Yoga is a mind–body practice in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with origins in ancient Indian philosophy. The various styles of yoga that people use for health purposes typically combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. This Backgrounder provides a general overview of yoga and suggests sources for more information.

Yoga in its full form combines physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and a distinct philosophy. Yoga is intended to increase relaxation and balance the mind, body, and the spirit.

Early written descriptions of yoga are in Sanskrit, the classical language of India. The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit word yuj, which means "yoke or union." It is believed that this describes the union between the mind and the body. The first known text, The Yoga Sutras, was written more than 2,000 years ago, although yoga may have been practiced as early as 5,000 years ago. Yoga was originally developed as a method of discipline and attitudes to help people reach spiritual enlightenment. The Sutras outline eight limbs or foundations of yoga practice that serve as spiritual guidelines.

This 5-day series of events will highlight the science and practice of yoga. Participants will not only learn about yoga but also experience it first-hand through stretching and practice. NIH grantees as well as other local and international speakers will explore yoga practice for health. For a schedule of events and additional information visit: does.ors.od.nih.gov/fitness/yogaWeek.htm.

An innovative fertility yoga program designed for trying-to-conceive women. Bend, Breathe, and Conceive integrates the body, mind and spirit to cultivate balance, promote fertility and encourage optimal reproductive health. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/fertility/yoga/prweb895284.htm

This July 7-12, Chopra Center co-founders Deepak Chopra and David Simon will present Seduction of Spirit in Dublin, Ireland. In the mystical setting of Ireland, participants will learn deep meditation techiques and consciousness-based yoga and connect to their true soul purpose. (PRWeb Jan 24, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb643811.htm

This July 7-12, Chopra Center co-founders Deepak Chopra and David Simon will present Seduction of Spirit in Dublin, Ireland. In the mystical setting of Ireland, participants will learn deep meditation techiques and consciousness-based yoga and connect to their true soul purpose. (PRWeb Jan 24, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb643811.htm

My dictionary defines 'retard' in two ways:

1. To delay or hold back in terms of progress, development or accomplishment
and 
2. A mentally handicapped person (often used as a general term of abuse)

A recent article in the Journal Of American Medical Association reports that additional research from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute–funded Women’s Health Initiative has shown that calcium plus vitamin D supplements in healthy postmenopausal women provide a modest benefit in preserving bone mass and preventing osteoperosis.

Keep in mind that another recent study said the opposite, but was also NOT a study specifically on Calcium and Vitamin D and the study data even reported that many of the women said they weren't even taking the supplements regularly.

Nutritional supplements are intended to improve nutrition. Not taking them would have the opposite effect…but let's not expect the hard working reporters to pick up on that bit of logic.

That's not fair, some reporters did.

The readers usually don't.

I remember journalism class…few read past the first paragraph.

Make you wonder…

Are you still reading this?

I like cheese…it has calcium too…