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<title>Yoga Place News RSS</title><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/index.html</link><description>Hot News&#x21;</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2007 Alan McCrindle</dc:rights><dc:date>2010-07-03T17:36:44+10:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:43:03 +1000</lastBuildDate><item><title>Some Drawings from the Kids Yoga Classes</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>kids-yoga</category><dc:date>2010-07-03T17:36:44+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/4ed849c150be0aa6407e471e074c98f1-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/4ed849c150be0aa6407e471e074c98f1-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Some examples of Om's drawn in Sarah's kids yoga classes
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Kids Yoga Newletter June 2010</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Yoga</category><category>kids-yoga</category><category>Newsletter</category><dc:date>2010-07-03T17:26:32+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/49368e90d0e722143d72ed20f589e92b-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/49368e90d0e722143d72ed20f589e92b-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kids Yoga Newsletter - The Yoga Place - June 2010


Kids yoga at The Yoga Place has been a fun packed term.


We have been using different themes to guide the kids through their practice - such as the rainforest, going to the beach or being in the country.


Designing the kids&rsquo; yoga around these themes keeps the classes fun and free, so the kids can explore their bodies their awareness about themselves and those around them.


With these classes the kids start to move in and out of yoga poses which represent animals, nature or feelings depending on the theme of the week.


...Or stretching out their spine in down dog


...These poses then get incorporated into yoga games, songs, artwork and partner work which challenges the kids minds and co ordinates body awareness.


All the class are fun and active.   They are designed to flow with kids&rsquo; attention spans and active imaginations which makes the classes quite different to adult classes.


The true essence of yoga will always underlay any class.    Yoga unites the body and mind.   By using many different tools form yoga the kids will slowly develop self awareness, mindfulness and meditation to find stillness and their own truth within themselves.  


Kids&rsquo; yoga is the first seed in ones life to a fuller and happier self which will always shine through into ones life whatever age.


Teaching kids&rsquo; yoga is so rewarding because of this.    I hope that the essence of yoga stays with all the kids who come to these classes even if they stop practicing on a yoga mat.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Post Natal get together and information tea</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Yoga</category><dc:date>2010-06-28T10:28:25+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/5519543b3e3c3822cc2961760f9d2d1f-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/5519543b3e3c3822cc2961760f9d2d1f-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sarah is hosting a get together for existing and potential new post natal yoga mums at Charlotte's Cafe, 127 Rowntree Street, Birchrove at 12.00 on 1st July.


If you have any queries call Sarah on 0414-762-191


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Call Sarah if you have any queries 0414-762-191]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Easter 2010 Class Times</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Yoga</category><category>Timetable changes</category><dc:date>2010-04-01T16:30:21+11:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/b572937ef817a8e354006b9d11e1d6a4-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/b572937ef817a8e354006b9d11e1d6a4-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[On Saturday we will run two classes 


7 am Level 1


8.45 Beginners


The Prenatal class and the 4pm level 1 class will not be on.


EASTER MONDAY


No classes on Easter Monday]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sarah&#x27;s Sunday Morning Class returns 9am 2nd May</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Yoga</category><category>Timetable changes</category><dc:date>2010-03-31T08:58:16+11:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/ca89ffc684ef64dec306058c46e0ea5c-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/ca89ffc684ef64dec306058c46e0ea5c-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sarah's Sunday morning Dynamic Yoga class is returning on Sunday 2nd May, 9.00-10.00am, now that Dawn Frazer Swimming pool is closed for the season.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Post Natal Classes time change to Monday</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Timetable changes</category><category>Yoga</category><dc:date>2010-03-22T17:28:16+11:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/b1c237c323ea6b20f0dfb85fa465c4a1-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/b1c237c323ea6b20f0dfb85fa465c4a1-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Post Natal Mums and Bubs class is changing to Mondays.   It will be a one hour class 11.00 - 12.00


Any queries call Sarah on 0414-762-191]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Post Natal Classes Restarting 11th Feb 2010</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Timetable changes</category><dc:date>2010-02-01T16:05:42+11:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/8ec2707913fc76b7ace0607c063c600c-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/8ec2707913fc76b7ace0607c063c600c-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sarah is restarting post natal yoga classes on 11 Feb.


Classes will run twice a week


 


Thursdays 10.00 am - 11.15 am


Saturday 11.30 am -12.45 pm


Students can start at any time after their 6 week check up.


Payment will be in 6 week blocks- $100 pre block for one class a week and $185 for 2 classes a week.


