. It isn't life threatening, but can last over a long period of time. Lymphedema involves swelling of the soft tissues of the arm or hand. The swelling may be accompanied by numbness, discomfort, and sometimes infection.  A yoga instructor who has experience with breast cancer patients will know which yoga types and poses are safe.
4. Risk of fracture in people with bone metastasis: In people with breast cancer that has metastasized to the bone, some types of yoga may carry a risk of fractures. If you have bone metastasis, ask your doctor whether yoga is right for you, or if there is a gentle form of yoga  such as restorative yoga or another practice that might work better, such as guided imagery. Always check with your doctor before you begin a yoga practice, especially if it vigorous or physically challenging.

 

What are your thought about practicing yoga and when you have cancer?  Post your thoughts on our Facebook page.

===============================

For free articles about yoga mailed once a month, email  info at synergybyjasmine dot com with “Request Yoga Tips” in headline.
Twitter – synergyjasmine
Facebook – www.facebook.com/couplesyoga
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Published for synergybyjasmine.com
For articles, tips and suggestions about yoga: Yoga class in Philadelphia

Jasmine Kaloudis teacher yoga classes in Philadelphia and is the author of the Top 100 Mind-Body-Spirit websites.  http://www.synergybyjasmine.com/media/mind-body-spirit-yoga-top100list/

 

 

Yoga Music Reviews- Top 10 CDs I play in ClassYoga Music Reviews- Top 10 CDs I play in Class

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Even if you don’t practice yoga, these CDs will work well if you want a sacred vibe for meditation or a special ceremony. .....

Yoga-ing when You are Flat Broke - How to get Free, Trade or Discounted Yoga Classes

 

Down and out and need to be stretched and inspired?  When I was working full time and making close to 6 figures I didn’t think too much about how to get free classes.  I just paid full retail price and floated out of my class with my yoga buzz.  I also took a few yoga-centered vacations at places like Omega and Kripalu. 

The key is to be creative in your mindset and think about what you have of value and what you can offer the studio in exchange for you getting your downdog on.

1. Often studios will let you take the first class for free or at a steep discount. Yogaworks lets you take the first took weeks of unlimited classes at one of their studios for $20.
2. Barter is back!  Some studios will let you do a work exchange for a workshop or teacher training.   I know one college student that mopped the floors of her yoga studio a few times a week so she could do the more advanced and pricey teacher trainings.  Can you do massage, graphic design, accounting, basic admin work, web site design?  Maybe you can trade.
3. I monitor via twitalerts terms like yoga philly, yoga philadelphia and almost every week there are deals from studios for a month of classes at 75% off from sites like Living Social, Groupon etc.  This strategy works well for major metropolitan areas but not so much for small rural ones.  You can sign up for a free account at twilert.com and moniter Twitter for certain keywords ....much better than following your Twitter feed every day (does anyone actually do that?)
4. If all else fails, ask.  I really wanted to take a yoga teacher training but the $1500 was just out of my budget.  I emailed the teacher how much I wanted to take her training.  The teacher offered one scholarship to one student each term that did not have the means and I received it for 50% off. Congratulations to me!
5. There was a training I really wanted to take and I offered to be the teacher’s assistant.  I didn’t need to do that much during the class and I received an awesome core strength teacher training.
6. Are you a blogger or do you write reviews on sites like Yelp, Citysearch etc?   Ask if there are press passes in exchange for an article or blog and list where you will publish these.
7. Offer to post flyers at the cafes, natural food stores, wellness centers, etc that you frequent.  Be specific about where you will post these, how often and how many.  Can someone offer to do this for me?  I’d love for someone that lives near one of the studios that I teach at every week to go flyering once a month.
8. If you read the fine print of your health care plan, they might reimburse you fully or partially for fitness classes.
9. Can you recruit a small group of friends to come to classes with you?  Maybe you are pregnant and know a few other pregnant women that would love to take a Tuesday afternoon prenatal yoga class.  Offer to organize the group and see what discount you would get as the organizer.  
10. When I was “liberated” from a Fortune 500 company a few years ago I got a great severance package. They offered to pay up to $8,000 for educational benefits.  That is how I got quite a bit of my yoga teacher training.  See if your company offers educational reimbursements for current employees.
11. There is an ocean of online yoga videos for free or at a steep disount online.  Do a search under videos in Google and be specific about what kind of yoga you want.  Do you want a vigorous vinyasa class or a gentle beginner class?  Since you can’t watch an hour video for free usually there are many sites that you pay a monthly membership $20 and can do as many classes as you want a month.
12. For the studios that are very near you, subscribe to their newsletters.  They will mention free workshops, anniversary weeks etc.  If they cram up your inbox too much, ask them nicely to only mail once a month otherwise you will need to unsubscribe.  (I’ve done this politely and the studio was respectful and put me on a “low flow” option.
13. Do you have a birthday coming up?  If people ask what you want, let them know you would love to have a monthly pass for yoga classses at the local hot yoga studio that is blocks from your house.  I would much rather buy something my friend will enjoy and appreciate instead of a soap-on-a-rope. (Yes, I have bought that for someone before).

