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Yoga might reduce eyestrain

2007-04-24T22:14:00.000-07:00

According to new research, yoga may help to reduce eyestrain for people who work at computers .
A recent study showed that computer workers who practiced yoga for 60 days reported improved visual comfort and reduced "dry eye.''

In the new study, researchers at the Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation in Bangalore, India, used employees of a local software development company to determine whether yoga practices could assist professional
computer users. Members of the yoga group practiced yoga for one hour per day, five days per week. The hour included 10 minutes of "visual cleansing exercises,'' which consisted of shifting the eyes in eight directions.

Yoga: Reasons you should not do Yoga Posture – The Eagle

2006-12-30T23:27:00.000-08:00

The Eagle – (Garudasana)

The Sanskrit word ‘Garuda’ means an eagle, hence the name given to this posture.

The goal in the Yoga Posture Eagle is to squeeze everything together and keeping it in one line; the shoulders, hips,

knees and the ankles. This posture will keep you alert, and help your mind to focus on your direction in life.

The Yoga posture Eagle stretches and tones muscles of the legs that grow weak from our sedentary lifestyle. It strengthens the ankles, knees and the legs, loosening the joints of the arms and the legs. It removes stiffness in the shoulders and relieves neck tension.

The Eagle posture improves concentration, sense of balance and grace of the body. By regular practice of this posture the joint mobility in the ankles, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, shoulders and of the scapula (shoulder blades) are increased.

The Yoga Posture Garudasana is recommended for preventing cramps in the calf muscles and it relieves sciatica.

The Eagle posture brings so many important benefits to a practitioner. However, there are some health conditions in which this posture should not be practiced.

Important: The more advanced version of the Eagle posture (the supportive leg is bent and the back remains upright) should be approached with a lot of caution.This posture when hold for more than a few seconds may create cardiovascular effects that can cause you to faint when you come out of it. Until you are certain of yourself it is best to practice the beginner’s version.

Two important reasons not to do the Yoga Posture Eagle :

1) If you have knee injury avoid practicing this posture.

2) If you have injured your hip, stop doing this posture until healed and consulted with your doctor.

Note: In case of arm injury, you may keep your hands in a prayer pose, to avoid straining your shoulders and arms.

Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this posture for you. It is best to perform this yoga posture in presence of a qualified yoga teacher.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga and celebrity trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

No cure for cancer in Yoga

2006-12-30T23:12:00.000-08:00

According to experts that only modern medicine could cure cancer that too if the disease is detected at an early stage.Also there was no cure for cancer either in yoga or in any other alternative therapy. This is contrary to the claims of celebrity yoga trainer that they can cure cancer.

The Associate Professor at endocrine and breast surgery department at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (Lucknow), Dr Gaurav Agarwal said that there was no cure of cancer in yoga.

“Yoga can play a vital role in care of cancer but it cannot be a treatment modality,” claimed Dr Agarwal. He said that those claimed to cure cancer through yoga were playing with the life of patients.

Dr. Agarwal said that the treatment modalities in medical science were based on evidences. “But yoga gurus have got no evidence to prove their claim to cure cancer,” he claimed.

“Rather such claims of yoga practitioners distract the patients from proper treatment due to which the cancer gets advanced,” he said. He said that yoga could play a vital role in care of cancer patients and could improve their quality of life.

Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Bhastrika Pranayama

2006-12-08T23:40:00.000-08:00

Bhastrika Pranayama - (Bellows Breath)

The meaning of the Sanskrit word ‘Bhastrika’ is ‘Bellows’, thus the Bhastrika Pranayama is called the ‘bellows breath’. This form of breathing increases the flow of air into the body to produce inner heat at the physical and subtle level.

Bhastrika breathing is a dynamic and highly energizing abdominal breathing exercise requiring a large expenditure of physical energy. It is accomplished by breathing abdominally at the rate of 1-4 breaths per second, with inhalations and exhalations equally emphasized and equally active.

Beginners are advised to practice Bhastrika at a slow breath rate, using 2-second inhalation and 2-seconds exhalation; (15 breaths per minute) with no force on inhalation and exhalation. With regular practice of this pranayama the abdominal muscles will become stronger, so the speed can be increased to 30 breaths per minute, using 1-second inhalation and 1-second exhalation.

Intermediate and advanced students may practice at medium breath rate (1-2 breaths per second) and at fast breath rate (3-4 breaths per second).

Note: Be aware of hyperventilating, and built your capacity slowly.

The Bellows breath activates and invigorates the liver, pancreas, spleen and abdominal muscles, thus toning the digestive system and improving digestion.

The Bhastrika pranayama brings many benefits to a practitioner. However, in some health conditions this particular breathing exercise is not recommended.

Three important reasons (out of many) not to do Bhastrika:

1) Anyone suffering from High blood pressure should not practice this breathing.

2) Person with poor lungs capacity should not attempt Bellows breath.

3) If you are suffering from hernia avoid this pranayama.

Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this posture for you. It is best to perform this yoga posture in presence of a qualified yoga teacher.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.
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Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

Boozy builder and yoga vedio

2006-12-04T05:00:00.000-08:00

The world of Yoga videos are changing now a days.Once only the celebrity yoga video were made such as Geri Halliwell and Linda Barker however now there is new guru drinking ten pints in the pub as he is in postures like the lotus.

Trev the builder reckons the ancient system of Hindu meditation can help you 'make more cash, impress the birds, improve your footie skills and keep the wife off your back'.

The film features yoga down the pub, in the motor, at the footie, with the missus and meditation for builders – each with up to eight poses adapted for everyday situations.

Mr Free jokingly said he has now been 'partly excommunicated' by his yoga teacher colleagues.Apart from the comic sketches, there is a 'proper yoga' routine by a bikini-clad woman, he said.

Yoga helped Jennifer Aniston

2006-12-01T01:21:00.000-08:00

Former Friends star, Jennifer Aniston says yoga helped get her mind and body back in shape after her divorce from Brad Pitt.The star develop a routine which help get her back in top form.

Aniston tells Self magazine she had "emotions she needed to move" before starting yoga, adding: "I was in need of being scooped up."

She adds: "I was crying through moves. It's good to get that stuff out. You feel like you're having a therapy session."

Yoga: Three reasons you should not do yogic breathing Kapalabhati

2006-11-30T09:26:00.000-08:00

Kapalabhati – (Frontal Brain Cleansing Breathing)

‘Kapal’ in Sanskrit language means ‘Forehead’, and ‘Bhati’ means ‘Light’. Practicing Kapalabhati on regular basis brings a state of light and clarity to the frontal region of the brain with the inner radiance. Kapalabhati is a highly energizing abdominal breathing exercise.

In Kapalabhati Pranayama, the inhalation is slow and passive and require only releasing tension in the abdominal wall. On the other hand, the exhalation is active, sharp and vigorous. Normally exhalation takes one fourth of the time of inhalation. Quick exhalation and natural inhalation follows each other.

The breathing exercise activates and invigorates the liver, spleen and the abdominal muscles. It balances and strengthens the nervous system, tones the digestive organs and improves digestion. It develops strength and stamina and it teaches to coordinate the abdominal muscles.

Kapalabhati Pranayama is especially effective in lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) in the lower parts of the lungs. It cleanses the lungs and entire respiratory system. The blood is purified and body gets an increased supply of oxygen to all cells.

On a mental level it energizes and prepares the mind for meditation, it removes sleepiness and removes sensory distraction from the mind.

Kapalabhati should be practiced on an empty stomach, three to four hours after a meal. It is best to practice it after asanas and before meditation.

Note: If you start experiencing any pain or dizziness, stop the practice immediately.

The Kapalabhati Breathing has tremendous benefits to a practitioner. However, there are some health conditions in which this breathing technique should not be practiced.

Three important reasons not to do Kapalabhati Pranayama:

1) If you have High blood pressure, do not practice this pranayama.

2) Anyone suffering from heart disease should not attempt Kapalabhati.

3) In case of Hernia avoid doing this breathing exercise.

Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this breathing technique for you. It is best to perform this breathing exercise in presence of a qualified yoga teacher.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

Yoga brings positive change in personality and cures many disorders

2006-10-26T07:59:00.000-07:00

According to Harvard Assistant Professor of Medicine latest research on yoga, it causes significant change in the personality of an individual and this can be proven scientifically.

In one of his studies, he has observed that it caused a fall in the secretion of toxins and hormones which were released due to stress after the person started doing yoga.

A positive attitute, a sharp mind and active body are some of the effects of yoga, which have been proven and researched in laboratories in India and abroad.

Yoga, according to him is a science and not only a breathing exercise or gymnastics.

“Yoga definitely gives a spiritual high to an individual and peace of mind and spirituality is attained by even the practice of mere Pranayama” he said, recommending it for everyone.

