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Saturday, 28 January 2012

SunShineYoga.com Announces the MyZone 6 x 6 ft. Square, XL Yoga and Exercise Mat

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) January 12, 2011

Yoga enthusiasts have a variety of needs requiring an outside-of-the-norm yoga mat. Whether enjoying partner?s yoga or simply desiring a thicker, larger mat for ultimate comfort, the SunShineYoga MyZone Mat features an extra thick 72" X 72" surface that provides ample space, support and coverage to enhance the yoga experience.

Made of durable, closed-cell soft vinyl foam, this yoga mat also has a textured, high-tack surface that provides the right amount of stickiness for any pose. The larger mat surface means that yoga enthusiasts have more space to stretch or share with a partner and helps the user to avoid contact with the floor or ground beneath the yoga mat.

?While some customers may find the extra large mat awkward for transporting to and from class, it has shown to be a favorite for outdoor yoga practice or as the perfect home workout area mat.?

Available in dark blue or olive green, the 6 ft X 6 ft square yoga mat is latex and lead free and comes with SunShineYoga.com?s 100% satisfaction guarantee.

For additional information about the MyZone yoga mat and SunShineYoga.com?s other yoga mats, visit http://www.sunshineyoga.com, call toll free 800-316-0806, or e-mail at sunshineyogahelp(at)gmail(dot)com. Customer service is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday.

About SunshineYoga.com

SunShineYoga.com is one of the fastest growing direct importers and manufacturers of yoga equipment in the United States. Based in Charlotte, NC, SunShineYoga.com offers the highest quality yoga gear at competitive prices.

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Free Introductory Yoga Class Saturday, April 2 at West Coast Dance Theatre in Alameda

Alameda, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 11, 2011

For those who have been thinking about trying out Yoga, West Coast Dance Theatre is offering an introductory class at their Alameda dance studio. The introductory Yoga class is being held Saturday, April 2 from 9:30 to 11:00 am. Ongoing Saturday classes during the same time start April 9.

?This is a good place to learn basic poses, relaxation techniques, and become comfortable with Yoga,? said Yoga Instructor Summer Estrella, M.A. ?Students will enjoy this easy stretching class combined with some simple breathing exercises.?

Estrella warns students not to eat one hour before class and to wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement. Footwear is not important as Yoga is practiced in bare feet. ?Just bring your own mat,? said Estrella.

Yoga is adaptable enough for the whole family to enjoy; moms, dads, kids and grandparents can all benefit from a Yoga practice that fits their needs and stage life.

A week after the introductory class a new ongoing Saturday Yoga class in Alameda will begin on April 9. These classes will also run from 9:30 am until 11:00 am. The cost is $ 15 for drop-ins or $ 60 for 5 classes within a 60 day period. Payments can be made in cash or by check or PayPal. Family rates are available for West Coast Dance Theatre families.

For more information about the yoga classes in Alameda call (510) 978-4182 or visit them on the web at http://www.danceclassesalameda.com.????West Coast Dance Theatre is located at 1701 Lincoln Avenue, at corner of Lincoln and Grand Streets, in Alameda.

About West Coast Dance Theatre

Now in its 38th season in Alameda, West Coast Dance Theatre is a dance studio that specializes in jazz, tap, ballet, and hip-hop dance lessons, as well as Yoga for kids 3 years and up. West Coast Dance Theatre also offers adult tap, jazz, and hip-hop dance lessons.

Artistic director Marnell Xavier has been performing in Alameda since the age of 4 and has donated her talent and services to many local community events all over the world.

About Summer Estrella, M.A.

Summer Estrella has been practicing Yoga all her life, and taught for over 10 years for the City of Oakland Parks and Recreation Department, using Yoga as a tool for healing and wholeness with groups of adults and children.

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Dahn Yoga Meditation Tour Provides Benefits of the Practice with Energy of its Origins

Gilbert, Arizona (Vocus/PRWEB) March 18, 2011

Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, has announced another successful Dahn Yoga Meditation Tour to South Korea, the birthplace of Dahn Yoga. Activities here provided participants with a unique perspective on energy and self-healing.

Dahn Yoga benefits are not limited to time spent on the mat. Participants of the Dahn Yoga Meditation Tour were able to realize this through a series of excursions connecting them to nature and spirituality. The trip included a hike and meditation on Moak Mountain, a sacred spot well known for its serene atmosphere.

Other highlights from the trip included experiencing authentic and healthy Korean cuisine, sightseeing and shopping. The most enjoyable aspect of the trip according to most members was the camaraderie among the trip participants. Visit the Dahn Yoga web site to learn about previoius Dahn Yoga Meditation Tours.

About Dahn Yoga:

Dahn Yoga is a dynamic mind-body practice originating in Korea. Dahn Yoga classes combine stretching, flowing movement, deep breathing exercises and meditation in a simple and easy to learn format. Dahn Yoga is often taught alongside Tai Chi, QiGong and Mediation classes.

In the United States, Dahn Yoga classes are offered at Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness. Dahn Yoga classes are also offered at Body & Brain franchise, affiliate and community-based locations. Dahn Yoga reviews can be found at Dahnyoga.com.

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Alameda Yoga Classes Starting April 9 at West Coast Dance Theatre

Alameda, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) April 06, 2011

Yoga is a great way to bring the family together, get healthy and clear the mind. At the West Coast Dance Theatre in Alameda, regularly scheduled 90-minute Yoga classes will begin April 9, 2011 at 9:30 am.

?Stretching your tight body in new ways will help it to become more flexible and bring greater range of motion to muscles and joints,? said instructor Summer Estrella. ?Over time, you can expect to gain flexibility in your hamstrings, back, shoulders and hips.?

Yoga offers many physical benefits, including improving, flexibility, strength, muscle tone and breathing. Yoga can also help reduce mental distress and prevent pain. The Alameda yoga classes are adaptable enough for the whole family to enjoy. Moms, dads, kids and grandparents can all benefit from a Yoga practice that fits their needs and stage life.

