| "NaYoMo" might seem like a word from another | | | | of people in the form of sessions, music and exhibits. |
| language to many people, but to yoga enthusiasts, it's | | | | Since that time, it has evolved into a global occasion |
| music to their ears. | | | | that brings together hundreds of thousands of |
| NaYoMo, for those who are unfamiliar, is short National | | | | instructors and students all over the world. Studios in |
| Yoga Month which occurs every September and | | | | many of the participating cities offer a free day or |
| celebrates the practice, making it a perfect occasion | | | | even a free week of yoga, a feature than has |
| for those interested in yoga to discover the benefits of | | | | resulted in thousands of new students. Among the |
| the practice. | | | | other Yoga events planned for 2010 are: |
| National Yoga Month occurs every September and | | | | Bhkati Fest in Joshua Tree, California, a four-day |
| involves yoga studios and instructors all across the U.S. | | | | festival of lectures, workshops and music.~The |
| and Canada. The month-long event features more | | | | four-day Bhkati Fest held in Joshua Tree, California, |
| than 2000 free classes and lectures designed to bring | | | | featuring lectures, music and workshops.} |
| awareness to the mental and physical health benefits | | | | The Global Mala Yoga For Peace Celebration, |
| of yoga to people who, for some one reason or | | | | featuring sunrise salutations, free workshops, lectures |
| another, have not had the opportunity to visit a yoga | | | | and music held in various cities around the world. |
| studio and enjoy a lesson. | | | | Free in-store yoga classes at Lucy yoga clothing |
| But those longtime students need not feel there's | | | | stores nationwide. |
| nothing for them in National Yoga Month. There are | | | | Evolvefest, a four-day celebration of yoga, music and |
| plenty of special classes and lectures scheduled that | | | | community in Vernon, New Jersey. |
| you'll find interesting and informative as well. | | | | "Energize Tampa Bay", a daylong celebration of |
| The celebration of yoga originated with Johannnes | | | | wellness and community featuring yoga |
| Fisslinger who founded the Yoga Health Foundation in | | | | demonstrations. |
| Los Angeles. Fisslinger created National Yoga Month | | | | The Evanston Yoga Fest in Evanston, Illinois (just north |
| to inspire people to join the lifestyle and discover the | | | | of Chicago) featuring many of the North Shore's top |
| benefits. His efforts caught the attention of the U.S. | | | | yoga studios and a meditation session for peace, |
| Department of Health and Human Services who in | | | | compassion and prosperity. |
| 2008 designated National Yoga Month as an official | | | | These are but a few such events and celebrations |
| health observance. | | | | taking place around the nation and world. Check with |
| In that first year, organisation began with a "Yoga | | | | your local yoga studio for information on the events |
| Health Festival", 10-city tour that started in Denver | | | | taking place all month long in your area. Use National |
| and ended in October in Vancouver, Canada. On its | | | | Yoga Month to introduce you to the joy and benefits |
| journey, the National Yoga Month celebration brought | | | | of yoga that can last your whole life. |
| the discipline and the philosophy of yoga to thousands | | | | |