National Yoga Month Offers More Than Just Free Yoga
Los Angeles, September 24, 2009 – Thousands of people and hundreds of charity, global peace, and health and wellness events across the country are celebrating the first official National Yoga Month as it continues throughout September 2009. Emphasizing the message of preventative health and wellness, National Yoga Month offers a full seven days of free yoga classes at participating yoga studios from coast to coast.
The Yoga Health Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to yoga education, leads the National Yoga Month campaign as part of an ongoing effort to encourage more people to take steps towards improving their own health and well-being.
“Experience is a powerful teacher, so we decided to give people across the country the opportunity to try yoga for themselves,” explains Johannes Fisslinger, founder of the Yoga Health Foundation.
The result is a card valid for “One Week Free Yoga,” available to anyone who visits their website, www.yogamonth.org, which over 20,000 people have done so far. Cards can be redeemed at hundreds of studios across the nation up until November 30, 2009.
However, the National Yoga Month campaign goes beyond encouraging people to take up their own yoga practice. Dozens of charities, schools and community centers across the nation are reaping the benefits of yoga in the National Yoga Month Campaign. The Yoga Health Foundation donates hundreds of Yoga-based Mind Body Fitness educational DVDs to teachers for free, reaching thousands of children to inspire them to live a healthy lifestyle. The DVDs are divided into 15-20 interactive, classroom-friendly segments, and are available by request online.
“Considering the current budget crisis and cuts in funding especially for physical education in schools, it is more important than ever to bring affordable health and fitness education and exercise into class rooms, “ says Fisslinger.
National Yoga Month has inspired other yoga studios to make similar contributions to their communities through charity donations and events. Three Trees Yoga & Healing Arts Center in Federal Way, Washington, Yoga Country in Brentwood, Tennessee, and RYAH Yoga & Health in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania are just three of the hundreds are participating studios who have decided to donate money raised through National Yoga Month events to local charities.
“If we can make a difference in just one person’s life, we consider our campaign a success. We’re looking forward to growing more and more each year,” says Fisslinger.
Public Service Announcement (Radio)
September 24, 2009 -- When was the last time you felt drained by your stressful day, struggled with weight control or had trouble concentrating? Bring a little downward dog into your life and you could see drastic improvement. The ultimate goal of yoga is to develop mind and body free of chronic strain. Whether you’re looking for a change in lifestyle or simply looking for better stress management, yoga can help.
September is the first official National Yoga Month. Cards worth ONE WEEK of FREE YOGA classes are available to all who visit www.yogamonth.org. Cards are valid until November 30 so start now – get off the couch and onto the yoga mat in the name of better health.
CONTACT: Johannes R. Fisslinger | Phone: (310) 928-6638 | Email: join@yogamonth.org
It's Time to Get a Yoga Bailout. Thousands of Yoga Studios and Teachers Offer Free Yoga Classes and Events During National Yoga Month September
The Yoga Health Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is coordinating National Yoga Month in September. People across the country will have access to an entire week of free yoga classes and hundreds of free or by-donation classes. In these tough economic times taking care of our health (mind and body) doesn't have to take a back seat. Yoga is one great way to beat the recession blues and strengthen our bodies.
Los Angeles, CA (PRweb) September 02, 2009 -- Looking for a bailout? Need a recovery plan? Want to get a health stimulus package? Look no further! September is National Yoga Month! Whether people need to de-stress after a hard day at work or get energized for a day of job hunting yoga can be a mind body fitness bailout. The Yoga Health Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is coordinating National Yoga Month in partnership with thousands of yoga studios and teachers.
Throughout the month of September, people across the country will have access to an entire week of free yoga classes. This offer is part of the National Yoga Month awareness campaign which is designed to educate, inspire and generate awareness of the positive impact of yoga on health.
In 2008, the Department of Health and Human Services designated September as National Yoga Month. That same year, thousands of yoga and health enthusiasts participated in a 10 City Yoga Health Festival Tour featuring yoga classes, lectures, music, entertainment, green, health and wellness exhibits.