Yoga For Golfers new DVDs

2006-10-25T04:48:00.000-07:00

Yoga For Golfers has released two new DVD’s: Lower Your Scores- Breaking 100, 90, 80 and More Power and Distance.

According to Roberts, president of Yoga For Golfers, The Lower Your Scores DVD provides practical fitness techniques that will help shave strokes and lower scores below the common thresholds of 100, 90 and 80. Roberts shares specific conditioning methods that enhance power, create consistency and improve accuracy—performance attributes necessary to break through each playing ability level.

The second DVD, More Power and Distance, focuses on a range of yoga-based physical and mental techniques helpful for improving anyone’s game. With this DVD golfers can customize their fitness program by choosing from a variety of chapters.

In both DVDs, Roberts, an ESPN Golf School fitness coach, comfortably blends western golf biomechanics with eastern conditioning concepts inherent in the practice of yoga.

For more information on benefit of yoga or yoga classes for golf players Yoga for Golfers

Yoga everyday drives dengue away

2006-10-24T09:35:00.000-07:00

India:In India when many cities suffering under the menace of mosquito-borne diseases like Dengue and Chikungunya, the patients as well as the local authorities are in no mood to leave aside any possible measure in sight.

In Act of charity from Delhi, an Ayurvedic drug manufacturer has donated a truck full of mosquito repellents to the Delhi Government to fight mosquitoes.

According to doctors claim the falling mercury in the New Delhi had resulted in a decline in the number of dengue cases, the death toll in Delhi continued to rise and was up to 46.

Also 88 fresh cases have been registered in Delhi taking the total number of cases registered so far to 1,908.

Chikungunya is playing havoc in south India with over 100 deaths and over 40,000 people found infected.

In Bangalore, a spiritual foundation has claimed that Yoga, the exercised-based science, could help in confronting Chikungunya.Yoga has the potential to strengthen a person's immunity to fight a disease like Chikungunya, claims a Yoga instructor.

Like dengue, there is no vaccine for Chikungunya, and at best, symptoms can be countered through painkillers, intake of plenty of fluids and lots of rest.

Yoga help Cancer patient in MD Anderson center

2006-10-22T00:19:00.000-07:00

In a courtyard at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center women can stretch and pull as their yoga instructor calls out different postures.

According to a recent study by the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, women with breast cancer who practiced yoga were in better health and felt less fatigued than women in their situation who did not practice yoga.

Nike Yoga clothing

2006-10-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

Nike has introduced Yoga Collection in Bangkok for youth, who want to showoff their perfect figures, even at the yoga centres.

This collection range include wide variety of tops, jackets with long and short sleeves, halters and tanks and capris.Low-rise pants and halter-tees are also available.This collection is complete with sports bras and panties, bikinis and underwear, alongwith yoga kits and totes.

Comfort and flexibility is given the first priority, that give effortless fall to the garments.

Three Reasons Not To Do Yoga Posture Camel

2006-10-19T11:09:00.000-07:00

The Camel – (Ushtrasana)

Yoga posture Ushtrasana in a Sanskrit language means a camel, hence the name. The Camel is an advanced and powerful yoga posture, which should be only practiced by intermediate and advanced students in a full version. It opens up the whole front of the body and stimulates the respiratory, circulatory, nervous and endocrine systems.

The Camel pose is a yoga posture that should be done after the body is warmed up sufficiently as it provides a quite deep backbend. The yoga posture is a transition between the simpler prone backbend, the Bow pose (Dhanuranasa) and the more challenging backbend, the Wheel (Chakrasana).

After completing the Camel posture, always release the lower back by going into the counter pose, the Child's pose (Shashankasana) and stay there for a while.

The yoga posture Camel is very beneficial for the digestive and reproductive systems. It stretches the stomach and intestines. This difficult backward bend loosens up the vertebrae and stimulates the spinal nerves, relieving rounded shoulders.

It stretches the spine, back muscles, shoulders and arms. It improves flexibility of the spine and improves posture. It opens the throat as it strengthens the neck muscles and increases blood flow to the brain.

It is a good workout for the ankles, thighs and groins, and it helps to tone the calf, neck and abdominal muscles.

The Camel has many benefits for the practitioner; however, in some health conditions this posture should not be practiced.

Three important reasons (out of many) not to do yoga posture – Camel:

Anyone with severe back problems such as Lumbago

(Lumbago is mild to severe pain or discomfort in the area of the lower back. It often occurs in younger people whose work involves physical effort but also not uncommon in older age.)

In case of Hital hernia do not attempt this yoga posture.(Hiatal hernia occurs in the chest area and affects the digestive system.)

In case of chronic knee or knee operation, or neck injury, avoid this yoga posture

Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this pose for you. The reader of this article should exercise all precautions before deciding to attempt this posture and it is best to perform yoga posture in presence of qualified yoga teacher.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management
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Indian Yoga Guru Agrees to Fines

2006-10-18T08:20:00.000-07:00

A celebrity yoga guru studio run by Indian guru Bikram Choudhury has been fined by a Los Angeles court for violating building and fire regulations.

Bikram Choudhury Yoga Inc was fined more than $8,000 in fines and penalties.Bikram is the founder of Bikram Yoga that sees its practitioners perform a yoga postures in a room heated at 110 degrees.

The brand of yoga is reported to be popular with many celebrities including Julia Roberts.
Indian yoga guru pleaded no contest to three safety violations at one of its studios and agreed to pay more than $8,000 in fines and penalties.

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture - The Pigeon

2006-10-16T08:45:00.000-07:00

The One-Legged King Pigeon Posture – (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

‘Eka’ means one, ‘Pada’ means foot, ‘Raja’ means king, and ‘Kapota’ means pigeon. In this posture the chest is pushed forward like that of a pigeon, hence the name given.

The Pigeon is a superb advanced back bending posture in its complete form, demanding great flexibility in the entire length of the spine, as well as in the hips and shoulders. This intense backbend should only be attempted by very experienced practitioners.

A preliminary version of the Pigeon posture can be done comfortably by nearly everyone who has healthy knees. Moving into the preparation of this posture the simple pigeon deeply works the hips and helps to release tension in this region of the body. It requires steady balance while curving backward.

The One-Legged King Pigeon posture affects the whole body as it strengthens, stretches, and tones the spinal column, stimulating the nerves around the spine.

It stretches the thighs, the muscles of the groins and hip joints, abdomen, shoulders, and the neck. It stretches the chest and the rib cage.

The Pigeon posture stimulates the glandular system and the abdominal organs.

Having practiced this wonderful but very difficult One-Legged King Pigeon posture we feel the sense of achievement. This posture gives the practitioner a lot of benefits; however, there are some health conditions in which this posture should not be attempted.

Three important reasons not to do the Pigeon posture:

1) In case of sacroiliac injury do not practice this posture. (The term sacroiliac refers to the area of a small joint that lies at the junction of the sacrum; a part of the spine and the ilium; a part of the pelvis).

2) If you have ankle or knee injury, avoid this posture.

3) Recent or chronic back injury is contraindication for that posture.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate Yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

Yoga: Three Reasons you should not do Yoga Posture - Child's Posture

2006-10-14T22:49:00.000-07:00

The Child’s Posture – (Balasana)

This posture requires the entire body to be folded in on itself in the fetal position and it is simple for those who are flexible as a child. If you have a need of a posture that does not fold you completely into flexion you can place your hands alongside your head.

For those who have good flexibility in the spine and healthy knee joints this posture will be easy to achieve but for some people this posture may not be comfortable. In that case the use of props such as a small pillow under ankles, between legs and thighs, between thighs and torso and under the forehead can be adopted to gain its benefits.

The Child’s posture is very relaxing and refreshing and it can be hold for as long as desired. It gently stretches the hips, thighs, and the ankles. It also stretches the back muscles and separates the individual vertebrae from each other, releasing pressure on the discs.

It regulates the function of the adrenal glands and it tones the pelvis. It calms the brain and helps relieve stress and fatigue.

The Child’s posture brings lots of benefits to a practitioner; however in a few health conditions this posture should not be practiced.

Three important reasons not to do the Child’s Posture:

1) In case of slipped disc this posture should not be practiced. (The spine is made up of the vertebrae, which have cartilage discs between them. A slipped disc is when the soft part of the disc bulges through the circle of connective tissue. This prolapse may push on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots).

2) If you have knee injury do not perform this posture.

3) In case of pregnancy avoid practicing this posture.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate Yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

Indian minister keen to make Yoga mandatory for schools

2006-10-14T22:42:00.000-07:00

With the aim to strengthen primary health care,Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss would write to Human Resource Minister Arjun Singh for making yoga compulsary for schools in India.

Ramadoss was speaking after inaugurating the sixth AROGYA, a comprehensive health fair organised by the ministry's Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) department here on Saturday.

