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Jul 12

Washington yoga classes may help juvenile arthritis patients

Considering that July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, we at Dahn Yoga can't think of a better time to learn about the benefits of yoga for kids who have this condition.

More than 290,000 Americans under age 18 live with juvenile arthritis, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). This is usually the result of an overactive immune system that attacks healthy joint tissue, leading to pain in the knees, hands, feet and other areas.

While there are medications that can alleviate the most severe symptoms of juvenile arthritis, the NIAMS reminds people that exercise is essential to any care regimen.

"Although pain sometimes limits physical activity, exercise is important for reducing the symptoms of juvenile arthritis and maintaining function and range of motion of the joints. Most children with [juvenile arthritis] can take part fully in physical activities and selected sports when their symptoms are under control," the agency website states.

Parents may want to consider enrolling their children in Washington yoga classes, which can provide low-impact exercises that are gentle on the joints while maintaining optimal flexibility. A doctor can help parents decide if this activity is appropriate.

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May 12

Stronger bones are among the benefits of yoga poses

As National Osteoporosis Month, May is a time when people, particularly senior citizens, can educate themselves about how to maintain bone health. Weight-bearing exercises are among the most effective approaches to strengthening the skeleton. Fortunately, the benefits of yoga poses may help lead to denser bones that are resistant to fracture.

More than 40 million Americans either have osteoporosis or are at risk for the bone-weakening disease. The condition increases the likelihood that patients will experience life-threatening fractures, particularly those that are the result of falling accidents.

Yoga may help prevent these problems by strengthening the bones. The holistic-healing technique is adaptable and can easily accommodate different limitations that students may have.

"It can be practiced in a very low-impact way," yoga instructor Alison Rubin told The Spokesman-Review. "It's doable for an older person. There are many, many, many poses, and they can be modified in many different ways."

Furthermore, yoga exercises may help practitioners improve their sense of balance, which in turn may prevent accidental falls and fractures.

So if you want to learn more about what this activity can do for your bones, check out your local Washington yoga classes.

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Mar 12

Arthritis patients may enjoy benefits of yoga poses

The joints of the skeleton are the connecting points between bones. Like any other moving machinery, joints are vulnerable to wear and tear, which can lead to arthritis. One way to alleviate the pain from this condition is to keep the muscles around the joints active and strong so they can help provide bone support. As one patient attested, arthritis relief is one of the potential benefits of yoga poses.

"I had no mobility in my arm at all," said holistic enthusiast Cielo English, as quoted by Metro Vancouver. She was diagnosed with arthritis in her shoulder 18 years ago.

"I was told the only way [my mobility] was going to improve was to have shoulder-replacement surgery."

However, she turned to the holistic healing techniques of yoga and was able to remain pain free without surgery for the last 16 years. She is now a yoga instructor herself, sharing the regimen that changed her life with other people.

Recently, English participated in the Power of Movement, a yoga-based charity event that raised more than $9,000 for the Arthritis Research Foundation.

People who are seeking relief from joint pain will be happy to know that these techniques are also available through Washington yoga classes. Besides exercise, weight maintenance will also help keep the pressure of arthritic joints, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.

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Feb 12

Running enthusiast writes about benefits of yoga poses

Endurance activities such as running or bicycling can be beneficial for the cardiovascular system. However, holding the body in any one position for too long can create problems for the joints and muscles. Thankfully, one running enthusiast realized the benefits of yoga poses for these athletes and decided to share them.

Runners and cyclists may exhibit signs of tightness in the hip external rotators as well as weakness in the hip adductors and deep abdominals, Kym Klass wrote in the Montgomery Advertiser. People may also develop issues with the sacroiliac joints, hamstrings and knees.

"I think the accountability of coming to a yoga class and having a teacher guide you through [stretches] takes time. It takes 30 seconds to get your muscle fibers to relax," yoga instructor Heather Hagan told Klass. "In my classes, we'll hold a stretch for almost two minutes. And most people don't have the patience on their own to hold the stretches, and so they are not benefiting being on their own."

Thankfully, these problems are both reversible and preventable with the help of yoga!

Running and bicycling enthusiasts may want to look into Washington yoga classes to supplement their regimens. They would be in good company, after all – a study published in the Yoga Journal stated that 15.8 million Americans were practicing the mind-body regimen as of 2008!

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Feb 12

Babies can experience the benefits of yoga for kids

All parents know that both the bodies and minds of babies are going through rapid development. Mommies and daddies may try to encourage this development with baby fitness classes. An aerobics instructor is encouraging one exercise in particular. Could it be…you guessed it – yoga!

In a Yahoo! Sports article detailing the benefits of yoga for kids and babies, Heather Johnson-Emerson explains that certain poses, performed with the help of parents and guardians, can do wonders for an infant's development. These exercises promote balance and strength, which are skills that are needed for crawling and walking. Furthermore, yoga can help relieve gas, constipation and colic.

Certain benefits may even spill over to parents.

"Whether you are the mom or dad, helping your baby with yoga poses will create not only a more fit and healthier baby, but will also create a stronger and tighter bond with you and your baby. Yoga can also offer parents the benefit of learning to calm their baby more quickly, promoting relaxation," Johnson-Emerson wrote in the news source.

Parents who are interested in learning more about how yoga can help their babies should check out Washington yoga classes. Tips may also be available through internet videos.

Who knows – these baby enthusiasts may grow up to continue this mind-body regimen. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, more than 1.5 million children were practicing yoga as of 2006.

