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Jun 12

For Father’s Day, try taking dad to one of the local Dahn Yoga centers

It's understandable that you would worry about what to get dad for Father's Day. The wrong gift can send the wrong message. If you give him a shirt, he may think you don't like the way he dresses. If you give him a recipe book, he may wonder if you like his cooking. But if you take him to one of your local Dahn Yoga centers, the message should be clear: This is your day, and I want you to relax.

After all, a little relaxation may go a long way. According to psychologist M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., yoga may actually be good for the heart.

"After 12 weeks, you may see a dramatic increase in exercise functionality, and blood pressure and cholesterol levels may decrease," Cunningham said, as reported by the American Heart Association.

Furthermore, yoga may help improve lung capacity, circulation, muscle tone and stress management.

So what better way to celebrate Father's Day than to help the Old Man balance life fitness? Letting him know that you want him around for a long time is a loving gesture.

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27
May 11

Woman abandons internet and cell phone to attend a yoga retreat, never looks back

Modern life is all about connection. Whether it's checking updates on Facebook, updating personal websites or looking up information on smartphones, people today are busy staying in touch with their network of social contacts. However, while they're attempting to connect to family and friends, they may want to take a moment to reforge the most important link of all – that between the mind and the body.

According to Business Week, one busy individual learned this important lesson by cutting herself off entirely from the internet and cell phone service. Barbara Ortutay chose to spend two whole days at a yoga retreat in upstate New York, far away from the stress and tension that are often associated with modern tools.

"Forget about work, [our instructor] said, forget about your children at home for a moment and forget about Facebook," Ortutay wrote in her article. "We lay on our mats, listening to the softly tapping rain and chirping birds and complied. We breathed."

She added that despite her "unhealthy attachment" to her phone, she relished the break.

By taking time out to relax and perform the gentle exercises of yoga, individuals may help themselves stay on the path to good health. 

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27
May 11

Singer-songwriter turns to yoga to relieve stage fright

Stress relief is a common pursuit for many Americans as a result of their stressful, hectic lifestyles. Whether one is an overworked employee or an international pop star, tension and anxiety are experiences that are shared by people from all different walks of life. However, yoga may be a great way for them to improve their health and stay sane at the same time.

Singer Robbie Williams, for example, is one individual who often experiences stress on the job, according to the Daily Mirror. Despite his celebrity status, Williams said that he often experiences stage fright, knowing that the eyes of the world will be on him when he is performing.

In order to relieve some of the pressure, he has taken to an exercise called hot yoga, of which he takes 90-minute sessions two times a week.

"Rob suffers from crippling anxiety and has been worried about the lads' forthcoming concerts," an insider told the news source. "While the others have stuck to the gym or pool, Robbie's been using meditation and yoga to help his stage fright and to keep him sane on tour."

Engaging in the stretches, poses and deep breathing of yoga can help people stay calm under pressure.

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20
Apr 11

Baseball players practice yoga to improve their game

The self healing practice of Dahn Yoga can benefit everyone from busy moms to stressed workers or professional athletes. By meditating, breathing deeply and performing gentle poses, individuals all over the world have achieved greater mindfulness, strengthened the mind-body connection and regained inner peace, regardless of their level of skill or experience.

According to the Bellingham Herald, members of the Air Force Academy's baseball team are engaging in yoga on a regular basis. The relaxing regimen has helped them remain calm and improve their focus during tough games.

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The team's earned run average is significantly better this year, and pitching coach Tim Dixon attributes this to the introduction of yoga in the players' daily routines.

"I try to get them to [concentrate on] texture and little things like that. Put them in a place where they're at peace," he told the news source. "I think it has made the difference. It's the same pitchers. The kids [just] believe in themselves [more]."

Dixon added that mastering the mental side of the game may continue to help the players after baseball, as relaxation can have significant benefits in the long run. 

