# Comprehensive Report: Novelty Yoga Trends and Their Benefits

## Introduction

Yoga has established itself as a consistently popular fitness practice, named by the American College of Sports Medicine as one of the top 20 worldwide fitness trends for 2021.

The traditional practice offers numerous well-documented benefits, including weight loss, muscle building, posture improvement, and stress reduction.

However, the fitness landscape has evolved to include various non-traditional yoga practices that fuse traditional movements with novel or entertaining elements.

This report examines these novelty yoga trends, their benefits, and how they compare to traditional yoga approaches.

## Traditional Yoga: Foundation and Benefits

Traditional yoga provides significant health benefits across multiple dimensions:

- **Physical benefits**: Helps with spine problems, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, improves mobility, builds muscle tone, and enhances flexibility and endurance
- **Mental benefits**: Reduces anxiety, insomnia, internal tension, stress consequences, and helps with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- **Overall wellbeing**: Improves posture which affects both physical and mental wellbeing, and helps with functional disorders of internal organs

As yoga instructor Diana Alexander notes, "The way that we stand affects not only our physical wellbeing but our mental wellbeing and the way that we use our bodies affects our mental wellbeing.

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## Rise of Novelty Yoga Trends

### Animal-Assisted Yoga

Animal-assisted yoga represents one of the most prominent novelty trends:

**Goat Yoga**: This practice combines traditional yoga movements with the presence of goats.

According to practitioners, "Time with a goat can be stress reducing just like any other kind of animal therapy.

" Yoga instructor Heather Sommers describes goat yoga as "relaxed but with a little more joy," noting that "People are just laughing and obviously having such a good time.

" This suggests that animal-assisted yoga may provide additional psychological benefits through increased enjoyment and stress reduction.

**Dog Yoga**: Evidence of dog yoga's popularity can be seen in a viral video from International Yoga Day 2023, showing a canine member from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police dog unit performing yoga alongside human practitioners.

This demonstrates how animal-assisted yoga has gained mainstream recognition and media attention.

### Environmentally-Themed Yoga

Novelty yoga has also expanded into unique settings:

**Sunrise Yoga at Sky Garden**: This practice takes place in a specially designed environment ("light, spacious and packed with foliage") at the top of the Walkie Talkie building.

The classes follow a vinyasa flow style, allowing participants to "watch the city wake up as you practice your sun salutations.

" This demonstrates how setting and atmosphere can enhance the traditional yoga experience.

### Specialized Yoga Variations

**Hot Yoga**: This variation has shown "incredible impact on both mental and physical health.

" According to instructor Tricia, some students report that "after just one class they say the pain they've had for years is gone.

" Hot yoga also appears to create strong community bonds, with one studio noting over 20 members who have remained with them since their beginning 10 years ago.

## Comparison: Traditional vs.

Novelty Yoga

### Popularity

Traditional yoga maintains broad appeal as a consistent fitness trend, but novelty yoga appears to attract specific demographics and media attention.

Animal-assisted yoga, in particular, has gained viral popularity and social media traction, suggesting these novelty elements can attract new practitioners who might not otherwise try traditional yoga.

### Health Benefits

**Traditional Yoga Benefits**:
- Proven benefits for specific health conditions (arthritis, spine problems, anxiety)
- Improves mobility and reduces pain
- Enhances posture affecting both physical and mental wellbeing
- Can be adapted for various ability levels

**Novelty Yoga Benefits**:
- Animal-assisted yoga appears to provide additional stress reduction and mood enhancement
- The entertainment factor may increase adherence and enjoyment
- Unique settings may enhance the overall experience and mental benefits
- Community aspects (particularly in hot yoga) create social support networks

### Overall Effectiveness

Traditional yoga has well-documented effectiveness for various health conditions.

However, novelty yoga may offer complementary benefits:

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**Accessibility**: Novelty elements may make yoga more approachable for beginners or those intimidated by traditional practices
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**Adherence**: The enjoyment factor of novelty yoga may encourage regular practice
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**Mental Health**: Animal-assisted yoga appears to provide additional mood-boosting effects
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**Community**: Some novelty practices create stronger social bonds than traditional classes

## Recommendations for Physical Trainers

Based on the evidence, novelty yoga trends offer several potential benefits for clients:

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**Consider Adding Novelty Elements**: Animal-assisted or themed yoga could attract clients who might not otherwise try traditional yoga, expanding your client base.

**Emphasize Mental Health Benefits**: Novelty yoga appears particularly effective for stress reduction and mood enhancement, which could benefit clients dealing with anxiety, stress, or seasonal affective disorder.

**Create Community**: Some novelty yoga practices foster strong community bonds, which could improve client retention and satisfaction.

**Maintain Traditional Foundation**: While novelty elements can enhance appeal, the core benefits of yoga come from the traditional movements and practices.

Ensure novelty elements complement rather than replace proper technique.

**Consider Specialized Offerings**: Different yoga variations (like hot yoga or environmentally-themed classes) may appeal to different client segments, allowing for a more diverse portfolio.

## Conclusion

Novelty yoga trends represent an evolution of traditional practice rather than a replacement.

While traditional yoga offers proven physical and mental health benefits, novelty elements like animal assistance, unique settings, or specialized approaches can enhance enjoyment, accessibility, and adherence.

These trends appear to have staying power, with some practices like hot yoga maintaining dedicated followings for years.

For physical trainers looking to expand their portfolio, incorporating novelty yoga elements could attract new clients while providing additional mental health benefits and community-building opportunities.

The key is finding the right balance between traditional yoga's proven benefits and the engaging elements that novelty trends offer.

# Comprehensive Report: Novelty Yoga Trends and Their Benefits

## Introduction

Yoga has established itself as a consistently popular fitness practice, named by the American College of Sports Medicine as one of the top 20 worldwide fitness trends for 2021.

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Hot Yoga Athlone celebrates 10 years

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Hot Yoga Athlone is celebrating 10 successful years of business this month. The studio was first opened by Tricia Fleming back in August 2011 when there was only a small handful of hot yoga studios in Ireland.

Tricia first tried hot yoga herself after badly injuring her back in a horse-riding accident. A friend introduced her to hot yoga and told her about the many benefits of it. She couldn’t believe the incredible impact hot yoga had on her injuries, especially after she had been told she would need regular visits to osteopaths or chiropractors for the rest of her life to help with the pain.

Tricia went on to train in LA with Bikram Choudhury in 2002 and began teaching classes throughout Ireland. She’s come a long way from the first class she hosted in a meeting room in the Abbey Hotel in 2003 to opening up her own studio in 2011.

Hot yoga is known for having an incredible impact on both mental and physical health. Tricia spoke about its transformative effect, “there are some students who come in and after just one class they say the pain they’ve had for years is gone. It’s not that quick for everyone though, I always recommend that new students stick with it for at least 5 classes before they make a decision about whether it’s for them, and then they’ll start to see the difference.”

Something else that Hot Yoga Athlone offers as well as great health benefits is a wonderful sense of community. Members are very supportive of each other, and many close friendships first started in the studio. The studio’s members are also very loyal, likely because of this close-knit community that Tricia has created. There are even over 20 members who have been with Hot Yoga Athlone since the very beginning 10 years ago.

Throughout the past ten years Hot Yoga Athlone have overcome many obstacles, but none as difficult as Covid-19. Still, Tricia adapted and started doing live streams, Zoom yoga classes, virtual corporate packages, and even created two online hot yoga courses.

To mark the ten-year anniversary and celebrate everything the studio has overcome in recent years, Hot Yoga Athlone are hosting ‘10 Days of Celebration’. They will be thanking their loyal members and supportive community with new prizes and offers each day.

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How to be good at yoga

More people than ever are learning how to be good at yoga, especially since the pandemic made working out at home a priority for millions during lockdown. Named by the American College of Sports Medicine as one of the top 20 worldwide fitness trends for 2021, yoga is a consistently popular and effective way to exercise. The benefits of yoga are truly remarkable, and it is widely accepted that yoga can help you lose weight, build muscle and even fix your posture

Here, we take a look at some of the key things you need to get started, dispel common yoga myths such as that you have to be super flexible to be good at yoga, and explain how and why it’s so beneficial for your core.

Once you're ready to start practicing, make sure you read through our round-up of the best yoga mats, where we rank popular yoga mats such as the Sweaty Betty Super Grip Yoga Mat and Lululemon 5mm Yoga Mat

How to be good at yoga

From Ashtanga to Bikram and Hatha yoga, there are many different types of yoga out there—each with their own benefits.

But if you’re new to this form of exercise, you might be wondering how to be good at yoga?

The first thing to do is find a class!

Most gyms and fitness centers will have yoga sessions on their timetables or you could look at attending a class at a more specialized yoga studio. Here you may find a wider choice of sessions, instructors and different types of yoga available.

The key, according to TV sports presenter and qualified yoga teacher Alexandra Legouix, is to look for a class which is suitable for beginners.

Attending an entry level class will help you get comfortable with the basics without the pressure of trying to keep up with more experienced participants or feeling intimidated by more advanced poses. If you prefer working out at home, you could also find an online yoga tutorial or use a DVD as your guide.

Yoga blocks are also good for beginners to provide support and help you work at your own level or you could try a chair yoga class for a more gentle introduction.

As Alexandra points out, you should check out the credentials of the person teaching you, as “If you are following a DVD or online class, it’s very important you choose one that is being taught by an accredited practitioner, as you are not getting the hands-on guidance which you would get in a class.”

Regular practice can lead to improvement, so it’s a good idea to commit to a few sessions per week.

Alexandra recommends three times a week "as a good way of getting into a routine, that also gives you time for rest days."

But she believes people shouldn’t feel obligated or pressured to attend a certain number of sessions.

Instead your yoga practice should fit into your lifestyle and alongside any other fitness activities you’re participating in.

And if you’re struggling for time, a quick 10-15 minute stretching or meditation session can be a great start to the day.

Do you have to be flexible to be good at yoga?

While the thought of yoga can conjure up images of super-flexible people in poses which may seem impossible, it’s encouraging to hear from the experts like Alexandra that you don’t have to be super bendy to enjoy the practice.

