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Dec 11

The elderly enthusiastically use yoga for healthy aging

Studies have shown that this enthusiasm is well-founded, since the holistic regimen entails a number of benefits for aging adults.

Studies have shown that this enthusiasm is well-founded, since the holistic regimen entails a number of benefits for aging adults.

Whether they take special meditation classes or utilize stretching exercises for seniors, many elderly Americans are just wild about yoga. Studies have shown that this enthusiasm is well-founded, since the holistic regimen entails a number of benefits for aging adults.

An article in the Southern Methodist University (SMU) newspaper, The Daily Campus, profiled Bryan Robbins, a senior who happily turned to yoga 40 years ago and hasn't looked back since.

At 65, he is one of the nearly 20 percent of adults who practice the mind-body routine, according to a survey published by the Yoga Journal. Robbins is also the former head coach of SMU's diving program, where he has been teaching his students yoga since 1971.

He told the news source that with maturation, yoga for healthy aging becomes increasingly appealing to physically fit individuals like himself.

"As you age you have a tendency to [lose] muscle mass and flexibility, so the older you get, the more you have to keep moving," Robbins told the newspaper.

Studies have determined that yoga offers the elderly a number of benefits, from improved gait, balance and coordination to a decreased risk of heart disease and pulmonary problems.

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05
Dec 11

NFL running back does yoga for health and healing…and charity

Ravens fans got to watch running back Ricky Williams teach the crowd yoga for health and healing.

Ravens fans got to watch running back Ricky Williams teach the crowd yoga for health and healing.

It's an uncommon sight: a 230-pound NFL player quietly doing yoga, and even leading a large class at a yoga retreat center. However, that's just what hundreds of eager yoga practitioners recently saw at Stevenson University's Mustang Arena. It was there that Ravens fans got to watch running back Ricky Williams teach the crowd yoga for health and healing.

The 34-year-old pro football player spent 90 minutes leading yoga classes at the stadium, followed by a round of questions and a charity raffle to benefit children's health and fitness, according to the Towson Patch.

Though he is a Heisman Trophy winner and a successful NFL running back, Williams has not led the easiest of lives. Diagnosed with crippling social anxiety disorder, he was forced to temporarily retire from pro football after testing positive for marijuana.

However, Williams has turned his life around, and today he credits yoga for much of his recovery. The holistic regimen reportedly keeps him calm, too.

"I was surprised that he was so humble despite what he does for a living," yoga instructor Michelle Cagan told the news source. "He's a big tough football player, but he had a kind, gentle presence about him."

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Nov 11

Patients, physical therapists utilize yoga for health and healing

While many people take mind-body classes as a way to relax, plenty of others rely on yoga for health and healing.

While many people take mind-body classes as a way to relax, plenty of others rely on yoga for health and healing.

Americans are wild about yoga. At last count, almost 16 million adults admitted to using the holistic healing regimen now and then, according to a survey conducted by the Yoga Journal. But while many people take mind-body classes as a way to relax, plenty of others rely on yoga for health and healing.

In fact, the American Physical Therapy Association states that yoga is quite often used as a supplemental treatment for individuals who are recovering from injury, stroke or illness.

The organization recently pointed to a widely publicized study appearing in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, which found that yoga and stretching can reduce the severity of lower back problems.

That's not all it can do. Research published in the journal Physical Therapy determined that yoga-based therapies may help individuals recover some of their muscular coordination after a stroke.

Another paper, this one included in the Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology, found that yoga exercises can ease the pain and discomfort of fibromyalgia.

One might even expect Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords to be using yoga in her physical therapy sessions. While she is not, she told ABC News that she used to be a fanatic for yoga classes in Arizona.

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Nov 11

World’s oldest yoga instructor teaches stretching exercises for seniors

Just ask Bernice Mary Bates about it. At 91, she is the oldest person in the world to teach stretching exercises for seniors.

Just ask Bernice Mary Bates about it. At 91, she is the oldest person in the world to teach stretching exercises for seniors.

Living past 90 is an accomplishment in and of itself, but how about being a nonagenarian with a job as a yoga teacher? Now that's one for the record books! Just ask Bernice Mary Bates about it. At 91, she is the oldest person in the world to teach stretching exercises for seniors.

