Hindus have welcomed First Congregational Church of Millbury, an affiliate of United Church of Christ in Millbury (Massachusetts), for hosting yoga classes. Millbury First Church, whose history goes back to 1,747, and which calls itself “friendly church on the hill”, is hosting weekly class on Fridays from January 20 to February 24 for all levels […]
Yoga in USA
Delaware church begins New Year with free yoga
Hindus have welcomed Church on Main in Middletown (Delaware) for “Start off the New Year right with Community Yoga”. An announcement published on the Church website, titled as “Yoga to begin the New Year? Yes, please!”, says: “Join Church on Main for our New Year Community Yoga this Sunday at 9am! There is no cover […]
University of Idaho offering free yoga classes as “Stress Relief for Finals”
Hindus have welcomed University of Idaho (UI) in Moscow, public research university and flagship campus of the UI System, for offering free yoga classes which were publicized as “Stress Relief for Finals”; and are urging all US universities to offer such free yoga programs. These weeklong “Free Yoga classes for students, faculty, and staff during […]
Yoga’s benefits being researched in many govt. funded projects across USA
Various US universities-medical/clinical centers-hospitals are undertaking research projects exploring yoga’s possible help in treatment of various illnesses, according to a database published on US National Institutes of Health (NIH) website. Funded/administered by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Cancer […]
Hindus ask all North Carolina cities to offer free yoga like Greensboro
Hindus are urging all the cities and counties in North Carolina to offer free yoga classes, on the same pattern as being offered by the City of Greensboro. City of Greensboro’s free yoga classes are for “Every Fitness Level”. “Chair Yoga” class is held on Tuesdays and Fridays, while “Yoga on the Mat” is on […]
Missouri Baptist University for offering free yoga classes
Missouri Baptist University for offering free yoga classes… Hindus have welcomed Missouri Baptist University (MBU) in Saint Louis, which calls itself “Christ-centered institution”, for making yoga available to its students and offering it free. MBU fitness program offers group classes at no cost, and yoga is part of that. Its Fall group yoga classes, “based […]
“World’s most exclusive” 75-minute yoga session near Las Vegas costs $3,499
Claimed to be “the world’s most exclusive yoga experience”—a 75-minute yoga session on the top of red rocks in the Valley of Fire in Nevada—costs $3,499. It includes roundtrip flying of the yoga enthusiasts from Las Vegas Strip to Valley of Fire, about 55 miles away, in a helicopter; and is said to be adaptable […]
Inscription of yoga on UNESCO Cultural Heritage List
Hindus have welcomed inscription of yoga to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of Paris headquartered United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, called it a step in the positive direction, which was long overdue. Yoga, referred as “a […]
Offer free yoga like Edwardsville, Hindus ask all Illinois cities
Hindus are urging all the cities and counties in Illinois to offer free yoga, on the same pattern as currently being offered by the City of Edwardsville. “Come…and feel good in body, mind, & soul”, City of Edwardsville (Illinois) yoga announcement says. Being held in Wildey Theatre, historic opera house built in 1909; these free […]
Lauding Patchogue-Medford offering yoga, Hindus urge yoga in all New York schools
Hindus have commended Patchogue-Medford School District (PMSD) in New York for reportedly implementing yoga, calling it a step in the positive direction. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, applauded PMSD for coming forward and providing an opportunity to students to avail the multiple benefits yoga provided. In a blog in […]
University of Pennsylvania study finds yogic breathing alleviates depression
Yogic breathing helps fight major depression, according to a study by the researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine (PSM) at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). A Penn Medicine release of November 22 says: Controlled breathing practices show promise in patients who don’t fully respond to antidepressants. A breathing-based meditation practice known as Sudarshan Kriya […]
Yoga improves memory by reducing stress levels, per a University of Illinois study
“Yoga practice improves executive function by attenuating stress levels”, according to a study conducted by researchers at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) in USA. An abstract of the study posted online from the December 2016 edition of Biological Psychology journal, stated: An 8-week Hatha yoga intervention attenuated stress response in an older adult sample. It […]
Lupus Foundation of America offering free yoga to patients
Hindus have welcomed Lupus Foundation of America (LFOA) Indiana Chapter offering free yoga classes to people with lupus and their caregiver/support-person in the Indiana University Health North Hospital in Carmel. LFOA reportedly hopes to grow this program in the future. Pam Glenn is the yoga instructor. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in […]
Lauding Hawkins County Schools for launching yoga, Hindus urge yoga in all Tennessee schools
Hindus have commended Hawkins County Schools (HCS) headquartered in Rogersville (Tennessee) for reportedly launching yoga in Pre K classes, calling it a step in the positive direction. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, applauded HCS for coming forward and providing an opportunity to students to avail the multiple benefits yoga […]
Lauding McCook High’s yoga club, Hindus seek yoga clubs in all Nebraska schools
Hindus have commended McCook High School (MHS) in McCook (Nebraska) for reportedly launching yoga club, calling it a step in the positive direction. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, applauded MHS for coming forward and providing an opportunity to students to avail the multiple benefits yoga offered. Zed, who is […]
Hindus welcome Connecticut Catholic Parish hosting yoga
Hindus have welcomed St. Clare Roman Catholic Parish in East Haven (Connecticut) on hosting yoga classes. This Roman Catholic Parish, formally created in 1947 and which describes itself as “a loving Catholic, Spirit-Filled, faith community”, is reportedly hosting beginner to Intermediate yoga classes on Wednesdays, lead by a “certified Hath/Vinyasa Yoga instructor” in its Parish […]
Hindus welcome basketball team Phoenix Suns’ fascination with yoga
Hindus have welcomed Phoenix Suns, major American professional basketball team based in Phoenix (Arizona) and founded in 1968, for adopting yoga. According to reports, its head coach Earl Watson recently held a mandatory yoga session for the team in California. He has been holding mandatory yoga sessions once a week. Commending the Phoenix Suns for […]
Hindus ask all Florida cities to offer free yoga like Coral Gables
Hindus are urging all the cities and counties in Florida to offer free yoga, on the same pattern as currently being offered by the City of Coral Gables. “…skilled and upbeat instructors will teach each class, guiding participants through stress-relieving and invigorating workouts that promote healthy and active lifestyles in a fun, outdoor environment”, an […]
Mt. Holly school offering Yoga, Hindus urge yoga in all New Jersey schools
Hindus have commended John Brainerd Elementary School (JBES) in Mount Holly (New Jersey) for reportedly launching yoga, calling it a step in the positive direction. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, applauded JBES for coming forward and providing an opportunity to students to avail the multiple benefits yoga provided. Zed, […]
Hindus welcome Massachusetts church offering yoga
Hindus have welcomed The Dover Church, a congregation of United Church of Christ in Dover (Massachusetts) launched in 1762, for offering yoga classes. The Dover Church, which terms itself as “A Welcoming Community of Faith and Service” and “An Open and Affirming Congregation”, is offering Yoga on Tuesdays. The announcement says that the theme is […]