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Feb 12

New York yoga classes may improve golf swing

Football fans who are still riding the high of the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory have probably heard by now that yoga was instrumental in the team's conditioning regimen. However, New York yoga classes may have benefits that extend beyond the stadium to the 18th hole!

"The more limber you are, the stronger you can be. It's not a mystery," Tess Chiodo, instructor of a yoga class that caters to golfers, told the News Press. She pointed out that golf is a sport that involves "a lot of stretching in the shoulders and arms and twisting."

Chiodo's techniques help teach students with their emphasis on breathing, meditation, relaxation, awareness for the moment and focus, according to the news source. Furthermore, yoga helps to support good balance and spine flexibility.

One student claimed that after a month and a half of yoga, his handicap dropped six points.

Golfers and other athletes can learn yoga techniques through various studios, including Dahn Yoga classes. The benefits of this holistic healing technique are not limited to what goes on at the green. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, yoga can help improve stress management, blood pressure, body composition and mood.

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Jan 12

New York yoga classes can help new mom Beyonce recover her physique

When R&B superstar Beyonce gave birth to her daughter in New York, fans had two questions in mind: what will she and hubby Jay-Z name her, and how will she get her Bootylicious figure back? The answers are Blue Ivy Carter and, of course, diet and exercise. Perhaps New York yoga classes or similar regimens would be up her alley, celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins told MTV.

Ordinarily, Jenkins would prescribe diets and between four and five days of exercise, including cardio, endurance training, yoga and other activities. However, when it comes to new moms, more emphasis has to be placed on realistic expectations and enjoyment.

"The goal is to find activities and workouts that you enjoy so that you keep it a part of your life forever. Consistently mix it up, and enjoy working out," Jenkins told MTV. "Try yoga, Pilates, playing in the park with your kids, hiking and kickboxing."

Of course, any regimen a new mom takes up should be cleared with her doctor first, Jenkins said.

For moms who aren't lucky enough to have their own celebrity trainer, Dahn Yoga classes can help support post-pregnancy fitness. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, yoga can improve body composition as well as stress management. So get to a Dahn Yoga center soon. Like Beyonce, you'll fall Crazy In Love!

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Jan 12

New York yoga classes unfairly maligned

Ever since William Broad wrote an article in the New York Times linking yoga to conditions such as headache and stroke, an international fury has risen, from New York yoga classes to across the pond in England. Luisa Dillner, a health columnist for The Guardian, wrote about the popularity of yoga – and how to practice the mind-body regimen safely – in a recent article.

There are various forms of yoga, and all of them share three things in common, according to Dillner: postures, relaxation and breathing. However, different styles emphasize various factors, such as strength or contemplation.

When it comes to injuries, people may be more vulnerable when they try to force themselves into extreme positions, such as headstands or shoulder stands.

"It is essential to practice under the guidance of an experienced and reputable teacher. If you get pins and needles or anything goes numb, stop," Dillner wrote in the news source. "Be reflective rather than competitive; do not over-extend anything, ever."

When approached correctly, exercises learned in Dahn Yoga classes or similar courses can have a range of health benefits. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health, yoga can improve heart rate, blood pressure, lung capacity and physical composition.

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Jan 12

New York yoga classes can spur kids’ imaginations

Children tend to be very energetic and full of life. At best, these traits can be fun and inspiring. At worst, most parents will tell you, they can be exhausting! However, a few New York yoga classes are helping kids put this energy to good use, as reported by the Times Union.

At the Saratoga Dance Museum, staff are offering children aged 3 to 5 years yoga classes that are specially designed to spark their imagination and give them a healthy eye for creativity.

Students will be taught poses that let them pretend to be things found in the natural world, such as a cobra, flamingo or tree billowing in the wind. One pose even challenges kids to imagine jumping into a puddle of honey!

"Kids are crazy, they run all over the place," said instructor Susan Edwards, as quoted by the news source. "This will help them mellow and chill out."

The emphasis on imagination and creativity – instead of practice and precision – will help children think more independently, Edwards said.

Parents who are looking for similar classes should check out their local Dahn Yoga community. Their children would certainly be in good company – as of 2007, more than 1.5 million children nationwide reported practicing yoga, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of health.

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Dec 11

For Cheryl Burke, yoga is not just for natural stress relief

Dancing with the Stars celebrity Cheryl Burke definitely knows what it's like to perform under pressure. After all, she's been partnered up with a popular football player, a professional wrestler and a Kardashian! As someone in the public eye, she can have an appreciation for natural stress relief and, as she explained to People Magazine, for balance.

"If I go a week without working out, it makes me feel that I might as well keep indulging," Burke said, as quoted by the news source. "If you really care about your body, then your mind starts to work better. So it's important that it all stays balanced."

Burke also recommended that everyone take up whatever activity they find fun, whether it's yoga or something outdoors-y.

When asked about who she would love to partner up with next, Burke told the magazine she'd love to dance with Antonio Banderas.

Dancing with El Mariachi? She'll need balance!

For people who are curious about the mind-body regimen, Dahn yoga classes are available. They would certainly be in good company, too. According to a 2008 survey conducted by the Yoga Journal, 18.3 million American non-practitioners expressed interest in the exercise, which was triple the figure from 2004.

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Nov 11

Yoga is more than just natural stress relief for Lady Gaga

While known for her outlandish outfits, Lady Gaga would probably prefer to be renowned as a musician and performer. But as a performer, Gaga has to maintain a certain level of physical fitness, which is probably why yoga is about more than just natural stress relief for her.

