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According to their lawyer, Veena Thadani, it is no laughing matter. "It's true that laughter is contagious, but if 30 people laugh every day in your window and you wake up to the sound of this cacophony you do not start laughing. They encourage each other to laugh louder 'laugh through your belly! Laugh through your eyes! Laugh through your ears!' they shout," she said.

Despite a number of rulings, the police have not yet taken action against the laughing yogis because they are not a formal registered club.

Mumbai's High Court judges have now voiced their frustration that their order has not been enforced. "Solve this problem. This is (an) unnecessary headache ... people coming and laughing outside your house," said Justice Bobde.

Laughing yoga has grown in popularity throughout the world after it was developed by Mumbai doctor Madan Kartaria, who styles himself the 'Guru of giggling.' He began his 'movement' with just five followers in the early 1990s and has since inspired 6000 'laughter clubs' in 60 countries around the world.

These clubs have proliferated throughout India's public parks where groups of devotees throw back their arms and heads in unison and laugh in exaggerated breathing exercises.

Despite its 17 year history, crowds still gather to enjoy the spectacle and in many cases laugh along with them.

But according to Veena Thadani no one is laughing in the upmarket Mumbai suburb of Kurli, where residents are fighting for the right to be glum in peace.

"It's aural aggression. You can't be forced to hear sounds you don't want to hear. Everyone is miserable because these activities are outside their home every day. What if you want to get up late or you're not feeling well? They're still waking you up with this cackling," she said.

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4700 Sterling Drive Boulder,720-989-1838, boulderspirals.com

Instructor: Sasha Viers, owner of Boulder Spirals is a woman of many talents. Trained in drama at New York University, a student of ballet, jazz and modern dance and certified in: yoga, gyrotonic, gyrokinesis, Thai yoga massage and pole fitness, Sasha brings her love of physical expression in its many forms into teaching.

Viers followed the lead of many other pole dancers who practice aerial fabric and took a teacher training course in aerial yoga. She was "hooked at the first swing" she said, since it combined many her favorite elements of her drama, dance, yoga and gyrotonic practices.

What is the workout? Aerial yoga is the practice of standard yoga asana enhanced and assisted by the use of fabric hammocks suspended from the ceiling. While the entire class isn't performed with the hammock, when it is, the body feels supported, effortless and free. The use of the fabric hammock can also help to deepen stretches resulting in a more intense expression of a yoga pose. Other benefits of aerial yoga include core strengthening, spinal decompression and assistance with inversions. The best part? You get to fly!

The instructor begins class by adjusting the height of the hammock for each student. You resin up your hands so that you'll have a no-slip grip for the silky fabric. Once sticky and situated, basic floor stretches such as cat/cow and downward dog get you warmed up. You'll familiarize yourself with the size and position of the hammock. Because you're using an unfamiliar yoga prop, there is a lot of cueing on how to use the fabric to enhance your pose. At times you'll find a leg or an arm woven through the purple fabric, a few cues later, your entire booty is sitting and swinging. One of my favorite multi-cued maneuvers was "the winged angel," a move that had students' arms wrapped into purple wings and inverting into a sit swing. I can't tell you how we got there, but it looked really groovy in the mirror. You'll swing seated, you'll swing standing, you'll even swing with a flip if you're lucky. Each class is a bit different since Viers tailors the class to the energy of the students partaking that day.

What's different? The apparatus used, in this case was a flowy, stretchable fabric hammock. In other classes I've taken, we used a more rigid style hammock with strap-like handles and grips. If you're comparing aerial yoga to standard yoga classes, there's a huge difference. While traditional yoga has you breathe with movement in an effort to quiet your mind, aerial yoga has you concentrating on how to maneuver.

Level: You need to be able to support your own body weight and possess some basic body awareness to enjoy this class to the fullest. On a scale of 1-10 it's a 4 in difficulty. Less experienced yogis or acrobats will have a bit harder time navigating the fabric and understanding body alignment, but either way you won't be huffing and puffing. People prone to motion sickness or who get dizzy easily might find it more difficult.

When: Aerial yoga is currently offered Wednesdays at 4:30 pm and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m., but check the schedule since it is subject to change. boulderspirals.com

What to prepare: Pre-register via the website, since only four students can fly at a time. Bring a yoga mat and wear tightly fitted yoga pants and a T-shirt. You can wear a tank or sleeveless shirt, but if you are a delicate flower, wear the sleeves so it can be a buffer against the pain of bunching fabric against your pits and upper arms. I wore baggier yoga pants and found it slightly annoying having to smooth them out once inside the hammock.