"You don’t have to be flexible to be good at yoga—that’s such a common myth. I never encourage people straightaway to try and touch the floor with their legs straight."

Alexandra advises building up gradually and easing your way into poses; increasing blood flow and warming up your muscles makes you more comfortable in the poses and increases flexibility.

How can yoga help your core?

Yoga is very core-focused—if you don’t control your core, you won’t be able to balance correctly or stay in position.

Yoga and breathwork teacher Laura Pearce said: "There are quite a few aspects of most yoga practices that help to improve core strength.

"There is the obvious balance work that wakes up proprioceptors and helps strengthen the neurological connections that help us 'access our core' and there are the big abdominal moves in dynamic practices, namely the high-low plank combo of the Chaturanga Vinyasa sequence.

"There are also lots of intense oblique activating poses, such as side plank, half-moon, where you're facing sideways with one arm and leg lifted high, the other limbs touching the floor, and let's not forget the backbend work we do in yoga, which strengthens the lower back and glutes."

For serious core strengthening, Laura recommended Forrest Yoga who use an opening sequence of sit-ups, as well as most Power, Rocket, Ashtanga or other very dynamic practices.

As well as physical poses, the breathwork involved in yoga is also good for strengthening the core.

She added: "What a lot of people don't realise is that the diaphragm is one of our biggest and most important core muscles. The diaphragm stabilises the spine and connects to so many important deep set muscles, such as your Psoas.

“In most yoga practices, breathwork is a big portion of what we do. We work with cultivating a strong, mobile diaphragm through breathing and also literally engaging the diaphragms of the body in Uddiyana and Mula Bandha aka 'tummy and root lock'. These practices are tough, and take a long time to cultivate, but have a profound effect on our deep, deep core."

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Durgin Center helps Bangor area seniors stay active, socialize throughout pandemic

The Eastern Area Agency on Aging holds weekly classes like yoga, meditation, and tai chi.
Published: Jan. 27, 2022 at 6:06 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago

BREWER, Maine (WABI) - The Eastern Area Agency on Aging is helping the greater Bangor community stay active, especially during the winter months.

They hold weekly classes like yoga, meditation, and tai chi.

“Being able to come in person, safely and meet other people, have a common experience with others, learn something new, is a great way to engage your mind and your body,” said Community Engagement & Activities Manager Catherine Reed.

Thursday’s Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program class focused on stretching, balance, and even a little weight lifting.

The classes provide safe ways to stay active, reduce pain, and increase mobility.

“I move much better. I need to, I have arthritis and it just helps my body move better and I feel better,” said Lesley Waterman.

Yoga instructor Diana Alexander says it’s increasingly important for our bodies to stay moving while we age.

“It’s always important to keep moving so that you don’t lose the muscle tone and that ability to go about your normal business,” Alexander said.

She says even things as simple as posture can play a significant role in overall health.

“The way that we stand affects not only our physical wellbeing but our mental wellbeing and the way that we use our bodies affects our mental wellbeing. It’s important to check in, stand up tall, or sit up tall, whatever your level of ability is,” Alexander said.

If you’re not quite sure you’re ready for an exercise you can meet at the Durgin Center for bridge or the café.

Staff members say it’s been great to see people have a safe place to gather.

“Being able to open our doors for people to have any kind of community or fellowship together, I think it’s a wonderful thing. And I think it’s been a longtime coming and I think that’s something people sorely need no matter where they are in their lives,” Alexander said.

Lesley and Jane say the classes are a lot of fun and are a great way stay motivated.

“Move it or lose it, so you need to keep moving,” said Jane Levie.

Most classes are $5 for a drop-in or $20 for the month.

They tell us they are always looking for more volunteers as well. For more information visit their website.

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Yoga for beginners: seven basic exercises for the whole body
Yoga is often understood as physical exercise for stretching.
But that's not exactly true.
Yoga is a whole system of different practices that develops the body and spirit of a person.
In a broad sense, yoga is a way of life, behind which there is a certain worldview and philosophical knowledge about the principles of the world order and the place of a person in the world.
The basic concepts of yoga were formulated between the second and fourth centuries BC, but they do not lose their relevance today.
Even then, the father of modern yoga guru Patanjali compiled his famous Yoga Sutras - a set of 196 aphorisms that reveal the essence and philosophy of yoga.
This legendary treatise is divided into eight sections.
The first two talk about lifestyle, that yoga should lead a quiet life, be benevolent, take care of physical and mental hygiene and meditate.
Negative feelings need to be completely eradicated, as they do not bring any benefit.
The third and fourth sections deal with the physical side of yoga.
It contains a detailed description of asanas - exercises that contribute to increasing vital energy and improving the physical body.
The last four sections deal with the evolution of the mind and mental qualities of a person through meditation and training of mental abilities.
In the modern world, of course, yoga is considered rather as gymnastics, strengthening the body.
Doing yoga regularly, you can increase the overall level of health, adjust the work of individual organs, adjust the figure, “tighten ” muscles and skin.
Who benefits from yoga?
Yoga classes are suitable for almost everyone.
This is not a sport, but rather exercise therapy, so you can start practicing yoga at any age.
There is yoga for children, for the elderly and even for future mothers.
Starting to do yoga, do not worry that you may not be mobile enough.
Yoga is designed to develop flexibility and plasticity.
As a health practice, yoga is useful in the following cases:
problems with the spine; arthritis and arthrosis; chronic fatigue syndrome; anxiety; insomnia and poor sleep; internal stress, the effects of stress; asthenia; vascular dystonia; functional disorders of internal organs; PMS; and, of course, if you are just a person and have a body))
Do not lose sight of the fact that there are contraindications in yoga.
Do not engage in yoga without prior consultation with your doctor when:
• with mental disorders;
• exacerbation of diseases of internal organs;
• in the case of heart disease, joints;
• with colds and with fever;
• after the operation;
• Oncology.
What is Yoga?
There are many directions of yoga, but not all are suitable for those who are just getting acquainted with this practice.
Which one to choose?
For those who want to study at home, at a calm pace, hatha yoga is suitable.
All other forms of yoga originate from this direction.
Hatha combines meditation, pranayama (breathing technique), relaxation, and fairly simple exercises.
Classical hatha yoga is aimed primarily at the development of the physical body - the elimination of muscle blocks and clamps, the normalization of metabolic processes in the body, posture correction and strengthening of the muscular corset, the emancipation of all the joints of the body, the stabilization of the emotional and hormonal background.
For people with weakened health, during rehabilitation after surgery, the elderly, overweight people, pregnant people, as well as for completely new to yoga, it is better to choose Iyengara-yoga.
This simple direction introduces beginners to the course with exercises that are performed not on speed, but on stretching the muscles.
For the correct performance of poses in practice, supports are often used:
• blankets;
• blocks;
• belts;
• rollers.
For more mobile and restless, as well as for those who have already managed to get acquainted with yoga, ashtanga yoga is suitable.
It differs from hatha yoga in that there is necessarily a connecting element between asanas: movement and breathing, on which static poses are strung like beads on a fishing line.
Ashtanga yoga is quite dynamic and helps to direct excess energy in the right direction.
But such practices require good physical training, so it can hardly be considered as the initial stage of yoga at home.
For the most active people, power yoga is also suitable - a relatively new direction compared to other types of yoga.
It should be borne in mind that the load on the body is even more intense than in ashtanga yoga.
Strength yoga is not for beginners, but it is an ideal compromise for those who prefer yoga to functional workouts.
Power yoga helps to increase flexibility, develops endurance and quickly puts the body in order with minimal trauma.
Kundalini yoga will be especially interesting for those who focus on spiritual development.
This direction is based on meditation, asanas, chanting mantras, breathing exercises and concentration of consciousness.
The very practice of kundalini yoga does not imply special physical training, however, as home yoga for beginners, it will not work.
It is better to learn this direction under the guidance of an instructor.
Although it is a physical activity, but not intense, at a calm pace, does not require long-term muscle recovery, as, for example, after training in the gym or functional training.
For the practice of yoga, unlike many other areas, no special equipment or equipment is needed.
You only need a rug or any non-slip coating, comfortable clothes, a place for training and desire.
General recommendations for yoga classes: cheat sheet for beginners
Yoga, like any other physical activity, loves regularity and constancy.
2-3 times a week for 1-1.5 hours is ideal.
But it is quite possible to practice every day, especially if the training is short in time, such as the Surya Namaskar complex (greeting the Sun).
Any yoga session – at home or in the fitness center, for beginners or for advanced – always starts with warming up exercises.
This is to prepare the joints and muscles for the upcoming practice and prevent possible stretching or injury.
In yoga classes, it is necessary to include “standing ” static asanas.
They help strengthen the ligaments and muscles around the joints.
After deflections, it is necessary to perform compensating asanas, that is, alternate deflections with slopes.
It is important for the health of the spine.
These simple rules will help make yoga classes not only effective, but also safe.
And by doing yoga exercises conscientiously and regularly, you can achieve impressive results: the body will become flexible, and the mind – clear.
A set of asanas (exercises) for beginners
Mountain pose (Tadasana)
Stand straight, placing the feet on the width of the pelvis parallel to each other.
Pull up your knees, belly, buttocks.
Pull slightly up the crown, straightening, feel how the spine is stretched.
Straighten your shoulders, lower them down and take them a little back, bringing the shoulder blades to the center of your back.
Hands hang freely along the body.
Tune in to class.
Chair pose (Utkatasana)
From the previous asana, begin to squat slowly, moving the pelvis back, as if sitting on a chair.
At the same time, raise your hands up so that they become an extension of the side surface of the body.
Follow the technique of performing asana.
The knees and feet should be parallel to each other, the back is straight or has a natural deflection.
Reaching the angle in the knees 90 degrees, fix yourself in this position for 2-3 breathing cycles.
One breathing cycle is a calm inhalation and exhalation without pause.
If the asana is given to you easily, you can complicate it by adding a rise to the socks 6-8 times.
Then slowly return to Tadasana.
Deep tilt pose (Uttanasana)
You can perform from the basic tadasana or from the previous utkatasana.
Tightening the abdominal muscles, with a straight back lean forward by 90 °.
Then lean even lower, trying to touch the knees with your forehead.
You can wrap your hands around your legs.
Try to keep your knees straight and keep your heels from the floor.
The body is pressed to the hips as much as possible.
Feel how the muscles of the calves and the back of the thigh stretch.
Strap pose (Falakasana)
From the previous asana, lower your palms under your shoulders and step back first with one foot, then with the other foot, placing them on the width of the pelvis.
Twist the pelvis, smoothing the lumbar deflection, strain the muscles of the buttocks.
The back and legs should be a single line.
The elbows are slightly bent.
Try to distribute the weight of the body equally between the palms and feet.
Stay in the asana for several breathing cycles.
Dog pose face down (Adho Mukha Shwanasana)
From the plank, leaving the palms and feet in place, lift the pelvis up.
Try to keep your back straight, but the legs can be slightly bent in the knees and raise the heels to ease the situation.
Warrior 's pose (Virabhadrasana)
Standing in the pose of a dog face down, raise your right leg and step it forward between the palms.
Then lift the body, stretch your hands up.
At the back, the left leg remains straight on the sock.
Distribute body weight equally on both legs.
Stay in the asana for several breathing cycles.
Then repeat: plank - dog face down - step forward with the left foot - pose of the warrior.
Such circles can be performed 4-6 in a row.
Dead Man (Shavasana)
Lie down on the mat smoothly and comfortably, place your hands along the torso with your palms up.
Spread your legs a little.
Close your eyes.
Feel complete relaxation, try to get rid of all thoughts and just observe the sensations in the body.
This mini-complex takes only 15-20 minutes and can be performed every day as a morning charge.
Now you know that yoga is a great way to improve health and strengthen the body.
The practice helps to overcome stress, nervous strain, cope with various ailments, contributes to the formation of a beautiful figure and the correction of posture, develops flexibility and endurance.
Enjoy it and be healthy!