"Documentation of the exisiting knowledge available in the public domain on various traditional systems of medicine have become imperative to safeguard the sovereignty of our traditional knowledge and to protect them from misappropriation," the Minister said.

Controversial Yoga guru to address UN meet

2006-10-13T21:30:00.000-07:00

Controversial Yoga guru Baba Ramdev who was allege to charge huge money for his yoga tour in UK is now set to to deliver a lecture on poverty alleviation.

Ramdev, who runs Patanjali Yogpeeth at Haridwar, has been invited by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan to visit the world body's headquarters at New York and deliver a lecture on October 15,according to sources close to the guru .

The conference forms part of an UN initiative in 2000 that pledged to eradicate poverty by 2015. Ramdev had earlier this year travelled to Britain where he received appreciation for his work on ayurveda and yoga and criticism fr charging huge money.

Models practicing yoga for Miss Tibet 2006

2006-10-10T09:17:00.000-07:00

Tibetans are slowly geeting ready to the concept of beauty pageants.

Gearing up for the upcoming competition, the participants are following strict discipline by undergoing training in meditation and yoga classes.

"I have come here on behalf of all Tibetans, to participate in this Tibetan beauty cause. Being a refugee, I have never dreamt of winning in the pageant. I am thankful to the Indian government for the independence they have given us," said Tseten Yangzom Kawa, one of the participants living in Kathmandu.

Many Tibetans believe such competitions can be of great help to highlight their cause internationally.

Traditional Tibetans, however, disapprove the public display of women. Most women in the conservative Tibetan society wear ankle-length skirts and long-sleeved blouses.

The participants are coming from various parts of the country and including a contestant from Canada would participate in Miss Tibet 2006 pagent being organised at Mcleod Ganj near here from October 13 to 15.

The competition would be held in seven rounds and the swimsuit round would be held at Asia Health resort on October 13.

Yoga: Three reasons not to do Yoga posture – Full Boat

2006-10-09T04:46:00.000-07:00

Yoga posture Full Boat – (Paripurna Navasana)

This Yoga posture resembles a boat viewed from a side, hence the name.

The Boat is a challenging yoga posture that can be quite stressful and difficult to accomplish. Because of that it can restrict the breathing or develop a habit of holding the breath. Learning to breathe deeply and fully in this posture will revitalize the body (by bringing in more oxygen per breath) and help to eliminate toxins and waste products from the body.

In the Boat posture it is important to balance the weight on the pelvic bowl. If you have limited hip flexibility because of the tight hamstrings, keeping the back straight will be a real challenge.

The Boat posture strengthens the abdomen, hip flexors, and the spine and is often presented as an abdominal strengthener. But more importantly this posture strengthens the deep hip flexors that attach the inner thigh bones to the front of the spine.

This yoga posture stimulates the kidneys, thyroid gland, intestines, and improves digestion. It is good stresses relieve exercise.

The Boat yoga posture has many benefits; however, there are some health conditions where this posture should not be practiced.

Three important reasons (out of many) not to do Boat:

1) During pregnancy avoid this yoga posture as it compresses the abdomen.

2) If you are suffering from headaches do not attempt this posture.

3) If you have upset stomach or diarrhea do not practice this yoga posture because of the compression of the abdomen.

Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this pose for you. The reader of this article should exercise all precautions and it is best to do this yoga posture in prsence of qualified yoga teacher.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management . He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

Gentle yoga good for back pain

2006-10-09T04:39:00.000-07:00

According to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, gentle yoga class are better for back pain sufferers than general exercise. Dr Karen Sherman, who led the study, said that other types of yoga, and classes with unqualified instructors, could make back problems worse.

Yoga competition on Oct. 7

2006-10-07T00:04:00.000-07:00

Loooking forward to yoga championship then get ready, New England Regional Yoga Asana Championships is going to held on Oct. 7 at Bikram Yoga Stoughton.

This Yoga event is open to the public at no charge. Anyone interested is this event is welcome to attend.

Top competitors from this event go on to compete in the Bishnu Gosh Cup, International Yoga Championships in Los Angeles in February. The Gosh Cup was developed in 2003 to increase awareness about yoga and inspire a new generation toward the practice of yoga.

The event starts promptly at 12 p.m. There will be refreshments and a raffle where prizes include Shakti activewear, great yoga accessories and more. For more information, check out www.bikramyogastoughton.com or call us at 781-297-9642.

Soccer coach launched weekly yoga for all players

2006-10-06T23:50:00.000-07:00

Rockford Guilford soccer coach Hugh Ward launched a weekly yoga classes for all his players recently to improve their strength and flexibility.

“We felt that the players needed more flexibility,” Ward said. “We don’t have the time at training sessions to stretch them out properly, so it made sense to set up the stretching classes.”

Senior midfielder Roberto Guzman has been impressed by the benefits, which include increased speed, less fatigue and loosened hamstring muscles.

Ward said the players weren’t sure what the sessions were going to be all about initially, but they have all embraced it.

International Yoga Festival

2006-10-06T00:41:00.000-07:00

The event on international yoga festival is happening from March 1 – 7, 2007 in Rishikesh,

India.More than 350 students, from countries all over the world are expected to be there.Classes on various kind of branded yoga available by many of the yoga teachers will be

taught. Classes in Kundalini Yoga,Hatha yoga , Reiki, Pranayama, Power Yoga, Yoga Nidra,Pranic Healing, music therapy, yoga therapy, Nada yoga, and so much more. There are also classes offered in Vedic Astrology, Nadi yoga, Kriya yoga and more. And then there are the lectures and satsangs with so called revered saints.

There will also be a question-answer session with orange clothed Saints and Yogi’s from different parts of India.

The city rishikesh is on bank of sacred river Ganges,where you wash away all of your sins.Quite interesting that means you may go out and do sins and come here and washed away your sins.So if you believe in this concept this could be idea reason to visit the holy city.

Computer related health problems solved the yoga way

2006-10-06T00:36:00.000-07:00

As per one study conducted at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore,
practicing yoga can help you overcome computer related health problems.
Under the study, various aspects like visual strain, visual perception, musculoskeletal performance and mental stress were studied.

The study was conducted on software professionals selected randomly. They were divided into Yoga group comprising of 62 professionals and control group comprising of 55.

The yoga group practiced special yoga practices for an hour daily.The hour long yoga practices included asanas (physical postures) with emphasis on breathing,
Pranayama(regulated breathing practices), joint loosening postures, tratak (eye exercises)and relaxation techniques.

At the same time, the control group spent the time in non-regulated recreation activities like working out in the gymnasium or sitting in the cafeteria, according to individual’s preference.

After a span of two months, the yoga group showed significant reduction in symptoms of visual strain, whereas there was an increase in same in the control group.

Computer related stress caused due inability to cope with the technology demands and
aggravated by rapid pace of work, deadlines, and general work pressure was reduced in the yoga group.

Yoga: Three reasons not to do Yoga posture – Lotus

2006-10-05T00:07:00.000-07:00

The Lotus – (Padmasana)

Years of consistent effort may be needed to make this advanced yoga posture feasible.

In a Sanskrit language ‘Padma’ means ‘Lotus’ and in this yoga posture the position of the legs look like a blooming lotus, hence the name. The position of the crossed legs and the straight back keeps the mind alert and attentive, which is why the Lotus posture has been given a great importance in yoga practice as it is best suited for concentration and meditation.

The Lotus pose is a wonderful yoga posture but it is not practical for most people as a meditative posture. It places a lot of stress on the knee and hip joints, and should be approached with caution, mostly by the novices.

The Lotus stimulates the pelvis, spine, abdomen, and the bladder. The sacral nerves are tones as the flow of blood to the legs is redirected to the abdominal area, stimulating the digestive process. It applies pressure to the lower spine which has a relaxing effect on the nervous system.

The Lotus is a beautiful posture with lots of benefits. However, in some health conditions this yoga posture should not be practiced.

Three important reasons not to do Lotus posture:

1) If you have weak or injured knees avoid doing this posture as it places lots of stress on the knees.

2) If you suffer from sciatica do not attempt this yoga posture.

3) In case of ankle injury do not practice this posture.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga Trainer has conducted no of workshops on Yoga and Meditation in london . He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

First Certified Yoga Therapy Course from Loyola Marymount

2006-10-03T20:47:00.000-07:00

Thirty-five students from Loyola Marymount University are the first graduates of the only college certified Yoga therapy course in the United States. The students received graduation certificates from the Yoga Therapy Rx Level I Program and continuing education credit after completing the one-year course in September 2006. Larry Payne, Ph.D., a pioneer in Yoga therapy, founded and directed the program through the LMU extension at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. The Co-founder of the program at LMU is Christopher Chapple, Ph.D., professor of theology and Associate Academic Vice-President of the LMU Extension.