In these tough economic times taking care of our health (mind and body) doesn't have to take a back seat. Yoga is one great way to beat the recession blues and strengthen our bodies. Whether people are trying it for the first time or are experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice, there's never been a more opportune time to practice yoga. The economy and job losses are always on our minds these days, causing anxiety and fear. But yoga provides an accessible way to manage stress for anyone.
"Preventative wellness can be accessed by simply unrolling a yoga mat. Everyone is looking for ways to take an active role in managing health. There are readily available solutions that don't necessarily require insurance or even a doctor," said Johannes R. Fisslinger, co-founder of National Yoga Month and Yoga Health Foundation.
People across the Nation are encouraged to participate in the national awareness campaign by getting One Week of Free Yoga. The free yoga classes and events can play a vital part of a personal recovery plan and stimulus package.
Join millions of yoga and health enthusiasts at hundreds of events nationwide and around the world during National Yoga Month September. Deepen your commitment to a healthy lifestyle by celebrating the transformative power of yoga. Yoga Month invites adults, youth and children to engage in an awareness campaign designed to draw attention to the many benefits of yoga and inspire our fellow citizens to live healthier, happier lives.
Hundreds of yoga studios offering One Week Free Yoga during National Yoga Month September
Los Angeles, August 13, 2009 –Throughout the month of September, people across the country will have access to an entire week of free yoga classes. The offer is part of the National Yoga Month campaign which is designed to educate, inspire and generate awareness of the positive impact of yoga on health.
During National Yoga Month, one of a select few national health observances, millions will come together for free events and activities. Festivities will take place across the U.S., with hundreds of studios, teachers, individuals and organizers taking part in their own hometowns. The events are all designed to educate people about the mind and body benefits of yoga practice.
“We are all looking for ways to take an active role in managing our health. There are readily available solutions that don’t necessarily require insurance or even a doctor,” said Johannes R. Fisslinger, co-founder of National Yoga Month. “Preventative wellness can be accessed by simply unrolling a yoga mat!”
As part of its mission to provide actionable guidance and tools, National Yoga Month is providing people with an opportunity to try yoga for free. Whether participants are attempting it for the very first time or are experienced yogis looking to deepen your practice, participating is simple.
One Week Free Yoga coupons can be redeemed at www.yogamonth.org/yogamonthcard by first selecting a participating yoga studio and then printing the Yoga Month Card (One Week Free Yoga).
Participants are also encouraged to invite their families, friends, co-workers and employees and inspire them to start their own healthy lifestyle practice.
National Yoga Month is supported by a variety of local and national companies like YogaFit, Lucy, Jade Yoga, Shakti Mat, Be Present, TrueBloom, The Hub LA Yoga Studio and media organizations like Organic Spa Magazine, LA Yoga, MyYogaOnline.com and Yogamates.com.
About National Yoga Month
In 2008, the Department of Health and Human Services designated September as National Yoga Month, one of a select number of national health observances. That same year, thousands of yoga and health enthusiasts participated in a 10 City Yoga Health Festival Tour featuring yoga classes, lectures, music, entertainment, exhibits. Since then, the initiative has taken root as a global awareness campaign, educating, inspiring and motivating people to achieve a healthy lifestyle. http://www.yogamonth.org
National Yoga Awareness Month September 2009 encourages Mind Body Fitness movement
Los Angeles, August 5, 2009 – In observation of National Yoga Month September 2009, the Yoga Health Foundation calls for individuals, families, communities and businesses to join in a national mind body fitness movement focusing on prevention and creating a healthy lifestyle..
The Yoga Health Foundation, a nonprofit 501 c(3) organization based in Los Angeles, CA, was founded by Johannes R. Fisslinger as a mind body fitness movement to inspire families and communities throughout the nation to live a healthier lifestyle. In 2008, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion deemed September (followed by Breast Cancer Awareness in October) to be National Yoga Awareness Month and listed it as an official health observance.
National Yoga Month is a campaign to educate and inspire youth and adults to take responsibility for their health by focusing on prevention and living a healthy lifestyle. Yoga Month provides the perfect opportunity to create positive lifestyle changes for yourself and your family.