?This is a good place to learn basic poses, relaxation techniques, and become comfortable with Yoga,? said Estrella. ?Everyone can enjoy this easy stretching class with some simple breathing exercises.?

Some recommendations for first time Yogis are to not eat one hour before the class begins, wear comfortable clothes to move in, leave shoes at home, and bring a mat.

The class costs $ 15 for single-class drop-ins or $ 60 for five classes within 60 calendar days. Cash, check and PayPal are the only accepted forms of payment. Special rates are available for West Coast Dance Theatre Families.

For more information call (510) 978-4182, visit them on the web at http://www.danceclassesalameda.com, or drop by the dance studio located at 1701 Lincoln Avenue, at corner of Lincoln and Grand Streets in Alameda.

About West Coast Dance Theatre

Now in its 38th season in Alameda, West Coast Dance Theatre is a dance studio that specializes in jazz, tap, ballet, and hip-hop dance lessons in Alameda. The studio also offers Yoga for children 3 years and up. West Coast Dance Theatre also offers adult tap, jazz and hip-hop dance classes in Alameda.

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Yoga Master and Emotional Healer, Ana T. Forrest, Shares Wisdom from Her Own Radical Healing in New Book 'Fierce Medicine'

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 02, 2011

An internationally recognized pioneer in emotional and physical healing, Ana Forrest has been transforming people?s lives for more than forty years. But her life wasn?t always full of strength and purpose. In fact, as a young girl Ana Forrest raided her parents? liquor cabinet, smoked cigarettes, toked weed, and popped pills. These extreme measures were Forrest?s attempt to calm the raging storms within her body: paralysis, epilepsy, bulimia, and inflicted physical and sexual abuse.

At the age of fourteen, Forrest attended her first yoga class as a dare; the practice hooked her immediately. Now the internationally acclaimed founder of Forrest Yoga brings her transformative techniques off the mat and into daily life in Fierce Medicine: Breakthrough Practices to Heal the Body and Ignite the Spirit (HarperOne; May 2011; Hardcover; $ 25.99).

Through the lens of her own harrowing story, Forrest distills and shares her wisdom and experience with a yoga practice anyone can do. Forrest teaches people to ?stalk fear,? ?walk free of pain,? and learn the art of ?truth speaking? through her highly developed understanding of the human body and psyche, eastern wisdom, and Native American practices. This pioneering style dismantles the emotional and mental blocks that dictate and limit people?s lives, creating a powerful way to move through past grievances and hurt. Whether battling an addiction, eating disorder, injury, or chronic pain, readers will reconnect with their bodies, cultivate balance, speak and act with compassion and honesty, and learn to live in wholeness and health.

Having freed herself from the bondage of trauma, Forrest works with everyone from celebrities to active military personnel to ?clear through the stuff that hardens them and sickens their bodies so they can walk freely and lightly in a healing way.? Whether you have never done yoga or are a seasoned practitioner, Forrest will help you uncover your own warrior?s heart. With this wise woman as your trusted guide, you, too, can become centered, strong, and more alive than ever before.

About the Author:

Ana Forrest is an internationally recognized pioneer in yoga and emotional healing. In her search to become a better healer and teacher, she studied Native American medicine and ceremony, Homeopathy, Hands-On Healing, Martial Arts, Psychotherapy, and Regression Therapy. Ana is a well-known contributing expert to Yoga Journal and other national wellness publications. She has journeyed to India, Nepal, Costa Rica, Canada, Japan, Mexico, and throughout Europe and the United States and currently teaches internationally at yoga conferences, workshops, and teacher trainings. Ana is on the board of Advisors for the Foundation for Athletic Research & Education (F.A.R.E. Play) and is an instructor for continuing education at the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic. She lives on Orcas Island, Washington.

Praise for Fierce Medicine:

?Fierce Medicine is a brave, confronting, and unapologetically honest book that leads us to see into the depths of our soul and know that transformation is possible. Through stories and techniques Ana Forrest teaches us how to reclaim our bodies, expand our perceptions, and embrace the complexity of our spirit. As a teacher, this is a book that I would certainly share with my students, but as a student myself, there is much in this book that will aid in my own growth and for that I am grateful. I highly recommend this book to all seekers on the path.?

? Seane Corn, internationally acclaimed yoga teacher and founder of ?Off the Mat, Into the World?

?Fierce Medicine is much more than just another yoga book. It?s the ?crazy wisdom? and riveting life story of an in-your-face, stir-it-up kind of teacher. Ana Forrest also happens to be an amazing healer, one who regularly guides her students into personal transformations and deep healing. What she asks may not be easy, but few things this good are.?

? Timothy McCall, MD, Medical Editor, Yoga Journal, author of Yoga as Medicine

?Fierce Medicine is a journey from the wounded to the healed soul using the grace and elegance of yoga as a guide. Only a master teacher like Ana Forrest, renowned for her ferocious determination, could accomplish such a rigorous task. Ana Forrest has given us all the best of herself in this book.?

? Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the Spirit and Defying Gravity

?Ana Forrest is a phenomenon: Her breathtaking yogic abilities and extraordinary, passionate teaching inspire and challenge people to go continually deeper. Ana?s unique journey of triumph over adversities leads people to find strength from within.?

? Joel Kramer and Diana Alstad, coauthors of The Passionate Mind Revisited and

The Guru Papers

Fierce Medicine: Breakthrough Practices to Heal the Body and Ignite the Spirit

By Ana T. Forrest

HarperOne, and Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers

May 2011?Hardcover?$ 25.99?ISBN: 9780061864247

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Dahn Yoga Coupons Turn Mother's Day into a Month of Dahn Yoga Benefits

Gilbert, AZ (PRWEB) May 02, 2011

Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, celebrates May as ?Mother?s Month.? Mothers will have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of Dahn Yoga exercises with this Special Offer.

