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Yoga class helps minds, bodies and souls of cancer patients

FORT WORTH — At Baylor All-Saints Medical Center, yoga is not typical cancer therapy. But Dr. Lori Atkins thinks it should be. "Something as simple as taking a breath and opening the chest can make a difference in somebody's healing," said Atkins, an obstetrician and gynecologist. "And that they can believe that they can heal and see the changes in their own body are incredible for their healing ...

Amazing Yoga Retreats

Yogis (people who practice yoga) come in all shapes and sizes. Contrary to stereotypes, not all practitioners eat vegetarian and eschew the luxuries of life. Some have no problem dropping thousands of dollars on a decadent suite, while others stick to a tighter budget. Our list of yoga retreats runs from an ashram in the Bahamas where guests have to perform chores to the ultimate luxury in ...

Yoga Made Safer: Experts Provide Do's and Don'ts

Many preach that yoga helps keep them centered, toned and flexible. The messages seem to be spreading — according to a recent New York Times article, the number of Americans practicing yoga grew from about 4 million in 2001 to an estimated 20 million in 2011.

How to practice yoga without destroying your body

Yoga is touted for keeping you flexible and centered, but a recent New York Times article warns otherwise: all that extreme bending could cause some serious injuries in even fit and healthy people, including damaging your hip joints, nerves, knees, and back.

Raleigh-Durham Chiropractor Announces Successful Yoga Class Series

DURHAM, NC-- - Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Durham, N.C. announced that the wellness center is wrapping up their weekly yoga and tai chi classes. According to the center, the classes have been extremely ...