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WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Folks on the West Coast are faithful followers of yoga and meditation. Midwesterners turn to chiropractors or osteopathic doctors for their aches and pains.

And nearly one in every five Americans uses herbal supplements like ginseng, Echinacea, ginkgo biloba and St. John's Wort.

Those are just some of the findings of a new federal government report on complementary and alternative medicine trends in the United States.

The report, derived from national health survey data collected in 2012, shows clear regional trends in the way Americans choose to use complementary medicine, said report co-author Tainya Clarke.

"It is important to continue to monitor the use of these complementary health approaches among the U.S. population, and this is the most recent national data out there," said Clarke, a service fellow with the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"By highlighting regional differences, we can stimulate further research and help people make informed decisions," she said.

After looking at data on almost 35,000 people across the country, the researchers found that:

In general, people living in southern and Mid-Atlantic states have less use for complementary or alternative medicine, the researchers found.

There was one notable exception, however -- in all parts of the country, large numbers of people appear to be using herbal dietary supplements.

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There's nothing quite like a pair of super-sexy, toned legs, is there? Shameem Akthar shows you five yoga poses that can help you get the legs you've always dreamed of!

All the hottest legs in the world -- whether they belong to Deepika Padukone or Madonna -- can be tracked back to yoga practice.

Yoga is by far the best way to tone up the legs without injuring yourself, as you can with other such activity.

The sister practices -- like Pilates -- have borrowed heavily from yoga. So it does not matter what you do -- including martial arts like Muay Thai.

Ultimately, it all comes back to the basics of yoga. This explains why yoga is the favourite activity of the worlds most beautiful people.

For yoga to work, you must practice daily. At first, attempt the poses for a short duration. But the time for each pose, if held static, must be regularly increased.

If doing the pose dynamically, the number of repeats in a pose must also rise dramatically. To tone up the legs, the muscles in the legs must be pushed to the point of fatigue. Lackadaisical practice will not serve here.

All poses are also very safe for the knees. This cannot be said of most other activities.

So, the trick is to work the pose in both methods -- statically and dynamically -- so different textures of muscle fibres are developed. This will help firm the skin.

At least 20 minutes of the entire yoga practice must be dedicated to just leg raises, as listed below.

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Gilbert, AZ (PRWEB) April 16, 2014

Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, announces practitioners can now register online for two Dahn Yoga workshops being offered at locations around the country. Currently a discount is available upon online sign up for the Initial Awakening Workshop and the Sedona Retreat for Change. Especially helpful in introducing the energy principles behind Dahn Yoga exercise, the workshops offer a healthy foundation for Dahn Yoga practice.

The Initial Awakening Workshop is described as a dynamic one-day experience that helps participants develop a stronger connection with their body. Offering a direct experience of the energy system of the body and how it works, the workshop helps you open up energy pathways, strengthen your core, and awaken your energy sense deeply. You will learn how to apply Dahn Yoga principles to your everyday life for more energy, greater strength, better stress management, and clear focus. Initial Awakening is essential if you want to get the most out of your Dahn Yoga practice.

Cited as suitable for beginners, this workshop offers participants hands on learning of the key principles of Dahn Yoga exercise developed by DahnYoga founder Ilchi Lee as they develop core strength and learn energy management.

An article from the monthly publication Dahn Yoga Life (January 2014) offered an overview of the workshops objective and activities, especially with regard to introducing newcomers to energy principles such as Water Up / Fire Down. In the article, "Dahn Yoga Workshop Spotlight: Initial Awakening, Arthur Babakhanov, a senior Boston-area Dahn Yoga instructor, Center Manager and experienced workshop trainer commented, Regular class helps people relax their bodies and minds and get to know the feeling of energy, but the workshop accelerates this process.

The Sedona Retreat For Change Is a three day journey that is open to anyone and includes vortex meditation, trainings for change (both indoor and outdoor), and special lectures. This retreat will guide you to encounter life changing moments through the communication with yourself and nature. Reclaim the original beauty in you and enjoy guided meditations that will enhance self-awareness at the major vortex sites.

To learn more about these workshops that serve as a springboard and support Dahn Yoga practice, or to register online, visit the website, DahnYoga.com.

About Dahn Yoga: A national leader in health and wellness, Dahn Yoga is a dynamic mind-body practice originating in Korea that combines stretching, flowing movement, deep breathing exercises and meditation in a simple and easy to learn format that focuses on the development of the bodys core strength as the basis of physical, mental, and spiritual health. Dahn Yoga practice includes a unique emphasis on the brain as the determiner of health and wellbeing and classes may include brain exercises that challenge and sharpen the mind and help practitioners develop greater awareness and sensitivity to the well-being of their bodies.

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By Daily Mail Reporter

Published: 10:47 EST, 16 April 2014 | Updated: 11:55 EST, 16 April 2014

Upset by the many feminine yoga mats and accessories available today, one male yogi has created a line of brogamats to make men feel more comfortable about striking a downward dog.

Dan Abramson, a San Francisco-based entrepreneur, has issued a line of mat bags that resemble a quiver of arrows, a burrito, and a wooden log.

Available at Urban Outfitters, as well as his own site for $35, Mr Abramsons designs are meant to counteract the many pink and floral-pringted mat bags sold at stores like Lululemon nationwide.

Yoga foodie: Brogamats is a new line of yoga mat bags that resemble male-friendly objects like burritos (pictured)

Many looks: This quiver of arrows design was Mr Abramson's first concept, which has since expanded into a full line of yoga looks

Mr Abramsons introduction to yoga came when he began taking vinyasa flow classes to help recover from a back injury.

It was not long before he discovered that he was often only one of few men in the asana room.

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