Mother?s Day is a holiday set aside for remembering and honoring our mothers for all that they do. This year Dahn Yoga raises the bar by recognizing mothers throughout the month of May. Dahn Yoga exercises are good for everyone and can especially help mothers live happier and healthier lives.

Dahn Yoga benefits are not limited to time spent on the mat, but extend to other aspects of a practitioners life. During May all mothers will receive 10% off new memberships. Coupons are available at Dahnyoga.com and cannot be combined with any other offer. At Dahn Yoga, Mother?s Day is every day in May, where mothers have a chance to nurture themselves. Celebrate Mother's Month!

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Four Seasons Resort Maui Announces Summer Yoga Retreat Led by Celebrated Instructor Kathyrn Budig

Maui, HI (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

WHAT: Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Summer 2011 Yoga Retreat ? an inspirational experience to guide students in improving their practice while enjoying the comforts of the luxurious award-winning resort

WHO: Kathryn Budig, celebrated Los Angeles-based yoga instructor, writer, food enthusiast, and model. See: http://www.kathrynbudig.com

WHEN: Friday, June 27 ? Saturday, July 2, 2011

WHERE: Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

MORE DETAILS: http://maui.fourseasons.com/2011/02/yoga-retreat/????

Yoga enthusiasts seeking to deepen their level of practice as well as cultivate their physical, mental and spiritual health should plan now to attend Four Seasons Resort Maui's Summer 2011 Yoga Retreat, scheduled from June 27 to July 2 with stunning Wailea Beach and other local natural settings serving as the backdrop for this experience.

The retreat will be led by Kathyrn Budig, a celebrated Los Angeles-based yoga instructor, who teaches the Vinyasa style of yoga which connects the breath to movement, allowing poses to flow together on an inhale or exhale?almost like a choreographed dance. This young, talented and widely recognized face in the yoga world will bring her playful mixture of challenging classes, infectious love for yoga, and joyful personality to the teaching mat each day. She will guide participants through a series of poses designed to identify, open and strengthen both body and mind. She also will work on breath, posture and movement, demonstrating ways to make the body more graceful, accepting and flexible.

Budig has been featured on the covers of Yoga Journal, Yoga International, Om Yoga and Common Ground. She also is a published writer whose articles have appeared in the Huffington Post, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Shine's Living Section and MindBodyGreen. An avid food lover, Budig is passionate about sharing healthy, organic and eco-friendly recipes.

The retreat will include five nights in a luxurious garden-view room; full breakfast daily in the resort's DUO restaurant; a $ 500 resort credit for Spa treatments and services; four sunrise and three sunset yoga sessions with Budig including two offsite excursions to inspirational settings; a Welcome Reception and a Closing Dinner; and daily "Talk Yoga" sessions in the Yoga Retreat Hospitality Lounge. All participants also will receive a complimentary Yoga Retreat T-shirt and the instructor's yoga DVD.

Pricing for this package begins at $ 4,500 for a single participant. Limited availability. To reserve this package, contact pat(dot)makozak(at)fourseasons(dot)com or call 1 (808) 874 2939.

About Unforgettable Events

Four Seasons Resort Maui?s Unforgettable Events is a series of one-of-a-kind experiences scheduled throughout 2011. The calendar of events continues to grow and can be accessed at http://maui.fourseasons.com/edition/unforgettable-events. The resort has invited celebrated athletes and experts to interact with guests through diverse programs such as viticultural and culinary events, yoga retreats, film festival screenings, fantasy tennis, cycling, and surfing camps that promise to provide unforgettable memories.

About Four Seasons Resort Maui

Maui?s first and only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort is nestled on 15 acres of the breathtaking Wailea coast. The 380-room oceanfront property is world-renowned for its comfortable opulence, impeccable service and luxurious amenities. The resort is also home to one of the nation?s top-rated spas and three of Hawaii?s most acclaimed restaurants ? Ferraro?s Bar e Ristorante, Spago Maui and DUO, a premium steak and seafood restaurant. Go to: http://www.fourseasons.com/maui

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Bikram Yoga (The Original ?Hot Yoga?) Spreading Like Wildfire as Premier Bikram Yoga Center Opens In Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax, VA (PRWEB) May 20, 2011

Siri Om Khalsa, owner of Bikram Yoga Fairfax, recently opened her new studio. Khalsa?s highly anticipated grand opening of Bikram Yoga Fairfax is May 21, 2011 at 3:30p.m. starting with a posture demonstration, followed by a free class at 4:00p.m. (open to all on a first come first serve basis) and door prizes from Lululemon and massage gift certificates. Khalsa?s studio features a large 1500 square foot hot room with a state-of-the-art heating system, spacious shower rooms and a second smaller yoga room.

Bikram Yoga, the original hot yoga is a 26 posture sequence, practiced in a room heated up to a minimum of 105 degrees and 40% humidity was developed and copyrighted by celebrity yogi, Bikram Choudhury. Choudhury, Yogi to the Stars who is known for his flashy style, wearing Rolexes and driving Rolls Royces in Beverly Hills has over 5,000 Bikram Yoga studios and thousands of students all over the world.

Siri Om Khalsa, owner of Bikram Yoga Fairfax, is highly respected, well-loved and has a loyal following within the Bikram Yoga community. Khalsa studied with Choudhury extensively since 1995 in Los Angeles at the Yoga College of India and has been practicing yoga since she was two years old and is also an ambassador of Lululemon and was one of instructors of the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. in 2010. Khalsa was born into a family of yoginis and her teaching style is expressive of the depth of her knowledge and lifelong experience in the principles and practices of yoga. She practices daily and has taught consistently worldwide for the past ten years. She is also certified to teach the advanced series of Bikram Yoga.

Khalsa says, ?My deepest wish is to serve people through teaching yoga; to help relieve others of some of their pain and suffering; to bring a healthy glow to their faces; to bring strength and flexibility to their bodies and minds; to help others connect to their joyful essence through the magical beauty of Bikram Yoga.?