 

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Farting in yoga class? What to do when this happens and how to prevent It.

OK.  I going to expose the dirty underbelly of teaching or going to a yoga class.  Something that any seasoned teacher or regular student has no doubt experienced.

When I am just a student in the class and someone accidentally lets a noisy one out I giggle and laugh and look in the direction of the lethal missile.  Now that I do a lot of teaching and am not the student that often, when someone in my class accidentally lets one out, then I have to swallow my laughter and giggle and not even look in the direction of the explosion.  I remember one time, that this guy kept cutting his chakra cheese fairly audibly and we couldn’t all ignore it if we tried and he had to say “ Sorry, Excuse me”  a few times. 

In order to prevent this (nothing horrifies students more when this happens....particularly when the studio is really quiet)  I have the music at a fairly audible decibel.  If you are hard of hearing then you might have some trouble hearing me though.  Also, when I can I urge students to avoid a heavy meal like lasagna with cheesecake immediately before class I do so.  I think it’s the most embarrassing when it is a guy doing this in a roomful of attractive young women.  Maybe this is why guys don’t come to yoga as often. 

Also, there are certain  poses that will make this happen more often than not.  Boat pose is particularly lethal so I make sure the music is pretty loud in this pose.  I think boat pose, particularly when it is a partner pose, is usually the evil culprit.  Also, appropriately titled, “Wind - Relieving Pose” sometimes makes this happen.  I guess you are pressing on the descending colon in this pose

As a teacher or student, what are your experiences of observing this in a class?  How did you react? 

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Philadelphia Area - MainLine Presents Free Motherhood Fitness and Parenting Instructional Workshops

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Delaware Valley Presents Free Motherhood Fitness, Parenting and Maternal Wellness Instructional Workshops

Bryn Mawr, PA (June 30, 2011) – Belly Pilates, the Delaware Valley’s exclusive motherhood fitness and maternal wellness studio, comprehensively serving the health, wellness and educational needs of the multiple stages of motherhood, is excited to present this coming fall  22  FREE Instructional and Educational Workshops for parents throughout the Philadelphia and Main Line area. The workshops are scheduled from September 18th through November 20th. Nineteen of the area’s top parenting specialists will present on a multitude of topics geared to help educate and improve the health and well-being of parents and their babies, toddlers and young children. Workshop topics include: Partner Massage for Labor, Breastfeeding 101, Baby Development & Milestones, Sleep Solutions, Baby-wearing 101, Benefits of Doulas, Acupuncture During Motherhood, Making Your Own Tasty Baby Food, Infant Massaging, and much more.

Kelly McBride, owner of Belly Pilates, Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, and the tri-states’ only certified Master Instructor of Prenatal and Postpartum Pilates, comments, “The inspiration for creating a lengthy series of free workshops came from a real passion to provide specialized, expert information for a growing number of moms interested in taking a more natural approach to leading a   healthier lifestyle for themselves and for their families. I’m so pleased to see how many ‘mompreneurs’ rallied behind me to offer such a well rounded line up! Not only do I welcome moms to explore the holistic services to be presented in many of these workshops, at no cost, but I encourage all parents to take advantage of this coming fall's series!”