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The Inspiring Tale Of An Emerging Yoga Practitioner And Fitness Enthusiast Manish

Manish apart from being a fitness freak is also a Yoga Practitioner who aims to connect more and more people with the ancient Indian practice of Yoga to help them lead a healthy life.

The world, with the outbreak of the Covid-19 Pandemic, has realised the importance of being fit and leading a healthy lifestyle. The last two years have been a tough phase for people across the globe as they were confined to their homes due to lockdown and other restrictions in place. With Gyms and fitness centers shut, people had no options other than Yoga to keep themselves in shape. Yoga, an ancient Indian tradition that is now practiced across the globe, is not just good for a healthy mind and body but also beneficial for a robust economy. Unlike the previous time, Yoga is emerging as a new career option among the youth and people have started taking the ancient practice seriously. According to a report, the Yoga Industry was valued at $87,926 million in 2017 and is projected to reach a whopping $15,811 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 11.7 percent from 2018 to 2025. This has resulted in youth taking up the profession of Yoga Practitioner as their career choice. One such notable person who is a fitness enthusiast and an emerging Yoga Practitioner is Manish.

Manish apart from being a fitness freak is also a Yoga Practitioner who aims to connect more and more people with the ancient Indian practice of Yoga to help them lead a healthy life. Manish, since his childhood days, was very much into fitness as he used to admire bodybuilders and models. Taking his passion seriously, he started working towards the goal of attaining a healthy & fit body and he enrolled himself into Gym in 2013. Following a strict diet, sweating rigorously in Gyms for hours, and meditating helped him achieve the body that he desired. Having done his Bachelors in Management in 2016 from the prestigious Lovely Professional University (LPU), he is pursuing his Masters in Yoga from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, following his passion with utmost sincerity.

The young fitness freak entered the realm of professional fitness in 2017 and has done a lot of extensive fitness studies. It is often said that “Hard Work never goes in vain” and the same was in the case of Manish. He was honoured with the prestigious title of ‘Perfect Body’ for the Year 2020-21 at the biggest male pageant of India - Rubaru Mr. India, culminated in Goa on April 8, 2021. Since then, he never had to look back and is slowly becoming an emerging name in the realm of fitness. Manish, with his sheer determination, hard work, and passion has carved a niche around himself and is currently working as a freelancer and Yoga Practitioner. As of now, Manish has successfully mentored numerous young students and has made numerous people connect with the ancient practice of Yoga.

Talking more about his journey and the importance of Yoga, Manish stated, “I always had a passion for fitness since my young days, I sincerely believe that a healthy mind is incomplete with a healthy body and catering to the same, I decided to pursue my career in the realm of Fitness and Yoga. Unlike the general perception, a fit body is not just about hitting the Gym and sweating for hours but it is also about getting proper sleep, following a balanced diet, meditating and practicing Yoga. With the United Nations (UN) officially recognizing June 21 as International Yoga Day, it is indeed a great victory for India where the practice of Yoga originated. I am glad that more and more people have started to realise the importance of Yoga and it is indeed a positive sign that youth today are pursuing their career as a Yoga Practitioner.”

With an aim to open a multidisciplinary fitness and Yoga brand, Manish is working toward making the world a healthier and happier place. Through his franchise that he envisions opening up both in India and abroad, he not only aims to connect more people with Yoga but to also provide a credible platform for Yoga Practitioners to showcase their skills and make a name for themselves.

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Yoga can help with weight loss -- just not in the way you may think.
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If you look at celebrities who practice yoga (ahem, Jennifer Aniston), you may think that Downward Dog is a quick way to get a toned and tight body. Unfortunately, if you're looking for a quick fix that promises flat abs fast, yoga is not your best bet -- but then again, not much is.

But a regular yoga practice can play a role in helping you achieve your long-awaited six-pack; it can help you lose weight and tone from head to toe, including your abdominal area. Yoga just boosts weight loss in a more holistic way than you might think.

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To better understand this question, it's important to understand how the body burns fat, in general. Although we can target certain body parts for toning and strengthening (like our arms, legs, abs, or glutes, for example), there is no research-proven way to blast more fat cells in one specific area than in any other. And while extra pounds around the belly are often the easiest weight to put on, they can also be some of the hardest to shed.

That being said, a diet and exercise plan that allows you to lose weight all over will almost certainly benefit that belly bulge. (To shed pounds consistently, remember that the key is to burn more calories than you take in every day.) And that's good news, because excess fat around the abdominal area has been shown to raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. [Source: Mayo Clinic]

Yoga can be an important part of your belly-shrinking plan, regardless of whether you've ever practiced before. Not only does it burn calories and help tone your trouble spots, but research also shows that it has the power to alter your eating patterns, your sleep habits, and your mood -- all things that will affect how much weight you pack onto your waistline, and how quickly you can burn it off.

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How Yoga Can Fuel Weight Loss

Yoga, like all forms of exercise, burns calories -- some forms more than others. A fast-paced, vigorous style of yoga, like Vinyasa or Ashtanga, will burn more fat and calories, for example, than a slow, restorative class.

"Yoga certainly does have a cardiovascular element," says Annelise Hagan, a yoga instructor in New York City. "A vigorous athletic form of yoga can raise your heart rate for a good 20 minutes." And moves that focus on the core -- such as plank, chaturanga, and boat pose -- can help tone the abdominal muscles underneath, she adds.

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That may not be the most important thing to consider when choosing a yoga class, however. "What's really going to give you more weight loss is the mindfulness aspect of yoga," says Colleen Saidman Yee, creator of Gaiam's Yoga for Weight Loss DVD. "You may build strength and burn calories from a faster paced class, but you'll really develop the tools you need to listen to your body in a slower, more meditative practice."

A 2009 study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institute found that people who practiced yoga regularly were likely to maintain or lose weight during the study period, while those who did no yoga were likely to pack on extra pounds. The researchers credit the yogis' weight control to their mindful eating habits -- they paid attention to what they ate and stopped when they felt full. [Source: FHCRC.org]

In addition, yoga has been shown to help improve sleep problems and symptoms of depression. [Source: Pedersen] And if you're already trying to lose weight by dieting, research shows that not getting enough sleep can sabotage your body's efforts to burn fat. [Source: Peeples]

When Saidman Yee set out to make a weight-loss DVD, she incorporated all of these ideas: "The first section focuses on a lot of standing poses and arm movements to get the heart rate up, and the second section is all about the midsection," she says. "But the last section is all restorative poses and breathing exercises, to help you wind down get a good night's sleep."

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The traditional practice offers numerous well-documented benefits, including weight loss, muscle building, posture improvement, and stress reduction.

However, the fitness landscape has evolved to include various non-traditional yoga practices that fuse traditional movements with novel or entertaining elements.

This report examines these novelty yoga trends, their benefits, and how they compare to traditional yoga approaches.

## Traditional Yoga: Foundation and Benefits

Traditional yoga provides significant health benefits across multiple dimensions:

- **Physical benefits**: Helps with spine problems, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, improves mobility, builds muscle tone, and enhances flexibility and endurance
- **Mental benefits**: Reduces anxiety, insomnia, internal tension, stress consequences, and helps with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- **Overall wellbeing**: Improves posture which affects both physical and mental wellbeing, and helps with functional disorders of internal organs

As yoga instructor Diana Alexander notes, "The way that we stand affects not only our physical wellbeing but our mental wellbeing and the way that we use our bodies affects our mental wellbeing.

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Durgin Center helps Bangor area seniors stay active, socialize throughout pandemic

The Eastern Area Agency on Aging holds weekly classes like yoga, meditation, and tai chi.
Published: Jan. 27, 2022 at 6:06 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago

BREWER, Maine (WABI) - The Eastern Area Agency on Aging is helping the greater Bangor community stay active, especially during the winter months.

They hold weekly classes like yoga, meditation, and tai chi.

“Being able to come in person, safely and meet other people, have a common experience with others, learn something new, is a great way to engage your mind and your body,” said Community Engagement & Activities Manager Catherine Reed.

