Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Judge Rules Yoga Is Not A Religion In Schools [VIDEO]

Earlier this month, a California Judge ruled that Yoga poses are not religious in nature and do not violate the establishment of clause of the First Amendment, which prohibits any law that would establish one religion over another.


Parents of two children sued the Encinitas Union School district in San Diego County, California, on the grounds that offering Ashtanga yoga classes in lieu of more traditional physical education like track and field or volleyball were meant to indoctrinate children into a religion. The parents’ attorney told NBC 7 San Diego that yoga practice is inherently religious, and its practice in a public school violated the separation of church and state.

In his ruling, judge John S. Meyer acknowledged that yoga “at its roots is religious,” but the modern practice of yoga, despite its origins in Hindu philosophy, is well established in secular U.S. society and “is a distinctly American cultural phenomenon.” He also noted that the school district had developed its own version of yoga that was not religious but distinct and separate from Ashtanga yoga by altering the names of some of the poses and removing any chanting. “A reasonable student would not objectively perceive that Encinitas School District yoga does advance or promote religion,” he said.

The decision means that yoga can continued to be offered during gym class at all nine schools in the Encinitas school district that participate in the program, which launched last fall and is completely funded by a $500,000 grant from the K.P. Jois Foundation, according to NBC News.

Check Out The Video Below: Yoga Instructor, Robin Downes of Yoga Flava reports from the Yoga Journal NYC Conference 2011. She interviews Faith Hunter, Maya Breuer, Nadine McNeil and LaToya Conner about how Yoga’s spirituality is actually a compliment to religion. Why black people need to overcome the fear and lack of knowledge about the history and benefits of Yoga.



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Yoga Flava In The Park NYC, Spring Into Summer Series 2013

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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Go Zen | Living Yoga Dreams [VIDEO]


Certified Yoga instructor, Robin Downes gives an update in this episode of "Living Yoga Dreams." The episode takes on the theme to "Go Zen."

The actual definition of "Zen" is a Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition. The yogis featured in this episode let go of outside stimuli and use their intuition for their decisions toward simplicity when thinking about "Living Yoga Dreams" in a modern society to feel rich in mind, body and spirit.

Robin shares the inspiration behind the "Tone Your Arms With Yoga Flava Flow" video.  This episode includes Yoga Flava Playas: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ElectroYoga, Karen McMillan, Sherri Culpepper, AJ Calloway, Simone Kelly, Rolando Hudson and how they are "Living Yoga Dreams"

Watch This Week's Episode of Yoga Flava TV: Go Zen | Living Yoga Dreams
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Summer 2013 Yoga Flava Program | Living Yoga Dreams! [VIDEO]


Yoga For Weight Loss | Fat Ass Accountability | Yoga Flava In The Park [VIDEO]


Yoga Flava In The Park NYC, Spring Into Summer Series 2013


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Friday, July 12, 2013

Tone Arms With Yoga [VIDEO]

Join certified Yoga instructor, Robin Downes, to tone your arms with a lovely Yoga Flava Flow sequence.

The sequence includes a slow flow of sequenced yoga poses, set to soothing music.  The poses tone and strengthen the upper body, especially the arms and include: Downward Facing Dog, Cobra, Plank, Chaturanga.

The flow from pose to pose will get your heart rate up and is also great for a weight loss program.

Check out the new Yoga Flava TV episode: Tone Arms With Yoga Flava Flow | Weight Loss


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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Affirmation For Today: "I have confidence in me!" [VIDEO]

Wear your confidence like a badge of honor.

Affirmation For Today: "I have confidence in me!"

An affirmation is a great way to start training your mind toward a positive way of thinking.  Coupled with other positive thinking exercises, a positive affirmation will help you overcome any obstacle that is put in front of you.  The object of these positive thinking exercises is to ensure that you train the most powerful muscle in your body: your brain.

Here is your affirmation for today which can help keep your day in alignment with your desire to  have confidence in you!

Affirmation For Today: "I have confidence in me!" from the book The Wealthy Spirit by Chelle Campbell

Check out this Yoga Flava TV episode: Mountain Pose (A Yoga Pose For Confidence)
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Monday, July 8, 2013

Affirmation For Today: "I visualize and create marvels in my life."


Visualizing having the goal is the first step.

Affirmation For Today:  "I visualize and create marvels in my life."

An affirmation is a great way to start training your mind toward a positive way of thinking.  Coupled with other positive thinking exercises, a positive affirmation will help you overcome any obstacle that is put in front of you.  The object of these positive thinking exercises is to ensure that you train the most powerful muscle in your body: your brain.

Here is your affirmation for today which can help keep your day in alignment with your desire to visualize and create marvels in your life.

 Affirmation For Today:  "I visualize and create marvels in my life." - from the book The Wealthy Spirit by Chelle Campbell

Check out this Yoga Flava TV episode: Meditation Minute: Feel Rich Now 


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Yoga For Weight Loss | Fat Ass Accountability | Yoga Flava In The Park [VIDEO]

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Monday, July 1, 2013

Summer 2013 Yoga Flava Program | Living Yoga Dreams! [VIDEO]

What are your plans for the Summer?
Check out Yoga Flava's Summer 2013 Program on the Facebook Event Page.

Yoga Flava (Robin Downes) and ElectroYoga  (Nina Roshelle and Nicole Hauk), team up, to chronicle their journey  “Living Yoga Dreams” during the Summer of 2013.  Not just Yoga, also the Flava of Life  … 

Join us on the journey and watch the first Yoga Flava TV Episode of "Living Yoga Dreams":



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