Twenty-seven students will go on to level II, also a one-year program. Another 30 students are scheduled for the next level I program starting in October 2006.

Yoga Therapy Rx takes into consideration Yoga therapy and complementary medicine. It is designed to train Yoga teachers to be Yoga therapists and apply classical applications of yoga for use in clinical settings to help treat common ailments and conditions. This groundbreaking program equips graduates with the skills to work with various medical specialists, chiropractors, osteopaths, physical therapists and psychologists.

The Yoga therapy Rx program includes an outstanding team of health professionals with specialized skills particularly suited for Yoga therapy. Rick Morris, D.C. is associate director of the level I program and Richard Usatine, M.D is associate director of the level II program. (See more detail at www.samata.com

Yoga no use for depressed kids

2006-10-03T20:44:00.000-07:00

According to University of Melbourne RESEARCHERS, they have found no direct evidence of any benefit from complementary medicines such as yoga, aromatherapy,acupuncture as a treatment for childhood depression.

The research team, led by Anthony Jorm, called for more research into treatments for young people suffering depression.

"Given that antidepressant medication is not recommended as the first line of treatment for children and adolescents ... there is a pressing need to extend the range of treatments available for this group," they wrote in the Medical Journal of Australia.

About 3 per cent of Australians between six and 17 suffer depressive illness in any year.

Pre Natal Yoga DVD

2006-10-03T01:35:00.000-07:00

Fitmedia Inc announces that it is ready to distribute and sell its first fitness DVD titled "Pre-Natal Yoga."

The Pre-Natal Yoga DVD stars Joelle Lazar. Joelle has been practicing yoga for 18 years and She is a specialist in prenatal and therapeutic yoga.

yoga is a form of exercise which originates from India around 5000 years ago that takes into account the interrelationship between body and mind, and is a method that combines movements that benefit physical health with Pranayama and Meditation technique
that help ensure peace of mind. Prenatal yoga is a tool for learning how to flow with all the changes. Stretching,strengthening and relaxation techniques in prenatal yoga prepare the body for birth.

As per one statistic Ten years ago, only 3 million Americans did yoga. Now, according to the Yoga Research and Information Center, 18 million take to yoga three times a week and fuel a $27 billion market in tapes, videos, and other yoga-related items.

For more info, go to www.fitmedia.net

Regular yoga practice keep hypertension away

2006-09-27T09:24:00.000-07:00

According to one report about 20 per cent of adults worldwide suffer from hypertension, but most are unaware of it.

Hypertension is not a disease, but a sign of underlying problems due to imbalance in physical, emotional and mental levels resulting in imbalance of the nervous system, says Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy Director Dr B T Chidananda Murthy.

"The moment stress is there on the body, physical or mental,the result is oxygen demand increases and so does the work of the heart. If this happens over a period the heart becomes permanently strained and eventually stops properly functioning leading to serious and even lethal complications," he explains.

"Yoga improves physical, mental and spiritual health. It makes physiological reflexes, reactions and responses more alert, sensitive and subtle," says Dr Murthy.

Yoga helps in overcoming psychological stress and its ill effects on body. Yoga includes practice of Asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), Yoga Nidra (meditation) and Yogic Kriyas.

Yoga: Three reasons not to do Yoga posture – Camel

2006-09-27T09:09:00.000-07:00

The Camel – (Ushtrasana)

After completing the Camel posture, always release the lower back by going into the counter pose, the Child’s pose (Shashankasana) and stay there for a while.

It is a good workout for the ankles, thighs and groins, and it helps to tone the calf, neck and abdominal muscles.

The Camel has many benefits for the practitioner; however, in some health conditions this posture should not be practiced.

Three important reasons (out of many) not to do yoga posture – Camel:

1) Anyone with severe back problems such as Lumbago

(Lumbago is mild to severe pain or discomfort in the area of the lower back. It often occurs in younger people whose work involves physical effort but also not uncommon in older age.)

2) In case of Hital hernia do not attempt this yoga posture.(Hiatal hernia occurs in the chest area and affects the digestive system.)

3) In case of chronic knee or knee operation, or neck injury, avoid this yoga posture

Issued in the interest of people practicingHatha yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a corporate yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London

Yoga reverses atherosclerotic obstructions

2006-09-24T23:14:00.000-07:00

According to "Coronary Atherosclerosis Reversal Potential of Yoga Life Style Intervention", a research publication of Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN).
Yoga and Naturopathy life-style intervention have proved to be effective in reversing atherosclerotic obstructions in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD),

Various factors such as stress, tension, anxiety, lack of exercise and excessive reliance on fast foods are responsible for lifestyle disorders, says the study.

Yoga and Naturopathy, are cost effective, simple and drugless therapies.Yoga also stabilizes atherosclerotic plaque, decreasing the need for coronary bypass surgery or angioplasty.

A follow-up angiography clearly showed favorable results in the group that received Yoga intervention.The yoga group consistently showed marked improvement in countering symptoms of angina, whereas the control group showed an overall deterioration.

yoga group also improved in psychological status, body weight and cholesterol levels (decreased), while the control group did not show significant alterations in these parameters.

The dosage of anti-anginal and anti-hypertensive medicines was also reduced in many patients of yoga group.

The study was conducted between, 1994-96 concluded that yoga induced favorable effects on angina (chest pain due to oxygen shortage in the heart), body weight and lipid levels and that yoga lifestyle intervention can be carried out in patients with advanced coronary artery disease with high degree of compliance.

Yogic schedule included health rejuvenating exercises like , relaxation, Pranayama, Asanas,Meditation, stress management and vegetarian, low fat, high fiber diet.

Book on Yoga for the Core

2006-09-22T22:57:00.000-07:00

A new book by Suzette O'Byrne, Yoga for the Core: is released recently.
It's true that Yoga offers the perfect counterpoint to weightlifting, running and aerobics, which tend to contract muscles," says O'Byrne, a kinesiologist and certified Yoga instructor who teaches at the Calgary Yoga studio Functional Synergy. "Yoga lengthens muscles and provides inner stability from the body's power center rather than from peripheral muscle systems. A strong inner core improves overall posture strength and flexibility, and my book explains why

Yoga Training In School India

2006-09-22T22:51:00.000-07:00

A yoga training programme for four schools in Kothamangalam block has started last week in India. The programme is being organised bacause the Union Government want to popularise the traditional Indian medicinal system. Voluntary agencies namely LISS India and Kerala Voluntary Health Services are helping the implementation of the programme.

Lissie Jose, member, Kerala State Women's Commission, inaugurated the programme at Malipara Fatima Mata U.P. School, Kothamangalam.Under the programme, the school students would be given training in yoga for one year, said Ms. Jose.

Yoga Journal will Increases Frequency of publication

2006-09-21T02:33:00.000-07:00

Yoga Journal announced that as of January 1, 2007, it will increase its publishing
frequency from seven to eight issues per year, and increase its rate base
to 350,000.

As per Spring 2006 MRI study, the number of people practicing yoga has increased 136% since 2001, making yoga the fastest growing sport in America.

16.5 million people now practice yoga in the U.S. As the yoga market
continues to grow, so has the demand for trustworthy information, " says
Bill Harper, publisher of Yoga Journal. "Our new publishing schedule and
rate base increase will satisfy both reader and advertiser demand."

Yoga Journal was recently acquired by Active Interest Media, Inc. (AIM), the consumer enthusiast media company whose holdings include Vegetarian Times, Better Nutrition, Southwest Art, and The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show(R), the largest boat show in the world.

Yoga: Three reasons not to do Yoga Posture - Downward-Facing Dog

2006-09-21T02:19:00.000-07:00

Downward-Facing Dog – (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

In its ideal form the Yoga posture Downward-Facing Dog assumes the shape of an upside-down V, resembling the shape of a dog when stretching after lying down, with only the hands and the feet touching the floor.

It is one of the most essential postures in yoga practice, stretching and rejuvenating the entire body from the feet all the way up to the hips and down through the wrists and hands. Because the head is lower than the pelvis this pose is often classified as an inversion posture.

The yoga posture Downward Facing Dog works as a preparation for standing poses and as a warm-up of the muscles at the beginning of most of the yoga practice. In many styles of yoga, this yoga posture is repeated many times during yoga class. It provides a transition between poses, especially in Sun Salutation and Vinyasa yoga style.

The Downward-Facing Dog is supported equally by the upper and lower extremities but a common beginners’ mistake is to compromise and leave the arms and shoulders relaxed. For the Downward Dog to be properly supported, the muscles of scapulae (which connect arms to the torso) have to remain engaged at all times.

This yoga posture stretches the shoulders, shoulder blades, arms, hands, lower back, hamstrings, calves and Achilles tendons. It strengthens the entire back, alleviates lower back pain and eases stiff neck. It expands the chest, increases circulation, especially to the brain, and rejuvenates the whole body.

