Round Rock, Texas (December 29, 2008) - Seton Medical Center Williamson's GoodHealth Commons is partnering with Yoga Yoga to integrate the benefits of yoga into healthcare as part of Seton's philosophy of caring for the whole person - mind, body and spirit.
"We are excited that the addition of Yoga Yoga classes at GoodHealth Commons gives Williamson County residents convenient access to a much needed service," said A.J. Wagner, manager of GoodHealth Commons. "Yoga aligns with GoodHealth Common's mission to promote health and wellbeing."
Yoga Yoga will offer six Hatha Yoga classes at GoodHealth Commons beginning January 5th, including 10 a.m. classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 6 p.m. classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Additional yoga classes, which focus on specific health conditions, and therapeutically orientated programs will be added to the schedule in upcoming weeks. For details on the class schedule and fee information, visit www.goodhealthcommons.com, www.yogayoga.com or call (512) 381-6435. To register call (512) 324-4803, press 1.
Programming for Yoga Yoga at GoodHealth Commons is a collaborative effort between Yoga Yoga and YogaSolve™, a scientifically-oriented yoga enterprise providing programs, products and services designed to support individuals seeking healthier lifestyles and alternative therapeutic modalities.
"A growing body of scientific research studies have shown that people with a wide variety of health conditions, including back pain, sleep disorders, arthritis, and breast cancer, can benefit greatly by practicing yoga," explained Rich Goldstein, managing partner at Yoga Yoga. "Our goal in partnering with GoodHealth Commons is to make yoga more accessible while increasing awareness about yoga's physiological, psychological and therapeutic applications."
The integrative approach at Good Health Commons draws on a wide range of expertise and treatments to stimulate the body's natural healing potential and promote optimal health and wellbeing. Hatha Yoga, the most widely practiced form of yoga in the world, uses postures (asana) and conscious breathing (pranayama) in combination with mental focus to develop awareness, strength, flexibility, and relaxation. Through proper alignment and mindful actions of the body, Hatha Yoga brings physical and mental balance and a sense of wellbeing to the practitioner.
According to the 2008 Yoga in America study sponsored by Yoga Journal magazine, 15.8 million U.S. adults practice yoga and more than 9 million people say they intend to try yoga within the next year. The 2008 study also indicated that almost half of current practitioners started prac¬ticing yoga to improve their overall health. One significant trend to emerge from the study is the use of yoga as medical therapy. According to the study, nearly 14 million Americans say that a doctor or therapist has recommended yoga to them.
GoodHealth Commons is the first comprehensive, integrative wellness and education center in Central Texas to offer a centralized location for individuals looking to broaden their options for health care, improve wellness and learn vital self-management skills. GoodHealth Commons is an extension of the continuum of care provided by Seton Medical Center Williamson. Each practitioner at GoodHealth Commons specializes in specific approaches to health, and can work together with other practitioners or physicians to create a personalized program for patients or anyone in the community seeking these services.
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