Yoga Bites: Yoga walking: A simple path to better health
Posted: June 20, 2012 at 9:14 am
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Did you know that the best form of yoga is walking? By applying yogic breathing and meditation techniques to simple walking, one can practice yoga walking, which delivers even more benefits with each and every step.
When we incorporate yoga principles into walking, it becomes not only good for the physical body, but good for the soul.
The health of our powerful legs, which include the biggest and strongest muscles in the body, is very important to our circulation, digestion, bones, inner state, fitness, coordination, blood pressure, and much more. As we draw energy up from the earth into the body, our legs are our roots and our mobility.
Yoga means union and the practice aims to unite ourselves with our innermost selves and the universe at large. Staying present with the breath in yoga on a mat or yoga on a walk offers us access to a deep inner reservoir of calm, balance and strength. Yoga happens whenever we feel fully present in the here and now.
Yoga walking can be done practically anywhere, anytime, by anyone. Its safe, convenient, economic and enjoyable. Health experts across the board agree that walking is the perfect exercise. Our bodies are built for movement, especially for walking specifically. If you could bundle the effects of a regular yoga walking practice into a pill, youd have a miracle drug on your hands. Research shows that walking four miles burns more fat than running the same distance in less time.
To go on a mind-expanding walk, begin walking and feel into the right pace and rhythm for your body today. Just like Goldilocks, not too fast and not too slow. Walk at a pace that feels invigorating. Gently pump the arms naturally with each stride to integrate the whole body into the movement, powerfully and fluidly. Breathe in and out through your nose as much as you can during the walk. Let your breath be full, long and rhythmic. Breathing through the nose strengthens the lungs, filters the air, increases energy, and stimulates the production of endorphins (feel-good hormones).
Focus fully on the present moment. Easier said than done, I know. One simple and effective way to achieve this is to use your senses. Begin to notice the sky, the trees, the ocean, the cars, the people. Tune in to the birds, the wind, the rhythm of your feet and breath. Feel your feet meet the earth, the air moving in and out of your lungs, the sun warming your face, the air moving through your fingers, your hair. Absorb the energizing negative ions from the trees and ocean air.
Enjoy this gentle practice that generates total health and keeps us connected to our bodies and souls as often as you can, ideally for at least 20 minutes four times per week. Youll feel like you meditated rather than exercised, with the added bennies. Incorporate yoga walking into your daily life; park a little farther away from where youre going, take the stairs, walk to the park for lunch, walk after dinner, walk with a friend (two-legged or four-legged). Look for opportunities to create your yoga anywhere and everywhere.
Sarah Hundley, a certified yoga instructor and massage therapist, owns Shambala Studio in Crescent City. Email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Dahn Yoga Celebrates 16th Anniversary of Wellness
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GILBERT, Ariz., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --This month Dahn Yoga celebrates its 16th anniversary of sharing a special brand of health and wellness in the United States. Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc. was created 16 years ago when Dahn Yogainstructors brought the Korean practice to the U.S. Integrating many forms of exercise and meditation, Dahn Yogapractice has become key to a healthier lifestyle for many Americans.
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Dahn Yoga history began with founder, Ilchi Lee, who developed this unique system of mind-body practices based on Korean Taoist teachings. The DahnYogacommunity includes practitioners all around the world, but began with Lee teaching exercises to a stroke victim in a public park in South Korea in 1980. Within little more than a decade, the universal appeal of these holistic living and empowerment techniques saw expansion to other countries, most notably the United States. Various students of Ilchi Lee taught Dahn Yoga basics in several U.S. cities before formally organizing as one company in 1996.
Years of inspiration, creativity and growth have resulted in a dynamic company at the core of a healing community. At this stage in Dahn Yoga's maturity, the company has begun to focus on what it can directly contribute to and benefit the local communities in which it operates. This year has seen an emphasis on DahnYogameditationand has created many opportunities for individuals to become acquainted with Dahn Yoga principles. It has also created leadership opportunities for a variety of practitioners.
Through these activities, Dahn Yoga hopes to help people develop a broader definition of what it means to be "healthy." The Dahn Yoga health approach holistically integrates ancient wisdom to modern life skills, a practice which has changed and adapted itself over the years, but continues to help many individuals unlock their potential.
