In Times of Economic Distress, Turn to Yoga?

Well Yoga is hopefully the plan of many Wall StreetIn a recent article in Shape magazine Kelly Marages
fitness centers and personal trainers. With the risingwrites about, "the diet and exercise routine of Brook
costs of gym memberships and an even more lackBarth, who lost 65 pounds gained during postpartum
of clientele, many fitness professionals are looking fordepression." She goes on to say that, "it is stated
cheaper alternatives in helping others maintain athat Barth began by going for daily walks and
healthy lifestyle.researching diet information on nutrition Web sites.
In the October 16th, 2008 edition of the New YorkHer workout now incorporates regular cardiovascular
Times, author Mandy Katz writes, "ON Wall Street,exercise as well as strength training and yoga."
when the going gets tough, will the tough get yogaNot only is it an affordable way to get some stress
mats? Adding classes in yoga, meditation and otherreducing exercise in, the trend is becoming popular
so-called mind-body regimens is just one way fitnessthat many vacation spots around the world are
professionals in the financial district are responding tooffering it. Who would have thought you would need
recent economic uncertainties roiling their corporateYoga on a vacation right?
clientele. Some are also offering shorter, cheaperWith all of the events going on today's world a
personal training sessions and, in at least one healthreduction in stress is exactly what we need. Take
club, quiet discounts for members who lose theirthe time to learn more about what Yoga can do for
jobs."you and your anxiety level. Chances are there is
This trend leads to larger class sizes which in turnsomewhere local to you that are offering low cost or
help cut down costs since most Yoga instructors caneven free Yoga classes. Take advantage of them
work with a few dozen students at one time. It hasand you could be on your way to a reduced stress
been shown in a variety of studies that Yoga helpslifestyle.
reduce stress.