Holding this yoga posture for a minute or longer will stimulate and restore energy levels when you are tired. Regular practice of this yoga posture will gently stimulate the nervous system, improving memory and concentration.

The Downward-Facing Dog yoga pose is highly to be praised for so many benefits. However, there are some health conditions where this yoga posture should not be practiced.

Three important reasons (out of many) not to do Downward-Facing Dog:

1) Do not practice this yoga posture if you have Carpal tunnel syndrome;

(It is compression of the median nerve at the wrist, which may result in numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle atrophy in the hand and fingers. The disease typically affects the thumb, index, and middle fingers and is often particularly troublesome at night).

2) Avoid this posture in late-term pregnancy.

3) If you are suffering from a recent or chronic injury to the back, hips, arms or shoulders do not attempt this yoga posture.

Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this pose for you.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

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Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga
Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels and Health magazines in India and London.

Yoga: Three reasons not to do Yoga pose - Crow

2006-09-20T00:20:00.000-07:00

The Yoga pose Crow – (Kakasana, sometimes called Bakasana)

"Kaka" means crow (a large black bird with a loud cry) and "Baka" means crane (a tall water bird with very long legs). The body in this yoga pose resembles that of a bird, thus the names, crane or crow.

The Yoga pose Crow is a moderate inverted balancing posture, which builds strength in the upper extremities (arms, forearms, elbow joints, hands, wrists, clavicle, and scapula) and gives you the confidence to begin work with the Headstand and the Handstand. The Crow pose requires courage (to risk falling on your nose) and hip flexibility (to bring the thighs alongside the chest).

The Crow is one of the yoga poses that actually looks a lot harder than it really is and it requires much more coordination, concentration and awareness than the muscular strength in the upper arms.

As you hold this yoga pose the chest is immobilized so that you can only breathe abdominally. Remember to keep your attention on the breath because this yoga pose brings the habit of holding the breath as you focus on the balancing act.

This yoga pose reinforces the arm, shoulder and abdominal muscles, wrists and the upper torso. It stretches and lubricates the joints, tendons and ligaments of the upper body. It tones the abdominal organs and opens the groins.

The Crow pose increases both physical and mental balance, concentration and tranquility. It balances the nervous system, brings lightness to the body and prepares the mind forMeditation .

Although the Crow pose gives us tremendous benefits for the mind and the body, in some health conditions this pose is not safe to be performed.

Three important reasons not to do yoga pose Crow:

1) Do not practice this yoga pose if you have a carpal tunnel syndrome (a lot of pain and weakness in the fingers and wrists), as it may aggravate the problem.

2) In pregnancy do not attempt this pose.

3) If you have high blood pressure, avoid this yoga pose.

Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this yoga pose for you.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

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Mr.Subodh Gupta, a
Corporate yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management . He has been interviewed by various TV channels and Magazines in India and London.

Yoga improves memory

2006-09-19T02:58:00.000-07:00

As per Studies conducted by the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) Vipasana meditation and pranayama play a beneficial role in improving an individual’s intellectual faculties like memory and learning.

Vipasana in Sanskrit means seeing things as they really are. It is considered as the process of purification through self-observation. The essence is to feel that the body is breathing.The vipasana teaching are given by organization www.dhamma.org and was founded by honorable teacher Shri S.N. Goenka.

During a six month long study, children with poor attention and memory span were explained the significance of meditation and were taught how to concentrate on a particular point through controlled breathing. They were also subjected to meditation therapy for 30 minutes on a daily basis.

Follow-up studies covered the neuropsychological, psychological and biochemical aspects.

A comparison of the initial and final findings revealed vast improvement in both short and long term memory, reflex memory, attention span and reduction in mental fatigue.

There are numerous benefits of Yoga therapy in the field of Stress Management .

Stress related ailments such as anxiety, back pain, bronchial asthma and chronic pain can be handled and cured with an integrated yoga therapy, according to a recent study conducted by the CCRYN.

Nadi Shuddhi Pranayama is found to be beneficial in cases of anxiety neurosis, bronchial asthma and hypertension. Nadi Shuddhi is purification of different nadis, the channels for transmission of nerve impulse or circulation of blood or air, with the practice of Pranayama.

Yoga Guru Ramdev's business workshops

2006-09-19T02:47:00.000-07:00

A recent, visit to UK by Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, led to a certain amount of controversy and after complaints were made about the excessive charges of his Yoga workshops.

Baba Ramdev went to the UK for number of reasons, to hold a meeting with one of Britain's richest individuals, the steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal. The Swami also went to a garden party at Buckingham Palace, held an assortment of yoga workshops and was honoured with a special award, along with Lord Swraj Paul, at the House of Commons.

Ramdev yoga workshops has caused the controversy when a campaign group called Hindu Human Rights (HHR) maintained that there had been "forced donations" to attend them.

Arjun Malik, a spokesman for the group, said that: "Swamiji has famously brought yoga to the masses in its traditional and authentic form and we warmly welcome his visit as a chance to experience the spiritual power of yoga at first-hand. But, unfortunately, ramdev ji organisers have decided that the only way to attend his discourses is by making a donation. Worse, how close you get to the Swami is dependent on the size of your donation. We got hundreds of emails asking if this commercial farce is going on with Swamiji's knowledge".

Surprisingly , entry to the workshops was costed thus: 500 pounds - VIP, 300 pounds - Diamond, 140 pounds - Gold, and 70 pounds - Silver. Proximity to the Baba was indeed dependent on what category of donation had been made just may be in business workshops or rock concert.

When Baba Ramdev was asked about all this by Britain's Eastern Eye newspaper, he replied: "I have heard a number of reports that claim this may be going on without my knowledge, which is not true. baba ramdev said that the money is aimed at my charity, Patanjali Yog Peeth UK, to raise funds for a university in India and for the general welfare of people.But the point is baba ramdev ji charges huge money from poor people as well in India from his yoga shows which seems more of business approach.

Baba Ramdev ji said those who cannot afford even the 70 pound passes can get in touch with the organisers who will try and organise free passes for them".

But the organisers, Aastha TV, have their say: "Entrance to the venue is by donor passholders only. A charge needs to be levied to cover costs...and also included are several intangibles like the cost of advertising and promoting the spiritual art and science of Yog as practised by Pujya Swami Ramdevji Maharaj".

It seems the Hindu Human Rights group did make the point clear about the Yoga show as was more of forced donation.

Trish Murphy does Yoga to keep in shape

2006-09-17T23:30:00.000-07:00

Trish Murphy is not always plugged in with a microphone and guitar. But three days a week she's squeezing in time on a yoga mat.

Murphy does yoga, she runs, sings, works on other music projects and now she's teaching cooking classes."All that while practicing yoga. I can talk and practice," Murphy said.

Murphy does yoga three days a week to stretch out her guitar arms and her lungs.

"I have found that my lung capacity and ability to sustain as a singer has exponentially increased," she said.

Yoga Film in Norwich

2006-09-14T23:22:00.000-07:00

Inrerested in Yoga. Now the Norwich Spiritual Cinema House at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Norwich is showing the film "Yoga Unveiled" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The objective is that people can understand the true essence of Yoga. The film is attempts to illuminate the yoga as it creators understood it thousands of years ago.

The film include commentary from the most prominent yoga scholars, teachers and medical experts, "Yoga Unveiled" reveals how yoga began and how it came into the West, describes its numerous branches, recounts the biographies of the foremost yoga masters, and explores yoga's medical potential .For information about yoga film you can at 8891062 or 887-3388.

Vivekanada Yoga University lecture in Minnesota

2006-09-14T23:01:00.000-07:00

N.V. Raghuram, international coordinator for Vivekanada Yoga University in Bangalore, India, lectured on the "Science of Yoga" in the Minnesota Commons room of the center.

The university's use scientific research to examine thebenefit of yoga , more than 5,000-year-old Indian philosophy. According to Raghuram,Vivekanada probably is the first university of its kind in the world.

Since 1985, the organization has been working in direction ofscientific research on yoga
and published studies indicating that yoga has been shown to improve asthma, memory, stress management and helped women suffering from breast cancer.

The university has also treated more than 100,000 patients exclusively with yoga therapy at its hospital, he said.

Although some consider yoga to be mainly a form of exercise, Raghuram explained that physical activity really is a small part of yoga, and those who perceive it only as exercise underrate yoga and themselves."Yoga is the conscious journey from doing to being."

Jennifer Aniston in Yoga Video

2006-09-14T22:56:00.000-07:00

Jennifer Aniston who loves doing yoga for 3 times a week is coming in photo for a companion piece.Yoga enthusiast Jennifer is producing a video starring her friend, MANDY INGBER, and will even pose for pictures to promote the project. The 37-year-old FRIENDS star practises yoga three times a week and jumped at the chance to help her pal with the video for US fitness publication Self's website. Jennifer won't be appearing in the actual video, however she will be in photos for a companion piece that will run in the December (06) issue of the magazine.

