Each year, more than 230,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer, the National Cancer Institute estimates. Those who are postmenopausal are often given aromatase inhibitors, a class of drug that shuts off estrogen production and can lead to serious joint pain. Fortunately, yoga for health and healing may be able to relieve this problem.

That's according to a new study published in EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing. Its authors, a group of scientists from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, found that doing yoga helped breast cancer survivors soothe their joint pain.

Also known as arthralgia, these aches can be quite serious. Being able to relieve them is a major part of getting through aromatase inhibitor therapy.

In the study, researchers led cancer patients through yoga classes twice a week and instructed them on how to do yoga at home.

After eight weeks, the results indicated that yoga and meditation were linked to reductions in joint aches and improvements in overall quality of life. Similar studies have shown that yoga classes can soothe many physical and mental symptoms for women with cancer.

That's the beauty of doing Dahn Yoga for health – as the nation's premier holistic mind-body regimen, it can improve wellness for people of all different health levels.

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Across the U.S., countless adults are using Dahn Yoga for their health and wellness. This regimen, based on centuries of holistic healing expertise, can improve bodily function and relieve mental stress – no matter how young you are.

Scientists are increasingly taking notice that yoga, tai chi and mindfulness meditation have applications for the health of children. Hundreds of U.S. schools have integrated yoga programs into their physical education programs, and recently a pair of researchers set out to see how the holistic healing practice is benefiting schoolchildren.

In one report, Robin Lowry, a physical education expert from Temple University, found that most school-based yoga programs are very flexible. Classes for children often include games, stories, music and group activities, all designed to keep kids focused, interested and calm.

Another study, this one conducted by psychologist Mary Lance of Walden University, determined that yoga, meditation and stretching exercises for kids may help prevent pediatric anxiety.

This means that Dahn Yoga classes may help kids find some much-needed relaxation. After all, the National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one-quarter of 13- to 18-year-olds are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.

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Every day, numerous Americans do yoga for health, fitness and a holistic sense of well-being. While many people might prefer to engage in the regimen in a quiet, peaceful, remote location – like spas or yoga retreat centers – this is not always possible. Therefore, Dahn Yoga is currently offering 20 percent off of its entire library of DVDs, allowing enthusiasts everywhere to practice in the comfort of their own homes.

As with everything in life, though, this too shall pass. Such a deal cannot last forever. Dahn Yoga's DVDs will only be offered at such a discounted rate for the month of July.

For more than 15 years, the relaxing and refreshing regimens of this yoga system have been helping individuals of all ages, backgrounds and body types. Originally, Dahn Yoga came into being in a public park in Korea, where a practitioner in the healthcare field used his knowledge of yoga and tai chi to create a special stretching for a stroke victim.

Today, Dahn Yoga has become a popular way for thousands of Americans to unwind, restore their vitality and reconnect with the community around them.

To get something of a preview of what you may find in its DVDs, you may want to first take a look at one of Dahn Yoga's multiple YouTube channels, which offer dozens of clips on how to stretch away aches and pains, reopen energy channels and invigorate the body.

For instance, a video series called Two Minute Tips provides instructions on how to help detoxify the liver, open up the bladder meridian or expand the lungs, among many others.

The DVDs created by Dahn Yoga and Health Centers contain many such exercises, though they are generally integrated in a more fluid and holistic session, during which a practitioner will typically stretch, pose, breathe deeply, meditate and potentially practice tai chi or qigong.

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When taking a trip to Arizona to visit the Dahn Yoga center in Sedona, travelers may want to add a little excitement into their meditative journey. This summer, the National Day of the Cowboy takes over the city's uptown district for a day of music, games and sporting events.

After doing one's breathing exercises for the day, visitors can watch the lively parade making its way down Jordan Road. Following the procession, there will be plenty of sidewalk entertainment, live performances of traditional western music, art exhibitions, craft demonstrations and much more.

The Sedona Main Street Program has been putting on this annual event since 2005, when President Bush designated the fourth Saturday of July as the Day of the Cowboy. This figure is celebrated because of his character and values – "honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, respect, patriotism and a strong work ethic," according to the organizer's website.

Travelers can complement the relaxing elements of their Arizona vacation with a day of fun on July 23 when they head to uptown Sedona.

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One of the benefits of Dahn Yoga is that it allows people to connect with their inner being, ultimately joining the body and soul. While this is a great way to deal with stress, it helps to practice the exercise in an open environment, particularly one that is also quite serene.

That's why the beach is the perfect place to tap into one's psyche, and what better coastline than Turks and Caicos, which is only 550 miles South of Florida. Turks and Caicos is made up for 40 islands, which allows individuals to try meditating at different beaches, searching until they've found the perfect spot.

As there are only 30,000 inhabitants in the island nation, it's easy to be by oneself as they work to reach into their mindset. The island colony is widely regarded for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, which is why it makes for a perfect backdrop when getting back in touch with oneself. After all, nothing brings a calming feel quite like the soft crashes of the waves.