Thursday’s Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program class focused on stretching, balance, and even a little weight lifting.

The classes provide safe ways to stay active, reduce pain, and increase mobility.

“I move much better. I need to, I have arthritis and it just helps my body move better and I feel better,” said Lesley Waterman.

Yoga instructor Diana Alexander says it’s increasingly important for our bodies to stay moving while we age.

“It’s always important to keep moving so that you don’t lose the muscle tone and that ability to go about your normal business,” Alexander said.

She says even things as simple as posture can play a significant role in overall health.

“The way that we stand affects not only our physical wellbeing but our mental wellbeing and the way that we use our bodies affects our mental wellbeing. It’s important to check in, stand up tall, or sit up tall, whatever your level of ability is,” Alexander said.

If you’re not quite sure you’re ready for an exercise you can meet at the Durgin Center for bridge or the café.

Staff members say it’s been great to see people have a safe place to gather.

“Being able to open our doors for people to have any kind of community or fellowship together, I think it’s a wonderful thing. And I think it’s been a longtime coming and I think that’s something people sorely need no matter where they are in their lives,” Alexander said.

Lesley and Jane say the classes are a lot of fun and are a great way stay motivated.

“Move it or lose it, so you need to keep moving,” said Jane Levie.

Most classes are $5 for a drop-in or $20 for the month.

They tell us they are always looking for more volunteers as well. For more information visit their website.

Copyright 2022 WABI. All rights reserved.

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## Rise of Novelty Yoga Trends

### Animal-Assisted Yoga

Animal-assisted yoga represents one of the most prominent novelty trends:

**Goat Yoga**: This practice combines traditional yoga movements with the presence of goats.

Title:

Content: MONROE CITY, Mo — Around thirty people and eighteen goats gathered in front of Sweet Water Distillery last Sunday for an afternoon of yoga. As the instructor guided the group through various poses, the goats mingled with the crowd and hopped on people's backs.

"The goats will climb on you. Is everyone okay with that?" Susan Nowell, owner of Show Me Your GOGA of Hannibal, called into the crowd. Everyone in the group nodded in approval, and for most of them the goats are why they came.

It's called goat yoga, and it's exactly what it sounds like - people doing yoga with goats. It's an activity that has been sweeping the nation.

Heather Utterback, owner of Sweetwater Distillery, said that the event is nothing like she has ever done before. “I’ve never done yoga or had a goat climb on me, but there’s a first time for everything,” she said. “We just wanted to try something different to draw people in.”

John and Marcella Starck, came from Glen Carbon, Illinois, and spent the weekend in Hannibal just to do goat yoga. They discovered Sweet Water Distillery while driving back and forth to Nebraska to see their son in college, and saw the event on Facebook.

“Our son did goat yoga with his freshman class as sort of an introduction to college,” said John. “And we thought, we are going to do that too.”

The event at Sweet Water Distillery was one of the biggest for Show Me Your GOGA. Nowell started her business after she received a picture from her sister who was doing goat yoga on a rooftop in Austin. Nowell had recently acquired goats through her son’s 4-H project, and her sister’s picture sparked an idea.

“One of my coworkers is a yoga instructor and I told her ‘I have goats and you do yoga - we can totally do this!’” Nowell said. “She told me that it would be awesome but I don’t think she knew that I would really do it.”

Nowell now has several yoga instructors who work with her as she travels the region with her goats to various venues. She has been to John Wood Community College in Quincy, The Meadow Campground in New London, and will host upcoming events at Hannibal LaGrange University and Tarripen Farms in Quincy for a Quincy High School Fundraiser - just to name a few.

She also has events at her Hannibal farm through all seasons except winter. Popular events at the farm are birthday parties, bachelorette parties, and hayrides where guests can play with the goats, rabbits, and chickens. They can also ride horses and ponies.

Although the experience is different and fun, there are also medical benefits. to goat yoga, as animal therapy is known to reduce stress and anxiety.

"Time with a goat can be stress reducing just like any other kind of animal therapy," said Nowell.

Leading the group at Sweet Water Distillery was Heather Sommers, who has been a yoga instructor for four years and just started with Show Me Your GOGA about four months ago. She said people who come to goat yoga get a lot out of the experience.

“It’s relaxed but with a little more joy,” she said. “People are just laughing and obviously having such a good time.”

For more information on goat yoga, follow Show Me Your GOGA on Facebook.

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According to practitioners, "Time with a goat can be stress reducing just like any other kind of animal therapy.

" Yoga instructor Heather Sommers describes goat yoga as "relaxed but with a little more joy," noting that "People are just laughing and obviously having such a good time.

" This suggests that animal-assisted yoga may provide additional psychological benefits through increased enjoyment and stress reduction.

**Dog Yoga**: Evidence of dog yoga's popularity can be seen in a viral video from International Yoga Day 2023, showing a canine member from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police dog unit performing yoga alongside human practitioners.

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The video was recorded at the Pranu Camp in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir. (Credits: Twitter/@ANI)

As the world continues to celebrate International Yoga Day 2023, a video of a canine member from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) dog unit has surfaced online.

People around the world today are rolling out their yoga mats to celebrate the 9th International Yoga Day. Originating in ancient India, the fitness practice that evokes physical, mental, as well spiritual discipline, has now conquered the world becoming a global phenomenon. As the world continues to celebrate International Yoga Day 2023, a video of a canine member from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) dog unit has garnered massive traction on social media. Shared on the Twitter age of ANI, the visuals are said to have emerged from the Pranu Camp in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir.

The video opens by showing the dog taking its spot on the open field alongside other members of the department. People of different age groups are captured performing yoga in the background, while the canine member display moves of its own. From stretching to bending forward to imitating others, the dog seems excited throughout the clip. The canine member can also be heard barking and rolling at one point in the video.

Take a look at the visuals here:

During an interaction with the news agency, Gourav Shav, who is reported to be the Deputy Commandant of 15th ITBP, highlighted how their canine squad works equally under pressure just like the other members of the team. “Not just our Jawans but our canine squad also practice Yoga. The canine squad has to work under pressure, we use them for law and order duty so we make them practice Yoga,” he said.

With over 69 thousand views, the video of the dog has amassed a barrage of adulation on Twitter. While some have lauded the “superb visuals,” many pointed out how canine members have ethics, empathy, and love to share just like humans. One user commented, “This is cute.”

To mark the special day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier in the day wished everyone while also confirming he will lead the celebrations of International Yoga Day at the United Nations Headquarters in New York today. Meanwhile, visuals of President Droupadi Murmu performing yoga at the Rashtrapati Bhawan also surfaced online.

first published:June 21, 2023, 18:48 IST
last updated:June 21, 2023, 19:10 IST

This demonstrates how animal-assisted yoga has gained mainstream recognition and media attention.

### Environmentally-Themed Yoga

Novelty yoga has also expanded into unique settings:

**Sunrise Yoga at Sky Garden**: This practice takes place in a specially designed environment ("light, spacious and packed with foliage") at the top of the Walkie Talkie building.

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Content: Many people are quick to judge that fitness classes aren’t for them, while some live and breathe weekly Pilates and HIIT, claiming them to be great mood boosters.

With the end of the year creeping up on us, we're going to need something new, something to keep us going and to give us something to accomplish during our short, cold and dark days.

To break the winter blues, a good start would be to step out of your comfort zone and try breaking a sweat to release endorphins.

You’re bound to feel proud once the hard work is over.

Maybe even bringing a friend or relative and experiencing a class together will help you gain some motivation to put those trainers on.

But it's more than just the blues that it could help with. SAD (or seasonal affective disorder) is a common term describing a type of depression that sets in around autumn and winter.

It’s said to be triggered by lack of sunlight and vitamin D, and exercise such as yoga and cardio can help soothe the symptoms.

These seven classes will give you some inspiration and will set you up for the rest of the day. Surprise yourself and try it, there's a class for each day of the week.

Sunrise Yoga, Sky Garden

The Sky Garden at the top of the Walkie Talkie is a wonderfully serene spot to do some yoga – it's light, spacious and packed with foliage. The classes follow a vinyasa flow style so expect to break a gentle sweat.

During the week they take place at 6.30am which means you get to watch the city wake up as you practice your sun salutations. There are also weekend classes which begin at 8am to get you up and out of bed.

Book a class here.

Barry’s BootCamp

You may have already heard about Barry’s with its iconic red rooms.

Each class is high intensity interval training where you can burn up to 1,000 calories in one workout. If you need a challenge and a different atmosphere then this class will get you moving along to the beats.

You can choose classes with both treadmill and strength training, or you can avoid the treadmill altogether. Either way it will be an exhilarating experience.

You can book here and choose out of the seven London Locations.

Barre Core

If you can’t decide between ballet, yoga, and Pilates then Barre core allows you to combine all three and reap all of those benefits. These classes will work your muscles in a very unusual way.

You’re probably not going to sweat a whole lot during your Barre core class. Instead, the method focuses on exhausting your muscles with movements that bring your muscles into a "shake".

It is a low-impact, high-intensity workout designed for all levels of fitness and these classes will help you feel strong and confident in your own body and mind.

You can book here and choose out of the nine London Locations.

SoulCycle

Another mood boosting option would be to dedicate your hour of exercise to your favourite artist. Even on a bad day your favourite tune can lift your spirits. The hint is in the title with these classes being good for the soul.

They say ‘Imagine yourself walking into SoulCycle carrying the weight of the day, week, a whole year—and coming out fit, fine and focused. This is a mental shift.’

Cycling may look easy but this will push you to exactly where you need to be. The bikes are stationary but they will take you as far as your mind wants to travel. Ride away to the likes of Rihanna, Usher, Dua Lipa and Lizzo.

Book here for their Soho or Notting Hill studios.

Blok

Blok studios, situated in Clapham and Shoreditch specialise in cross discipline training from five categories – strength, endurance, skill, flexibility and reset. This type of fitness will stop you from getting bored and improve your mental clarity and creativity.

Take a look for more information here.