All parents will receive goodie-filled Swag Bags upon their first visit to the Belly Workshops. Sponsors include: ERGO Baby Carriers, Moby Wraps, Mother’s Milk Tea, Lansinoh Cream, Bake 425, Baby POP, babyBdesigns, among others. Additionally, raffle prizes will be available for moms who attend three or more Free workshops.

For more information about the 22 Free Instructional Workshops to be presented this fall at Belly Pilates, visit: www.bellypilates.com. Click on the link “Happy Healthy Baby Belly Workshops,” for descriptions and registration details. Pre-Registration is required.

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Clients also benefit from the community of wellness partners and key resources McBride has established over the years. It is McBride’s goal to continue to expand and grow this community to better serve the needs of moms. A list of these partners and resources can be found on the Belly Pilates website at: www.bellypilates.com or contact Kelly McBride at 610.608.5883.

For More Information Contact:
Robyn Axner-Davis at 610.977.2099       
robyn@furmancommunications.com

 

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Practicing Yoga with the Dog - Being Calm despite the furry Chaos - Exercising and Playing at Home

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Practicing Yoga with the Dog  

 

When I first got my dog, she was about 12 months old, still a puppy.  She would chase her tail around in circles, be so zippy at the thought of going outside and was a furry spitball of energy and enthusiasm.  When I first started doing yoga at home with some of my favorite yoga DVDs like Shiva Rea, Rodney Yee, Beth Shaw YogaFit or Desiree Rumbaugh she thought it was playtime and would be barking and yipping at me.  At first I locked her in the basement but that didn’t work so well since she kept screaming and  yelling.  (It’s not easy to be in shivasana when you hear BARK BARK WHINE WHINE BARK BARK WHINE WHINE WHINE .....

 

So then I let her be in the room with me again.  She loved to be on my mat while I was practicing on it.  Did you ever try to jump around a pile of breathing fur when you are doing sun salutations?  

 

After a few dozen times of attempting to be calm and yogic when dealing with her (being compassionate, patient, detached) one day I yelled at her at the top of my lungs “ GET THE F---K OUT you F---HEAD”!  Just so you know, most people that know me well would not say I have a temper, I’m fairly even keeled and not prone to angry outbursts.  After I yelled at her like that, the furry crackhead never tried to distract me when I was on my mat again.

 

I kind of missed the interaction in a way though so we negotiated a compromise.  She had to stay away from me when I was in the standing and seated postures.  When I am in shivasana or in a long restorative pose, she can lay on my lap.  It’s kind of soothing...she is almost like an extra yoga prop and helps me get more relaxed when I am ready to drop down into the final relaxation.

 

Granted it’s not much exercise for your fleabag.  A few goods way to let them get some exercise and is quite stimulating as well for dogs (that are hound breeds especially). Is to have the dog hide (put them in a closet or basement) Then take a small treat, hide it somewhere in the house and let the dog out and say “Go Get It!”  Your dog might not get it the first few times but they will get it by the 10th time if not sooner.  

 

You can also play hide and seek with your dog.  If you have small kids they will love to join in this too.

 

You could also just play some music and grab your dog front legs and just start to dance  with them.  My dog doesn’t love this but she does tolerate it.

 

What about you and your dog or cat?  Do you do yoga, execise or dance with them?  Post comments here or on our Facebook page.

 

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Jasmine Kaloudis, Yoga Teacher, Philadelphia.  Jasmines teaches beginner yoga Philadelphia and leads yoga retreats Philadelphia.

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Yoga for Abs - My Review of a Yoga DVD for a sweaty, quickie workout

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Beth Shaw’s YogaAbs - A YogaFit Workout.

I went to the YogaFit Training a few years ago in New Jersey for the Restorative Yoga Teacher Training.  The crowd that was attracted to these trainings seemed to be working in a lot of gyms and were interested more in the physical and anotomical aspects of the practice.  I bought this dvd at the training and have done the workout a few times.  The length of the practice is awesome....25 minutes!  So you can squeeze it easily into your morning or evening workout.  I like the music beat in the background but this does go a bit fast if you are new to yoga.  This would be better suited for someone that had some yoga experience although if you had none you could probably catch on.  

