National Yoga Month 2009

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• Which Yoga Is Right for You?
From ashtanga to vinyasa, there is a style for every body. Read more>>

• Yoga Stretches Mind, Improves Body
Physician and author Dean Ornish says it can help with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other health problems. Read more>>

• Meditation Goes Mainstream
Quiet contemplation gains ground as treatment aid in certain ailments. Read more>>

• Stress ... Why It’s Making You Sick
While a certain amount of stress can increase productivity and creativity, too much can be mentally and physically damaging. Read more>>

• Yoga: At the Heart of Fitness?
Can the gentle, relaxing rhythms of yoga help your heart the same way as a briskly paced 30-minute walk or swimming laps at the local pool? Read more>>

• Laughter Yoga to Improve Health? It’s No Joke
Laughter yoga is only one tool in the growing field of laughter therapy. Today, humor is used to treat chronic pain associated with cancer, arthritis or other illnesses, as well as depression, anxiety and stress disorders. Read more>>

• Avoid Bad Falls by Exercising to Improve Balance
Several studies show that exercise and activity, specifically those that help in strengthening, flexibility and balance, can make a significant difference in minimizing one’s chance of falling. Read more>>

• Older Adults Increasingly Turn to Yoga for Health
Yoga can relieve back pain, improve sleep quality, boost overall fitness. Play video>>

• Brain Yoga
A mental health guru gives advice on how to keep your mind sharp through exercise.  Play video>>

 • Laughter Yoga
This type of yoga combines unconditional laughter and deep breathing, providing health benefits for children and seniors alike. Play video >>