FLY

Many classes to choose from here whatever you’re after. They have flow classes or strength and conditioning classes which range from yoga, to booty burner, to abs. Their ‘chill’ class sounds perfect for those days where you just want to flow through into the afternoon.

Book here.

Gymbox

A unique class to try out and give you back some strength to tackle life. Wind yourself up in ropes and trapeze your way to the sky for a while. It’s worth a try if you’re getting fed up with the standard classes. Maybe you haven’t moved in a while and this is the change you need to get back out.

Book a class here.

The classes follow a vinyasa flow style, allowing participants to "watch the city wake up as you practice your sun salutations.

" This demonstrates how setting and atmosphere can enhance the traditional yoga experience.

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Women turn to yoga in Kiev to overcome the tragedy of war
A group of women gradually flock to a yoga lounge on the floor of a blackout apartment building in Kiev to take part in an evening session tailored to the situation created by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
As electricity is cut and heating is not working due to Russian forces targeting energy infrastructure, women wear thick jackets and woolen socks under yoga clothes, AFP reported.
Coach Galina Tkachuk performs quick breathing exercises called "Kapalabate" aimed at making participants feel warm quickly.
Before Shavasana ’ s latest move, the coach covers the participants with thick blankets so they don ’ t shiver from the cold.
At the end of the session, Tkachuk expresses her hope that she has provided them with a short break necessary to ease the tension caused by the war, which has been exacerbated by power cuts in Kiev and other Ukrainian regions during the winter.
As a result of the latest series of strikes on Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, which had a pre-war population of three million, is once again facing long periods of power, heating and water cuts.
During yoga, some women took off their extra clothes, returning to the hall part of the scene that prevailed before the war.
Standing under the dim light of the only lamp in the hall, Tkachuk says that “everyone is looking for a way to keep their mind intact in the midst of this situation, and yoga is a good option ” to achieve this goal.
Victoria, a 44-year-old banker, says yoga helps us eliminate negative thoughts and think only about inner peace and all that is positive.
Tkachuk, 54, says yoga provides a breathing space for women following the crisis Ukraine has been facing for nearly a decade.
Tkachuk began playing the sport in 2013, amid a pro-European protest movement in Kiev.
The so-called “dignity revolution ” ended in early 2014 with the departure of pro-Moscow President Viktor Yanukovych to Russia and his subsequent removal from power.
This was followed by Russia ’ s annexation of Crimea, and Ukraine then faced eight years of war in the east against Moscow-backed separatists.
The coach recalls, “I was very worried at that difficult time. ”
The Ram yoga lounge, named after its Indian owner, opened in 2015 and flourished until the Russian invasion in February.
Due to the chaos of the early weeks of the war, the lounge was temporarily closed, but in April Ram made the decision to reopen while the other lounges were still closed, and the site was surprised by the huge demand for yoga.
“A large number of people have started coming to the venue since the first training session after the reopening of the gym, ” Tkachuk said, adding:“ I didn ’ t expect such a large turnout. ”
One of the first women to visit the hall after its reopening was Maria Mikhailenko, 17, who uses a system of “yoga, tea and meditation ” to overcome the tension caused by the war.
"The lack of heating in the lounge is not a problem, as you can wear clothes that give a greater sense of warmth," she says.
The young woman is impressed by the idea of the hall being lit by candles due to energy problems.
Due to frequent internet outages in the neighborhood where the lounge is located, customers are often unable to pre-register for sessions, making it impossible to estimate the number of expected attendees.
However, Tkachuk sees this as not a major concern and prefers to focus on the comfort of those who will attend.
“Generally speaking, yoga is good for mental and physical health.
And not just during the war.
But now, that need has become even more necessary. ”

### Specialized Yoga Variations

**Hot Yoga**: This variation has shown "incredible impact on both mental and physical health.

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Hot Yoga Athlone celebrates 10 years

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Hot Yoga Athlone is celebrating 10 successful years of business this month. The studio was first opened by Tricia Fleming back in August 2011 when there was only a small handful of hot yoga studios in Ireland.

Tricia first tried hot yoga herself after badly injuring her back in a horse-riding accident. A friend introduced her to hot yoga and told her about the many benefits of it. She couldn’t believe the incredible impact hot yoga had on her injuries, especially after she had been told she would need regular visits to osteopaths or chiropractors for the rest of her life to help with the pain.

Tricia went on to train in LA with Bikram Choudhury in 2002 and began teaching classes throughout Ireland. She’s come a long way from the first class she hosted in a meeting room in the Abbey Hotel in 2003 to opening up her own studio in 2011.

Hot yoga is known for having an incredible impact on both mental and physical health. Tricia spoke about its transformative effect, “there are some students who come in and after just one class they say the pain they’ve had for years is gone. It’s not that quick for everyone though, I always recommend that new students stick with it for at least 5 classes before they make a decision about whether it’s for them, and then they’ll start to see the difference.”

Something else that Hot Yoga Athlone offers as well as great health benefits is a wonderful sense of community. Members are very supportive of each other, and many close friendships first started in the studio. The studio’s members are also very loyal, likely because of this close-knit community that Tricia has created. There are even over 20 members who have been with Hot Yoga Athlone since the very beginning 10 years ago.

Throughout the past ten years Hot Yoga Athlone have overcome many obstacles, but none as difficult as Covid-19. Still, Tricia adapted and started doing live streams, Zoom yoga classes, virtual corporate packages, and even created two online hot yoga courses.

To mark the ten-year anniversary and celebrate everything the studio has overcome in recent years, Hot Yoga Athlone are hosting ‘10 Days of Celebration’. They will be thanking their loyal members and supportive community with new prizes and offers each day.

Website: www.hotyogaathlone.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HotYogaAthlone
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hotyogaathlone/

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Durgin Center helps Bangor area seniors stay active, socialize throughout pandemic

The Eastern Area Agency on Aging holds weekly classes like yoga, meditation, and tai chi.
Published: Jan. 27, 2022 at 6:06 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago

BREWER, Maine (WABI) - The Eastern Area Agency on Aging is helping the greater Bangor community stay active, especially during the winter months.

They hold weekly classes like yoga, meditation, and tai chi.

“Being able to come in person, safely and meet other people, have a common experience with others, learn something new, is a great way to engage your mind and your body,” said Community Engagement & Activities Manager Catherine Reed.

Thursday’s Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program class focused on stretching, balance, and even a little weight lifting.

The classes provide safe ways to stay active, reduce pain, and increase mobility.

“I move much better. I need to, I have arthritis and it just helps my body move better and I feel better,” said Lesley Waterman.

Yoga instructor Diana Alexander says it’s increasingly important for our bodies to stay moving while we age.

“It’s always important to keep moving so that you don’t lose the muscle tone and that ability to go about your normal business,” Alexander said.

She says even things as simple as posture can play a significant role in overall health.

“The way that we stand affects not only our physical wellbeing but our mental wellbeing and the way that we use our bodies affects our mental wellbeing. It’s important to check in, stand up tall, or sit up tall, whatever your level of ability is,” Alexander said.

If you’re not quite sure you’re ready for an exercise you can meet at the Durgin Center for bridge or the café.

Staff members say it’s been great to see people have a safe place to gather.

“Being able to open our doors for people to have any kind of community or fellowship together, I think it’s a wonderful thing. And I think it’s been a longtime coming and I think that’s something people sorely need no matter where they are in their lives,” Alexander said.

Lesley and Jane say the classes are a lot of fun and are a great way stay motivated.

“Move it or lose it, so you need to keep moving,” said Jane Levie.

Most classes are $5 for a drop-in or $20 for the month.

They tell us they are always looking for more volunteers as well. For more information visit their website.

Copyright 2022 WABI. All rights reserved.

" According to instructor Tricia, some students report that "after just one class they say the pain they've had for years is gone.

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Hot Yoga Athlone celebrates 10 years

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Hot Yoga Athlone is celebrating 10 successful years of business this month. The studio was first opened by Tricia Fleming back in August 2011 when there was only a small handful of hot yoga studios in Ireland.

Tricia first tried hot yoga herself after badly injuring her back in a horse-riding accident. A friend introduced her to hot yoga and told her about the many benefits of it. She couldn’t believe the incredible impact hot yoga had on her injuries, especially after she had been told she would need regular visits to osteopaths or chiropractors for the rest of her life to help with the pain.

Tricia went on to train in LA with Bikram Choudhury in 2002 and began teaching classes throughout Ireland. She’s come a long way from the first class she hosted in a meeting room in the Abbey Hotel in 2003 to opening up her own studio in 2011.

Hot yoga is known for having an incredible impact on both mental and physical health. Tricia spoke about its transformative effect, “there are some students who come in and after just one class they say the pain they’ve had for years is gone. It’s not that quick for everyone though, I always recommend that new students stick with it for at least 5 classes before they make a decision about whether it’s for them, and then they’ll start to see the difference.”

Something else that Hot Yoga Athlone offers as well as great health benefits is a wonderful sense of community. Members are very supportive of each other, and many close friendships first started in the studio. The studio’s members are also very loyal, likely because of this close-knit community that Tricia has created. There are even over 20 members who have been with Hot Yoga Athlone since the very beginning 10 years ago.

Throughout the past ten years Hot Yoga Athlone have overcome many obstacles, but none as difficult as Covid-19. Still, Tricia adapted and started doing live streams, Zoom yoga classes, virtual corporate packages, and even created two online hot yoga courses.

To mark the ten-year anniversary and celebrate everything the studio has overcome in recent years, Hot Yoga Athlone are hosting ‘10 Days of Celebration’. They will be thanking their loyal members and supportive community with new prizes and offers each day.

Website: www.hotyogaathlone.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HotYogaAthlone
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hotyogaathlone/

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" Hot yoga also appears to create strong community bonds, with one studio noting over 20 members who have remained with them since their beginning 10 years ago.

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Content: Search our Archive

01/09/2021

Hot Yoga Athlone celebrates 10 years

SPONSORED

Hot Yoga Athlone is celebrating 10 successful years of business this month. The studio was first opened by Tricia Fleming back in August 2011 when there was only a small handful of hot yoga studios in Ireland.