Khalsa?s highly anticipated grand opening of Bikram Yoga Fairfax is May 21, 2011 at 3:30p.m. starting with a posture demonstration, followed by a free class at 4:00p.m. (open to all on a first come first serve basis) and door prizes from Lululemon and massage gift certificates. Khalsa?s studio features a large 3,500 square foot hot room with a state-of-the-art heating system, steam humidifier and CO2 monitor to ensure excellent oxygen throughout the room. UV lamps and an energy recovery ventilator to cleanse and purify the air. A smaller hot room is also used for private sessions and Thai Yoga massage. Khalsa?s Bikram Yoga Fairfax also features gorgeous Balinese and Indian d?cor, beautiful, bright and spacious changing rooms, showers and a boutique featuring yoga clothing, mats, towels and refreshingly cold drinks.

Bikram Yoga Fairfax is located at 3950 University Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22030 and their telephone number is (703) 409-9446. They currently offer daily classes Monday-Friday at 8 & 10am and 6:15 & 8:15pm and Saturday and Sunday at 8 & 10am and 4 and 6pm. An introductory weekly package is available for just $ 25. Multiple class packages start at $ 150 per month, unlimited monthly and yearly packages start at $ 125 per month, and private sessions are also available. Towels and mats are also available for rental for a nominal fee.

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A Few Spots Left for Four Seasons Resort Maui?s Summer Yoga Retreat Led By Celebrated Instructor Kathryn Budig

Maui, Hawaii (PRWEB) June 02, 2011

The retreat will be led by Kathryn Budig, a celebrated Los Angeles-based yoga instructor, who teaches the Vinyasa style of yoga which connects the breath to movement, allowing poses to flow together on an inhale or exhale?almost like a choreographed dance. This young, talented and widely recognized face in the yoga world will bring her playful mixture of challenging classes, infectious love for yoga, and joyful personality to the teaching mat each day. She will guide participants through a series of poses designed to identify, open and strengthen both body and mind. She also will work on breath, posture and movement, demonstrating ways to make the body more graceful, accepting and flexible.

Pricing for this package begins at $ 4,500 for a single participant. Limited availability. To reserve this package, contact pat.makozak@fourseasons.com or call 1 (808) 874 2939.

WHO: Kathryn Budig, celebrated Los Angeles-based yoga instructor, writer, food enthusiast. See: http://www.kathrynbudig.com

WHEN: June 27 ? July 2, 2011

WHERE: Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

MORE DETAILS: http://maui.fourseasons.com/2011/02/yoga-retreat/????

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Kundalini Yoga Music - Revisited, Revisioned and Remixed

(PRWEB) June 08, 2011

Announcing the release of Kundalini Remix: Yoga Mantras Revisited.

When producer Joshua Jacobs conceived the "Kundalini Remix: Yoga Mantras Revisted" album, he felt the yoga music scene was ripe for something fresh. ?I love the beautiful Kundalini yoga music created at Spirit Voyage, and I knew that the time was right to revision it to create a new sound and reach a new audience.?

The powerful mantras of the Kundalini yoga tradition each have their own unique effect, but all lend themselves to the awakening of Kundalini energy. This same spiraling, undulating Kundalini energy that rises up the spine and creates joy can be found within the pulsing rhythms and fresh beats on ?Kundalini Remix?.

To create a rich, textural experience, producer Joshua Jacobs recruited mix masters with both a keen ear for global music and a sensitivity to the spiritual nature of mantra. The DJs on Kundalini Remix were charged with a sacred task: go into the cave, get the mantra, mix it with your essence and return it to the people. Each track on ?Kundalini Remix? was the brainchild of a different talent, the end result of which is a smorgasbord of emotional effect and rhythmic appeal. Some of the top DJ?s in the world participated on this project, including talents as diverse as Cheb i Sabbah, Adham Shaikh, Mayko, Duke Mushroom, DJ Milly De Mori, and Desert Dwellers.

It was especially important to Spirit Voyage that the music retain its uplifting and sacred nature while exploring this new world of sound. ?Kundalini yoga teachers have been asking for energetic, beat-driven music to lead their students through challenging kriya and meditation, and I think we?ve been successful in giving them a balance of spiritual potency with incredibly exciting music,? says executive producer and Spirit Voyage Records CEO Karan Khalsa.

?Kundalini Remix? features songs by Kundalini yoga music stars Snatam Kaur, GuruGanesha Singh, Mirabai Ceiba, Gurunam Singh, Guru Singh, Nirinjan Kaur and Sat Kartar, as well as tracks by kirtan artists Dave Stringer and Thomas Barquee.

From the driving beats on the uplifting remix by Duke Mushroom of Dave Stringer?s Aja Uttama, to the expansive and ethereal remix by Drumsypder of Mirabai Ceiba?s Gobinday, to the chill-out remix by Cheb i Sabbah of Snatam Kaur?s Mul Mantra, this album has something for every occasion. The melodic bass, driving beats in percussive layers, and an other-worldly blend of instruments create something that?s not your mama?s yoga music.

Says yoga teacher Tommy Rosen, "The DJs on Kundalini Remix have been charged with a sacred task: go into the cave, get the mantra, mix it with your essence and return it to the people. This is the modern-day hero?s journey in musical form. See you in the temples. See you on the dance floor."

Yoga is about bringing a sense of union into your whole life, not just on a yoga mat. ?Kundalini Remix? is designed to create a new soundtrack for your life, whether you?re on the yoga mat, at a dance party, or just creating ambience in your home.