Muscles worked: There was one strength maneuver that tested the will of my triceps most of all, but aerial yoga, like traditional yoga is a full body-mind workout.

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Miami, FL (Sports Network) - An NBA coach is supposed to accentuate his team's strengths while masking as many deficiencies as possible.

In fact that's the job definition of any professional coach.

Talent is the be-all and end-all for any mentor and is supposed to make the job a lot easier, although like anything else, it comes with a new set of problems. Opposing coaches may look at the league's most loaded teams with envy but the pilots actually coaching the superstars often can get in their own way.

Case in point, Oklahoma City's Scott Brooks, who turned a 10-point Thunder lead in Game 3 of the NBA Finals into a 2-1 hole thanks to some decision making that had all of press row scratching its collective head.

Brooks' troubles started at tip-off when the coach again allowed his superstar Kevin Durant to defend LeBron James at the outset.

By midway through the third quarter when OKC had just started to pull away Durant had accomplished a number of things, the mid-range game was heating up and he had defended four different positions, shutting up a host of critics who thought the scoring champion was a one-trick pony. And oh yeah, he also picked up four fouls.

"Foul trouble is part of the game," Brooks said. "You have to play the game the right way, and you're going to get some fouls called against you. Unfortunately (Durant) had two games in a row where he had some foul trouble. But Kevin is an aggressive player. I'd like to see him keep attacking."

Durant's willingness to accept the challenge of guarding Miami's best is to be commended but at the same time Brooks needs him on the floor at key moments and must save the superstar from himself on occasion.

Durant wants to be regarded as the best player in the world and for that to happen he has to prove he's a top-tier defender like James but Erik Spoelstra doesn't point at Durant and tell LeBron to check him every minute he's on the floor.

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18-06-2012 02:02 Blackwood Fitness Personal Trainer The Leader in Health & Fitness at Affordable Prices Blackwood Fitness is a family-owned and operated health and fitness facility in Blackwood, Adelaide. South Australia. Our friendly staff has been helping thousands of people realize their health and fitness potential by providing state-of-the-art equipment and personal training at affordable prices. Today, our 3500 square foot club has expanded to offer the latest and best exercise equipment including the latest Cardio Vascular Equipment, Free Weights, Nautilus Equipment and recently refurbished male & female change rooms. We have over 100 classes on our timetable including RPM, Body ATTACK, Body PUMP, Body STEP, Body COMBAT, Aqua Aerobics, mature age classes, mind and body classes and a huge variety of freestyle classes. Our member amenities are among the best in the country. We offer innovative group exercise classes seven days a week, personal training, child care, a coffee bar, and much, much, more. Here at Blackwood Fitness, our trained and knowledgeable staff are dedicated to helping you achieve all of your health and fitness goals. To help first-time members get started, we offer a complimentary consultation with a personal trainer. No matter your fitness level, your personal trainer will collaborate with you to develop a customized program that meets your unique needs and will help you reach your goals FAST!

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Latest studies show that lesser exercise volume will lead to favourable fitness and weight control results, as opposed to over-training or spending longer workout hours.

Aside from the written facts, stories from successful weight maintainers can always attest to the short and long-term benefits of how moderate training will positively affect ones lifestyle, and how over-exercising can lead to performance, recovery and weight issues.

A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology shows that long-time runners improved their running performance, health status and emotional well-being after a 50-per cent reduction in their total training over the span of seven weeks.

They followed a 10-20-30 training concept, a programme that can be completed in 20-30 minutes including warm-up. While the programme consists of varying intensities, rest periods and shorter workout duration (20-30 minutes), individuals with different fitness levels and exercise backgrounds can perform this type of training.

The 10-20-30 concept

Start with a 1-km warm-up at low intensity.

Perform 3-4 blocks of 5 minutes running, interspersed with 2 minutes rest.

Each block consists of 5 consecutive 1-minute intervals divided into 30 seconds of low-intensity run, 20 seconds of moderate-intensity run and 10 seconds of near maximal-intensity run.