Tricia first tried hot yoga herself after badly injuring her back in a horse-riding accident. A friend introduced her to hot yoga and told her about the many benefits of it. She couldn’t believe the incredible impact hot yoga had on her injuries, especially after she had been told she would need regular visits to osteopaths or chiropractors for the rest of her life to help with the pain.

Tricia went on to train in LA with Bikram Choudhury in 2002 and began teaching classes throughout Ireland. She’s come a long way from the first class she hosted in a meeting room in the Abbey Hotel in 2003 to opening up her own studio in 2011.

Hot yoga is known for having an incredible impact on both mental and physical health. Tricia spoke about its transformative effect, “there are some students who come in and after just one class they say the pain they’ve had for years is gone. It’s not that quick for everyone though, I always recommend that new students stick with it for at least 5 classes before they make a decision about whether it’s for them, and then they’ll start to see the difference.”

Something else that Hot Yoga Athlone offers as well as great health benefits is a wonderful sense of community. Members are very supportive of each other, and many close friendships first started in the studio. The studio’s members are also very loyal, likely because of this close-knit community that Tricia has created. There are even over 20 members who have been with Hot Yoga Athlone since the very beginning 10 years ago.

Throughout the past ten years Hot Yoga Athlone have overcome many obstacles, but none as difficult as Covid-19. Still, Tricia adapted and started doing live streams, Zoom yoga classes, virtual corporate packages, and even created two online hot yoga courses.

To mark the ten-year anniversary and celebrate everything the studio has overcome in recent years, Hot Yoga Athlone are hosting ‘10 Days of Celebration’. They will be thanking their loyal members and supportive community with new prizes and offers each day.

Website: www.hotyogaathlone.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HotYogaAthlone
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hotyogaathlone/

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## Comparison: Traditional vs.

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Novelty Yoga

### Popularity

Traditional yoga maintains broad appeal as a consistent fitness trend, but novelty yoga appears to attract specific demographics and media attention.

Animal-assisted yoga, in particular, has gained viral popularity and social media traction, suggesting these novelty elements can attract new practitioners who might not otherwise try traditional yoga.

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Curated By: Buzz Staff

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Last Updated: June 21, 2023, 19:10 IST

Delhi, India

The video was recorded at the Pranu Camp in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir. (Credits: Twitter/@ANI)

As the world continues to celebrate International Yoga Day 2023, a video of a canine member from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) dog unit has surfaced online.

People around the world today are rolling out their yoga mats to celebrate the 9th International Yoga Day. Originating in ancient India, the fitness practice that evokes physical, mental, as well spiritual discipline, has now conquered the world becoming a global phenomenon. As the world continues to celebrate International Yoga Day 2023, a video of a canine member from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) dog unit has garnered massive traction on social media. Shared on the Twitter age of ANI, the visuals are said to have emerged from the Pranu Camp in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir.

The video opens by showing the dog taking its spot on the open field alongside other members of the department. People of different age groups are captured performing yoga in the background, while the canine member display moves of its own. From stretching to bending forward to imitating others, the dog seems excited throughout the clip. The canine member can also be heard barking and rolling at one point in the video.

Take a look at the visuals here:

During an interaction with the news agency, Gourav Shav, who is reported to be the Deputy Commandant of 15th ITBP, highlighted how their canine squad works equally under pressure just like the other members of the team. “Not just our Jawans but our canine squad also practice Yoga. The canine squad has to work under pressure, we use them for law and order duty so we make them practice Yoga,” he said.

With over 69 thousand views, the video of the dog has amassed a barrage of adulation on Twitter. While some have lauded the “superb visuals,” many pointed out how canine members have ethics, empathy, and love to share just like humans. One user commented, “This is cute.”

To mark the special day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier in the day wished everyone while also confirming he will lead the celebrations of International Yoga Day at the United Nations Headquarters in New York today. Meanwhile, visuals of President Droupadi Murmu performing yoga at the Rashtrapati Bhawan also surfaced online.

first published:June 21, 2023, 18:48 IST
last updated:June 21, 2023, 19:10 IST

### Health Benefits

**Traditional Yoga Benefits**:
- Proven benefits for specific health conditions (arthritis, spine problems, anxiety)
- Improves mobility and reduces pain
- Enhances posture affecting both physical and mental wellbeing
- Can be adapted for various ability levels

**Novelty Yoga Benefits**:
- Animal-assisted yoga appears to provide additional stress reduction and mood enhancement
- The entertainment factor may increase adherence and enjoyment
- Unique settings may enhance the overall experience and mental benefits
- Community aspects (particularly in hot yoga) create social support networks

### Overall Effectiveness

Traditional yoga has well-documented effectiveness for various health conditions.

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Hot Yoga Athlone celebrates 10 years

SPONSORED

Hot Yoga Athlone is celebrating 10 successful years of business this month. The studio was first opened by Tricia Fleming back in August 2011 when there was only a small handful of hot yoga studios in Ireland.

Tricia first tried hot yoga herself after badly injuring her back in a horse-riding accident. A friend introduced her to hot yoga and told her about the many benefits of it. She couldn’t believe the incredible impact hot yoga had on her injuries, especially after she had been told she would need regular visits to osteopaths or chiropractors for the rest of her life to help with the pain.

Tricia went on to train in LA with Bikram Choudhury in 2002 and began teaching classes throughout Ireland. She’s come a long way from the first class she hosted in a meeting room in the Abbey Hotel in 2003 to opening up her own studio in 2011.

Hot yoga is known for having an incredible impact on both mental and physical health. Tricia spoke about its transformative effect, “there are some students who come in and after just one class they say the pain they’ve had for years is gone. It’s not that quick for everyone though, I always recommend that new students stick with it for at least 5 classes before they make a decision about whether it’s for them, and then they’ll start to see the difference.”

Something else that Hot Yoga Athlone offers as well as great health benefits is a wonderful sense of community. Members are very supportive of each other, and many close friendships first started in the studio. The studio’s members are also very loyal, likely because of this close-knit community that Tricia has created. There are even over 20 members who have been with Hot Yoga Athlone since the very beginning 10 years ago.

Throughout the past ten years Hot Yoga Athlone have overcome many obstacles, but none as difficult as Covid-19. Still, Tricia adapted and started doing live streams, Zoom yoga classes, virtual corporate packages, and even created two online hot yoga courses.

To mark the ten-year anniversary and celebrate everything the studio has overcome in recent years, Hot Yoga Athlone are hosting ‘10 Days of Celebration’. They will be thanking their loyal members and supportive community with new prizes and offers each day.

Website: www.hotyogaathlone.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HotYogaAthlone
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hotyogaathlone/

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Durgin Center helps Bangor area seniors stay active, socialize throughout pandemic

The Eastern Area Agency on Aging holds weekly classes like yoga, meditation, and tai chi.
Published: Jan. 27, 2022 at 6:06 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago

BREWER, Maine (WABI) - The Eastern Area Agency on Aging is helping the greater Bangor community stay active, especially during the winter months.

They hold weekly classes like yoga, meditation, and tai chi.

“Being able to come in person, safely and meet other people, have a common experience with others, learn something new, is a great way to engage your mind and your body,” said Community Engagement & Activities Manager Catherine Reed.

Thursday’s Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program class focused on stretching, balance, and even a little weight lifting.

The classes provide safe ways to stay active, reduce pain, and increase mobility.

“I move much better. I need to, I have arthritis and it just helps my body move better and I feel better,” said Lesley Waterman.

Yoga instructor Diana Alexander says it’s increasingly important for our bodies to stay moving while we age.

“It’s always important to keep moving so that you don’t lose the muscle tone and that ability to go about your normal business,” Alexander said.

She says even things as simple as posture can play a significant role in overall health.

“The way that we stand affects not only our physical wellbeing but our mental wellbeing and the way that we use our bodies affects our mental wellbeing. It’s important to check in, stand up tall, or sit up tall, whatever your level of ability is,” Alexander said.

If you’re not quite sure you’re ready for an exercise you can meet at the Durgin Center for bridge or the café.

Staff members say it’s been great to see people have a safe place to gather.

“Being able to open our doors for people to have any kind of community or fellowship together, I think it’s a wonderful thing. And I think it’s been a longtime coming and I think that’s something people sorely need no matter where they are in their lives,” Alexander said.

Lesley and Jane say the classes are a lot of fun and are a great way stay motivated.

“Move it or lose it, so you need to keep moving,” said Jane Levie.

Most classes are $5 for a drop-in or $20 for the month.

They tell us they are always looking for more volunteers as well. For more information visit their website.

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**Accessibility**: Novelty elements may make yoga more approachable for beginners or those intimidated by traditional practices
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The 5 postpartum fitness apps we tell our best friends about

I was cleared for “light yoga” two weeks after my son’s birth. I’d had a fourth degree tear during labor (meaning vagina to bum) and went for an emergency check-up because things didn’t feel right. My OB-GYN took one quick peek down there and pronounced that I was already almost healed and could get back to yoga that day. I could barely sit down. How on earth would I do yoga?

I spent the next stretch between appointments not only feeling like a failure for being lost at this new mom thing, but also because I couldn’t fathom getting back to working out. At my six-week appointment, I told my doctor that I had been crying every single day and could hardly leave the house. I was so afraid of everything. Her solution was to exercise, so I resumed intensive workouts. Sure, I was peeing myself and having lower back pain, but my doctor had cleared me. This is “normal.” Right?

I often wonder if one of the factors contributing to my postpartum anxiety was incontinence. How can you feel secure in the world when you quite literally have no support underneath you? I was a long-time yoga teacher, yet I had zero comprehension about working out post-birth. I naively assumed, like most birthing people, that all you needed was your six or eight-week check-up and then you could get back to exactly what you were doing pre-pregnancy. I was wrong.

The deeper I dove into my own recovery and healing, the more I realized how much misinformation is out there. In fact, many postpartum fitness classes may be causing more harm than good. I did things very differently when I had my second son. I searched for experts who taught slow and methodical recovery programs. Most importantly, I was patient with my healing. Today, I’m the strongest I have ever been and I wholly credit the wise fitness leaders who guided me through my postpartum recovery.

