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"The purpose of our lives is to be happy."

 - Dalai Lama
July 2008 • 4th Edition  

Optimal Health with Gary Kraftsow
August 15-19 at Yoga Yoga Westgate

Gary KraftsowGary Kraftsow has been a pioneer in the transmission of yoga for health, healing and personal transformation for 30 years. He is the founder and director of the American Viniyoga Institute. The style of yoga called Viniyoga (meaning "yoga therapy") is unique in that it adapts the practice of yoga to an individual's specific needs.

The Optimal Health Weekend, August 15 - 17, will explore how yoga can help a person achieve their full potential. Participants will learn how to create integrated yoga practices adapted to their unique needs and interests and relevant to their daily lives.

Gary will also be presenting Viniyoga Therapy weekday clinics, August 18 - 19, dealing with insomnia, fibromyalgia and psychological conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Click here for more information and to sign up!

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Ready to Invest in a Yoga Mat?
Here's how to choose the right
one for you.

You've been practicing yoga for a while now, and you might be ready to invest in a yoga mat of your own. But which one is the right mat for you? Here's the scoop on Yoga Yoga's mat selection.

Basic sticky mat
Yoga Yoga sells a basic, eco- friendly yoga mat, similar to the ones we rent. These mats are inexpensive and come in a series of bright colors.

Some students find the surface looses its grip. We recommend the ancient yogic tradition of sponging down the mat with a solution of one part water, one part white wine vinegar to improve traction. Hang to dry.

Jade mats
The Jade line is a higher end product, like the BMW of yoga mats. Yoga Yoga carries three Jade designs: Travel, Harmony, and Fusion, each one thicker than the last. Jade mats are made of open-cell natural rubber. They don't ever lose their grip with time, wear, or moisture. Jade mats are very popular with Flow and Ashtanga students, who need extra grip when the class gets underway and they start to sweat.

Manduka
If Jade was the BMW of yoga mats, then the Manduka "high performance" line is the Lear Jet. This is the only mat Yoga Yoga carries that comes in an extra long (85 inches). The famous "Black Mat" is popular with long time students who like a lot of cushioning. The heavy rubber will stay put on the floor, and your hands will stay put on its grippy surface. You can leave it in the car or in the sun without fear, and hose it down periodically with mild soap and water to clean. If you only want to buy one mat, or you want the extra length, you can't do much better than the Manduka.

You'll see some students use a rug or towel in class. Yoga Yoga also has a selection of specially designed coverings for your mat, and bags for easy transport. Ask a staff member for details.

Click here for studio locations.

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Sunrise
Early Morning Classes
6:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays

This summer Yoga Yoga has two 60 minute, early morning classes on our schedule. Start your day off on the right foot (or hand, or on your head) with an early morning Hatha class at Northwest.

Mondays and Wednesdays with Shari
Yoga Yoga Northwest

6:30 - 7:30 am

Our Northwest studio is located at 12001 Burnet Road, near Mopac and The Domain.

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In this issue of Yoga @ Work:


Yoga @ Your Desk

Try a few of these chair twists to unwind between tasks. A simple spinal twist every day helps to keep your middle and upper body loose and relaxed.

Chair Twists

Sit on the edge of your chair, sideways with your left side facing the chair back.
Throughout the pose, keep your feet and knees together and even.
Place your hands on the chair as shown.
Inhale while straightening your spine. As you exhale, twist toward the back of the chair, twisting from the very bottom of your spine -- pushing gently with your left hand and pulling lightly with your right hand.
Repeat the inhalation/straighten, exhalation/twist series several times.
Release and switch sides.
To deepen the twist, try moving to the center of the chair

Yoga Yoga teacher, Sadani, instructs student

Send us a picture of yourself doing
yoga @ your desk!

If we feature you in our next edition of Yoga @ Work, you'll win a FREE month of yoga!
Send your pictures and a brief comment about your yoga experience to: outreach@yogayoga.com

The Biology Behind Our Business

Earlier this month, Healthday News reported that there has been significant progress in the quest to understand the biological effects of meditation and yoga. Doctors and scientists have long observed that guided relaxation can be used to treat chronic symptoms, and even heal some health conditions. These latest findings pinpoint some of the molecular biology behind that profound phenomenon. The new studies discussed in the article also indicate that even brand new yoga practitioners are changing their minds at the cellular level.

Finally, hard science in lay terms to explain the calm in the face of calamity that we call The Yogic Edge! Yoga Yoga's managing partner Rich (Raghurai) Goldstein has a blog on the topic.

Click here to read about the biology behind our business.

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Yoga Yoga Private Instruction

Yoga Yoga teacher, Sadani, instructs studentYoga Yoga offers private yoga classes with our teachers. Students can make a single appointment or schedule a series of private sessions to work on the aspects of yoga that challenge and interest them. Are the classes you love rather large? If you want more time with the teacher, a private lesson is a great way to check in. You will get personal direction, support for your personal needs and limitations, and learn how to stay safe in your practice.

To schedule a private yoga session, contact Tori at privates@yogayoga.com or click here to fill out our online form.

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