Yoga mat pose risk

2006-09-13T00:18:00.000-07:00

Now a days doctors are seeing a troubling health trend associated with yoga classes.
yoga is a serene workout to improve the body and mind, but for some students, it's producing seropis problems. Some people developing rashes on their hands and feet.

Among those infections -- athlete's foot and planters warts -- and while there's no scientific proof, doctors think yoga mat may be the culprit.

So if you use a yoga studio's mats, you need to find out what's being done to keep them germ-free. Many students and doctors think that students need to have their own mats instead of renting and even if you have your own mat, it's important to keep it clean.

Doctors suggest you buy antibacterial wipes and make sure you clean your yoga mat down.

Book on The Language Of Yoga

2006-09-13T00:05:00.000-07:00

A new book on The Language of yoga written by Nicolai Bachman would be released this month. This interactive book includes more than 200 asanas with illustrated yoga postures and 300 Sanskrit definitions. In between teaching Yoga classes and writing.

There are two CD's that accompany this book. The first CD covers chants for Yoga practice, Yoga Sutras, and Yoga terms. The second CD covers Ashtanga sequences, names of asanas, and much more. In the course of studying this interactive book, you can have opportunities to learn the basic guidelines of pronunciation for many more words.The author, Nicolai Bachman, guides you through correct pronunciations with the exact rhythm and tone.

Words are grouped together by subject, such as numbers, Chakras, Bandhas, Mudras, Yamas, and Niyamas. Many of the words that you might hear in the average Yoga class are no longer a mystery to pronounce for English speaking Yoga students.

Nicolai Bachman, has been a teacher of Sanskrit, and related subjects, since 1994.Nicolai is a Registered Yoga Teacher. He teaches Sanskrit, Ayurveda, and Yoga Philosophy; Nicolai currently teaches in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Yoga and Pilates Teacher make avarage of £14273

2006-09-11T21:45:00.000-07:00

Recently more than 1,200 REPs’ members took part in the 2006 Working in Fitness survey – The objective was to give the most accurate picture to date of the views and opinions of the fitness industry as seen through the eyes of those working in it - instructors, trainers and teachers.

This was for the first time that yoga and Pilates teachers have been included as a separate category and report an average salary of £14,273. This compares to personal trainers who make £16,649 (up more than £2,500 in two years).

Other initial findings show that of those taking part, just over half of instructors are in full-time employment, with yoga, pilates and exercise to music teachers and personal trainers dominating those who are self-employed.

Members were also asked how satisfied they were with a list of various factors on a scale of one to five. Remuneration packages on offer and career development prospects were given the lowest satisfaction scores – especially among yoga and pilates teachers.

Ashley Judd's miracle yoga cure for depression!

2006-09-10T22:38:00.000-07:00

Hollywood actress Ashley Judd's miracle yoga cure for depression!, says that she prefers Yoga to pills to combat
depression.

"My yoga mat is a safe place. I'll go into child's pose or I'll simply sit on it and cry. It's my rock. I haven't been
depressed in a while, but it's something I know how to look for in my life. Yoga has made a big difference there,"
female first quoted Judd as saying.

"I try to remember that true happiness is not dependant on circumstances and conditions" she said.

Kate Moss Immortalized In Bronze in practicing yoga pose

2006-09-10T22:24:00.000-07:00

The supermodel has been posing for a British sculptor who calls her the “new Aphrodite.“ Thousands of years ago, Helen of Troy was called "the face that launched a thousand ships." Well, start calling Kate Moss "the face that launched a thousand gallery visits."

A British artist who made waves last year by putting a controversial statue of a disabled pregnant woman in London's Trafalgar Square is making a series of bronze sculptures of model Kate Moss. Moss is to be cast practicing a provocative yoga pose with her feet behind her ears by Marc Quinn.

Jennifer Aniston is big fan of Hatha Yoga

2006-09-09T22:32:00.000-07:00

Jenifer Aniston is looking forward to a better year than the last, which saw her get divorced from husband Brad Pitt, while he swanned off with Angelina Jolie.

The former Friends star said she was quite comfortable with her life now, but is keen to take some time off from work.

Aniston revealed that she keeps herself happy by keeping herself healthy, but refused to elaborate on rumours that Vince Vaughn has been keeping her happy as well. All she was willing to say was that she's a big fan of hatha yoga and drinking water.

"I think it keeps my body strong and if my body is strong it keeps me able to sleep better, function in the day better and I can do my job better."

Yoga Pilates fusion

2006-09-09T22:24:00.000-07:00

Fusion fitness class sponsored by Springettsbury Recreation, that covers pilates and hatha yoga. The focus is on core conditioning, lower body toning and flexibility.

Classes take place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept. 19 to Dec. 5 at Commonwealth Fire Co., 2045 N. Sherman St.

Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga pose Wheel

2006-09-08T22:05:00.000-07:00

The Yoga pose Wheel – (Chakrasana also known as Urdhva-Dhanurasana)

The yoga pose Wheel is an advanced and one of the most dynamic whole-body postures in
Hatha Yoga. In this asana the body is arched back and supported on the palms and soles of the feet.

Do not be discouraged if you are not able to accomplish this pose right away as it is a very challenging and difficult asana. Before fully attempting this inverted yoga pose, know the strength of your upper body and your spinal flexibility.

If you have limited strength but plenty of flexibility you can easily come up into this Yoga pose.

If you have lots of strength but limited flexibility you will be able to come up into the Wheel using the force of your strength.

If your strength and flexibility are limited the yoga pose Wheel will be quite a challenge.

The wheel (Chakrasana) has an overall tonic effect for the entire body. It tones the spine by stretching it fully. It strengthens the spine, upper back, arms, shoulders, wrists, buttocks, thighs and abdomen. It stretches the chest and the lungs.

It stimulates the cardiovascular system, thyroid and pituitary glands.

The yoga pose Wheel gives a boosts of energy, great vitality and feeling of lightness. It counteracts depression.

By practicing this yoga pose the glandular, digestive, respiratory and nervous systems are enhanced.

Although the Wheel pose is a very healthy and safe asana to perform for some people, the same may not hold for other people. There are many health conditions in which it is suggested that yoga pose Wheel is not recommended.

Three important reasons (out of many) not to do yoga pose Wheel:

1) Any person with weak wrists should not attempt this powerful pose.

2) In case of back injury avoid this posture.

3) During pregnancy this asana is not to be performed.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

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Mr Subodh Gupta,Corporate yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga andStress Management . He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

Indian toughest woman are given yoga and meditation lessons

2006-09-07T21:14:00.000-07:00

United nations first peacekeeping group all woman125 member team fromIndia are being trained to help strife-torn Liberia, a west African nation rebuilding after nearly a quarter-century of conflict.

"The situation in Liberia is extremely volatile, but we believe our experience in handling difficult situations in India will come in handy," said Seema Dhundia, the 39-year-old unit commandant, .

India has been a major contributor to U.N. peacekeeping missions for decades, and has sent women as part of earlier contingents. But Indian officials felt it was time for a woman-only unit, picking candidates from the country's paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force. The unit expects to deploy to Liberia by mid-October.

125 member team are now in an intensive six-week training program, working under veterans of earlier peacekeeping operations. "Given the situation on the ground in Liberia, our training includes civil disorder management, handling crowds, the levels of force to be employed and use of non-lethal and lethal weapons," said Poonam Gupta, a 10-year veteran of the Central Reserve Police Force.

They are also being given lessons in yoga and meditation to deal with theStress they will face, said Dhundia.

Yoga at IIT (India)after suicides

2006-09-07T09:40:00.000-07:00

Some of the students at IIT kanpur having difficult time in sleeping. Many students, suffering from nervous tension and depression due to a phobia over water and study load, says Dr Ravindra Podwal, a yoga expert in charge of the centre.

The IIT decided to introduce yoga and naturopathy after several suicides on the campus. “We are asking students to go to the yoga centre because stress is a silent killer,” says director S.G. Dhande. “And initial responses from students have been positive.”

On May 3 this year, a 23-year-old student, Shailesh Sharma, hanged himself in his hostel room. The institute’s authorities had claimed the final-year student of the chemical engineering department may have killed himself after coming to know that he had failed in two courses — advanced thermodynamics and advanced fluid-mechanics.

In October, Swapnil Chandrakant Dharaskar, a second-year mechanical engineering student, committed suicide.

Now, with the authorities making yoga exercises compulsory for new entrants, about 70 students have joined the centre so far. Every day, after classes are over, they practise yoga for at least an hour.

