And now, a word from our government
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will hold its first annual Yoga Week from May 19 to May 23 at its headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. This five-day event is for NIH employees but also open to the public—and free! Participants will learn about the benefits of yoga and also have a chance to take classes. Teachers who will be at the event include Alan Finger, John Schumacher, and Judith Lyon. For more info, visit http://does.ors.od.nih.gov/fitness/yogaWeek.htm. Are you surprised to see the government embracing yoga?
Comments
Its about time the recognize the benefits.
Posted by: Jared | April 28, 2008 11:01 PM
This is such a great idea. The NIH has been supporting research on yoga and other "alternative" modalities for the past 10 years, but hasn't publicized it very much, so it's wonderful to see them making such an important statement, especially since it's in the form of a fun and informative event!
Posted by: Mary K | May 4, 2008 07:48 PM
Well, my government gets something right!
If visits to my post about peer-reviewed articles are any indication, there’s growing interest in the science of yoga:
http://williamaveryhudson.blogsome.com/2007/10/24/cam-evidence-base-3-yoga/
If you can forgive a little self-promotion ;)
Wishing you all a spring of success,
Avery
Posted by: William Avery Hudson | May 5, 2008 11:15 PM