For more information: http://www.spiritvoyage.com/kundaliniremix

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ToeSox Announces the Creation of Grip Gloves for Travelers Wanting to Continue a Yoga Practice While on Vacation

Vista, CA (PRWEB) July 13, 2011

Because yoga is one of the fastest growing fitness activities in America today, ToeSox annouces the creation of a matless yoga practice with their grip socks and grip gloves. In 2008, 16 million Americans practiced yoga and the interest is continuing to grow as people are valuing the importance of stress management and wellness. Yoga does not require a lot of gear for practice. However, when traveling, yoga mats are not only bulky, they also add a couple pounds to the luggage weight. ToeSox, a company known for its Pilates and yoga toe socks, suggests pairing their grip socks with their grip gloves so yogis of all levels can stick to their practice while on vacation. The gripping technology of their products offers superior grip on any surface anywhere - airport, hotel room, poolside. Additionally, the socks offer a hygienic alternative to bare feet so travelers can have peace of mind where their feet are.

While yoga is an obvious use of the ToeSox fitness products, their grip socks are also used for dance, Pilates, and martial arts. The flexibility of sticking to a fitness routine while on vacation will help reduce stress, maintain proper posture, increase circulation and reduce muscle tension during travel.

While travel may have suffered over the past couple years, experts claim a change in behavior is coming. A 2010 article by hotelmarketing.com predicted that 36 percent [of Americans] plan to spend more on leisure travel in 2011. Ninety percent plan to take two or more leisure trips in 2011. Couple the travel trend with an increased interest in yoga, and it makes sense that ToeSox grip socks and grip gloves are becoming the new travel gear for yogis on the go.

ToeSox, Inc. was founded in 2004 with the launch of its patented Non-Slip Grip sole, and has since grown from a home-based business to selling various styles nationwide and to more than 40 countries. The five toe design of the toe socks allow feet and toes to align naturally aiding in healthy, fit feet. Visit ToeSox? at http://www.toesox.com or call (877)486-3769.

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Dancing and Bending With The Stars -- Four Seasons Resort Maui Ashtanga Yoga Retreat Set for September 10-15, 2011

Maui, Hawaii (PRWEB) July 20, 2011

Spend a minute watching Shelley Washington move through her Ashtanga Yoga practice and you will quickly come to the conclusion that she must be a professional dancer. And you will be correct.

Washington, a trained dancer, graduated from Julliard School in New York and went on to dance with the celebrated companies of Martha Graham, Twyla Tharp and the American Ballet Theater. After a successful career, she embarked on a different journey a decade ago and discovered a new passion--Ashtanga Yoga.

With heart and soul, she threw herself into the practice. A few years later she traveled to Mysore, India, for the first of many trips to be inspired by and to study with Ashtanga Master K. Pattabhi Jois. In 2005, Washington was officially certified by the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore to teach Ashtanga Yoga.

From September 10-15, 2011, she and her husband, internationally-acclaimed Ashtanga Yoga teacher, David Swenson, will bring their powerful lessons to Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. They will lead and guide students through many poses, offering practical applications and safe adjusting techniques to help build each person's practice. They are a dynamic teaching couple and are known for bringing compassion, joy and energy to the mat each day.

Swenson is recognized as one of the world's foremost practitioners and instructors of Ashtanga Yoga. He started practicing yoga at age 13 and, as a young man, was introduced to and then studied with Ashtanga Master K. Pattabhi Jois as well. He is the author of the bestselling book, Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual and producer of five DVDs.

Four Seasons Resort Maui?s retreat includes five nights in luxurious accommodations; four morning and three afternoon yoga classes; daily "Talk Yoga" sessions; a hospitality lounge; a welcome reception and a final group dinner. Rates start at $ 4,500. For more information, please email: pat.makozak@fourseasons.com or call her at 1 (808) 8674 ?2939.

The Ashtanga Yoga Retreat is one of Four Seasons Resort Maui's Unforgettable Events which also includes a "Tennis Fantasy Camp" (November 16-20) with such top pros as Lindsay Davenport and Tom Gullikson and "Cycling Camp Maui" (December 3-9) led by Tour de France veteran and Canadian Olympian Ryder Hesjedal and Go Cycling Maui. A Surf Camp and a Vinyasa Yoga Retreat are also being planned.

To find out more: http.//maui.fourseasons.com/edition/unforgettable-events

About Four Seasons Resort Maui, (http://www.fourseasons.com/maui)

Maui?s first and only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort is nestled on 15 acres of the breathtaking Wailea coast. The 380-room oceanfront property is world-renowned for its comfortable opulence, impeccable service and luxurious amenities. The resort is also home to one of the nation?s top-rated spas and three of Hawaii?s most acclaimed restaurants ? Ferraro?s Bar e Ristorante, Spago Maui and DUO, a premium steak and seafood restaurant.

Contact:

Charlotte Novom - cnovom(at)novom(dot)com

Barbara Barrielle - bbarrielle(at)novom(dot)com

323-882-8333

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CorePower Yoga Offers Free Outdoor Summer Classes

Denver, CO (PRWEB) July 25, 2011

CorePower Yoga (CPY) is saluting the sun across the country this summer with its Summer of Yoga series. Committed to making yoga accessible to all students, CPY will be setting up studio by lakes, rivers, ponds, parks and malls and offering free community classes for all levels.

?Practicing yoga outside can be a really fun, inspiring experience,? said Brigitte Koepke the Grand Avenue (St. Paul) studio manager and organizer of Minneapolis? Yoga by the Lake series. ?The energy is high, you are hearing the sounds of nature and you really start to feel connected to your community.?

Students new to yoga are encouraged to roll out a mat and experience the benefits of the practice, including stress relief, increased flexibility and weight loss. All CPY instructors are certified and spend training time learning how to teach new students. Anyone who likes the practice will be eligible for a free week of yoga at any CPY studio to explore all the classes, instructors and locations offered.

CPY strives to share its authentic passion for yoga and healthy living to inspire everyone to live their most extraordinary life. Look for a CPY yoga class in a park near you!

California

104.3 MYFM?s Yoga on the Strand

Huntington Beach at The Strand

PCH & 5th St.