Sources in the institute’s health unit say a study on IIT Kanpur students in the wake of the suicides revealed that a very high percentage suffered from stress and nervous tension. Podwal agrees. “We had organised occasional health camps and found that stress was a common malady.”

six week Kripalu Yoga course

2006-09-07T09:33:00.000-07:00

A six-week program in Kripoalu Yoga is for beginners and continuing students. It will be offered Tuesdays from 5:45 to 7 p.m. at the Woodland Senior Center, 630 Lincoln Ave.

The program introduces and develops basic Yoga breathing (pranayama) and postures (asanas). Kripalu Yoga focuses on compassionately honoring your body's ability, while understanding the details of posture alignment with breath consciousness.

Yoga for Peaceplans event on Saturday

2006-09-05T21:46:00.000-07:00

Hundreds of people are expected at a peace demonstration Saturday in San Lorenzo Park.

The first annual Santa Cruz Yoga for Peace event will consist of a series of yoga poses, known as Mala, to mark the fifth anniversary of the World Trade Center attack.
The three-hour event starts at noon. A donation of $5-$20 a person is requested. The park is at 137 Dakota Ave. For information, or call 688-4473.

Yoga Journal Acquired

2006-09-05T21:41:00.000-07:00

Active Interest Media, Inc. (AIM) has acquired Yoga Journal at undisclosed terms of transaction. The new acquisition will add to AIM's growing portfolio of enthusiast magazines, consumer shows, books and Internet sites.

Yoga Journal (www.yogajournal.com) is a multi-platform media company that produces an award-winning magazine, sell-out conferences, and bestselling books and DVDs.

Since 2000, ad revenue for the Yoga journal magazine has quadrupled while circulation has tripled to 331,000 (ABC audited). In the last five years, the magazine has won four Folio Editorial Excellence Awards for "Best Health and Fitness Magazine" in the country. The magazine is published internationally in Russia, Italy, Brazil, Spain, Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Yoga Freak Dog

2006-09-05T20:56:00.000-07:00

Now a dog is performing yoga in India. Sounds confusing, but this is just what a dog in Jharkhand India does and eats also vegetarian food.

Hritik, a three-year-old German Shepherd, practises Sun Salutation, bhujanga asana' and other 'asanas' (yoga postures) under his trainer in Ranchi(India).

Hritik is a follower of yoga guru Ramdev's style. He is totally vegetarian. According to his trainer and master Nanda Dulal, the dog started imitating him since he was a year old.

'He started imitating me two years ago and now he sits besides me when I perform yoga. He follows my asanas, including my breathing system,' said Dulal.

'When I found that Hritik wants to do yoga I started training him. Now both of us do yoga together every morning,' the proud master said.

Like a typical vegetarian and a Ramdev follower, Hritik loves to eat ripe papayas, cucumber and other vegetarian food.

Sir Paul McCartney has turned to yoga

2006-09-05T09:17:00.000-07:00

Recently, Sir Paul McCartney has turned to yoga to help him cope with all the stress.He has taken up yoga to help him through his difficult divorce.

According to the Mirror, the former Beatles legend has enrolled himself for private Hatha yoga classes in The Hamptons in New York .

Yoga system is 5000 years old holistic approach forStress Managementat physical and mental level.The yoga classes helps in providing a balanced and wholesome approach to achieving perfect physical and mental health and happiness provided done in correct way.

A pal of the singer said that McCartney had turned to yoga to help him cope with the stress that he has been under for the past few months.

"The last few months have been incredibly difficult and he is aware of the need to look after himself. He finds yoga the perfect way to help him unwind and relax," the pal said.

"Paul is a very fit and active guy who likes to stay in shape and has been doing a bit of yoga to help his emotional and physical well-being," the friend added.

Yoga for combating breast cancer treatment side effects

2006-09-02T09:58:00.000-07:00

According to one of the scientific studies, Women going through treatment for breast cancer felt better when they tried yoga exercise.

"Our belief is something as simple and brief as a short (yoga) program would be very useful" at combating side effects from cancer treatment, said Lorenzo Cohen, a psychologist who led the pilot study.

Yoga system which has eight limbs includes Meditation Relaxation imagery, controlled breathing, stretching and physical movements.

Researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center focused on 61 women who had surgery for breast cancer and now were getting six weeks of radiation treatment.
The researchers found the yoga group consistently had higher scores in almost every area.
Participants who practice yoga system said they were in better general health, were less fatigued and had fewer problems with daytime sleepiness.

According to Teresita Ladrillo, 52, a Houston breast cancer patient currently taking yoga classes at M.D. Anderson, said the stretching helped her regain flexibility in her right arm, which was limited by scarring from surgeries and other treatments.
Learning to control her breathing through yoga has helped her to calm and sleep, she said.
"Whenever you do yoga, the first thing they tell you is forget everything else and just focus on your breathing," she said.

India Government moves to protect its yoga traditions

2006-08-30T04:37:00.000-07:00

New Delhi - The Indian health ministry is documenting 1500 yoga asanas (postures) in an effort to counter instructors abroad from claiming patents on the ancient art. The documentation will be part of the ministry's Digital Traditional Knowledge Library along with formulas in traditional medicine.

Yoga is an ancient system of exercise, practised originally in Hinduism and now by people from every religion, aimed at attaining physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.The library will have information in five languages - English, Spanish, French, Japanese and German, a government official said."The library will protect India's traditional knowledge base," said Ambumani Ramadoss, Indian health minister."Countries which sign an agreement with India will have access to the database. This will prevent Indians living abroad from claiming patents for existing formulations," added an official.He said the health ministry had received reports of self-proclaimed yoga teachers in the West trying to patent traditional yoga asanas and ayurvedic medicinal formulations."They try to name the asana after themselves by getting a patent. We will stop this," said the official.

Yoga and Injuries

2006-08-26T23:01:00.000-07:00

In recent years the Yogasana (as understood yoga ) practice has gone to big height. It is offered at most of private studios, national chains, fitness clubs and yoga has far outgrown its eastern origins and draws millions into its practice.

People practicing it in many different styles including, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Hot and Power yoga . No doubt Yoga has the ability to improve your flexibility, joint mobility, balance and coordination. However with all its benefits, yoga's gain in the popularity and availability has also come to mean a substantial increase in the number of yoga-related injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, over the course of one year, doctors treated more than 3,700 such injuries at an estimated cost of $94 million.

Yoga practitioners are being treated for repetitive strains and overstretched muscles of just about every possible body part, but most frequently injuries involve the neck, legs, spine, knees and shoulders. This is not good considering the reason most people practice yoga is to improve their level of fitness - not make it worst.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recommends that you take caution in your yoga practice and that you exercise with moderation, according to your unique level of flexibility.

Additionally AAOS recommends: If you have any medical conditions or injuries, speak to your doctor before participating in yoga.

It is always good to work with a qualified yoga instructor. Warm-up thoroughly before a yoga stretching session - cold muscles, tendons and ligaments are vulnerable to injury.

Do not try positions beyond your experience or comfort level. (An experienced instructor should be able to suggest easier variations.) It is always good to Listen to your body. If you are experiencing pain or exhaustion while participating in yoga, stop or take a break. If pain persists, speak with a physician.

Yoga: Three reasons you should not do yoga pose Fish

2006-08-25T23:20:00.000-07:00

The Fish – (Matsyasana)

The Yoga pose Fish does not look like a fish but if it is performed in water it enables a person to float like a fish, hence the name. In this posture the chest is fully expanded and stretched, and the breathing becomes fuller.

The Yoga pose Fish should be practiced after the Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana) and the Plough pose (Halasana) because it gives the neck an effective counter stretch and because it opens and releases any muscular tension of the chest after performing Shoulderstand and Plough. When these postures are practiced together the activity of the thyroid gland is regulated; a hypo active gland is stimulated and a hyper active gland is pacified.

The Fish pose relieves the stiffness of the neck and shoulder muscles and corrects any tendency of having rounded shoulders.It stretches the muscles between the ribs and the throat as well as the abdominal organs. It removes stiffness in cervical (neck), thoracic (between neck and waist) and lumbar (lower part of the back) regions increasing blood circulation in these areas. It strengthens the muscles of the upper back and the neck. It regulates emotions and it relieves stress.

Many people who have depression often have feelings of tightness or pressure in the chest. This pose performed regularly can help ease the pressure.
The Fish should be performed for at least half the amount of time of performing the Shoulderstand in order to balance the stretch.
Tip for beginners: you may place a blanket or a block under your head if the crown does not comfortably come to the floor.

Even though the Fish pose brings tremendous benefits to the practitioner, there are some health conditions where this pose should not be practiced.

