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Children trying to emulate the yoga poses.

Photograph: Kim Ludbrook

EPA

Yoga for South African school children – in pictures

Yoga4Alex is an initiative offering free yoga classes

to schoolchildren living in the Johannesburg township of Alexandra,

with the goal of giving students the tools to cope with stress and anxiety,

and to help them achieve focus in their schoolwork and everyday life

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Mon 12 Feb 2018    07.00 GMT

https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2018/feb/12/
yoga-for-south-african-school-children-in-pictures

Yoga For Neck and Shoulder Pain

- 20 Minute Beginners Yoga

For Neck, Back, & Shoulder Pain

25 February 2015

Yoga For Neck and Shoulder Pain

- 20 Minute Beginners Yoga For Neck, Back, & Shoulder Pain

Video        25 February 2015

YouTube > Yoga TX

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlo5yzWM7po

Yoga for Opening the Shoulders

Ekhart Yoga    17 October 2010

Yoga for Opening the Shoulders

Video        Ekhart Yoga        17 October 2010

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppToA1N0CgE

Neck & Shoulder Pain Relief Exercises

& Yoga Stretches Jen Hilman

PsycheTruth    2015

Neck & Shoulder Pain Relief Exercises & Yoga Stretches Jen Hilman

Video        PsycheTruth        20 April 2015

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub8afedu5GQ#t=252.12766

Stretches for Tense Shoulders & Back Pain Relief,

Beginners How to Routine, Safe Stretching Yoga

13 June 2013

Stretches for Tense Shoulders & Back Pain Relief,

Beginners How to Routine, Safe Stretching Yoga

Video    13 June 2013

In this video,

Jen shares the basic stretches

to relieve tight, tense shoulders due to bad posture,

slouching or sitting for long periods of time.

Jen teaches classes in Austin, Texas at Black Swan Yoga.

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6MwJhCA_x4

Stretches for Back Pain Relief,

How to Stretch Routine, Beginners Home Yoga

27 June 2013

Stretches for Back Pain Relief,

How to Stretch Routine, Beginners Home Yoga

Video    27 June 2013

YouTube > PsycheTruth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO3racIlTcg

Feel Better Yoga

Beginners Yoga for Depression,

Stress, the Blues & Anxiety Relief

2015

Feel Better Yoga – Beginners Yoga for Depression, Stress, the Blues & Anxiety Relief

Video    5 May 2015

YouTube > PsycheTruth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh9jHxbUUyw

Yoga For Relaxation

Stress Relief & Anxiety Management. Day 1 of 5

2015

Yoga For Relaxation - Stress Relief & Anxiety Management. Day 1 of 5.

Video    12 May 2015

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMHkmzOMcyk

yoga        UK

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/
yoga

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/oct/23/
why-yoga-at-home-is-simple-fun-and-rewarding

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/oct/09/
why-the-health-benefits-of-laughter-yoga-will-make-you-smile

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/apr/30/
yoga-with-adriene-how-the-youtube-star-won-lockdown

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/jan/06/
yoga-for-lazy-people

yoga        USA

https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/
yoga-stress

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/
well/move/yoga-benefits.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/25/
well/move/yoga-seniors.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/10/
at-home/exercises-for-better-sleep.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/25/
magazine/yoga-adriene-mishler.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/12/
lens/contemplating-yoga-around-the-world.html

https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2018/feb/12/
yoga-for-south-african-school-children-in-pictures

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/06/20/
533505211/study-finds-yoga-can-help-back-pain-but-keep-it-gentle-with-these-poses

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/06/02/
527570310/the-role-of-yoga-in-healing-trauma

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/02/20/
515675259/got-back-pain-try-yoga-or-massage-before-reaching-for-the-pills

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/12/
31/505721419/a-skeptic-fact-checks-yogas-health-claims-and-goes-with-the-om

http://www.npr.org/2016/10/31/
500000629/yes-cat-yoga-is-a-thing-now-and-its-pretty-purrfect

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/06/01/
yoga-may-be-good-for-the-brain/

https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/12/21/
12-minutes-of-yoga-for-stronger-bones/

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/11/16/
455890447/say-yes-to-down-dog-more-yoga-poses-are-safe-during-pregnancy

http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/08/28/
435226563/when-he-says-yoga-saved-his-life-hes-not-exaggerating

http://www.npr.org/2012/02/07/
146463156/the-risks-and-rewards-of-practicing-yoga

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-heart-yoga/
yoga-halves-irregular-heartbeat-episodes-study-
idUSTRE7312AP20110402

do yoga        USA

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/
well/move/yoga-benefits.html

stretching and meditative movement

like yoga before bed        USA

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/10/
at-home/exercises-for-better-sleep.html

laughter yoga        UK

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/oct/09/
why-the-health-benefits-of-laughter-yoga-will-make-you-smile

irregular heartbeat / irregular-heartbeat episodes / atrial fibrillation

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-heart-yoga/
yoga-halves-irregular-heartbeat-episodes-study-
idUSTRE7312AP20110402  

yoga session / class        USA

http://www.npr.org/2016/10/31/
500000629/yes-cat-yoga-is-a-thing-now-and-its-pretty-purrfect

posture        USA

http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/06/08/
412314701/lost-posture-why-indigenous-cultures-dont-have-back-pain

chest opening

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh9jHxbUUyw - 5 May 2015

down dog        USA

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/11/16/
455890447/say-yes-to-down-dog-more-yoga-poses-are-safe-during-pregnancy

Tai Chi        USA

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/02/14/
1231232197/tai-chi-aerobics-exercise-blood-pressure-hypertension-mindfulness

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/04/02/
594914429/to-treat-pain-ptsd-and-other-ills-some-vets-try-tai-chi

back pain        UK

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jun/14/
back-pain-how-to-live-with-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-health-problems

neck and back pain > 5 exercises for relief        USA

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/01/05/
1146374970/got-neck-and-back-pain-break-up-your-work-day-
with-these-5-exercises-for-relief

back pain        USA

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/08/13/
636025077/to-fix-that-pain-in-your-back-you-might-have-to-change-the-way-you-sit

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/05/23/
613500084/trying-physical-therapy-first-for-low-back-pain-may-curb-use-of-opioids

http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/06/08/
412314701/lost-posture-why-indigenous-cultures-dont-have-back-pain

lower-back pain        USA

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/01/11/
462366361/forget-the-gizmos-exercise-works-best-for-lower-back-pain

chronic low back pain        USA

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/03/22/
471305344/for-chronic-low-back-pain-mindfulness-beats-painkillers

bend        USA

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/02/26/
587735283/lost-art-of-bending-over-
how-other-cultures-spare-their-spines

mindfulness        USA

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/03/22/
471305344/for-chronic-low-back-pain-mindfulness-beats-painkillers

meditation        USA

https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/02/18/
contemplation-therapy/

physical therapy        USA

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/05/23/
613500084/trying-physical-therapy-first-for-low-back-pain-
may-curb-use-of-opioids

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/03/13/
592983651/lifting-medicare-s-annual-limits-on-physical-therapy-
helps-ease-patients-pain

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/01/30/
512005133/legal-dispute-continues-over-medicare-coverage-of-physical-therapy

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/10/13/
448299723/physical-therapy-may-help-for-back-pain-but-time-works-best

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/09/16/
348757697/farewell-heating-pad-physical-therapists-say-it-doesnt-help

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