One caveat which is both a big plus and big minus at the same time is that she has you use a special yoga ball that you keep between your legs which ensures the proper alignment and also helps to prevent injuries.  You don’t hve to order to the special YogaFit ball but you should buy one to do the practice.  I did the practice plenty of times just using a block or with nothing but there is a noticeable difference in your body when you don’t use the ball.  Some of the benefits promised according to the yogafit.com website are: 

- Improve body alignment   

- Create a stronger midsection

- Develop a solid yoga foundation

- Enhance self-esteem and confidence

- Reduce back pain and stabilize the spine

- Improve powers of concentration and focus

 

I don’t think this is a comprehensive enough DVD to offer a real yoga foundation since many of the traditional poses such as side angle and warrior are not included. If you want an athletic and quick yoga workout this is a worthwhile video.   It is an extra $5 for the YogaFit ball which is worth ordering if you don’t already have one.    I had a different ball but my dog ate it. (I never realized how much I would say that phrase until I got my first Puggle (Pug Beagle mix) two years ago.  I thought it was just a cliche excuse but this damm dog eats just about everything.... except her own boring dry dog food of course. )

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Jasmine Kaloudis, Yoga Teacher Philadelphia and also leads Romantic Retreats PA and Couples Retreats PA

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When you want sweetness, are too lazy and it's too hot to turn the oven. Grilled peaches.

When you want sweetness, are too lazy and it's too hot to turn the oven on inside the house.

Grilled peaches: A lazy coook's dream

The sugar-plus-heat combination makes for a seductive caramelizing effect.  Peaches are a natural for the grill, where quick cooking brings out juiciness and intensifies sweetness.

1. Start with peaches that are firm with just a little give when you give them a gentle squeeze with your whole hand.
2. Cut the peaches in half and pit them. You can grill entire peach halves or cut them into wedges. 
3. Cook peaches over a medium fire on both sides until grill marks show and peaches are tender but not falling apart.

Serve grilled peaches plain or in salads. You can also try pairing grilled peaches with cool soy yogurt or with scoops of soy or rice-milk ice cream.

 

 

Jasmine Kaloudis, Yoga Teacher, Philadelphia

 

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When you want sweetness, are too lazy and it's too hot to turn the oven. Grilled peaches.

When you want sweetness, are too lazy and it's too hot to turn the oven on inside the house.

Grilled peaches: A lazy coook's dream

The sugar-plus-heat combination makes for a seductive caramelizing effect.  Peaches are a natural for the grill, where quick cooking brings out juiciness and intensifies sweetness.

1. Start with peaches that are firm with just a little give when you give them a gentle squeeze with your whole hand.
2. Cut the peaches in half and pit them. You can grill entire peach halves or cut them into wedges.
3. Brush cut side(s) of the peaches with a neutral-tasting oil, like grapeseed or canola.
4. Cook peaches over a medium fire on both sides until grill marks show and peaches are tender but not falling apart.

Serve grilled peaches plain or in salads. You can also try pairing grilled peaches with cool soy yogurt or with scoops of soy or rice-milk ice cream.

 

Jasmine Kaloudis, Yoga Teacher, Philadelphia

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Yoga Positions for Daily Use – The Cat Position and Cow Pose

Guest Blog By Michael Westbrook

Cat position and Cow pose, often referred to together as ‘Cat-Cow,’ are 2 of the most basic – yet beneficial – yoga positions that virtually anybody can perform. As always, if you are under the care of a physician or do not lead an active lifestyle, check with your doctor before performing any new exercise – including Yoga.

As you can imagine by their names, these poses mimic the actions of a cat and a cow. Interestingly enough, by performing these exercises in animal-like motions, we are able to reap a wealth of benefits from clearing our mind and comforting our body in preparation for meditation to working out tension in our back. Cat-Cow is not only a highly effective Yoga position, it’s an exercise that can be performed daily for winding down!