Call before coming please
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>No Classes on Monday 8th June</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Timetable changes</category><dc:date>2009-06-08T16:15:25+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/1f7b7e37312f52eeecb9f2ed08a0e98a-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/1f7b7e37312f52eeecb9f2ed08a0e98a-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We won't be runinng classes on Monday 8th June]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sri K Pattabhi Jois : 1915 - 2009</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Yoga</category><dc:date>2009-05-19T05:56:03+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/554187ec0956b6d3f2ae1b1c6ba83443-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/554187ec0956b6d3f2ae1b1c6ba83443-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It is with great sadness that we announce the death  of Guruji Sri K Pattabhi Jois following a battle with ailing health.   He died at 2.30pm 18 May Indian local time.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Sunday Morning Class</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Timetable changes</category><category>Yoga</category><dc:date>2009-05-12T15:16:09+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/New%20Sunday%20Morning%20Class.html#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/New%20Sunday%20Morning%20Class.html#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sarah has a New Dynamic Hatha Yoga class on Sunday Mornings 8.45-9.45 am. 


The first class is in Sunday 14 th June.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Easter Monday</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Timetable changes</category><dc:date>2009-04-13T15:57:56+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/f3e33873db47149e97e275fa8392c80a-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/f3e33873db47149e97e275fa8392c80a-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[There will be no classes on Easter Monday.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Kids School Holiday Yoga Workshops - 22 to 24 April 2009 </title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Workshops</category><dc:date>2009-03-10T11:06:19+11:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/fa621097e954b3310a4d75ad6f03a8bc-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/fa621097e954b3310a4d75ad6f03a8bc-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Join us for age appropriate Kids Yoga workshops that are designed to be fun, energetic and mindful


Wednesday 22nd	9.00-10.00 am for 3 to 5s 	$15


Thursday 23rd 		9.00-11,00 am for 6 to 9's	$30


...Friday 24th		9.00-11,00 am for 10-12's	$30


...Venue: The Yoga Place.   Level 1, 374 Darling St, Balmain, 2041


...	&bull;	Introduce Yoga to the child


...	&bull;	Work with body movement and energy


	&bull;	Introduce ways of improving self esteem and confidence at physical, emotional and mental levels


...	&bull;	Create an energetic and pleasant learning environment


...For registration or information contact: The Yoga Place on 9555-7544 or Sarah on 0414-762191, kids@yogaplace.com.au or  www.yogaplace.com.au/workshops.html


...Sarah has been teaching kids yoga for 4 years and has 18 years experience working with children.   She has an Advanced Diploma in Yoga Teaching and is a qualified Montessori teacher and Nursery Nurse. 


In addition to teaching kids yoga she teaches prenatal yoga, postnatal yoga and normal yoga classes.   She is a mother of two.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Prenatal  Saturday Class times as of 24 Jan 2009</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Timetable changes</category><dc:date>2008-12-15T14:06:58+11:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/5a588093092373ee9a93e02ee0788661-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/5a588093092373ee9a93e02ee0788661-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Prenatal classes on Saturdays will shift to a new time slot as of Sat 24 Jan 2009


The new time will be 10.00 am till 11.20 am]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Xmas Holiday Break 2008/9</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Timetable changes</category><dc:date>2008-12-15T14:00:26+11:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/eee30d2bed07881732e4cf84a0407995-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/eee30d2bed07881732e4cf84a0407995-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Happy Christmas and New Year


We have our last classes for 2008 on Monday 22nd Dec. 


We will be closed from  Tuesday 23rd Dec 2008 - Jan 4th 2009


We reopen on Thursday 3rd January and run a modified schedule till we return to the normal timetable on Monday 21st  January except for midmorning classes which will start on Tuesday 29th Jan. 


All classes will be at a level suitable for everyone - easy options for beginners, harder options for experienced people.


TIMETABLE - 5th JANUARY till 18 JANUARY 2009]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>School Holiday Schedule</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Timetable changes</category><dc:date>2008-07-02T10:38:43+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/780510518b8054dea5e279b9790021c4-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/780510518b8054dea5e279b9790021c4-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Midmorning Classes during the weekday will not be running during the 2 weeks of the school holidays (Monday 7 July - Friday 18 July).   The classes restart on Monday 21 July.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Zinc reduces common cold symptoms from 7 days to 4</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Health</category><dc:date>2008-04-22T11:02:18+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/8e963c2127f2f3acba545b48f76775be-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/8e963c2127f2f3acba545b48f76775be-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Zinc acetate lozenges taken within 24 hours of developing symptoms of the common cold reduce the duration and severity of symptoms from an average of 7 days to 4 days according to a report in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, 15 March 2008.


...Prasad and associates from Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, and associates treated the common cold in 50 volunteers who had cold symptoms for 24 hours or less.    The participants took one lozenge every 2 to 3 hours while they were awake.   In one group the lozenge was an inactive placebo while the other group the zinc acetate lozenge contained contained 13.3 milligrams of zinc.


