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The Yoga Journal Boston Conference
April 20-25, 2004
Yoga Journal is pleased to present our first-ever New England conference in downtown Boston. The conference includes:
Continuing Education
Intensive Workshops
Main Conference
"New to Yoga" Track
Master Classes
Trance Dance Party
Networking Reception
Walking Tour
Teachers include:
Baron Baptiste
Donna Farhi
Shiva Rea
Patricia Walden
Rodney Yee
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My Yoga Journal March 16, 2004 -- Issue 92
Your weekly dose of yoga tips, information, and advice.
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Yoga for Athletes
Usually when I tell people that I finished an Ironman triathlon--an all-day event consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a marathon--they accuse me of insanity. "Why would you do that to yourself?" they ask. "And doesn't that conflict with your yoga practice?"
My answer is that my coach was one of my best yoga teachers, although he knew little about the subject, and that without yoga, I would never have been able to finish an Ironman. Yoga helped my athletic endeavors in a host of physical ways: it strengthened my core muscles (which protected my joints), it increased my ability to use oxygen, and it kept my body loose and open even after long training sessions.
But the most significant benefits from yoga were mental. Yoga taught me how to approach a challenge with equanimity, how to breathe through discomfort, and how to stay centered even when things got rough.
This issue focuses on how yoga can complement your other athletic interests. It also answers a question I hear often from readers: "Can yoga keep you fit?"
Namaste,
Leila Easa
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In This Issue:
Featured Pose: Virabhadrasana III (Warrior III Pose)
Warrior III requires both strength and grace. In this standing balancing posture, the arms reach forward to counter the lifted leg's extension backward. Strengthen your legs and back while improving your posture and taking flight.
http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/941_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv92
Is Yoga Enough to Keep You Fit?
We sent three yogis to the lab to test the theory that yoga is all you need for optimal fitness.
http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/739_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv92
Yoga for Basketball Players
Before stepping on the court, practice these poses to keep your body and mind from fouling out.
http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/204_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv92
Yoga for Cyclists
A yoga program can build a cyclist's strength and endurance and introduce flexibility to chronically tight muscles.
http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/196_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv92
Yoga for Runners
Although yoga and running lie on opposite ends of the exercise spectrum, the two need not be mutually exclusive.
http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/192_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv92
Yoga for Skiers
Instead of a hot toddy, try yoga after a day of skiing moguls and adrenaline-producing black diamond runs.
http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/206_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv92
Yoga for Swimmers
Yoga, with its emphasis on balance and alignment, is great dry-land training for swimmers.
http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/203_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv92
Yoga for Tennis Players
Not only can yoga help strengthen a tennis player's injury-prone joints, it can also silence "inner chatter."
http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/193_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv92
More Articles on Cross Training
Visit the cross training section of our Web site for more tips on applying yoga's lessons to your athletic activities.
http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/toc_5.cfm?ctsrc=nlv92
Newsletter Archives
Accidentally deleted a past issue of My Yoga Journal? Never fear.
Now you can browse our archives of past newsletters online.
http://www.yogajournal.com/newsletter_archives.cfm?ctsrc=nlv92
CURRENT ISSUE: MARCH/APRIL 2004
Here's a preview of what you'll find in the latest issue of
Yoga Journal:
EMOTIONS IN MOTION
One minute, you're enjoying a challenging pose; the next, you're watching tears pool on your mat. How did things get so intense, and what should you do about it?
By Donna Raskin
THE OTHER MAT
Pilates can strengthen your core, improve your alignment, and invigorate your yoga practice. Here are six exercises for yogis to try.
By Stacie Stukin
ETHICAL DILEMMA
A few high-profile breaches of proper teacher conduct have prompted some soul searching in the yoga community. Now there's talk of creating a national code of ethics, but can yogis agree on one?
By Jennifer Barrett
YOGA JOURNAL'S GUIDE TO YOGA VACATIONS AND RETREATS
In this special section, globe-trotting author Don George tells why all travel is spiritual. Bem Le Hunte visits Rishikesh, gateway to the spiritual heart of Asia. And you get a peek at seven destination ashrams perfect for your next retreat.
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