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Dahn Yoga teaches individuals the importance of having both a healthy body and mind. However, those who are looking to enrich their education may find that it's difficult to do so due to rising costs of entering a degree program.

As a result, Grand Canyon University announced that it will maintain a tuition freeze from 2009, in an effort to keep education costs from getting too high above ones' reach. The freeze will last through the 2011-2012 school year.

"Though our economy is seeing signs of recovery, frankly people are still wondering how they'll afford a college education especially in light of the proposed tuition increases at the state institutions," said Brian Mueller, Grand Canyon University CEO. "The increase in our student enrollment speaks for itself – it's possible."

The tuition is currently frozen at $16,500. The school is also offering reduced room and board costs. Since the university implemented the deal, it has seen an increase in freshman class enrollment. School officials say that 2,300 new students will enter the program this fall.

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Benefits: This is a very effective method to reduce tension and release stagnant energy from your whole body. By patting, cells are strengthened as they are stimulated and energy points are opened.

Note: Pat the body gently and comfortably to achieve the desired results. You can concentrate better if you allow your eyes to follow your movements.

1.    Curl your fingers and lightly tap all over your head and face with your fingertips.

2.    Stretch out your left arm with your palm facing up. Take your right hand and, starting at the left shoulder, pat rhythmically downward all the way to the left hand.

3.      Then turn your left hand over and, with your right hand, pat your way back up to the left shoulder again.

4.      Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 with the left hand and right arm.

5.      Pat your chest with both hands several times, breathing deeply and exhaling completely.

6.    Starting from your chest, pat your ribs, abdomen, and sides.

7.    With both hands, pat the area just below the right rib cage where your liver is located and concentrate on radiating positive, clear energy to the liver.

8.    With both hands, pat the area just below the left rib cage where your stomach is located and concentrate on bringing healing energy to your stomach.

9.    Bend over slightly from the waist and pat the area on your lower back (on both sides) where your kidneys are located and move up, patting as far as your hands can reach. Then pat your way down to your buttocks.

10.    Starting from your buttocks, pat your way down the back of your legs to your ankles.

11.    From the ankles, start patting your way up the front of your legs until you reach your thighs.

12.    From your upper thighs, pat your way down the outsides of your legs to your ankles.

13.    From the ankles, pat your way up the insides of your legs to your upper thighs. Finish by striking your lower abdomen about 20 times. This exercise is most effective when done with the legs shoulder-width apart with the knees slightly bent.

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Benefits: This exercise can help circulation, open blockages, and release stagnant energy from your whole body. It enhances blood and Ki circulation and relaxes the abdominal area.

Note: If you feel discomfort in any area of the body you are tapping, do so more lightly. This is particularly important if you experience stomach distress. Also, do not press into that area. Instead, gently rub hands together and lightly massage that area.

1. Relax the upper body, bend your knees slightly,and balance your weight evenly on both feet.

2. Make a light fist and gently tap the chest, the stomach, ribs, and whole abdomen area while exhaling with a “Aaah-” sound.

3. Continue this motion for five minutes.

4. Focus your consciousness on the areas where you feel achy and stiff, then breathe out with the feeling of letting out the impure energy accumulated in those areas. Close your eyes and focus on the vibration of the tapping as it penetrates deep inside the boay.

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Meridian Stretching is designed to open the meridians of the body and to balance the energy of their associated organs. Meridian Stretching combines proper breathing with stretching movements. When breath is combined with body movement, metabolism can be influenced more effectively.

When the circulation of energy and blood is blocked and stagnant, the Ki sensation becomes dull. Before the beginning of main training, Meridian Stretching revives Ki sensation, which is the core foundation of Dahn Yoga. It helps smooth out energy circulation by eliminating stagnant energy in the body, relaxing the body, and supplying rejuvenated energy. Although used primarily before and after main training, practicing Meridian Stretching on its own greatly helps to maintain health and to prevent illness.

Breathing and meditation cannot be fully experienced when tension is held in the upper body. When the shoulders and chest are blocked in this way, energy stagnates in the upper body, rather than organically moving down into the “Dahn-jon,” Korean for lower abdomen energy center. If the body is not relaxed enough during breathing and meditation practice, the healthy state of “Su-seung-hwa-gang,” Korean for Water Up, Fire Down energy principle can be reversed, rather than corrected. Therefore, Meridian Stretching focuses on relaxing the upper body by drawing the energy down into the lower Dahn-jon.

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This exercise opens the energy channels on the back side of the body and stretches the whole body from the heels to the top of the spine.

Note: Don’t try to bring your head to your knees as this will curve your spine. Instead, aim to bring the torso as far forward as possible, while keeping the knees and spine straight.

1.    Sit with your legs together, stretching them straight out in front of you.

2.    Place your hands on your knees. Bring your arms in a circular motion toward the back of your hips, circling them up overhead.

3.    Inhale and bend your torso so that your hands can touch your toes. Concentrate on keeping your legs straight. Bend at the elbow, bringing your chest and head toward your knees. Exhale and return to the original posture.

4.    Repeat this several times.

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