October 31, 2008
Has anyone tried AntiGravity Yoga available at Crunch in NY, LA and Miami? According to the Crunch website, an “AntiGravity Hammock acts as a soft trapeze, supporting you as you master simple suspension techniques leading to advanced inverted poses. Perform…
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October 29, 2008
You may bring your own mat to class. You may even wash it regularly with special cleansers. But now EquiFit SpaCare has created a supposedly easier way prevent fungus from making a home on your mat: the whole mat is…
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October 27, 2008
When I think of Philadelphia, two unhealthy things come to mind: cheesesteaks and cream cheese. Brio Vim is out to change my perception with donation yoga, sliding-scale massage, Reiki services and more. “Brio Vim is supporting wellness entrepreneurs by providing…
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October 24, 2008
OneYoga, a 108-minute yoga event that will raise money to help those suffering from extreme poverty, is scheduled for November 16. The main event will take place at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary, AB, Canada at 1 pm. But…
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October 22, 2008
Can’t live without your wok? You may be surprised to learn that an Asian diet doesn’t prevent heart attacks. But don’t worry: your stir fry also won’t cause a heart attack. According to a study of dietary patterns in 52…
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October 20, 2008
World Vegan Day (Nov. 1) was created in 1994 to, in part, celebrate the founding of The Vegan Society in 1944. For more information, visit www.worldveganday.org. In addition, there is something called World Go Vegan Days (Oct. 26-28). According to…
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October 17, 2008
On October 3, I wrote about a Massena, New York, high school that put its classroom yoga program on hold after a group of parents raised concerns about the separation of church and state, saying that the school should not…
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October 15, 2008
If you are going to be near Northampton, MA, this weekend, October 18 & 19, you will want to check out the Whole Health Expo at the Clarion Hotel (1 Atwood Drive). The expo’s website, www.wholehealthexpo.com, promotes the event as…
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October 13, 2008
Here are a few Halloween events. Who knew yoga could be so spooky? Let us know what’s going on in your area. Halloween Flow Yoga Party: Class will be lit exclusively by candles and jack-o-lanterns. October 31, 6:30 – 7:45…
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October 10, 2008
A recent study by Emory University neuroscientists suggests that Zen Buddhist meditation may help treat depression, attention deficit disorder, and anxiety, reports The Kansas City Star. Obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression are characterized in part by “excessive rumination” or runaway thoughts,…
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