Archive for 2010
Whys and Hows of Practice Over Time
Friday, December 3rd, 2010
In my last newsletter I wrote (some called it a rant) about the state of yoga teacher training in the US. I grumbled about a few things, one being the short time that so many training programs require for certification. Another gripe had to do with the lack of prerequisites for enrolling in teacher training. [...]
Continue...Quick Yoga Tips for Stress Reduction
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
This brief article just appeared as part of a Washingtonian Magazine cover feature on ways to combat stress.
Continue...Important Considerations in Choosing a Teacher
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
What kind of training has your yoga teacher had? I suspect that most folks don’t really know. My purpose in raising the question is to prompt you to think about the person(s) to whom you’re trusting some of the most important things in the world: you own health and well-being. Let’s take a brief look [...]
Continue...Lori L. Ritland Named a lululemon Ambassador
Friday, July 16th, 2010
One of Unity Woods’ well-loved teachers has been asked to join the lululemon ambassador program. Lori L. Ritland has been recognized for her contributions to the local Washington yoga community. We’re proud of Lori for the recognition.
Continue...Answering America’s Healthcare Dilemma: More Yoga
Monday, July 12th, 2010
Before the health care bill passed earlier in the year, the health care debate provided the primary topic of conversation around the country. Now that the bill has passed, the furor has faded a bit – for the moment. It will, like Gen. MacArthur, return, because being humans subject to the frailties and vagaries of [...]
Continue...Yoga and Love: Remedying the Problems of the World
Friday, March 5th, 2010
Just like you, I get lots of stuff in my email from friends sending along videos they think are funny or shocking or very important. Honestly, I don’t have time to look at many of them, but every now and then, depending on who sent it and what it seems to be about, I take [...]
Continue...Is Yoga All the Exercise You Need?
Monday, March 1st, 2010
Unity Woods teacher Alyson Ross, MSN, RN, was the lead researcher in a recent University of Maryland study comparing yoga with other forms of exercise.
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