Three important reasons (out of many) not to do the Fish:
1) During pregnancy this yoga asana is to be avoided as it places enormous strain on the womb.
2) If you suffer from serious lower back or neck injury avoid this posture.
3) In case of hernia this asana must not be practiced.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Mr Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on yoga and
Stress Management . He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

Yoga for Indian Army soldiers

2006-08-07T01:04:00.000-07:00

New Delhi - As per Indian parliamentary panel recommendation the Indian Army to immediately introduce yoga for its soldiers in field areas to de-stress them.

‘There is also imperative need for regular lectures and exercises on yoga techniques to de-Stress our jawans in field units. Immediate steps may be initiated in this direction,’ the standing committee on defence said in its ‘Review of medical services and education in the defence sector’ tabled in both houses of parliament .

It recommended that the strength of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) be raised ‘in proportion to its increased workload and responsibility’ and that the Pune-based AFMC Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) be converted into a deemed university.

Yoga:Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture Cobra (Bhujangasana

2006-07-24T02:10:00.000-07:00

The Cobra Pose – (Bhujangasana)

“The Cobra pose destroys all diseases and increases body heat”.-Gerunda Samhita

24th July: In a Sanskrit language Bhujanga means a cobra hence the name, mostly used in the West. In the Bhujangasana (Cobra pose) the body is facing downward while the upper body is curling up and back resembling a snake with its head raised ready to strike. This pose is mostly practiced as the first in the series of backward bending Yogasanas followed by Locust and Bow postures. It is also probably the most well known backward bending pose inHatha yoga .

Before attempting this powerful movement of the Cobra pose the warm up of the muscles of the back is strongly recommended. During holding the pose the legs do not remain passive; they are extended down from the hips. While you start lifting your upper body from the floor be aware of the point where you have extended as far as you can without straining your back. Keep your elbows slightly bent and do not push it up over your zone limit. The best way to check if you are not too high is to take your hands off the floor for a moment so that the height you find will be comfortable and safe.

Bhujangasana is a powerful backward bend asana which increases flexibility and strengthens the spine and rejuvenates the spinal nerves. Each vertebra of the spine is given a rich supply of the blood. This posture is excellent tonic for women as it tones the ovaries and uterus and it helps to alleviate the menstrual problems. By regular practice of the Cobra pose the backache can be removed.

However Yoga like every other science is also a precise science and even though yoga posture Cobra is very healthy for some people however the same may not hold good for other people. There are many health conditions in which it is suggested that Cobra posture is not recommended.

Three important reasons not to do the Cobra pose:

1) This asana should not be attempted by pregnant women at all cost.

2) A person suffering from Hernia should not practice this pose.

3) If you have seriously injured your back, please avoid this posture.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta,
yoga Expert based in London.

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Mr. Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga
Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

yoga practice helps during treatment for breast cancer

2006-07-22T14:00:00.000-07:00

Researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have shown that breast cancer patients who participate in a yoga program during treatment have improved quality of life, compared to patients who do not.

The study, by Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the Integrative Medicine Program at M. D. Anderson, is one of the first to incorporate
yoga as part of a treatment plan for people suffering from cancer. It's also the first collaborative research effort between M. D. Anderson and India's yoga research institution, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (research foundation) in Bangalore, India.

The yoga program was designed for the patient - emphasizing breathing and Relaxation , and excluding some positions, for example, that would be difficult, given the patients' possible weakened range of motion.

After just one week of yoga and radiation, the patients reported significantly increased physical function, as well as general health, compared to the control group. The study participants also reported marginally better social functioning, significantly lower levels of sleep-related daytime dysfunction, as well as marginally lower levels of fatigue overall.

Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Sitting Forward Bend

2006-07-21T11:18:00.000-07:00

Sitting Forward Bend – (Paschimottanasana)

“Never force yourself into a forward bend when sitting on the floor”

21st July: Yogasana, the third limb of Raja Yoga also popularly understood by mass population as yoga is getting popular as never before in both eastern and western countries. The reason for Yogasana (popularly know as Yoga) to gain popularity are numerous ranging from releasing Stress ,flexibility to helping patient suffering from various diseases. Although the initial objective of Yogasana (Yoga) in Raja Yoga was different, however the ability of yoga to help patient with various ailments is really praiseworthy.

The Sitting Forward Bend is one of the most demanding postures of Yoga. In this pose the body is folded almost in half, providing an intense stretch to the entire back of the body, from the scalp down to the heels.

Students often struggle in this asana. If you pull yourself forward using your shoulders and arms you will create the tension through your body and you will end up tightening your muscles and this will not allow you to get into the posture any quicker. While doing this asana give some time for the muscles to stretch and to release the tension. Often, because of tightness in the back of the legs many students do not go very far forward. For those who find it difficult to do the full Sitting Forward Bend they can do the half pose using the right leg and the right hand at a time for a few breaths and than practice with the other leg and hand.

The Sitting Forward Bend stimulates the kidneys, liver, spleen and pancreas improving digestion in the body. The pose tones and massages the entire abdominal area and it relieves constipation. It stretches the hamstring muscles, lumbar and sacral regions and increases flexibility in the hip joints. Regular practice of this asana removes excess weight in the abdomen area.

Three important reasons (out of many) not to do Sitting Forward Bend:

1) A person who suffers from slipped disc and sciatica should not practice this powerful asana.

2) Anyone who has asthma should not attempt to practice this pose.

3) If you are in the begining of pregnancy avoid this asana as it puts stress on the womb.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

Yoga: Three reasons you should not do yoga posture Shoulder stand

2006-07-20T01:09:00.000-07:00

20th July 2006 London: A lot has been publicized in media about benefits of Yogasana the third limb of Rajayoga (popularly understood as Yoga). The benefits are ranging from Stress Management
flexibility, helping in cancer etc. However like every other science, Yogasana (yoga) is also a science and benefits most when you follow it under right health conditions.

The same yoga posture may benefits some people and may be harmful for other depending upon your body health conditions. Let’s understand, for example posture The Shoulder stand (Sarvangasana) is called the Queen of all asanas as it benefits the whole body. It is a forward-bending posture engaging all parts of the body and stretching the shoulders, neck and upper back. As the body is inverted the blood flows to the heart without any strain by force of the gravity. During holding this posture the blood pressure in the brain will be an average of 110mmHg.

The Shoulder stand nourishes the thyroid gland which: regulates the body’s metabolism, controls the heart rate, promotes the growth and balances the digestive and nervous system. This asana tones the legs and abdomen increasing circulation to those areas. It massages the abdominal organs and it relieves stress. Because of the enriched blood flow to the brain it also relieves emotional and mental stress, headaches and it is very tranquilizing.

However among many body conditions following are three physical conditions under which this same yoga posture shoulder stand which is quite beneficial is not recommended.

1) If you have High Blood Pressure the posture is better to avoid.
2) Anyone who has Cervical Spondylitis should not attempt to practice this pose because as you hold the pose the weight of the body is taken through the neck.
3) If you have Glaucoma or Detached Retina please, avoid the Shoulder stand as it could worsen the condition.

Issued in interest of people practicing Yoga by Subodh Gupta, yoga expert based in London.
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Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Headstand

2006-07-19T02:28:00.000-07:00

SIRSHASANA – (THE HEADSTAND)The Headstand is called the King of all yoga asanas because of having tremendous benefits for the body and the mind. All our physical and mental activities are governed by the brain which is the seat of intelligence, knowledge, wisdom, discrimination and power.

As the yoga posture Headstand increases the blood flow to the brain it revitalises the entire body and the mind and also regenerates the nervous system.When the reversed flow of blood goes into the legs it helps to regenerate the tissues.During the practice of the yoga pose Headstand the deep exhalation is happening as the effect of the weight of the abdominal organs on the diaphragm which causes the larger amounts of carbon dioxide and toxins out of the lungs. Practice of this asana provides the feeling of equilibrium and well-being and it increases memory and concentration.

The yoga pose Headstand inverts the pattern of blood pressure in the body – increasing it in the head and dropping it in the feet:The blood pressure at the top of the head increases from 100/60 mm Hg in a standing position to 150/110 mm Hg in the HeadstandThe blood pressure of the feet in a standing position will be about 210/170 mm Hg and it will drop to 40/0 mm Hg in the Headstand.The blood pressure will remain the same at 120/80 mm Hg at heart level.

Out of many reason Three Important Reasons you should not do yoga pose headstand:

(1)However, one of the most important reasons for not coming to the Headstand is when you have High Blood Pressure. Check with your doctor if you are fit to do this pose.
(2)Another reason to avoid the Headstand is when you have weak eye blood vessels or any eye problems. By ignoring your conditions you put your health at risk.
(3)Headstand is better avoided during menstruation and pregnancy. You do not want to feel heavy after your yoga class, so please relax and let others to struggle with this demanding pose.

Issued in interest of people practicing Hatha yoga by Subodh Gupta,
yoga expert based in London.

Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate Yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management . He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.