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Milos is a colorful beach destination for yoga buffs

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Relax and watch the Grecian sunset.

Those who want to practice Dahn Yoga exercises in a warm-weather destination may want to look to the Greek Island of Milos, where "natural beauty is the main attraction," according to The Associated Press.

Many people often think of Santorini and Mykonos when it comes to Greek islands, but that's what makes Milos the perfect escape. It is a quiet area that is not a typical tourist trap, and its naturally beauteous land is the perfect backdrop to a meditative yoga or tai chi session.

The rock formations that line the Aegean coast are "otherworldly," says AP writer Marc Levy. "Its most unusual feature is an array of colorful sandbelts, running from cream to black, with pebbles of nearly every color."

With such chromatic sights on the volcanic-ash beaches, it can be quite a stunning complement to the blue-green waters that are clear enough to offer a deep look into the local marine life.

Those who want to explore the terrain of Milos can trek to the village of Tripiti to see the sunlit alleyways, or to Sarakiniko to check out the pumice dunes created by volcanic remains.

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April 22, 2011

Yoga in the military? Sir, yes, sir!

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Even for civilians who have never left their hometowns, the meditative pursuits of Dahn Yoga can soothe away anxieties of all kinds.

Dahn Yoga exercises are low-impact, comfortable, quiescent ways to ease out of life's daily tension. In that regard, yoga has little or no place in the military, right? Wrong, say a number of wounded veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, who recently told NPR that yoga has helped them heal.

The Warrior Transition Union in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, has developed what it calls "enhanced physical training," a regimen for injured soldiers that involves yoga, stretching and meditation.

One veteran, wounded Specialist Michael Stefan, told the news source that for him, yoga instruction strikes a balance between physical activity and mental repose. This equilibrium has helped him begin to overcome the damages of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

"Seeing soldiers get killed, and working on them and the memories and flashbacks that go along with that, this is the outcome," he said to the news channel. "But now I'm at my point in life where I'm transitioning out of the Army…so now I need to better take care of myself."

Studies have shown that mild yoga and meditation can help those with PTSD ease their psychological symptoms and reduce the physical feelings of panic.

Even for civilians who have never left their hometowns, the meditative pursuits of Dahn Yoga can soothe away anxieties of all kinds.

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April 21, 2011

Potential pitfall for online job searching

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One should avoid searching the internet for job openings while at work.

The job hunt has evolved tremendously in the past decade. Nowadays instead of circling postings in the want ads and pounding the pavement, people are turning to the internet to help them find their new career.

The internet is an incredible tool for job searching but there are some drawbacks, an article from CNN cautions.

The article said that while it may be an obvious piece of advice to not search the internet for job openings while at one's current job, a surprising amount of people take part in this risky behavior.

"It isn't just about the ethics of your current situation — it's also about the impression you're creating," Dr. Katharine S. Brooks told CNN. "If your potential new employer sees that you use your company's e-mail to correspond with them, use the company phone to call them, and appear to be contacting them during work hours, they will assume you will do the same thing when you work for them."

Being true to one's employer and one's self is always important for those concerned with their own personal change and integrity, and that is why searching for a job should take place during one's personal time. 

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April 21, 2011

Practicing yoga may help addicts make it through recovery

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Yoga also has a number of therapeutic uses, not least of which may be the ability to help drug addicts overcome their substance abuse problems.

Thousands of Americans engage in Dahn Yoga, often as a way to unwind, stay fit, reduce one's burden of stress, control the body's energy flow or reconnect the mental and physical selves. However, yoga also has a number of therapeutic uses, not least of which may be the ability to help drug addicts overcome their substance abuse problems.

A master's thesis published by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University states that yoga may contribute to a recovery plan, since it may help addicts calm and comport themselves.

This effect is not solely intended to make detoxification easier, writes thesis author Mark Griffiths. Instead, it is conceived as both a self healing technique and a behavioral aid, the latter of which might help social workers make the most of a person's recovery period.

Griffiths noted that even the teacher-student relationship between a yoga instructor and a new pupil can act as a type of interpersonal guidepost for recovering addicts, allowing them to accept their newfound freedom from drugs and to learn to interact with others in a healthier, more committed way.

Regardless of a person's age, background of physical state, Dahn Yoga accepts members from all walks of life.

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April 15, 2011

Yoga newcomers often need advice on choosing classes, instructors

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Dozens of Dahn Yoga community centers exist across the U.S., each of which offers a multitude of classes for yoga enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Personal growth and mind-body reconnection do not happen overnight, which is why many individuals who are interested in Dahn Yoga seek out yoga communities in their area. Once a center is found, though, what then? What is a new yoga member supposed to do to kick things off?

One of the first items on their list may be to find a suitable yoga instructor, and this search does not have to be as intensive as it may seem, according to the East Valley Tribune.

That said, the news source emphasized that choosing a teacher is rarely a matter of following one's gut instinct. Instead, there are practical steps a beginner can take when searching for a yoga tutor.

The first is to accept that the first teacher you choose may not be the right fit, the newspaper emphasized.

"The good thing about yoga is you can still date around," Sacramento yoga studio owner Anne Marie Kramer told the source. "It's great to be able to experience different teachers. You always take away something from each class."

Typically, the second step is to talk to a potential instructor and learn a little about their holistic philosophy. After that, it's time to give a class a try, the news source concluded.

Dozens of Dahn Yoga community centers exist across the U.S., each of which offers a multitude of classes for yoga enthusiasts of all skill levels.

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April 14, 2011

New long-term nursing certificates offered to those looking for personal growth

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Certification will allow long-term nurses to improve their craft

Long-term nurses can often offer tips for patients to relax, such as Dahn Yoga meditation practices, which can put the individual at ease. However, while it's important to have these skills on hand, it's crucial that a nurse has the education background in order to treat patients to the fullest.