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Dec 11

High school lacrosse players learn the benefits of yoga poses

Lacrosse can be a mean, high-intensity sport. When thinking of lacrosse players, one may picture swift and burly men who know how to take a hit. Very few people, including the lacrosse players themselves, may picture them meditating and learning the benefits of yoga poses.

But at Apex High School, that's exactly what's happening.

"When I thought of yoga, I didn't take it as serious as it really is. It's a lot harder than it looks," said senior Tyler Rogers, as quoted by The Apex Herald. "But it's turned out to be a lot of fun. I'm hoping for some injury prevention, and it's good for balance and for working on muscle groups I really didn't know I had. I really enjoy it and it's been great for team bonding."

Team coach John Hayden wanted to start an off-season class for years, but just managed to do so recently when he discovered the mother of a player was an instructor, according to the news source. Yoga teacher Tara Farrell designed the class around exercises meant to increase speed, agility and balance.

Young athletes who are interested in Washington yoga classes are not alone. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, more than 1.5 million children practiced this mind-body regimen as of 2007.

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Dec 11

‘Glee’ star Lea Michele well aware of benefits of yoga for women

On the wildly popular TV show "Glee," high school student Rachel Berry will stop at nothing to realize her dream of being a Broadway star. Lea Michele, the actress who plays Berry, is a budding young actress who also plans "on playing every role on Broadway," as she stated in an interview with Harper's Bazaar. Being in the public eye may explain why Michele and her friends can testify to the benefits of yoga for women.

Michele helps maintain her physique with a regimen that includes yoga, running, dancing, hiking and strength training. She also eats a vegan diet.

Her success on "Glee" makes her feel vindicated after years of being told that she was not pretty and needed a nose job, she told the news source.

"In an industry where girls are expected to look and act a certain way, she isn't afraid to be her own person," her "Glee" co-star Jonathan Groff told Glamour Magazine. "She inspires me."

Yoga is not just meant for celebrity fitness. As of 2008, nearly 16 million American adults were practicing these exercises, according to the Yoga Journal. Anyone interested in taking Washington yoga classes can reap several health benefits associated with this physical activity, including improvements in blood pressure and stress management.

Michele can be seen in the upcoming holiday movie New Year's Eve, co-starring Ashton Kutcher.

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28
Nov 11

Men, women and children may all reap the benefits of yoga poses

Contrary to what common media images may have people believe, yoga is not just about women stretching their bodies. In fact, men, women and children of all ages can reap different benefits of yoga poses, according to Yahoo! Sports.

"Regardless of your age, you can get strong, flexible and calm by performing yoga," wrote Rebecca Bardelli. "Husbands and wives, families and friends can perform yoga together. Choose a workout partner, or choose to workout on your own."

Men who practice yoga can improve their muscle strength and flexibility. Meanwhile, women get the added benefit of bolstering their abs and alleviating some of the pain caused by menstrual cramps, according to the news source.

Children may also benefit from Washington yoga classes. This activity can relieve stress and boost both flexibility and coordination, Bardelli wrote. Yoga can also improve body awareness and self-control, which may be especially pertinent to young people who may have attention deficit disorder or similar conditions.

As of 2007, more than 13 million American adults reported practicing yoga within the previous year, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health. The agency supports research investigating the link between yoga, immune function, pain and other aspects of health.

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Nov 11

Athletes can experience internal benefits of yoga poses

People may think of yoga as an exercise that mostly helps flexibility and muscular strength. However, the benefits of yoga poses can also extend to the internal organs, according to Yahoo! Sports.

"Yoga exercises are great for an athlete to add into his or her exercise routine, and there are a lot of benefits to yoga," according to writer Jeanne Rose.

Washington yoga classes can increase lung capacity and decrease respiratory rate. This can help athletes by regulating body temperature and conditioning their lungs to perform under stress, according to the news source. Furthermore, the heart will not have to work as hard to nourish the body.

Yoga also improves circulation, which is beneficial to the internal organs and joints, due in part to more efficient delivery of oxygen and nutrients, Rose said. In addition to better circulation, yoga also "massages" the organs and increases mind-body awareness, which can prevent disease and help an athlete pinpoint physical ailments faster.

As of 2007, 13 million American adults reported practicing yoga within the previous year, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health. The agency is supporting studies on the effects of yoga on arthritis, chronic low back pain and other conditions.

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Nov 11

Leg strength among the benefits of yoga poses for ski enthusiasts

The bite of winter frost is a welcome sensation for ski enthusiasts who look forward to mountains of snow. A fitness expert from Washington suggests that athletes who want to get the most bang for their buck during ski season may want to explore the benefits of yoga poses.

A lift ticket can cost as much as $73, according to Craig Hill of The Olympian, who wrote that an unfit body and cramping thighs can make a ski excursion very disappointing. However, to prepare properly, Hill suggests that people take up different exercises to condition themselves, including techniques from Washington yoga classes.

"Yoga is a good way to improve flexibility, balance and your ability to avoid injuries," Hill wrote in The Olympian. "Many yoga poses also strength your core and your legs."

In all, Hill recommends 10 exercises that people may want to take up. These include scissor jumps, lateral hops and crab walking with resistance bands to strengthen the legs, hips and glutes.

A growing body of research suggests that yoga can help improve one's mood, stress, heart rate, lung capacity, strength, flexibility and blood chemistry, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health.

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