Yoga is a scientific system of physical and mental practices including various postures (exercises) that involve deep breathing, body movement, meditation and relaxation. The scientifically proven benefits of yoga are numerous, including increased flexibility, reduction of stress, strengthened immune system, enhanced respiration, improved brain function, reduction of inflammation and pain associated with arthritis and other chronic conditions, and a decrease in hypertension.
Based on a survey conducted by Yoga Journal, over 15 Million people from all walks of life are practicing yoga in the US; another 15-25 million have expressed an interest in trying yoga. There is a yoga style that is appropriate for everyone, including children, teens, special needs individuals, business professionals, pregnant women, politicians, celebrities and seniors.
National Yoga Month is partnering with other yoga health organizations such as YogaFit, Lucy, Jade Yoga, Shakti Mat and Yoga Alliance to inspire the nation and bring about change in health care. Prevention and healthy lifestyle choices are the key to a successful health care reform and individual health.
Yoga studios, teachers, organizations an businesses are encouraged to join National Yoga Month by creating or participating in a Yoga Month event in their city.
To learn more about the health benefits of yoga and to redeem the Yoga Month Card for One Week Free Yoga to be redeemed at participating yoga studios across the Nation visit the National Yoga Month website.
Calling all Yoga Studios and Teachers to take part in National Yoga Awareness Month September 2009
Los Angeles, June 18, 2009 – In observation of National Yoga Month September 2009, the Yoga Health Foundation calls for all yoga studios, teachers and students to go online at www.yogamonth.org and get involved to create one Yoga Month event in every city across the United States.
The Yoga Health Foundation, a nonprofit 501 c(3) organization based in Los Angeles, CA, was founded by Johannes Fisslinger as a mind body fitness movement to inspire individuals, families and communities to live a healthier lifestyle. To achieve this goal, Fisslinger created the National Yoga Month Awareness Campaign. In 2008, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion deemed September (followed by Breast Cancer Awareness in October) to be National Yoga Awareness Month and listed it as an official health observance at www.healthfinder.gov.
National Yoga Month is a campaign to educate and inspire youth and adults to take responsibility for their health by focusing on prevention and living a healthy lifestyle. Yoga Month provides the perfect opportunity to begin to create small lifestyle changes for yourself and your family.
Yoga studios and teachers across the nation will donate yoga classes and organize their own local Yoga Month events to help bring greater awareness to the field yoga. Studios and teachers will also encourage new students to try yoga for the first time by accepting the Yoga Month Card (One Week Free Yoga).
The Yoga Health Foundation’s goal is simple: One Yoga Month event in every city during September 2009.
Global Mala Yoga for Peace Project event during National Yoga Month September in support of the United Nations International Day of Peace
Yogis Throughout the World Cross the Borders of their Mats to Raise Consciousness and Funds for Important Causes.
Los Angeles, April 17, 2009 — On September 19 and 20, the Global Mala Yoga for Peace Project, whose purpose is to unite the global yoga community, will implement events throughout the world in honor of the United Nations International Day of Peace.
Forming a “mala around the earth” through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108, the mission of the Global Mala Project is to raise both funds and consciousness for some of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Global Mala Yoga for Peace is a featured event series during National Yoga Month 09.2009.
Thousands of yogis will practice 108 sun salutations at hundreds of events across the nation. Taking its name, “mala”, from the sacred prayer beads used in India and Tibet as meditation guides, the Global Mala Project will benefit the Yoga Health Foundation and numerous other charities and projects that are supported by local community leaders. Composed of 108 beads, the mala is symbolic of the prayer for peace, hope and charity the Global Mala Project will be sending to the world.
“With the rising threat of Global Warming, the illusion of separateness is dissolving around the world,” said Shiva Rea, world-renowned Yoga teacher and catalyst for the Global Mala Project. “Yoga is one of the few common denominators for millions of people around the world; together we are creating a circle around the earth and dedicating our energy to peace.”
The Global Mala Yoga Project in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, San Francisco and many other cities worldwide will include 108 sun salutations, live music, and fellowship with likeminded yogis interested in creating the peace they wish to experience in the world.
