World-Renowned Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev's First Yoga Camp Near Washington D.C. a Grand Success!

Swami Ramdev, one of the most respected yoga practitioners in the world, recently put on his first ever yoga camp in the Washington D.C. area. The event was a huge success and completely sold out. More events are scheduled to follow around the United States and Europe.

Edison, NJ (PRWEB) August 2, 2008 -- Swami Ramdevji, the internationally renowned and iconic Indian yoga guru, with an audience of millions and one of the most important figures in the "Yoga for Health" movement conducted his first ever yoga camp in the Washington D.C. area July 23-27, 2008. Presented by Tathaastu: So Be It, the spiritual and holistic lifestyle magazine, in its effort to promote global well-being partnered with Divya Yog Mandir and Swami Ramdev.

The yoga camp held at the Dulles Expo & Convention Center was a sold out event with over 1500 people attending the yoga and Pranayama camp. Organized by Catch the Rhythms, Inc. and Georgy Bhaala, the yoga camp was a tremendous opportunity to learn under the tutelage of the famous guru who has transformed the life and health of millions of people in India and worldwide through his yoga workshops, TV shows and books. Swami Ramdev's philosophy is simple, he says "It is your birthright to pursue a disease-free, healthy, fit life; look beautiful & young; and get complete peace of mind and robust health."

Swami Ramdev has a practical and easy to follow approach to Pranayama (controlled breathing) and yoga. Air (vayu) - the essence of life when it is regulated and channeled helps promote a healthier more balanced life. Apart from the spiritual and meditation benefits of Pranayama and yoga, Swami Ramdev also focuses on health problems - ranging from heart disease, kidney disorders, diabetes, hypertension and others. India's top yoga teacher has a track record of restoring the health of millions of people caught up in modern day stresses and the heightened pace of corporate lifestyles. The feedback to the Yoga Camp was fantastic. Pratichi Mathur of Vedika Global, Inc from California enthused about the camp, "The Yoga Camp organized by Tathaastu: So Be It magazine honestly exceeded all my expectations. It was fun, educational, stimulating and above all super organized. While interacting with the participants who had come from all over USA, it was obvious that this camp was meeting a serious need for learning alternative means to well-being and health. I think the 5-day format of methodical teaching is also an excellent idea that ensures thoroughness of learning and minimizes error in home practice." Devinder Goyal found it to be an exhilarating experience and said "It was a blissful experience meeting Swami Ramdev. His yoga techniques are simply splendid."

On July 23rd, the first day of the camp, the ceremonial lamp was lit by the renowned spiritual healer, Chamunda Swami. The event was supported by some very well-known people in the South Asian community, these include: Harsh Sethi, Devinder Goyal, Manish Kutheala, Anil Bhasin, Dr. Ravinder Aulakh, Anil Chopra, Bharat Bhargava, Dr. Rajeev Khanna, Anil Gupta, Ashish Khosla, Kishan Narula, Sat Kapoor, Rajan Gangahr, Chamna Puri, Sunil Hali, Dr. Harvinder Kaur, Surjit Singh Mann and Dr. Satish Bhutani. Aastha TV was one of the main presenters of the event and will broadcast the yoga camp on its network.

Bharat Bhargava eloquently said: "Many of us in the Washington DC area have been ardent admirers of Swamiji already but the recent Yoga camp has electrified DC and the surrounding community. There is a new wave of enthusiasm and people are joining hands toward the collective pursuit and promotion of knowledge imparted by Swamiji. My wife Yog and I were privileged to have hosted a most remarkable dialogue between Swami Ramdevji and a vast number of physicians. It was an eye opener for us to learn how many doctors are also utilizing Swamiji's teachings already."

Harsh Sethi discovered the joy of practicing with Swami Ramdev: "Before you've practiced, the theory is useless. After you've practiced, the theory is obvious. The bottom line I have adopted in my life from Swamiji is 'Inhale, and God approaches you; Hold the inhalation, and God remains with you; Exhale, and you approach God. Hold the exhalation, and surrender to God.'"