The average duration of cold symptoms was about 4 days in the zinc group.   This compared to 7 in the placebo group.


56 percent of the zinc group had completely recovered of their colds after 4 day, whereas None of the "placebo group" was free of cold symptoms.


A summary from the Australian medical Journal makes 4 points about zinc


...	&bull;	Zinc plays a central role in metabolism, including the assimilation of metabolic fuel and maintenance of immune function.


	&bull;	Zinc intake in Australian women is low.


	&bull;	Women should increase their intake of zinc through food sources.


...We have a simple taste test that can indicate whether you have a zinc deficiency and could benefit from supplementation.


...One of it's main ingredients, Amla is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C.   It has strong antioxidant and immune strengthening anti-inflammatory properties.


The daily recommended intake of zinc is 12 mg and the preferred source is natural foods
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Chemical in Plastic Bottles  may be harming your children - US governement Health agency</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Health</category><dc:date>2008-04-16T09:02:20+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/007b9cd32563efd454ac775466077861-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/007b9cd32563efd454ac775466077861-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you or your children are drinking bottled water from a plastic bottle, feeding  from a plastic baby bottle or infant formula from a can you might want to stop this ASAP.


This Tuesday a US government draft report warned that a bisphenol alos known as BPA, a chemical used in some "plastic food and drink packaging, including baby bottles may be tied to early puberty and prostate and breast cancer".


The draft findings come from the National Toxicology program which is part of the U.S.   National Institutes of Health.


In Canada there are reports that the Canadian Health minister is about to declare BPA a dangerous substance.   This would make it the first regulatory body in the world to make this determination.


As you might expect there are divergent opinions of the draft results between the chemical manufactures and environmental activists who have long warned about the potential harmful health effects the chemical.


According to Reuters, 


"The American Chemistry Council industry group said the conclusions confirmed that human exposure to bisphenol A is extremely low and noted no direct evidence that exposure adversely affects reproduction or development in human" 


And from the environmentalists, 


"NTP's decision corrects the scientific record.   It reflects a significant body of science showing that BPA may play a larger role than previously thought in a host of common health problems," Anila Jacob of the Environmental Working Group said in a statement.


You can read the full Reuters report on the story here


Alan McCrindle


Director, The Yoga Place
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>School Holiday Timetable - April 2008</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Timetable changes</category><category>General Yoga</category><dc:date>2008-04-07T14:26:51+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/221732a72e14a8b945accc4530196f5f-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/221732a72e14a8b945accc4530196f5f-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[There will be no midmorning classes on the weekdays (Mondays to Fridays) between Monday 14th April and Friday 25th April - Sarah's normal classes will restart on Monday 28th April 2008]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Xmas Schedule</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Timetable changes</category><dc:date>2007-12-18T09:33:59+11:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/8d3a6e9025715e67cf854f0e59eb5b7c-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/8d3a6e9025715e67cf854f0e59eb5b7c-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We will be closed from the last class on Saturday 22nd of December 2007 we will reopen of Thursday 3rd January 2008 to a modified Xmas holiday timetable.   Our Normal timetable and classes will resume on Monday 22nd January 2007. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x24;95 Monthly membership specials</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>General Yoga</category><dc:date>2007-08-15T13:36:05+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/c7fd0cd2ddfae4552baf6155d6d0ab45-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/c7fd0cd2ddfae4552baf6155d6d0ab45-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We are running a special on monthly memberships - $95 (usually $150).   We are also offering the first 20 takers the opportunities to lock those rates in for 6 months.   By my calculations thats less than a the cost of a coffee a day (Balmain prices with soya milk).]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Saturday after noon Yoga class starts 11 August</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Timetable changes</category><dc:date>2007-08-08T12:43:55+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/d1afe7c4e00c346abfe19f96621b2589-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/d1afe7c4e00c346abfe19f96621b2589-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Thanks to those who replied to our email regarding a Saturday or Sunday afternoon class.   The vote went to Saturday and the new class that will run from 4.30-6.00pm will start this coming Saturday 11th August.   It will be a level 1 class with options so bring along your friends even if they haven't done yoga before.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How much exercise do we need - US experts update their recommendations</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><dc:subject>News</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-08-02T18:21:42+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/dbc4accb1c2355ace8b16ad4b4932b15-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/dbc4accb1c2355ace8b16ad4b4932b15-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[How important is it to do enough exercise?


...If you are prepared to believe experts the latest recommendations released on the 1st August 2007  is that adults should be doing quite a bit of exercise.


- moderately intense exercise for at least 30 minutes five days a week or 


- vigorous exercise at least 20 minutes three days each week.


...The American Heart Foundation and the American College of Sports medicine.