Over-exercising is counterproductive to a workout lifestyle that can be sustained long-term because your body fails to adjust and recover in response to the huge load that you give to your body. The longer and the more intense the workout, the more time the body needs to recover. This can take several days, weeks or even months, depending on the individuals response to the training load.

This is primarily the reason you cannot join all the run and/or triathlon races every week and exert a race pace effort, especially if you are not a professional athlete. The shorter recovery time you need, the more frequently you can work out, the more calories you burn, because you might just need a day or two of rest per week.

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HEALTH HAPPENINGS

Send information about free or low-cost health-related events open to the public 10 days ahead of publication. Information can be emailed to calendar@bradenton.com.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vision programs:

n Dr. Harris Silverman will discuss cataracts at 3:30 p.m. June 21 at The Eye Associates, 6002 Pointe West Blvd., Bradenton. Call 792-2020 for reservations. More information also can be found at http://www.TheEyeAssociates.com.

n Dr. Cathleen McCabe will discuss cataracts at 3:30 p.m. June 28 at The Eye Associates, 6002 Pointe West Blvd., Bradenton. Call 792-2020 for reservations. More information also can be found at http://www.TheEyeAssociates.com.

Sexual abuse support group: A support group meeting for women who have been sexually abused as children or as young girls will begin July 14. This type of meeting is a self-help support group. Everyone attending may share their experiences. In sharing with others this may help women to work through the invalidation they have experienced. The facilitator, Jackie Miller, had an incest support group several years ago that was affiliated with S.I.A. -- Survivors of Incest Anonymous -- a 12-step program. There is no charge for attending the meeting. Follow-up meetings will be decided. The Alternative Thinkers Group will provide the location for the first meeting. Contact Jackie at 941-792-0308 for location.

Hearing loss sessions: The Hearing Loss Association of Sarasota is hosting its' Summer Rap Sessions that allow anyone in the community to get helpful feedback on their individual questions and concerns about hearing loss. These sessions are designed to offer invaluable guidance and support from experienced mentors and provide effective ways in which one can significantly improve their hearing and listening skills. These workshops are open to the community. Monthly sessions will be held at 1:30 p.m. July 18 and Aug. 15 at the North Sarasota Library, 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota. Information: 941-706-4312.

oNGOING PROGRAMS

Acupuncture: A free acupuncture lecture is offered 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays at Good Earth Natural Foods, 3110 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. RSVP: 941-284-6476.

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NEW YORK, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Crunch Fitness, the world-renowned health club chain known for being on the forefront of innovation with its unique and entertaining fitness programming, will open its newest franchise location in Sarasota, FL. Set to open for workouts in October 2012, Crunch Sarasota will mark the second Crunch Franchise to touch down in the Sunshine State, with another franchise location just down the Florida coast in Naples.

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"Crunch's positive gym atmosphere and 'No Judgments' mantra has had an overwhelmingly positive response from the community, since the opening of Crunch Naples in January 2012," said Crunch franchisee, Vince Julien. "We are thrilled to be bringing a second location to southwest Florida and look forward to further spreading Crunch's fun approach to working out to the already fitness-friendly community of Sarasota."

Crunch Sarasota will join a bevy of popular businesses in its new location at 8440 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL. The nearly 25,000 sq. ft. facility will feature over $600,000 in brand-new equipment, including state-of-the art cardio and weight training machines, a Kids Crunch childcare center, and a 2,600 sq. ft. group fitness studio to house classes like Zumba, BodyWeb with TRX and Fat Burning Pilates, to name a few. Expert personal trainers and an online fitness and nutrition program will also be available for members to help them reach their individual health and fitness goals.

"Crunch is what fun and fitness is all about," said Lisea Julien, who will also be spearheading the Group Fitness program at the club. "It's urban, innovative, creative, and gives Crunch a leading edge in any market they infiltrate."

Owners Vince Julien and Tony Scrimale are industry veterans with nearly three decades of experience in owning and operating fitness facilities. Together, the duo is responsible for building one of southwest Florida's most prominent brands, Southside Athletic Club.

"We are elated to re-enter the market with Crunch, one of the world's leading brands in fitness," said Scrimale. "Through superior training options, premier group fitness offerings and unbeatable price points, we want to let the community know that we are back and better than ever!"

