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Posture of inaction which relaxes the mind and body. The second half of every posture which allows the body time to absorb and integrate the benefits of the pose. Returns blood circulation to normal. Improves circulation, regulates blood pressure, reduces fatigue, induces calmness of mind, energizes the body and balances emotions.
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Food 4 Thought Quick Tips for Building Strong Bones* |
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Everyone knows that calcium is the key to healthy bones. Getting enough calcium from childhood through adulthood helps build bones up and then helps slow the loss of bone as we age. But milk isn't the only, or even the best source of calcium!
While calcium and dairy can lower the risk of osteoporosis and colon cancer, high intake can increase the risk of prostate cancer and possibly ovarian cancer. Plus, dairy products can be high in saturated fat as well as retinol (vitamin A), which at high levels can paradoxically weaken bones.
Good, non-dairy sources of calcium include collards, bok choy, fortified soy milk, baked beans, and supplements.
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Look beyond the dairy aisle -- limit milk and dairy foods to no more than 1-2 servings per day, and seek out non-dairy calcium sources like green, leafy vegetables and broccoli, beans and tofu
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Get your vitamin D -- it plays a key role along with calcium in boosting bone health. Look for a multivitamin that supplies 1,000 IU of vitamin D per day.
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Get active. Regular exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise such as walking or jogging, is an essential part of building and maintaining strong bones.
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Be careful about getting too much retinol (vitamin A)
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Help your kids build strong bones. Helping youth lead a bone-healthy lifestyle -- with exercise, adequate calcium, and adequate vitamin D -- can help them keep strong bones through all their adult years.
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We are pleased to announce that the first session of the Dayton Method Teacher Training was completed during the month of August. Eleven students participated in this training session all of which were either Huntington Beach Hot Yoga students or teachers. Trainees completed a total of 200 hours training in 4 weeks, including 2 hot yoga classes per day, Monday through Friday, and 1 on Saturday; anatomy classes; philosophy classes; and countless hours of posture clinics. Teacher trainees arrived at the studio at 8am, and ended weekday training at 6pm. Needless to say, it was a very intensive month, and I am very proud of the group that really put every ounce of energy into the training. It is my top priority to offer yoga students the best possible instructors who are not only educated in hatha yoga, but have a passion to give the gift of yoga to others.
We are excited to begin offering this type of training opportunity and to continue to improve the quality of instruction that is provided to HB Hot Yoga. Huntington Beach Hot Yoga has come a very long way in 5 years of business.
Thank you for your patience with class cancellations during the past month. 11:30am classes are back starting Tuesday, September 2nd (Clete, Kaye and Shannon S. are very pleased!).
Congratulations to all 11 Dayton Method Teacher Training Graduates: Laura Ball, Lea Becker, Sarah Bot, Lindsey Farber, Harmony Farvour, Melissa Liu, Jordan Matlock, Lisa Newcomb, Christelle Parsley, Jordan Severs, and Laura Steiner. I am very grateful to have had the pleasure to teach such a warm group of people. Please join us at the studio on Saturday, August 30th, to celebrate the Teacher Training graduation. 3-5pm!
Namaste,
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Student of the Month |
Our September Student of the Month is Aaron Pai!
- When did you start practicing hot yoga?
"My wife had been practicing hot yoga since the studio opened. She had been recommending it to me for nearly a year, saying that it would really help me through some running injuries," Aaron recalls. Finally, in late November 2007, Aaron couldn't run because of a torn achilles that he needed to heal, and he really needed to improve his flexbility. He tried hot yoga, loved it immediately, and has since completed over 400 classes!
How often do you practice?
Aaron practices hot yoga 5 days per week.
- Why do you practice? What are the primary benefits you experience?
"Hot yoga provides so many benefits... It mellows me out -- which really helps me start my day. That's why I take so many 6am classes... Then I go to work relaxed, and am able to laugh at all the chaos a little easier," Aaron says with a grin. Aaron also comments that hot yoga compliments everything else he does... He goes on a lot of surf trips, runs, lifts weights, and he really wants to be able to surf until he's very old. He believes that hot yoga enables him to be a better runner and surfer. Aaron continued, "After every class I've taken, I feel like a little kid again -- all flexible... Hot yoga relaxes me and calms my mind, a lot like surfing."
- How has your hot yoga practice impacted or changed your life?
"I can do things more easily," Aaron responds without hesitation. "Hot yoga decompresses my mind and helps keep me relaxed throughout my work day in the office. It also makes all my other exercise easier... For surfing, hot yoga improves my balance, and makes it so that I can paddle forever without soreness. For running, my muscles are looser, and my legs don't get tight." Aaron also comments that he is really inspired by Jason and the other teachers, and he appreciates how well Jason runs the studio. |
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