Moms need to take care of themselves

While you can find a plethora of prenatal fitness classes, there are few postpartum-focused ones. Mainstream interest is limited for this profound period in mothers’ lives. There are also a lot of catch-all classes—one class for everyone regardless of where they are on their healing journey—when, much like pregnancy, each phase of postpartum requires a different focus and attention.

Maternal fitness experts like Saralyn Ward have decided to take matters into their own hands. Ward originally launched the app, Better After Baby in 2019 from her kitchen table, while pregnant with her third child. She is currently crowd-funding for the app’s relaunch in 2024.

“3.5 million people give birth every year in the US. We need support now, and if we all chip in a small amount we can move the needle faster, building exactly what we need and want along the way,” Ward told me in a recent interview. “Women have to be their own advocates. We are taking healthcare into our own hands.”

Because so many new moms are struggling to take postpartum healing into their own hands, I rounded up some of the smartest, most-sophisticated and physiologically-sound postnatal fitness apps available.  Here are the apps I recommend to all my mom friends.

My 5 fave postpartum fitness programs

Here are my top 5 choices.

1. Restore Your Core (RYC)

Lauren Ohayon is a pioneer in the postnatal fitness space. She created Restore Your Core (RYC) in 2015. “I got tired of all the misinformation, lies and myths that led to widespread disempowerment and I decided to create the alternative,” Ohayon wrote over email.

In addition to its well-researched and expertly taught tutorials and classes, what sets RYC® apart from other postnatal fitness programs is the program’s overarching goal to help people have a functional and responsive core, as opposed to striving for a certain look, like flat abs or a toned bum.

As the website states, “Flat bellies are not better bellies. Functional has no ‘look’.”  Signing up for her comprehensive 12-week program also gives you access to the RYC Facebook community, which connects tens of thousands of members from all over the world. There are also 1:1 sessions available with Ohayon herself or trained RYC Experts for more personalized attention.

2. The Class

We are regularly encouraged to “listen to our body” in postpartum fitness classes and wellness circles, but how exactly does one do that?

“From my experience, the key is to actually make space to get quiet and to get in touch with your body and learn to trust the sensations it is providing you,” advises Taryn Toomey, Founder and Creative Director of The Class. This unique mindful movement platform teaches us how to strengthen our deep listening skills and intuition, right alongside our muscles.

There are numerous programs for the different seasons of women’s health on The Class platform, from menstruation to menopause. The postpartum classes are special in that they are guided by teachers who are teaching from a place of “honest understanding,” as Toomey describes, healing from birth right alongside you.

The Digital Studio has a robust community section where teachers and students can interact with one another. Live chat before and after classes is available, as well as “Class Rooms” dedicated to specific topics, such as form and alignment, equipment and behind-the-scenes outtakes. “We hope these practices serve new moms with care, with community, and in a space that allows a cry, a laugh, and a way to move that feels like healing,” invites Toomey lovingly.

3. The Movement Club

Former Dancing With The Stars’ pro Lindsay Arnold has quickly made a name for herself in women’s health with The Movement Club. Her 6-week Postpartum Program provides day-by-day guidance and includes rest days, walk days and light breathing days.

Arnold, who has now gone through postpartum twice, explains her motivation behind designing a daily system: “It was important to me to take the guesswork out of what you should/shouldn’t do working out postpartum. As a mom there is very little time in the day for yourself. If you have a moment to move your body, my goal is to make that as easy, quick, effective and safe for you as I can,” she shares.

Beyond the physical benefits, Arnold knows firsthand that moving wisely during postpartum can be critical for mental health, “It can be scary getting back into fitness after pregnancy. There are so many unknowns, but with experience comes confidence and trust in your body. I could tell a huge difference in my mental state on the days I was able to take time to give back to my body.”

4. The Sculpt Society (TSS)

Megan Roup danced professionally for the Brooklyn Nets before becoming a mother to two daughters and launching her platform The Sculpt Society (TSS). TSS (as it’s called by members) is a mix of sculpt and dance cardio that’s so fun you’ll hardly notice you’re sweating. Roup has collaborated with brands such as Chanel and Sakara and is beloved by celebs (and moms!) like Miranda Kerr and Hannah Bronfman. In addition to hundreds of classes, TSS offers a one-stop shop for chic equipment and stylish workout wear.

TSS offers two super thorough postpartum programs: The Postpartum Pelvic Floor + Core Recovery Program is safe to do post-birth for the first 6 to 8 weeks of healing and addresses diastasis recti. The follow up program, The Postpartum Program, is comprised of quick and efficient workouts for when you’re ready to level up and make movement part of your new mom routine (and we swear, they’re actually fun!).

5. KT Method

When Karly Treacy was told by doctors that the only option for healing her pelvic prolapse would be surgery, the lifelong athlete vowed to find another way. Through her Pilates, barre, and yoga training, the mother of three managed to heal herself. Since then, she has studied in dynamic neural-stabilization and somatic experiencing and has helped thousands of women heal birth patterns and traumas.

Her postpartum recovery program is all about repetition and consistency. It includes 10-minute videos that you are encouraged to do multiple times a day and multiple times a week. It’s a small but mighty healing program, but Treacy also has a prolific library of on-demand classes all of which are pelvic floor and core-health sound.

A note on postpartum fitness: Take your time

The shared piece of advice I heard from each expert I spoke with is to take your time getting back to movement after birth and to not let the toxic cultural messaging of “getting your body back” lead you to physiologically dangerous or premature choices.

Arnold lovingly advises, “Be gentle with yourself and take it one day at a time. It takes time to regain strength and endurance and that’s perfectly normal and expected. Your body has gone through and is going through so much. Be proud of yourself and know that you are enough.”

Ohayon also makes the powerful point that how we treat ourselves during this period is something we are modeling to our kids, “The pressure to be ‘perfect’ is incredibly intense as a mother—learning to respect your body is a powerful message to your kids that they will take with them too.” Her parting advice is to treat our bodies as we would our children. After all, we mothers are being born right alongside our children. Let’s learn how to be just as curious and patient with our postpartum bodies as we are with our little ones.

**Adherence**: The enjoyment factor of novelty yoga may encourage regular practice
3.

**Mental Health**: Animal-assisted yoga appears to provide additional mood-boosting effects
4.

**Community**: Some novelty practices create stronger social bonds than traditional classes

## Recommendations for Physical Trainers

Based on the evidence, novelty yoga trends offer several potential benefits for clients:

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**Consider Adding Novelty Elements**: Animal-assisted or themed yoga could attract clients who might not otherwise try traditional yoga, expanding your client base.

**Emphasize Mental Health Benefits**: Novelty yoga appears particularly effective for stress reduction and mood enhancement, which could benefit clients dealing with anxiety, stress, or seasonal affective disorder.

**Create Community**: Some novelty yoga practices foster strong community bonds, which could improve client retention and satisfaction.

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Hot Yoga Athlone celebrates 10 years

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Hot Yoga Athlone is celebrating 10 successful years of business this month. The studio was first opened by Tricia Fleming back in August 2011 when there was only a small handful of hot yoga studios in Ireland.

Tricia first tried hot yoga herself after badly injuring her back in a horse-riding accident. A friend introduced her to hot yoga and told her about the many benefits of it. She couldn’t believe the incredible impact hot yoga had on her injuries, especially after she had been told she would need regular visits to osteopaths or chiropractors for the rest of her life to help with the pain.

Tricia went on to train in LA with Bikram Choudhury in 2002 and began teaching classes throughout Ireland. She’s come a long way from the first class she hosted in a meeting room in the Abbey Hotel in 2003 to opening up her own studio in 2011.

Hot yoga is known for having an incredible impact on both mental and physical health. Tricia spoke about its transformative effect, “there are some students who come in and after just one class they say the pain they’ve had for years is gone. It’s not that quick for everyone though, I always recommend that new students stick with it for at least 5 classes before they make a decision about whether it’s for them, and then they’ll start to see the difference.”

Something else that Hot Yoga Athlone offers as well as great health benefits is a wonderful sense of community. Members are very supportive of each other, and many close friendships first started in the studio. The studio’s members are also very loyal, likely because of this close-knit community that Tricia has created. There are even over 20 members who have been with Hot Yoga Athlone since the very beginning 10 years ago.

Throughout the past ten years Hot Yoga Athlone have overcome many obstacles, but none as difficult as Covid-19. Still, Tricia adapted and started doing live streams, Zoom yoga classes, virtual corporate packages, and even created two online hot yoga courses.

To mark the ten-year anniversary and celebrate everything the studio has overcome in recent years, Hot Yoga Athlone are hosting ‘10 Days of Celebration’. They will be thanking their loyal members and supportive community with new prizes and offers each day.

Website: www.hotyogaathlone.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HotYogaAthlone
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hotyogaathlone/

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**Maintain Traditional Foundation**: While novelty elements can enhance appeal, the core benefits of yoga come from the traditional movements and practices.

Ensure novelty elements complement rather than replace proper technique.

**Consider Specialized Offerings**: Different yoga variations (like hot yoga or environmentally-themed classes) may appeal to different client segments, allowing for a more diverse portfolio.

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Hot Yoga Athlone celebrates 10 years

SPONSORED

Hot Yoga Athlone is celebrating 10 successful years of business this month. The studio was first opened by Tricia Fleming back in August 2011 when there was only a small handful of hot yoga studios in Ireland.

Tricia first tried hot yoga herself after badly injuring her back in a horse-riding accident. A friend introduced her to hot yoga and told her about the many benefits of it. She couldn’t believe the incredible impact hot yoga had on her injuries, especially after she had been told she would need regular visits to osteopaths or chiropractors for the rest of her life to help with the pain.

Tricia went on to train in LA with Bikram Choudhury in 2002 and began teaching classes throughout Ireland. She’s come a long way from the first class she hosted in a meeting room in the Abbey Hotel in 2003 to opening up her own studio in 2011.