Every Friday through August 19th (excluding August 5th)

10:30am ? 11:30am

Free

Colorado

Yoga in the Park

Colorado Springs

Monument Valley Park

Intersection of W. Dale & Mesa Road behind the Fine Arts Center

Saturdays

10:00am ? 11:00am through August 27th

Free

Yoga in the Park

Boulder

Eben G. Fine Park

Wednesdays through August 31st

6:00pm ? 7:00pm

Free

Illinois

Sunrise Yoga on the Beach

Chicago

North Avenue Beach

Just south of North Avenue Beach Club at 1600 N. Lakeshore Dr.

Tuesday, August 9th

6:00am ? 7:00am

Free

Minnesota

Yoga at the Pond

Eden Prairie

Behind the Diamond Center at 11985 Technology Drive

Thursday, July 28th & Thursday, August 25th

5:00pm ? 6:00pm

Free

Yoga by the Lake

Minneapolis

Lake Calhoun

South of the volleyball courts near the South Beach parking lot

Saturdays through August 21st

10:30am ? 11:30am

Free

Yoga at the Park

Minneapolis

Father Hennepin Park

Sundays through August 28th

10:00am ? 11:00am

Free

Oregon

Yoga in the Park

Portland

Sellwood Park

Thursdays through September 29th

7:00pm ? 8:00pm

Free

About CorePower Yoga

CorePower Yoga?s unique and physically challenging style of heated power yoga combines energy, music, movement and community to create a one-of-a-kind yoga experience. CorePower Yoga offers a variety of classes catering to all levels including CorePower Yoga, its proprietary heated Power Yoga, Hot Yoga, Hot Power Fusion, Yoga Pilates, Yoga Sculpt, a Vinyasa flow combined with weights, and CoreRestore, a restorative yoga practice. All yoga classes encompass a wide variety of asanas, or poses, and are taught by certified yoga instructors. In addition to yoga classes, CorePower Yoga offers transformative integrated wellness programs and Teacher Trainings to empower students to live a health-focused and extraordinary life.

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2011 All America Laughter Yoga Conference Promotes Cost-Effective Healthcare, Goodwill and Peace

San Diego, California (PRWEB) August 19, 2011

6th Annual All America Laughter Yoga Conference Starts Thursday September 22 at 7 pm and runs through Sunday September 25 until 1 pm at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108. http://2011.laughteryogaamerica.com/

Over 40 motivating Laughter Yoga professionals coming from all over North America and as far as Australia and Ethiopia will share exercises, experiences, expertise and information.

A high point of this conference will be a Levity Project on Saturday (9/24) between 4pm and 6pm. All the 150+ participants of this conference will visit various scenic locations of San Diego traveling in double-decker buses and bring laughter, play and celebration in town!

????Conference Agenda Overview:

???? 4 pre-conference trainings
???? 20 hands-on activities
???? 14 round-table experts
???? 7 Keynote Speakers
???? 5 amazing and life affirming testimonials
???? 4 post-conference workshops

See http://2011.laughteryogaamerica.com/sessions

Laughter Yoga is a unique form of exercise that allows anybody to laugh heartily, alone or in a group, for an extended period of time, for no reason. It follows a body-mind approach to laughter, not mind-body. You do not have to be happy or have a sense of humor to laugh.

The link between laughter and yoga is the breath. Laughter Yoga can rightly be called a form of pranayahahama. Where traditional yoga is a serious and solitary practice (it's you and your mat) that can be physically demanding, Laughter Yoga on the contrary is easy, fun, and aimed at having a direct experience of joy in a group setting, laughing with others and never at them.

Read more at http://www.laughteryogaamerica.com/learn/laughter-yoga-258.php

Numerous scientific studies suggest that laughter is indeed a powerful form of preventive and therapeutic complementary medicine that can even help people in the most critical conditions. Laughter releases stress, strengthens your immune system, helps you sleep better, reduces pain and overall boosts happy chemistry. It also diffuses fear and tension and connects you with others.

Read more at https://media.laughteryogaamerica.com/pdf/scientific-benefits-of-laughter.pdf

Laughter Yoga was created in India in 1995 by a medical doctor. An estimated 1 million people now practice this method on a regular basis on five continents in thousands of free and public Laughter Clubs. There are over 450 known such clubs in the USA, on top of 2,000+ weekly Laughter Yoga classes offered in senior facilities, hospitals, hospices, schools, prisons and in the corporate world. Laughter Yoga has become as worldwide, social, mass phenomenon.

The American School of Laughter Yoga is the oldest and largest provider of Laughter Yoga education in North America. The school was founded in 2004 by Sebastien Gendry, the first American to train as a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher. Our ambition is to support and strengthen the growth of Laughter Yoga to mainstream level in North America through: teaching excellence; pursuing official accreditation (CE Credits) for Laughter Yoga trainings; creating and distributing award-winning educational products; supporting and empowering Laughter Professionals; organizing national and regional Laughter Yoga conferences; and establishing a strong online presence and an industry-leading website.

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Caribbean Yoga Conference: Building a Bridge Between Inspiration on the Mat and Action Off the Mat

Great Barrington, MA (PRWEB) August 29, 2011

Bella Luna Yoga is on a mission to celebrate a global, ever-expanding yoga consciousness. First stop, the tropical climate of the Caribbean! The inaugural Caribbean Yoga Conference will be held February 2-5, 2012 at the Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Bella Luna Yoga is the brainchild of Kimberly Moon, an educator, yoga instructor, and entrepreneur. Born from her passion for yoga and travel, Kimberly founded Bella Luna Yoga, an innovative business that provide resorts with world-class yoga and wellness programming and offers skilled yoga instructors the means to share their love of yoga with the world. Bella Luna?s team of experts offers professional consultations and program development in a variety of areas from yoga and wellness program development and lifestyle coaching to recruiting and placement of professional yoga instructors.