Though Dahn Yoga has grown, and has developed and diversified its practice over the years, the holistic company aims to maintain its founding commitment to community service. In many cities, classes are still held in parks, as well as the studios.
During the month of June, national and local celebrations will take place to honor of the company's 16th anniversary. There will be also be special national and local promotions on memberships and workshops. For more information, visit http://www.dahnyoga.com.
About Dahn Yoga:
Dahn Yoga is a dynamic mind-body practice originating in Korea. Dahn Yoga classes combine stretching, flowing movement, deep breathing exercises and meditation in a simple and easy to learn format. Dahn Yoga is often taught alongside Tai Chi, Ki Gong and advanced mediation classes.
In the United States, Dahn Yoga classes are offered at Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness. Dahn Yoga classes are also offered at Body & Brain Yoga franchises and affiliate and community-based locations.
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New Series – " The Vigilant Life Coach " – Video
Posted: June 19, 2012 at 9:16 pm
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Brother, sister duo make unique coaching team
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Having a special bond and relationship to work well together is something unique to share.
On the coaching aspect in sports, there are two individuals that have these qualities in the competitive game of softball.
Elizabeth Liz Kimbell and Stan Kimbell are coaches at DeKalb, Texas and they have a wonderful relationship of working together professionally and personally.
Liz and Stan are brother and sister and together they've graced the presence of the DeKalb Lady Bears high school softball team this past 2012 season on the coaching level. Liz is the head coach, brother Stan is the assistant coach. Both are from Spring Hill and this was the first year they've coached together on the high school level.
Under the direction of head coach Liz Kimbell and assistant Stan, the Lady Bears of DeKalb finished the 2012 season 4th in District 17-2A with a 10-11 overall record.
The Lady Bears will lose no seniors and will gain six freshmen for the 2013 season.
During coach Liz Kimbell's 11 years of coaching high school softball athletes, she's developed a passion to inspire and electrify the game of softball.Liz and Stan have a close brother and sister relationship, which has resulted for them to work well together and have success coaching together to lead the DeKalb softball program in the right direction.
They've had the opportunity to coach together during summer softball leagues in Genoa, Crossett and Hope before reuniting in DeKalb.Coach Liz Kimbell was a longtime assistant coach for the Hope Ladycats under Mike Godwin from 2005-2011.
During those years, the Ladycats qualified for the state tournament each year and were the conference champions a number of those years. The last year she was in Hope, the Ladycats went all the way to the class 5A state softball finals, finishing 2nd to the Wynne Yellowjackets softball program.
Coach (Liz) Kimbell has enjoyed her coaching experience with coach Godwin and learned so many important factors to be successful as a head coach. It was something special she always will cherish, which is the reason it's had an impact on her life and coaching.
Spencer Institute for Life Coach Training Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Special 20% Discount Code, June 16-20
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Spencer Institute for Life Coach Training Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Special 20% Discount Code, June 16-20
Celebrating its 20th year of offering wellness coaching and training, the Spencer Institute is offering a 20 percent off discount, June 16-20. The Spencer Institute provides a variety of online life coaching and wellness training.
Launched in June 1992 by John Spencer Ellis, the Spencer Institute offers a full array of online, self-paced training in life coaching, wellness, stress management and other holistic wellness topics. The institute continues to grow and add more topical certifications each year.
As pioneers in the wellness industry and online education, we truly have a lot to celebrate this month at the Spencer Institute, said Ellis, CEO and president of the Spencer Institute. And were very pleased to pass the celebration and the savings on by offering the special 20 percent discount in honor of our 20 years in the industry.
The Spencer Institute offers targeted life coaching and wellness training online; in particular, training and certification hones in on life coaching, nutrition coaching, sports psychology, wellness coaching, design psychology coaching, green living coaching, stress management coaching, food psychology coaching and more. All of the Spencer Institute online certification programs include practical training as well as blueprint models for business and coaching success.
In a persons life, 20 is often the transition from adolescence to adulthood, and its been a pleasure to watch the Spencer Institute grow up, evolve and offer the latest and most relevant health and wellness training, Ellis added. Likewise, 20 years merits a party, which is why were celebrating with special deals and special programs this month at the Spencer Institute.