As part of Guinness World Records Day, which is held every year on November 17, Bates was given the official title of world's oldest yoga instructor, according to Reuters. The previous record-holder was 89-year-old UK resident Gladys Morris.

Among other records set that day were the biggest hula hoop workout, the largest group of people simultaneously dressed as leprechauns (that one was in Dublin) and the largest cream tea party, the news source noted.

"I'm truly overwhelmed," Bates told the Guinness World Records Association. "I'll continue with yoga for as long as I can." Given the benefits of yoga for healthy aging, that will likely be for years to come.

For your information, the world's youngest yoga instructor is 6-year-old Shruti Pandey of India.

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Nov 11

Try using yoga for healthy aging, improved mental clarity

Many people enjoy the pilgrimage to Arizona and the ensuing stay in Sedona because of the positive effects it has on the body and the mind.

Many people enjoy the pilgrimage to Arizona and the ensuing stay in Sedona because of the positive effects it has on the body and the mind.

Yoga retreats in Sedona are popular for good reason, and it isn't just because the mild climate, dry air and soaring desert vistas make it the perfect region for self healing. Many people enjoy the pilgrimage to Arizona and the ensuing stay in Sedona because of the positive effects it has on the body and the mind.

For one thing, plenty of enthusiasts use yoga for healthy aging, since the mind-body regimen is proven to slow the aging process. Yoga instructor Larry Payne told Yahoo! Sports that many of his protegees use the regimen to keep their skin firm and their muscles toned.

"My students call yoga a natural facelift," he told the news source. "It cleanses, relaxes and restores."

That's not all that yoga retreats in Sedona have to offer. Yoga and meditation experts Ed and Deb Shapiro wrote at the Huffington Post that the holistic healing routine is also an effective way to empty one's head of distracting thoughts and to get some mental clarity.

They noted that one of the perks of a good yoga retreat is that it involves "unthinking," so to speak, in which practitioners pursue peace and relaxation by opening their minds to the universe.

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Nov 11

Shoulder stretching exercises can relieve upper-body pain

In a survey conducted in 2006, the CDC found that 9 percent of American adults reported experiencing shoulder pains in the prior 30 days.

In a survey conducted in 2006, the CDC found that 9 percent of American adults reported experiencing shoulder pains in the prior 30 days.

If you suffer from shoulder problems, you know that a little relief can be hard to come by. Besides surgical treatments, the options available to people with chronic shoulder ailments are essentially limited to expensive prescription medications, dicey herbal supplements and plenty of bed rest. But beyond these sometimes undesirable treatments, yoga-based shoulder stretching exercises may be able to do the trick.

Joint problems are exceedingly common in the U.S., especially among the elderly. According to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shoulder problems alone account for more than 7 million doctor's visits each year.

In a survey conducted in 2006, the CDC found that 9 percent of American adults reported experiencing shoulder pains in the prior 30 days.

It's little wonder, really. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons reports that the shoulder is prone to any number of injuries and conditions, particularly with age. These include torn rotator cuffs, arthritis and bursitis.

The organization recommends resting the joint as soon as it begins to ache or show signs of wear and tear. Using stretching exercises for seniors may be an effective way to gradually rebuild strength in a sore shoulder.

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Nov 11

Learn to use yoga for health problems like diabetes

More than 26 million children and adults have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and another 79 million are at risk for the latter variety of the condition, according to the American Diabetes Association.

More than 26 million children and adults have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and another 79 million are at risk for the latter variety of the condition, according to the American Diabetes Association.

Stretching exercises for seniors can improve muscle mass, flexibility, mobility and range of motion, but does that make them appropriate for yoga enthusiasts of all ages? Sure it does, especially considering the widespread risk of metabolic conditions like diabetes.

Since November is American Diabetes Month, here is a quick summary of the extent of this condition in the U.S., as well as the ways that doctors have suggested using yoga for health problems like diabetes.

More than 26 million children and adults have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and another 79 million are at risk for the latter variety of the condition, according to the American Diabetes Association.