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19
Apr 11

Public speaking critical in today’s working world

There are many skills that employees in today’s world need such as technological competence and the ability to organize, but one important skill might be overlooked: public speaking.

A recent advice column on ComputerWorld’s website, said that public speaking is a critical skill in the workplace irrespective of one’s position. Being able to articulate one’s ideas, thoughts and plans clearly is crucial for everyone who needs to interact with anyone during work.

While public speaking may make many people nervous, it is important to do and one way to relax one’s self before having to address a large (or small) group of people would be to take a minute and perform some breathing exercises to get into the right state of mind.

The column in ComputerWorld focuses on a question from a “back-room IT guy” who is unsure of why his superior has asked him to take a public speaking course. The column says that even such a job would present potential opportunities to address a large amount of people, such as a scheduled system outage. Such advice can also be applied to other seemingly isolated jobs such as accountants and proof-readers.

Taking public speaking classes will not only show employers that you are committed to being an employee with excellent communication skills but that you are someone who understands the importance of personal development as well.

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Apr 11

Yoga instructor seeks to give back to world community through meditation classes

Dahn Yoga exercises have helped people from all over the world strengthen the delicate connection between the mind and the body to achieve optimal health. The peaceful Korean art, which emphasizes relaxation and tranquility, has also offered many practitioners an opportunity to share their love and humane spirit with others.

For example, the Broomfield Enterprise recently reported that yoga instructor George Zarnowski is planning to host a series of meditation workshops in his community. He hopes to raise enough money from these sessions to bolster American Red Cross relief efforts in Japan in the wake of the recent earthquake and tsunami.

"I really would like to contribute back to the local and world community," Zarnowski told the news source. "I wanted to encourage people to contribute, so I thought of this as a way to provide some value to people's contributions."

The natural disaster that struck Japan on March 11 was estimated to be even more damaging than Hurricane Katrina in terms of economic and property loss. According to Zarnowski, encouraging people to meditate and engage in breathing techniques could help provide those who suffered from the earthquake fulfill some of their most basic needs.

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30
Mar 11

Yoga gives practitioners a new physical and mental orientation in life

The relaxation techniques and health-enhancing qualities of yoga have impressed countless individuals all over the world. Many have wandered aimlessly through the desert of life before coming upon the oasis of Dahn Yoga exercises, which promote meditation, inner peace and mindfulness.

The deep breathing methods and calming postures of the practice are meant to strengthen one's awareness of the body, which can lead to a better relationship between mental and physical well-being.

Although some people equate yoga with difficult stretches that require athleticism, the regimen can be done by anyone who wishes to reforge their mind-body connection. Simple Dahn Yoga exercises that are performed with a gentle smile and deep breaths have been incorporated by individuals from all walks of life, regardless of their level of experience.

"You see, it's easy to believe that you have to look a certain way to practice yoga," wrote one practitioner in Opposing Views, who overcame her preconceptions of the practice and found a relaxing exercise that she intends to continue for life. "[The poses] did more than give me a new physical orientation – [they] gave me a new mental one as well." 

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25
Feb 11

Yoga may improve musculoskeletal pain associated with computer overuse

These days, it seems as though everyone is constantly using a computer – for work, for play and for school. However, the benefits of technology do not come without consequences. Many individuals have reported discomfort in the neck, back and shoulders as a result of bad posture or too much time spent in front of the computer.

According to a new study conducted by Boston University researchers, more than half of college students said that they experienced pain as a result of using laptops, Tech News Daily reports.

"Computer-related discomfort in childhood and adolescence is of particular concern, as the musculoskeletal system and posture are still developing," said study author Karen Jacobs, quoted by the news source. "Parents need to not only monitor technology use, but instill best-practices so they are stretching and exercising certain muscles to prevent physical problems in the future."

Taking time away from the computer to meditate and perform deep breathing exercises may be useful in relieving discomfort. Among the numerous Dahn Yoga benefits are the potential to achieve inner peace, improve the mind-body connection and foster personal growth.

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