According to their definitions, Moderate-intensity aerobic activity can be a brisk walk, light jogging or other exercise that noticeably accelerates the heart rate.   Vigorous-intensity exercise like jogging causes rapid breathing and a substantial increase in heart rate.


The guidelines called for weightlifting exercise to work on muscular strength and endurance, with eight to 10 different exercises on two nonconsecutive days a week.


The new guidelines offered specific advice for people 65 and older, urging them to consider lifting weights, improving their strength to prevent falls, and working on flexibility exercises and balance training.


What are the risks we face if we fail to exercise?


"I think physical inactivity is the biggest public health problem we face.   I think it actually accounts for more morbidity and mortality than anything except maybe cigarette smoking," said Steven Blair of the University of South Carolina, one of the experts who crafted the recommendations.


Ailments linked to physical inactivity include cardiovascular disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, colon cancer and breast cancer.


"If you want to stay out of the nursing home, probably the best approach is to be sure you're physically active and fit," Blair said.


...I think I am biased - I will leave that for you to judge.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Closed for Anzac Day</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><dc:subject>News</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-04-24T18:53:19+10:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/51fc988a39b27ee3cb7be9ae293ed744-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/51fc988a39b27ee3cb7be9ae293ed744-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We are closed on ANZAC day - Wednesday 25th April]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New level one class on Wednesday nights 8.30-9.30 p.m. starts on the 7th March</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Yoga</category><dc:date>2007-02-21T15:32:02+11:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/0c90fdd3a18ca56aed3f9b2289af0765-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/0c90fdd3a18ca56aed3f9b2289af0765-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Due to demand - for all of you professionals who work late, and mother's who have partners who get home late - we are starting a level 1 class on Wednesday nights.   It will run from 8.30 - 9.30 p.m. and it starts on the 7th of March.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Modifying your yoga practice (and exercise) during your menstrual cycle - new scientific results highlight specific danger times and zones</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Yoga</category><dc:date>2007-02-15T09:09:31+11:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/2a10f3eec99d1767ec456247c0cb22cf-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/2a10f3eec99d1767ec456247c0cb22cf-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Women are more likely to injure themselves at specific times in their menstrual cycle, research suggests.


...Both tissues appear to be vulnerable midway through the menstrual cycle, while the ligaments are at greater risk at the end.


 This is significant for women everywhere who can plan their schedules around their cycles and avoid potentially painful injuries


...Midway through the cycle, the level of the female sex hormone oestrogen, which gives strength to muscles and ligaments, drops dramatically, resulting in sudden weakness.


...This is to allow the cervix to open so that menstruation can occur, but it also means the ligaments in general are softened.


...Lead researcher Dr Stephen Sandler, an experienced osteopath, said: "There was a clear link between hormone levels and laxity of joints, making women more vulnerable to injury."


 I take good care of my back and regularly go to yoga and Pilates but would hurt my back just by bending down to tie my shoelaces up


...His results also mean that women on the combined pill, who do not experience sudden drops in their oestrogen levels, are less likely to experience injury as the result of loosened joints.


Dr Sandler said: "I had noted that, whereas men often came to me with injuries due to sport or over-exertion, women often couldn't explain why simple acts like reaching down to pick something up had caused injury and pain."


Dr Sandler's survey found 21% of oestopaths' female patients reported pain in days 12-14 of their cycle and 17% in days 24-26.


The majority of pain reported mid-cycle was lumbar or pelvic, compared with lumbar or neck pain at the end of the cycle.


...Rebecca Morrison, of the British School of Osteopathy, said: "Studies have shown before that female athletes and those engaged in recreational sport were more prone to injury at certain times in their cycle and now we understand why.


"This is significant for women everywhere who can plan their schedules around their cycles and avoid potentially painful injuries.


...Rona Call, 35, a patient of Dr Sandler at The Portland Hospital, said she found she was always putting her back out at the same time every month.


She said: "I take good care of my back and regularly go to yoga and Pilates but would hurt my back just by bending down to tie my shoelaces up.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Prenatal Class changes from Wednesday to Thursday starting 15 Feb 07</title><dc:creator>alan@yogaplace.com.au</dc:creator><category>Yoga</category><dc:date>2007-02-07T12:18:44+11:00</dc:date><link>http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/a14a4042cc99d192e70a56866aefc97f-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.yogaplace.com.au/news/news_files/a14a4042cc99d192e70a56866aefc97f-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sarah has college studies on Wednesday nights so we are shifting the old Wednesday 5.45-6.50 pm.   Prenatal class to Thursday 5.45-6.55 pm..   The last Wednesday class will be on 7 Feb and the first Thursday class will be on the 15th Feb.]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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