Much of this prevalence is due to genetic predisposition, poor dietary habits and lack of exercise. What can be done about it? Well, individuals who already have diabetes are essentially stuck with it, but that doesn't mean they can't improve their health with yoga-based interventions.

Likewise, people who don't have the condition but are at risk for it may reduce their likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes by engaging in yoga and meditation. A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that doing yoga for as few as 10 days can lower cholesterol and blood sugar, potentially obviating two common risk factors for diabetes.

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Oct 11

Sedona yoga classes help breast cancer survivor heal

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Boarder noted that yoga retreats in the Arizona landscape gave her a sense of calm and tranquility that few other holistic regimens could match.

Plenty of people go on yoga retreats in Arizona in order to improve their flexibility or strengthen their mind-body connection. However, Kelly Boarder took Sedona yoga classes as a way to become whole again after surviving breast cancer.

As she told the Reading Eagle, the 46-year-old yoga instructor spent some time in the Arizona mountains following her final breast reconstruction surgery last year.

Boarder noted that yoga retreats in the Arizona landscape gave her a sense of calm and tranquility that few other holistic regimens could match.

"It was a huge part of my healing, that's just where I took myself," she told the news source. "If I was feeling down, if I was having a hard time, I'd practice or teach a class, and it took a lot of stress out of the whole process."

A number of studies support the use of yoga among breast cancer patients. One notable investigation, which was published in the journal Psycho-Oncology, found that women who practiced holistic health experienced improvements in mood, energy level, emotional well-being and overall quality of life.

As part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many yoga studios are offering special classes designed for breast cancer survivors.

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21
Oct 11

Phoenix-area news anchor decides to retire, take yoga classes in Arizona

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The former news anchor counts herself as one of the 15.8 million Americans who have tried yoga.

If you happen to see KTVK Phoenix's morning show co-host Tara Hitchcock in your Arizona yoga studio sometime soon, don't be too surprised. The longtime news anchor and television personality recently decided to resign in order to take more time for herself.

According to the Arizona Republic, Hitchcock was at one time part of the popular early show "Good Morning Arizona," along with anchor Dan Davis and meteorologist Brad Perry, both of whom have since changed careers.

She explained to the newspaper that it is now her turn to try something new.

"I think I'm meant for something else," Hitchcock said, quoted by the news source. "Sometimes you have that feeling and you know what the change is, and sometimes you don't."

Elaborating on the possibilities open to her, she laughingly noted that now she can take more of her beloved yoga classes in Arizona. A die-hard fan of the mind-body system, Hitchcock said that she might be able to join her friends in a yoga class that her TV position kept her from being able to attend.

The former news anchor counts herself as one of the 15.8 million Americans who have tried yoga, as tallied by the Yoga Journal.

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Oct 11

How many people take yoga classes in Arizona for epilepsy?

Why are more people than ever before turning to yoga classes in Arizona (pictured) for conditions like tendinitis, anxiety, headaches or even epilepsy? One possible reason is that scientific studies are finding more and more potential benefits associated with meditation and yoga.

Why are more people than ever before turning to yoga classes in Arizona (pictured) for conditions like tendinitis, anxiety, headaches or even epilepsy? One possible reason is that scientific studies are finding more and more potential benefits associated with meditation and yoga.

These days, Arizona yoga studios are practically bursting at the seams with new members. And it's little wonder – after all, complementary and alternative therapies (CATs) have been relieving pain and reducing discomfort for centuries.

So what's changed? Why are more people than ever before turning to yoga classes in Arizona for conditions like tendinitis, anxiety, headaches or even epilepsy? One possible reason is that scientific studies are finding more and more potential benefits associated with meditation and yoga.

Likewise, the popularity of CATs is increasing, making such treatments more visible. A survey published in the journal Neurology found that, among Arizonan individuals with epilepsy (IWEs), approximately 44 percent have tried CATs for the condition.

Based on the population of the state, that figure translates to roughly 10,500 IWEs in Arizona alone.

On a national level, there may be something of a snowball effect going on. As surveys point to the increasing number of yoga practitioners, more people may be inclined to look into the mind-body regimen themselves.

Across the U.S., close to 16 million adults practice yoga, meditation and related CATs, according to a 2008 survey conducted by the Yoga Journal.

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