Yoga which originated thousands of years ago is about achieving harmony - of the mind, body and soul. Swami Ramdev Yoga Camp was a fantastic opportunity to achieve a healthier body, peace of mind and a new you. http://www.yogacampdc.com/

For information, contact:
Georgy Bhaala
Phone: 732-939-9900
Email: gbg(at)TathaastuMag.com

Source: PRWeb

Why are men so fat?

Weight-loss expert Harvey Brooker says the reasons for weight gain in men are very different from those associated with overweight women.

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) July 18, 2008 -- With 65% of North American men overweight, men clearly need a different solution than the diet plans and weight-loss programs that are tailored for women. According to men's weight loss expert and author Harvey Brooker, "understanding how you became overweight will make it possible for you to see exactly where you need to go."

Brooker argues that there are conditions that are specific to men that lead to weight gain:

Men are conditioned to want certain foods - With the emphasis on red meat, most men eat too much protein rather than focus on balance in their diets.

Men are conditioned to eat too much - Compared to women, men are served more and are expected to eat more than women. "We learn to eat a lot when we're young," says Brooker, "we're told that it's manly and that we need to eat as much as we can because we're growing." And this becomes of lifelong habit.

Men aren't taught to think about their weight - Men don't think about their weight unless it affects their health, sex life or job. And this often means that significant weight-gain has already happened.

Society overlooks men's weight - Men often don't face the same scrutiny and pressures as women to be thin - and this allows them to convince themselves that nothing is wrong.

Men believe that working out will keep the weight off - A few weeks "sweating it off" in the gym is no replacement for proper eating habits. And without a balanced diet, men still face the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Men don't read labels - "A basic understanding of food labels is crucial to weight management," says Brooker. Men, compared to women, don't read the nutritional information on the food they eat.

Harvey Brooker is the author of It's Different for Men: The Men's Weight-Loss Strategy for Health, Wealth, and Sexual Vitality and the founder of Harvey Brooker's Weight Loss for Men, the only all men's weight-loss organization in North America.

For more information, please contact:
Deborah Guichelaar,
publicistdguichel@wiley.com
Tel: 416-236-4433 x53013

Source: PRWeb

Slimtree.com Announces Launch of The Broadband Gym™ Free Exercise Program

Slimtree.com announces the launch of The Broadband Gym™ free exercise program for women, men and people on the go, wanting to get their exercise anywhere, anytime.

Fresno, CA (PRWEB) June 25, 2008 -- Slimtree.com announces the launch of The Broadband Gym™ free exercise program for women, men and people on the go, wanting to get their exercise anywhere, anytime.

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Slimtree.com, The Broadband Gym™ is an innovative pioneer in the diet and fitness industry and a Myspace T.V. channel and partner.

"With our unparalleled commitment to better serve our customers' needs and help them adopt a healthy lifestyle, we are now delivering the Broadband Gym service for free. Whereas members were paying subscription fees of $120 per year," said Jas Singh, President and Founder of Slimtree.com, "we have now created a free membership platform for millions of people to participate and enjoy at no cost."

With customers from the USA, Canada, U.K., India, Australia, Japan, Singapore and Korea, just to name a few, we are excited to offer our free exercise program to millions of people around the world who otherwise may not have access to a gym or just prefer the privacy and convenience of using our comprehensive and unique service without having to worry about monthly fees.

The Broadband Gym™ free workout program includes yoga videos, pilates videos, aerobics videos, dance exercise videos as well as cardio, weights, buns and thighs and many more. Consumers can select from over a hundred free exercise videos, keep an exercise journal, log and track their weight, upload pictures to personalize their account, use self evaluation tools, BMI calculator, research fitness and diet terms and educate themselves about all the popular diet plans out there like Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem, Medifast, Ediets, Slim-Fast, Zone Diet and a multitude of others.

About Slimtree.com, The Broadband Gym Slimtree.com (http://www.slimtree.com/), headquartered in Fresno, California, USA is a leading, innovative exercise, diet and fitness company bringing together wellness and mobility using cutting-edge technology.

Source: PRWeb