Moon is excited to announce the addition of the Caribbean Yoga Conference to Bella Luna Yoga?s agenda to enhance the world?s passion for yoga. ?We are excited to bring people together from around the world who are inspired by the practice of yoga, curious about exploring our planet, and ready to embrace a growing community of practitioners from all walks of life,? says Moon of the warm celebration of sun, sadhana, sand, seva and sangha.

The conference lineup includes workshops for all abilities with world-class instructors including Toni Bergins, Gaia Budhai, Kathryn Budig, Jeffrey Cohen & Andrea Boyd, Seane Corn, Sharon Feanny, Scott Feinberg & Amy Lombardo, Moses Jas Jeet, Noah Levine, Nadine McNeil, Sadie Nardini, Jason Nemer & Jenny Sauer-Klein, Simon Park, Stacey Shanks, and MC Yogi & Amanda G. Topics range from Vinyasa Flow and Journey Dance to Core Strength and Kudalini. The conference will offer two 2.5-hour sessions each day with opportunities for morning meditation and Noon yoga on the beach.

A unique element to this conference is the outreach to the community, and country, where the conference is being hosted. In partnership with Shakti Mind Body Fitness in Kingston, Jamaica, The Caribbean Yoga Conference is pleased to offer The Shakti Love Scholarship. Through The Shakti Love Scholarship, Jamaican youth councilors, social workers, and teachers are invited to bring their passion, knowledge and curiosity to the conference at absolutely no cost. In addition to their own restorative R&R, each scholarship recipient will have the opportunity to learn to yoga-related skills to bring back to their professional lives from some of the world?s most beloved yoga teachers.

The conference will deliver a strong sense of giving back to the community and making a difference in the world we live in. A ?Karma Korner? will be setup throughout the conference for participants to learn about different ways to spread good karma in everyday actions. In addition, an off-site karma yoga workshop will be held at The SOS Children?s Village in Montego Bay on Saturday, February 4, 2012, giving participants an opportunity to get involved right away.

?Many yoga conferences involve sitting on a mat, learning and practicing. I want to honor the practice on the mat, but give participants a chance to take immediate action beyond their mat,? Moon says of the importance of the conference?s off-site karma workshop.

Sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $ 700. The yoga community is an economic power house spending $ 5.7 billion a year in the US alone, becoming a part of the Caribbean Yoga Conference will give any company?s services and products international recognition, marketing power, and an audience of approximately 500 participants. Current supporters include PRANA; Shakti Mind, Body, Fitness; Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, a Hilton Property; YOGANONYMOUS; Ancient Language Collection; Jade Yoga; Be Present; Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association; I Love Yoga; Yoga & Life; and the Jamaica Tourist Board.

Complete conference details are available at CaribbeanYogaConference.com. Registration is $ 345 per person and includes access to all the conference events including your classes, morning meditations, Noon yoga sessions, keynote address, closing address and evening events. Transportation, meals and accommodations are not included.

For additional information visit http://www.CaribbeanYogaConference.com or contact ShawnnaLea Zemanek at (802) 233-6510 or shawnnalea(at)bellalunayoga(dot)com.

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Sport Yoga Certification Program Helps Fitness Trainers Develop Athletic Yoga Skills and Business Models

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (PRWEB) October 13, 2011

With more than 16 million people practicing yoga today, according to the Yoga Journal, downward facing dog is more popular than ever, making its way into traditional fitness classes, athletic warm-ups and cool downs, and training regimens from coast to coast. Now offered by the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA), Sport Yoga Certification is a 100 percent online, self-paced training course that helps fitness instructors, personal trainers and yoga enthusiasts get the yoga education they need to build their business and cultivate clients.

With comprehensive online videos, a digital manual, audio lessons and an online exam, Sport Yoga Certification is a cost-effective training program that also qualifies for continuing education credits (CEUs) for both NESTA and ISSA.

?Yoga is a great stand-alone activity and it is an ideal addition to any other physical fitness regimen,? said John Spencer Ellis, founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a leading national fitness and personal development solutions company. ?This unique online training takes people step-by-step through each yoga pose, breathing exercises, safety instructions and building a successful business that incorporates the principles of sport yoga.?

In particular, the Sport Yoga online certification includes a teaching overview, the principles of sport yoga, meditation and relaxation, proper body alignment, breakdown of poses, warm-ups and heat-building flow, verbal communication and body language, health benefits and integrating sport yoga into sports-specific fitness training. In addition, the training course also includes several Pilates mat exercises and martial arts-based warm-ups.

About Sport Yoga and John Spencer Ellis Enterprises

From the age of 12 when he received his first health club membership as a birthday gift from his father, John Spencer Ellis knew fitness and personal development would be his calling. His unique business success story started in a 400-square-foot studio apartment, and what started as a personal training business has grown into a multimillion dollar group of corporations providing a wide variety of personal development products and services to every continent and more than 55 countries. In 1992, his passion for fitness education led him to found the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA), which educates and provides business solutions for fitness professionals. Now with more than 55,000 members in 55 countries, it is one of the largest fitness associations in the world, and the fastest growing association of its kind in the United States. He developed the Sport Yoga certification to help more personal trainers, fitness instructors and yoga enthusiasts develop safe and effective athletic yoga programs. For more information, please visit http://nestacertified.com/sportyoga.html

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Just in Time For Your Post- Holiday Slim Down! The Debut of ?Xen Strength Yoga?,? from Danielle Diamond, Founder of Xen Strength

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 08, 2011

At last, exercise devotees can get the intense calorie burn they want, without sacrificing the elements of yoga they love. In an overly crowded fitness market, Xen Strength Yoga stands out with a unique approach to traditional yoga. This revolutionary yoga program strategically incorporates light weights into a kick-butt, creative flow, for a program designed to sculpt, lengthen, and challenge, every muscle group.