An enrollment center is now open at 8440 Lockwood Ridge Rd and a dedicated Sarasota website, http://www.crunchsarasota.com is currently offering exclusive membership deals, including a special $0 enrollment offer for a limited time. Call (941) 355-1908 for more information. For more information about Crunch franchising opportunities go to http://www.crunchfranchise.com.

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments. Headquartered in New York City, and co-owned by New Evolution Ventures (NeV) and private-equity firm Angelo Gordon, Crunch serves over 150,000 members with 41 gyms worldwide, including 18 franchise locations in Orange County, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, Portland, OR, Norwalk, CT, Wayne, NJ and Australia, and looks to rapidly expand across the U.S. and around the globe. Go to http://www.crunchfranchise.com for more information.

About New Evolution Ventures (NeV) Based in Northern California, New Evolution Ventures (NeV) is a private equity firm focused on the acquisition, development and operations management of fitness, media and sports interests both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2008 by Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley and Mike Feeney, and following a strategic partnership with Vision Capital in 2011, the current team of NeV professionals is shaping the world of fitness, media, and sports one brand at a time. With a foundation representing over a century of business experience, NeV currently has operations and investments in more than 20 countries worldwide representing over 800+ facilities.For more information, visit http://www.nev.com.

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LaDainian Tomlinson announced his retirement Monday in San Diego, and there was no debate about his place in Chargers' history. "Few players, if any, have meant more to this franchise than LT. He was the heart and soul of this team through one of the most successful decades in our history," said team president Dean Spanos. "I couldn't wait to watch him play because I knew I would see something special every week. And that's what he gave all of us: special memories we'll carry with us forever. And being here with him on the day he came into this league and the day retired is extra special." Tomlinson is the NFL's fifth all-time leading rusher with 13,684 career yards. He retires after two seasons with the Jets and had 162 career touchdowns, including 145 rushing touchdowns, which is the second-most all-time to Emmitt Smith. "I was fortunate to be with L.T. his rookie year," said Chargers coach Norv Turner, who also coached Smith in Dallas. "It was very evident that he was going to be a great player, a complete player with good fortune. He was going to have the career he had. There have been very few players in the NFL who have meant as much to their team than LT did during his career here. In particular, his MVP season in 2006. It would be hard to find a back that led the league in rushing and caught over 100 balls in separate seasons. It speaks volumes for his abilities and what he was capable of doing." Tomlinson can be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2017. Tomlinson was the fifth overall pick in 2001 and made an immediate impact for the Chargers. He played nine seasons in San Diego (2001-09) and owns or is tied for a total of 28 team records, including marks for career rushing yards, rushing touchdowns in a season and total touchdowns. Three players ahead of Tomlinson on the NFL's all-time rushing list -- Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton and Barry Sanders -- are enshrined in Canton.

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Dec. 13, 2007 - Former Sen. George Mitchell releases a report on performance-enhancing drugs in baseball that implicates Clemens, mostly based on evidence provided by his former personal trainer, Brian McNamee, who told Mitchell he injected Clemens with steroids and human growth hormone about 16-to-21 times during 1998, 2000 and 2001.

Jan. 4, 2008 - Clemens and McNamee are asked to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Jan. 6, 2008 - Clemens files a defamation suit against Brian McNamee in 129th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas, and denies using performance-enhancing drugs in an interview with CBS' ''60 Minutes.''

Jan. 7, 2008 - Clemens airs 17-minute taped phone conversation with McNamee, when his former personal trainer repeatedly asks, ''What do you want me to do?'' During a news conference, the seven-time Cy Young Award winner vows to tell the truth when he testifies in front of the House committee..

Feb. 5, 2008 - Clemens gives a sworn deposition to the House committee.

Feb. 11, 2008 - McNamee files papers moving Clemens' lawsuit to U.S. District Court in Houston.

Feb. 13, 2008 - Clemens and McNamee testify before the House committee, and neither wavers from their previous statements. McNamee says he injected Clemens with steroids and HGH while the pitcher denies it, saying ''I have strong disagreements with what this man says about me.''

Feb. 27, 2008 - Congress asks Justice Department to determine whether Clemens lied under oath during testimony to a House committee.

Dec. 12, 2008 - McNamee sues Clemens in New York State Supreme Court in Queens for among other claims, libel, slander, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence.

Feb. 12, 2009 - U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison in Houston dismisses most of Clemens' lawsuit against McNamee.

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