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.

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.

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)

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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

March 29–Intervention

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health today issued the first clinical guidelines in the United States for the diagnosis and management of von Willebrand Disease (VWD), the most common inherited bleeding disorder. The guidelines include recommendations on screening, diagnosis, disease management, and directions for future research. An extensive article on the guidelines is published online Feb. 29 in the journal Haemophilia.