The yoga world continues to explode, with over 18 million people taking at least one class a week. ?Many of my students had been practicing yoga for years and then still going to the gym- they were tired of spending so much time working out. I developed Xen Strength Yoga? so they could incorporate the flexibility benefits of yoga with the muscle building effects of strength training in one class,? says founder Danielle Diamond. Xen Strength Yoga also integrates the other 3 essential training elements recommended by fitness professionals: balance, core, and aerobic fitness. Watch the Xen Strength trailer here

In this DVD, Danielle guides you through each pose with precise alignment cues and detailed demonstration. She inspires you to work toward your edge and challenge yourself, while still honoring your current skill level. Filmed in an intimate studio setting, this program allows you to deepen your practice in the privacy and convenience of your own home, as if receiving private instruction from Danielle.

A glowing testimonial from one of Danielle's celebrity clients (from the back cover of the ?Xen Strength Yoga? DVD)

?Danielle is one of a kind, and her new technique incorporating weights with yoga is genius! As an instructor, she is the perfect combination of tough and gentle, pushing you while always being really encouraging. She lights up a room and has great energy, which is incredibly infectious. ????? Bobbi Brown, Founder and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

Proven Results You Can Expect From This Powerhouse Combination:

*Increased endurance and energy

*Increased muscle mass and bone density

*Increased flexibility and mental focus

The Xen Strength Yoga DVD Includes:

Three segments that can stand-alone or be combined for a 72 minute, all-over body transforming routine:

1. A rigorous warm up prepares you for a blasting upper-body and core strength training session

2. Intense core moves deliver balance training, functional fitness, and a slimming, detox, and twist routine.

3. The bottom line routine melts inches off your glutes, lifts your butt and lengthens and tones your legs, ending with a restorative and much needed cool down to slow down your heart rate and calm your mind.

Price $ 24.99 ???? total running time: 72 minutes to order visit http://www.xenstrength.com

Danielle Diamond, E-RYT 500 hr, teaches a kick-butt class that focuses on alignment, and opens your body through a creative sequence designed to make you smile as much as you sweat. She is a FitFluential Ambassador, and is currently writing a book with Dr. Barry Sears, combining yoga and The Zone Diet. Danielle is the featured wellness contributor for Everything Bobbi, a new blog by Bobbi Brown, and was recently featured in her Pretty Powerful campaign. (learn more about Danielle Diamond)

Xen Strength Yoga? offers a unique approach to traditional yoga by combining a creative flow with light weights. This fusion provides a transformational workout designed to sculpt, lengthen, and challenge every major muscle group. Xen Strength builds muscle, increases flexibility, and boosts body confidence by taking your body further, faster-no matter what your fitness level. Designed with the five key training essentials fitness experts recommend*: aerobic fitness, flexibility, strength training, core exercise, and balance training, Xen Strength will enhance your body and performance? on the mat, in the gym, or wherever life takes you.

For more information on the new Xen Strength Yoga DVD, or to request an interview or on-camera demonstration with Danielle Diamond, please email hello(at)xenstrength(dot)com, or call 888.799.1085

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Yoga in Paradise: Four Seasons Resort Maui Provides Perfect Antidote to Everyday Hustle and Bustle

Maui, HI (PRWEB) January 06, 2012

The holidays are over and the New Year has been ushered in. Now what?

Why not make a commitment to doing something just for yourself and your significant family members and friends.

Four Seasons Resort Maui has come up with a truly unforgettable event, as part of the resort?s 2012 series of Unforgettable Events, to remind you that it is alright to put yourself first once in awhile. The resort is offering ?The Body, Mind, Spirit Equation: a Yoga Retreat? February 27-March 3, 2012, which will be led by sought-after Kathryn Budig, a Los Angeles-based instructor whose clientele includes celebrities. In daily sessions during the retreat she will teach Vinyasa Flow?a combination of syncing movement and breath. "It is an aesthetically beautiful practice," says Budig, who adds that it is almost like "a moving prayer."

This retreat is perfect for students at all levels of practice. Emphasis is on cultivating physical, mental and spiritual health. A young and widely recognized face in the yoga world, Budig offers a playful mixture of challenging classes. Her infectious love for yoga and her joyful personality become the stage for a truly inspiring retreat played out on Four Seasons Resort Maui's stunning Wailea Beach and in other special natural settings.

"This is the perfect setting in which to practice yoga?ideal weather, a calming ocean, organic food, impeccable service and all the luxurious amenities of Four Seasons Resort Maui," says Budig. She adds it is guaranteed that participants will become more in tune with their inner selves?discovering in the process they are utilizing some amazing qualities they might not realize they have. Budig says that often participants will make friendships that continue long after the yoga mats are rolled up. "It will be a truly unforgettable event," Budig says.

For more information about Kathryn Budig and the Yoga Retreat, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qPFgz7JfZk&feature=youtu.be.

The retreat will include five nights in a luxurious garden-view room; full breakfast daily in the resort's DUO restaurant; four sunrise and three sunset yoga sessions with Budig including two off-site excursions to inspirational settings; a Welcome Reception, a traditional outrigger canoe closing ceremony; and "Talk Story" sessions with Budig in the Yoga Suite. Pricing for this package begins at $ 3,800 for a single participant. To reserve this package, contact pat(dot)makozak(at)fourseasons(dot)com or call 1 (808) 874-2939.

About Unforgettable Events

Four Seasons Resort Maui?s Unforgettable Events is a series of one-of-a-kind experiences scheduled throughout 2012. The calendar of events continues to grow and can be accessed at http://maui.fourseasons.com/edition/unforgettable-events. The resort has invited celebrated athletes and experts to interact with guests through diverse programs such as viticultural and culinary events, yoga retreats, fantasy tennis, cycling, and surfing camps that promise to provide unforgettable memories.

About Four Seasons Resort Maui

Contact:

Charlotte Novom

323-882-8333 ext. 1

cnovom(at)novom(dot)com

Barbara Barrielle

323-882-8333 ext. 3

bbarrielle(at)novom(dot)com

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