Hot yoga is known for having an incredible impact on both mental and physical health. Tricia spoke about its transformative effect, “there are some students who come in and after just one class they say the pain they’ve had for years is gone. It’s not that quick for everyone though, I always recommend that new students stick with it for at least 5 classes before they make a decision about whether it’s for them, and then they’ll start to see the difference.”

Something else that Hot Yoga Athlone offers as well as great health benefits is a wonderful sense of community. Members are very supportive of each other, and many close friendships first started in the studio. The studio’s members are also very loyal, likely because of this close-knit community that Tricia has created. There are even over 20 members who have been with Hot Yoga Athlone since the very beginning 10 years ago.

Throughout the past ten years Hot Yoga Athlone have overcome many obstacles, but none as difficult as Covid-19. Still, Tricia adapted and started doing live streams, Zoom yoga classes, virtual corporate packages, and even created two online hot yoga courses.

To mark the ten-year anniversary and celebrate everything the studio has overcome in recent years, Hot Yoga Athlone are hosting ‘10 Days of Celebration’. They will be thanking their loyal members and supportive community with new prizes and offers each day.

Website: www.hotyogaathlone.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HotYogaAthlone
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hotyogaathlone/

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## Conclusion

Novelty yoga trends represent an evolution of traditional practice rather than a replacement.

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Complementary And Alternative Medicine For Anti Aging & Longevity Industry Overview

The global complementary and alternative medicine for anti aging & longevity market size was valued at USD 36.89 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.2% from 2021 to 2028.

The rising aging population and diseases associated with it are the key factors expected to drive the market for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for antiaging and longevity. COVID-19 has encouraged the use of yoga in a sedentary lifestyle-oriented population. Since corporate companies adopted remote work owing to COVID-19, some organizations such as Citi, BlueBeam, 3M, and SAP prioritized virtual wellness programs to improve the stress and anxiety level of working from home. For instance, BlueBeam offered yoga and Tai Chi classes, incentive-based fitness challenges, and chair massage during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Global Complementary And Alternative Medicine For Anti Aging & Longevity Market

There have been multiple cases where Kampo medicine was used along with western medication. Several geriatric patient case studies reveal the effectiveness of traditional and integrative medicine for symptom and adverse effect management for chronic infectious diseases. There are multiple ongoing research studies on the use of traditional medicine in the COVID-19 treatment.

Alternative medicines including Reiki with little scientific evidence are being extensively promoted by Yale, Duke, Johns Hopkins, and other major medical research institutions for providing “energetic healing” for treating fibromyalgia. In addition, over 60 U.S. hospitals adopted Reiki as part of patient services and 800 hospitals provide Reiki education into their healthcare programs and services in the U.S.

In the past few years, awareness regarding yoga and its impact on antiaging and longevity has boosted the usage of these body healing therapies. This is because yoga aids in enhancing body strength and flexibility, boosting energy, and balancing stress levels. The research by the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health shows that yoga impacts the molecular level, which is directly correlated to the aging of the face and skin.

Browse through Grand View Research’s Pharmaceuticals Industry Research Reports.

  • U. S. Chiropractic Market – The U.S. chiropractic market size was valued at USD 12.26 billion in 2017. It is projected to expand at a CAGR of 4.32% over the forecast period.
  • Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market – The global complementary and alternative medicine market size was valued at USD 82.27 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.03% from 2021 to 2028.

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  • October 2021: Spatial, an audio platform, partnered with HealthTune scientific and Catalyst by Wellstar to use sensory healing to reduce stress and anxiety of frontline healthcare workers.
  • June 2021: The government of India launched the “mYoga” application, developed by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of Ayush in partnership with the WHO.
  • April 2021: Miskawaan Health Group announced the introduction of integrative personalized German therapies in Thailand for treating cancer. The company opened the Miskawaan Integrative Cancer Care in Bangkok.

Key Companies profiled:

Some prominent players in the global complementary and alternative medicine for anti aging & longevity market include

  • Anadolu Medical Center
  • Sinomedica
  • Acupuncture Enfants
  • Ayurveda Kuwait
  • Maya Reiki School
  • Maylilacs
  • Al Zuhair Holistic Medicine Center
  • Ayurmana By Dharma Ayurveda
  • Trinicum
  • Miskawaan Health Group
  • Therme Wien

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Durgin Center helps Bangor area seniors stay active, socialize throughout pandemic

The Eastern Area Agency on Aging holds weekly classes like yoga, meditation, and tai chi.
Published: Jan. 27, 2022 at 6:06 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago

BREWER, Maine (WABI) - The Eastern Area Agency on Aging is helping the greater Bangor community stay active, especially during the winter months.

They hold weekly classes like yoga, meditation, and tai chi.

“Being able to come in person, safely and meet other people, have a common experience with others, learn something new, is a great way to engage your mind and your body,” said Community Engagement & Activities Manager Catherine Reed.

Thursday’s Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program class focused on stretching, balance, and even a little weight lifting.

The classes provide safe ways to stay active, reduce pain, and increase mobility.

“I move much better. I need to, I have arthritis and it just helps my body move better and I feel better,” said Lesley Waterman.

Yoga instructor Diana Alexander says it’s increasingly important for our bodies to stay moving while we age.

“It’s always important to keep moving so that you don’t lose the muscle tone and that ability to go about your normal business,” Alexander said.

She says even things as simple as posture can play a significant role in overall health.

“The way that we stand affects not only our physical wellbeing but our mental wellbeing and the way that we use our bodies affects our mental wellbeing. It’s important to check in, stand up tall, or sit up tall, whatever your level of ability is,” Alexander said.

If you’re not quite sure you’re ready for an exercise you can meet at the Durgin Center for bridge or the café.

Staff members say it’s been great to see people have a safe place to gather.

“Being able to open our doors for people to have any kind of community or fellowship together, I think it’s a wonderful thing. And I think it’s been a longtime coming and I think that’s something people sorely need no matter where they are in their lives,” Alexander said.

Lesley and Jane say the classes are a lot of fun and are a great way stay motivated.

“Move it or lose it, so you need to keep moving,” said Jane Levie.

Most classes are $5 for a drop-in or $20 for the month.

They tell us they are always looking for more volunteers as well. For more information visit their website.

Copyright 2022 WABI. All rights reserved.

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Hot Yoga Athlone celebrates 10 years

SPONSORED

Hot Yoga Athlone is celebrating 10 successful years of business this month. The studio was first opened by Tricia Fleming back in August 2011 when there was only a small handful of hot yoga studios in Ireland.

Tricia first tried hot yoga herself after badly injuring her back in a horse-riding accident. A friend introduced her to hot yoga and told her about the many benefits of it. She couldn’t believe the incredible impact hot yoga had on her injuries, especially after she had been told she would need regular visits to osteopaths or chiropractors for the rest of her life to help with the pain.

Tricia went on to train in LA with Bikram Choudhury in 2002 and began teaching classes throughout Ireland. She’s come a long way from the first class she hosted in a meeting room in the Abbey Hotel in 2003 to opening up her own studio in 2011.

Hot yoga is known for having an incredible impact on both mental and physical health. Tricia spoke about its transformative effect, “there are some students who come in and after just one class they say the pain they’ve had for years is gone. It’s not that quick for everyone though, I always recommend that new students stick with it for at least 5 classes before they make a decision about whether it’s for them, and then they’ll start to see the difference.”

Something else that Hot Yoga Athlone offers as well as great health benefits is a wonderful sense of community. Members are very supportive of each other, and many close friendships first started in the studio. The studio’s members are also very loyal, likely because of this close-knit community that Tricia has created. There are even over 20 members who have been with Hot Yoga Athlone since the very beginning 10 years ago.

Throughout the past ten years Hot Yoga Athlone have overcome many obstacles, but none as difficult as Covid-19. Still, Tricia adapted and started doing live streams, Zoom yoga classes, virtual corporate packages, and even created two online hot yoga courses.

To mark the ten-year anniversary and celebrate everything the studio has overcome in recent years, Hot Yoga Athlone are hosting ‘10 Days of Celebration’. They will be thanking their loyal members and supportive community with new prizes and offers each day.

Website: www.hotyogaathlone.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HotYogaAthlone
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hotyogaathlone/

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Durgin Center helps Bangor area seniors stay active, socialize throughout pandemic

The Eastern Area Agency on Aging holds weekly classes like yoga, meditation, and tai chi.
Published: Jan. 27, 2022 at 6:06 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago

BREWER, Maine (WABI) - The Eastern Area Agency on Aging is helping the greater Bangor community stay active, especially during the winter months.

They hold weekly classes like yoga, meditation, and tai chi.

“Being able to come in person, safely and meet other people, have a common experience with others, learn something new, is a great way to engage your mind and your body,” said Community Engagement & Activities Manager Catherine Reed.

Thursday’s Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program class focused on stretching, balance, and even a little weight lifting.

The classes provide safe ways to stay active, reduce pain, and increase mobility.

“I move much better. I need to, I have arthritis and it just helps my body move better and I feel better,” said Lesley Waterman.

Yoga instructor Diana Alexander says it’s increasingly important for our bodies to stay moving while we age.

“It’s always important to keep moving so that you don’t lose the muscle tone and that ability to go about your normal business,” Alexander said.

She says even things as simple as posture can play a significant role in overall health.

“The way that we stand affects not only our physical wellbeing but our mental wellbeing and the way that we use our bodies affects our mental wellbeing. It’s important to check in, stand up tall, or sit up tall, whatever your level of ability is,” Alexander said.

If you’re not quite sure you’re ready for an exercise you can meet at the Durgin Center for bridge or the café.

Staff members say it’s been great to see people have a safe place to gather.

“Being able to open our doors for people to have any kind of community or fellowship together, I think it’s a wonderful thing. And I think it’s been a longtime coming and I think that’s something people sorely need no matter where they are in their lives,” Alexander said.

Lesley and Jane say the classes are a lot of fun and are a great way stay motivated.

“Move it or lose it, so you need to keep moving,” said Jane Levie.

Most classes are $5 for a drop-in or $20 for the month.

They tell us they are always looking for more volunteers as well. For more information visit their website.

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