According to Examiner, Gaga showed off her superb muscle tone in a photospread for the January 2012 issue of Vanity Fair. In the accompanying interview, she stated that she does strength-training five times a week for 35 minutes.

Furthermore, she practices yoga, runs and tries to eat a healthy diet.

"You know, my work sort of feeds me. I keep in shape by working hard," Gaga said in the interview.

This lean physique contrasts with the overweight body that Gaga said got her bullied as a kid.

Between 2002 and 2007, the number of adults practicing yoga in the U.S. increased by about 3 million, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a division of the National Institutes of Health. Past studies have suggested that New York yoga classes and similar courses can have a number of health benefits, including improvements in lung capacity, strength, flexibility, muscle relaxation, blood pressure, blood chemistry and stress management.

The NCCAM is supporting research to investigate other associations between yoga and health.

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Nov 11

John Jay Park seniors prefer New York yoga classes over exercise equipment

An anonymous donor has agreed to give senior visitors to John Jay Park four pieces of exercise equipment, according to DNAinfo. However, many of the potential beneficiaries declined the offer in favor of New York yoga classes.

"I have been a member of the exercise program that started last fall, and it's wonderful," Marcia Reese, 82, told board members at a meeting, quoted by the news source. "We exercise for an hour with a trainer. Seniors, I believe, need supervision…What we don't need is equipment."

Enthusiasts who prefer yoga for stress relief and fitness agree that having a supervisor to help guide classes, as well as help anyone who needs physical assistance, would be more useful to older visitors of the park, as reported in DNAinfo. Instead of equipment, they would prefer the exercise area had soft ground material on which they could work out.

Since 2009, the senior area of John Jay Park had secured money for renovations, including new benches and a soft ground. However, none of that money has been spent yet. When the equipment donation was an option, some park patrons expressed concerns over maintenance.

The Parks Department has yet to vet or accept the donation, according to the news source.

As of 2006, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine estimated that more than 13 million American adults practiced yoga.

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Nov 11

Attending classes at a New York yoga studio can help combat stress

If you have ever attended classes at a New York yoga studio, you are probably very familiar with the fact that the holistic mind-body regimen is an excellent method of natural stress relief. Nowadays, it is rare for anyone to lead a life completely free of tension and anxiety. Most people deal with frustrating situations and tight schedules on a daily basis, and thus may be in need of a little relaxation.

According to the Cornell Daily Sun, the Eastern art of yoga may be ideal for busy individuals such as college students. The mindfulness system is as flexible as it is beneficial, and its breathing exercises, poses, stretches and meditation may be performed virtually anywhere.

Laurie Johnston, a professor of physical education at Cornell University, explained that yoga helps people handle stress because it allows them to become more connected to their bodies.

"Stress can often occur when people get too caught up in their minds and lose the ability to connect with themselves, others and the world," she said, quoted by the news source. "In yoga, we try to drop all that stuff at the doorway and begin to connect with all of our resources – the body, the breath, the spirit." 

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Oct 11

Focus on comfort, not fashion, in a New York yoga studio

New York City is one of the fashion capitals of the world. On a daily basis, it's normal to see men and women pounding the pavement in the latest styles. Some people take their savvy dress sense with them when they go to a New York yoga studio, but is it really necessary to wear avant-garde attire when you're meditating? Do you perform breathing exercises, poses and stretches better in a pair of $100 leggings than when you wear normal sweatpants?

The answer is no. When it comes to yoga and stress relief, the key to achieving optimal well-being is wearing loose, comfortable clothes that support your full range of motion. If this means donning a big t-shirt and light, flowing pants in which you feel calm and relaxed, then by all means, that is the garb you should be wearing.

According to the Seminole Heights Patch, focusing on the price of a yoga outfit is not always practical.

"Since starting my yoga practice, I have been on a continuous search for not only clothes that fit me and my unique body and frame, but also items that are worth my hard-earned money," said instructor Erin Wheeler, quoted by the news source.

Wearing apparel that makes you feel comfortable is a good way to enhance the tranquil benefits of yoga. 

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Jul 11

Rhinebeck, New York yoga classes could help attendees achieve stress relief

Life can be full of stressful situations, and this is a fact that people who live and work in urban areas are very familiar with. This may be why New York yoga classes are so popular, since countless residents of the bustling metropolis rely on deep breathing exercises, gentle poses and rejuvenating stretches to help them achieve calm.

Because of the immense popularity of engaging in yoga for stress relief, instructors and enthusiasts alike will be gathering in late August for the Being Yoga Conference Retreat. The event will take place at the end of August in Rhinebeck, New York, and will offer more than 50 sessions for people of all experience levels.

Some of the nation's top yoga teachers will be present to present a wide range of yoga styles and topics to attendees.

"We believe yoga holds tremendous potential for strengthening both individuals and the health and well-being of society," said Carla Goldstein, one of the experts who will be running the conference. "Through conscious and deliberate efforts – from the foods we serve, to the teachers we choose, to the sustainability initiatives on campus – we create an environment that supports a deep immersion into yoga."

The event will begin on August 26 with a program known as Yoga Stories, in which instructors will share personal accounts of how the holistic mind-body regimen has enabled them to overcome their struggles and pursue their fullest potential as human beings.

Such gatherings may help yoga beginners strengthen their skills and encourage those who are familiar with the practice to continue adopting its gentle exercises in order to achieve optimal stress relief. 

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