Care2Learn Incorporated, a company that focuses in online training for healthcare professionals, announced a partnership with the American Association of Long Term Care Nursing (AALTCN) to develop four new online certificate programs for LTC nurses.

Among the available online certificates are director of nursing in LTC, licensed practical nurse in long-term care, registered nurse in long-term care and a nurse assessment program. This will allow these medical professionals to further their understanding of the field to better assist their patients.

"With the input of long-term care nurses nationwide, AALTCN has developed highly respected certification programs that help to define the unique competencies and responsibilities of various LTC nursing positions and contribute to the advancement of LTC nursing practice," said AALTCN's executive director Charlotte Eliopoulos.

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April 12, 2011

Scientists explore meditation from dozens of theoretical angles

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Studies have linked the pursuit of meditation to potential improvements in energy flow, pain tolerance, joint aches, fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis.

The self-disciplinary art of meditation is an activity whose history can be traced back several thousand years to the East Asian continent. Today, the practice is still going strong. Meditation can help Dahn Yoga members – and nearly anyone else, for that matter – reduce their perceived pain levels, and scientists are currently trying to figure out why.

A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that slightly more than an hour of peaceful contemplation each day increased participants' pain thresholds by an average of 25 percent.

Similarly, a chapter of the recently published textbook Psychological Selection and Optimal Experiences Across Cultures has suggested that mindfulness meditation can improve energy flow throughout the body.

Another report, published in the journal Schizophrenia Research, determined that the adoption of a regular meditation schedule helped patients with schizophrenia improve their symptoms, accept themselves and boost their levels of positive emotions.

Other studies have linked the pursuit of meditation to potential improvements in joint pain, fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis.

Deep breathing exercises and peaceful contemplation are essential aspects of the philosophy and practice of Dahn Yoga.

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April 12, 2011

Yoga program offers classes for autistic students

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Yoga instruction may help autistic students relax, connect with others and overcome social withdrawal.

Dahn Yoga has facilitated the personal growth and development of countless Americans, including those with mental disabilities. Scientific investigation has begun to show that holistic healing programs can help children with certain heritable conditions to relax, behave and even communicate.

The Hartford Courant reports that the American School for the Deaf has initiated weekly yoga instruction for its autistic students.

http://articles.courant.com/2011-04-10/health/hc-weir-autism-yoga-0411-20110410_1_autistic-students-yoga-program-autism-spectrum

Peg Higgins, an administrative assistant for the school, said that the program helps those students who are both deaf and autistic improve their body control and reduce their anxiety levels.

"Yoga is about the mind-body spirit connection. It gets their minds focused away from the self," she told the newspaper. "This is helping to break the barriers of poor communication with the world."

Multiple studies have shown that meditation, deep breathing and flowing movement can help teens with autism maintain emotional calm and work on coordination. A report published in the International Journal of Yoga Therapy encouraged the use of yoga as a way to promote social, physical and mental healing among children with cognitive delays.

Individuals who are looking for a mind-body healing program for their autistic child may be interested in Dahn Yoga's specialized classes for children and adolescents.

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April 12, 2011

Find peace at the Musee de la Vie Romantique

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Take a peaceful walk through the rose garden.

Paris can be a wonderful place to visit, although the hustle and bustle of the city's urban landscape may be a bit too much for vacationers who want to relax and work on stress relief. To get away from the fast pace of the downtown area, tourists can visit the Musee de la Vie Romantique, where the Romantic French Gardens Exhibition is sure to provide a calm environment.

Indoors, guests will be able to walk through a gallery of paintings from 1770 to 1840 from artists like Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Antoine Duclaux, Louis Leopole Boilly and their contemporaries. The images depict French gardens of the 18th and 19th centuries, evoking a sense of serenity with their Romantic styles.

After exploring the famous works of art, visitors can move outside to the beautiful rose garden, which also serves as a tea room. The delightful atmosphere is the perfect place to find happiness on a warm and sunny day in Paris.

Those who want to take advantage of the peace and quiet found at the Musee de la Vie Romantique can visit the institution by taking the Metro to Blanche or Saint Georges station.

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April 11, 2011

For the elderly, benefits of yoga include increased muscle mass

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The team concluded that progressive resistance training and practices like yoga can help minimize the muscular atrophy that comes with age.

As Americans age, they are at greater risk of losing muscle mass and bone density, a process that can lead to osteoporosis and decreased quality of life. Participating in Dahn Yoga can slow this process through tai chi, qigong and the moving meditation system known as brain wave vibration.

Recently, a study published in the American Journal of Medicine found that Americans over age 50 who engage in progressive resistance training, as well as the stretching or bending poses of yoga, can gain an estimated two and a half pounds of lean muscle mass in 18 to 20 weeks.

http://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(10)00927-7/abstract

The study was initiated to see what sort of exercise might help mitigate the progressive muscle loss associated with aging. Researchers said that in the U.S., a sedentary adult over age 50 can expect to lose nearly half a pound of muscle each year.

The team concluded that progressive resistance training and practices like yoga can encourage good health and help minimize the muscular atrophy that comes with age.

Individuals of any age can utilize Dahn Yoga as part of a holistic mind-body health system.

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Though it was founded in the 1980s, Dahn Yoga's basic precepts and techniques are directly descended from methods practiced five millennia ago in East Asia. These precepts include the importance of the mind's partnership with the body, as well as the need for a balanced bond between the two.

Today, thousands of Americans practice Dahn Yoga everyday, many of whom are delightedly trying it for the first time. Taking a little time out of one's day to stretch, breathe, pose and meditate with a gentle smile on one's face can radically change one's mood and outlook.

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