About the Spencer Institute Founded by Dr. John Spencer Ellis, an international leader in wellness coaching, personal development and fitness, The Spencer Institute offers life coaching, holistic education, nutrition coaching, sports psychology and wellness training certification programs delivered in online and distance learning formats that are designed to provide a step-by-step blueprint to success. The programs were developed to help people find the career of their dreams while helping others live better lives. For more information about the Spencer Institute or to access the discount, please visit http://spencerinstitute.com/
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Rodale Launches International Edition Of Men's Health In Bulgaria
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NEW YORK, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rodale Inc. today announced the launch of Men's Health Bulgaria in partnership with Sanoma Bliasak, launching with the May 2012 issue. This announcement brings the number of global Men's Health editions to 40, spanning 45 countries.
Sanoma Bliasak Bulgaria is a business of Sanoma Media Russia & CEE (SMRCEE). SMRCEE is part of Sanoma and responsible for the activities of Sanoma's media in central, east and southeast Europe; the company is the publisher of the Russian, Ukrainian, and Romanian editions of Men's Health. Sanoma is a strong European media group operating in diverse fields of media in over 20 countries.
"We're thrilled to be furthering our relationship with Sanoma Media through the launch of Men's Health Bulgaria with Sonoma Bliasak," said Rob Novick, Senior Vice President, Rodale International. "We foresee terrific growth potential for the Men's Health brand in Bulgaria and feel confident that the title's unparalleled service journalism and lifestyle coverage will resonate well in this market."
Men's Health is the go-to source for guys seeking the latest information and expert advice in their pursuit of a healthy and active lifestyle. Published 10 times a year in the U.S. by Rodale, Men's Health is the best-selling men's magazine on newsstands and providesits readers withup-to-the-minute information on health, fitness, style, nutrition, relationships, travel, technology and finance. Men's Healthis also the largest men's lifestyle magazine brand in the world, offering a host of apps for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry subscribers, as well as branded books, eBooks and microsites. The magazine has garnered numerous industry accolades, winning National Magazine Awards in the general excellence and personal service categories as well as being deemed by Media Industry Newsletter as the "#1 Most Notable Magazine Launch of the Last 25 Years." Men's Health has also made several appearances on Advertising Age's "A-List" and Adweek's "Hot List."
About Rodale Inc.
Rodale is a global lifestyle company with a mission to inspire and enable people to improve their lives and the world around them. Through a broad portfolio of leading media properties, Rodale reaches more than 70 million people around the world through multiple distribution channels, including magazines, books, online, mobile, e-commerce, direct-to-consumer and video. Rodale publishes some of the best-known health and wellness lifestyle magazines, including Men's Health, Prevention, Women's Health, Runner's World, Bicycling, Running Times and Organic Gardening, and is one of the largest independent book publishers in the United States with a collection of bestselling titles including Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth, The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite, Eat This, Not That! and Flat Belly Diet. The company is also widely regarded as a digital leader in the areas of health and fitness and has launched three digital propertiesFitbie.com and YouTube channels 3V and Tasted. Rodale continues to expand its reach through an ever growing list of award winning mobile applications and partnerships, and is a leader in direct-response marketing with more than 27 million active customers in its database. To learn more about Rodale, visit http://www.rodaleinc.com.
Contact Bethridge Toovell 212-573-0214 bethridge.toovell@rodale.com
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Scott & White Health Plan names Chief Financial Officer
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TEMPLE, Texas, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Scott & White Health Plan, a division of Scott & White Healthcare, announced today the appointment of Scott Dickison as chief financial officer (CFO) of the 240,000+-member health insurance provider.
Dickison, a health care executive with extensive experience in managed care organizations, joins the Health Plan team during an important juncture in the industry.
"Scott & White Health Plan can impact the overall well-being of our service area through our focus on the resources promoting fitness and disease prevention, in addition to providing access to quality medical care," said Allan Einboden, chief executive officer of Scott & White Health Plan. "Scott is representative of leadership that understands how Scott & White can deliver care like no other integrated health system to build healthier communities."
Formerly CFO for Renown Health-Hometown Health in Nevada, Dickison has a history of building strong working relationships with business and clinical stakeholders. His background includes vice president posts with Geisinger Health System and experience in financial decision support, regulatory affairs/ implementation and planning and financial analysis with Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente.
