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I can fly!

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…

Yet another yoga mat. This one is antimicrobial.

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…

Community-minded wellness center opens in Philly

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…

You can help end extreme poverty

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…

Asian diet doesn’t prevent heart attacks

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…

How will you celebrate World Vegan Day?

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…

Yoga allowed in school… if it’s not called yoga

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…

Whole Health Expo

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…

Trick or treat

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…

Can meditation help treat ADD, OCD, and depression?

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,…