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From the department of Yoga Isn’t for Wussies comes news that our very own US Military has adopted yoga as part of their new fitness regimen. Great! you say. Peaceful warriors! you cry. Well, kinda sorta. OK not exactly. Will the new recruits look less like Rocky Balboa wannabes and [...]
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And here comes the bad news: BEWARE yoga can hurt you! While any physical activity, like say walking for example, can sometimes put you at risk of hurting yourself, yoga has the special added bonus of some semi-awkward poses and an onslaught of enthusiastic yoga teachers who may or may not be thoroughly trained [...]
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And now for your YD sports update! The big story here? YES, there is YOGA in FOOTBALL! And these guys aren’t afraid of pastel mats and farts. As far as sports go, and really any kind of athletic activity, especially where your body is tossed around like a pinata, it’s not just post-injury rehab, but [...]
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Hey good news! All that bending and stretching and breathing you’re doing? It’s good for you! We keep hearing more and more about how yoga helps promote healthy living inside and out, which is super cause we knew that, we’re walking proof! But when the news is garnished with that pretty little “s” word it [...]
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(possible *spoiler* alert) In last night’s episode of Glee, Mr. Shue was enlisted to teach the HS football team how to dance. What? Young QB and Glee member, Finn, read about NFL legend Walter Payton’s dance history, and concluded that that was exactly what the team needed to improve their moves on the field. And [...]
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In our next installment of ‘Yoga is not too wussy for HS or football‘, come the Santa Monica Vikings! Let’s hear it for the boys! And Yoga. And coach Jason Battung who pushed through the snickers and giggles to help improve the team! Taking a page from the playbook of a handsome handful of pro-athlete [...]
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Now here’s something to cheer about!
By now we’ve heard lots of great news about pro sports teams adding yoga to their training regimens (LA Dodgers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Ireland’s Connacht Rugby team) and how some stars like Lebron James are inspiring kids by bringing yoga to schools. Elementary aged kids are even getting yoga in the [...]
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It’s true, we’re yogadorks, not sports dorks, but we can’t help get excited about America’s favorite pastime, youtube baseball! Well, we mean especially now that the LA Dodgers have added yoga to their spring training. And who do we have to thank for his? Er, the mainstream?
Trainer Stan Conte said that if he had tried [...]
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OK we admit it! We’re not basketball fans! But LeBron James you have wooed us so, we may have to pawn our stamp collection to buy an HD TV just so we can watch you play. Too far? Well you remember last month when the LeBrog was spotted at a elementary school teaching yoga to [...]
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Boy the air seems a little thick with gloom today, eh? let’s see if we can’t cheer us up with some news bits positivity.
Belinda Carlisle Go-Go’s to Yoga (heh): Former Go-Go’s pop star, Belinda Carlisle (remember her? she had some big solo hits in the 80s too) is currently enjoying stress-free prep for Dancing With [...]
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