Dickison is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, and has a Master of Business Administration degree in finance/accounting from The College of William and Mary.
About Scott & White Health Plan (swhp.org)
Scott & White Health Plan (SWHP) began operations in January 1982 as a not-for-profit Health Plan.The SWHP service area covers71 counties (across all products) and delivershealth care to more than 240,000 members in central, east and west Texas. SWHP contracts with more than 2,400 physicians and28 hospitals, and is a key component of the Scott & White Healthcare system.
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Camping and summer season no excuse to give up healthy lifestyle
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NHL Awards 2012: Predicting Biggest Winners and Snubs
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This year, there are no clear-cut choices for the winners of the 2012 NHL Awards. With every winner, there is sure to be at least one notable snub.
This season, the NHL has seen incredible goaltending performances and plenty of offensive and defensive versatility on the ice.
Based on their individual performance and impact on their teams, here are predictions for who will win the awards and who will come up a little short:
The Hart Memorial Trophy
The mother of all awards (next to the beloved Stanley Cup), the Hart trophy sets one player above the rest. This year, the Hart will go to Evgeni Malkin.
The center for the Pittsburgh Penguins was absolutely unstoppable on the ice this season, racking up 50 goals, 109 points and 59 assists. Day in and day out, he played with unparalleled fearlessness andintelligence.
And he did it all without his captain and NHL superstar, Sidney Crosby, for the majority of the season.
Regarding Malkins role on the Penguins, head coach Dan Bylsma said (via NHL.com):
Hes been good at both ends of the rink and hes been maybe the best player, the most dominant player, in the League. Hes buoyed our team.
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Guardian 8 Personal Defense Product Earns Innovation Nomination
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire -06/19/12)- Guardian 8 Holdings (GRDH) (GRDH), developer of the innovative "G8 Pro V2" defense device, announced today that the company's device has recently been nominated for a "Security's Best" award from the security industry's professional association, ASIS. Guardian 8 received its first ASIS Accolade in 2011 for its first generation device and was one of only 10 companies to earn the coveted designation among a field of over seventy other nominees.
Guardian 8 CEO Steve Cochennet commented, "Our latest innovation centers around the Layered Defense aspects of the security guard's duties and we're thrilled at the prospect of receiving our second accolade in as many years of attending ASIS." Cochennet added, "The G8 Pro V2 is a direct result of collaborating with our target market and developing mission-specific features to serve their desire to reduce risk. As a result, we're anticipating an abundance of orders to develop in September and then complete our order fulfillment in the fourth quarter."
In the interval between last year's accolade and this year's nomination, Guardian 8 has strengthened its management team by appointing a number of recognizable industry leaders to its board of directors. Kathy Hanrahan, former President of Taser International, and Corey Lambrecht, formerly of Smith & Wesson, are among the talented people added to the team. Mrs. Hanrahan recently accepted the post of Interim CFO.
Product Page: http://guardian8.com/product/ Company LinkedIn page: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2298044?trk=tyah
About Guardian 8 Holdings
Guardian 8 Holdings, through its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Guardian 8 Corporation, is the developer and manufacturer of the G8 Pro V2, a unique and innovative product which combines eight non-lethal technologies designed to prevent and protect an individual from aggressors and assailants, while notifying law enforcement or others of the situation. The small, easy to use hand-held unit integrates an alerting siren, LED strobe light, laser spotter, camera, microphone, emergency notification, and pepper spray. The company plans to market their personal defense solution to professional security organizations, as well as individuals and families. To learn more about the company and its device, visit http://www.Guardian8.com
Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, goals, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements."
Such statements are based on expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those presently anticipated. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: any implied or perceived benefits resulting from the nomination for an ASIS Accolade; the ability of Guardian 8 to accept orders at the ASIS show and fulfill orders in the fourth quarter of 2012; Guardian 8's and its subsidiaries business prospects; the ability of Guardian 8 to execute its business plan; benefits of the G8 device; any other effects resulting from the information disclosed above; risks and effects of legal and administrative proceedings and government regulation; future financial and operational results; competition; general economic conditions; and the ability to manage and continue growth. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements Guardian 8 makes in this press release include market conditions and those set forth in reports or documents it files from time to time with the SEC. Guardian 8 undertakes no obligation to revise or update such statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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