 

Cat-Cow For Back Pain Relief

Many hard working men and women and those with disabilities suffer tremendously from back pain of all sorts. From upper back and shoulders capturing and holding in tension to the lower back feeling twisted with a source of pain that’s so severe yet somehow unidentifiable, cat-cow pose can help you begin to relieve some of that pain any time during the day!

 

Cat-Cow For Meditation Preparation

Meditating effectively involves clearing your mind of all obstructions so that you are able to focus on one thing in the moment. A general target – especially for beginners – is the breath. There are other variations of mediation including images, specific conflicts, and other topics of contemplation which are all difficult to achieve without the mind, body, and spirit feeling in synch with each other.

How to Do Cat-Cow

For Cat-Cow pose start off on the floor on all fours. Make sure your arms are strait down from your shoulders, your palms are facing forward and your midsection and knees are at a 90 degree angle with your feet pointing out behind you.

 

Cat Pose

Inhale deeply as you raise the center of your spine and drop the top of your head towards the floor. You are imitating a cat stretching, so you will arch your back as high as you can while rounding your shoulders and your buttock.

Move into this position slowly, and count how many seconds your deep breath takes you to inhale. Once your lungs are full, hold for an equal amount of time, then exhale slowly – again counting to the same number. An ideal count should be anywhere between 6 and 10.

On your next inhale, transition to Cow pose.

 

Cow Pose

For cow pose, you will be mimicking a cow as you see them standing in a field. While taking in your deep breath, bring your back down as if you are now trying to reach the floor with your belly. Raise your head high and look strait ahead while raising your rear.

Repeat the same sequence of breaths as you did in cat position and transition between these poses at least 4 more times. Repeat at least 10 times focusing extra attention on deep breathing if you are preparing for meditation. If you are conducting cat-cow to relief pain, repeat the sequence slowly until your tension is gone.

 

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Yoga For Back Pain. Steps to take to improve your back

Yoga For Back Pain.

Steps to take to improve your back

Guest Blog by Dr Kevin Finnan

Back pain is a common problem especially in for those that work in an office. There are many techniques to help minimizing it, and one of the most well-known is to do yoga. But you should always consult your doctor before going to a  yoga class, as your doctor might ask you to avoid some of the poses.  They will also advise you about the level of challenge, or what safety precautions you should take as well as if it would be right to exercise and take medication at the same time.
If your doctor allows you to do yoga, then you should look for a well-trained yoga teacher, who will let you know about the limitations of your yoga practice.  They will let you know to which level you can stretch, and what steps you should take to improve the strength of your back.

Similarly, you should make sure that you stay balanced while doing yoga. As it is basically the balance between flexibility and strength of your back. As yoga releases tension, so it also improves the muscles, and therefore, makes your back strong.
For people who have back pain it is recommended to practice hatha yoga.  Hatha yoga emphasizes rest and restoration, so it helps in making your back more strong. It is not recommended to follow styles like Kundalini, Ashtanga, and Bikram.
Yoga helps in developing body awareness and has more impact on alignment. Body awareness and alignment show that feet, knees, hips, spine, shoulder and head are all affecting each other, and therefore this type of yoga can help in making your body strong. While doing yoga, you should make sure that you are relaxed, and breathe deeply. There are many different breathing techniques which need to be followed, as yoga is about spiritual thinking as well. This helps in relieving your pain on a deeper level.

You should interview your yoga teacher for more help and guidance. There are many yoga classes, so look for those which are specifically designed for back patients. Yoga can help those who have back problems because of bad posture, or those with low back pain.  Conditions which can be cured through yoga include kyphosis, scoliosis, and lordosis. Other problems like stenosis, nerve root problems and intervertable disks as well can be relieved through yoga.

Although yoga really helps in releasing back pain , but one needs to be mindful of their limitations as advised by their doctors and yoga teacher, to avoid injuring themselves .

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Dr Kevin Finnan is an Osteopath in Sydney in Australia, who specializes in the non-surgical treatment of chronic neck, back and joint pain. Kevin’s gentle but effective hands-on approach has helped hundreds of chronic pain suffers free themselves from pain.

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