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Help Haiti

Help Haiti

Posted by Margaret in News on 15. Jan, 2010 | 0 Comments

The news from Haiti’s January 12’s massive earthquake is horrific. Estimates of the death toll are staggering and continue to rise. Following is a list of reputable organizations to which you can donate to help (you can even donate via text—it can’t get much easier than that):

Partners In Health: www.pih.org, 617-432-5256
Doctors Without Borders: www.doctorswithoutborders.org, 888-392-0392
Oxfam America: www.oxfamamerica.org, 800-77-OXFAM [...]

Healthy lives, healthy futures

Healthy lives, healthy futures

Posted by Margaret in News on 17. Dec, 2009 | 0 Comments

The U.S. Commitment to Reproductive Health

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for renewed support for international family planning and reproductive health programs in a speech from the U.S. Department of State.
The event commemorated the 15th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).  In 1994, 179 representatives from around the world gathered for [...]

CDC Healthier Worksite Initiative

CDC Healthier Worksite Initiative

Posted by Margaret in News on 30. Sep, 2009 | 0 Comments

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Healthier Worksite Initiative (HWI) addresses workforce health promotion.  Workforce health promotion is a topic that is receiving a lot of attention in workplaces today. Well-constructed and well-run programs can reduce costs to the employer and improve employee health and morale.
For more information CDC Healthier Worksite Initiative

September Is Yoga Month – Free Classes!

September Is Yoga Month – Free Classes!

Posted by Margaret in Events on 30. Aug, 2009 | 0 Comments

Join millions of yoga and health enthusiasts at hundreds of events nationwide and around the world. Deepen your commitment to a healthy lifestyle by celebrating the transformative power of yoga with friends, family and your global community!
Yoga Month invites all styles of yoga to participate in an awareness campaign designed to draw attention to [...]


  • Featured Pose

    Navasana Pose

  • NAVASANA

    Type of pose: Seated

    Benefits: Builds abdominal and core strength

    Instructions:

    1. From a seated position, bring the legs straight up to a 45 degree angle.

    2. The torso will naturally fall back, but do not let the spine collapse. Make a "V" shape with the body.

    3. Bring the arms out straight in line with the shoulders.

    4. Balance on the sit bones.

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