EVENT CANCELLED: 2009 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Yoga Week #2

From September 8-11, 2009, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will premier its second annual Yoga Week: "Exploring the Science and Practice of Yoga". Highlighting the science and practice of yoga, this four-day series of events will serve NIH employees and the public. Participants will not only learn about the benefits of yoga but also experience them first-hand through stretching and practice. The first yoga week, in May 2008 received national attention with over 1300 participants – it also resulted in National Yoga Month, a National Health Observance being designated for every September from now til – perhaps eternity. This Yoga Week will focus on yoga, yoga therapy, yoga research, and will have other related presentations on meditation, stress management, and other mind/body modalities. Everyone is welcome to join for several free sessions. There will also be an opportunity to gain Continuing Education credits through Yoga Alliance and several other health education partners. Events take place in Bethesda, Maryland, which is just 20 minutes away from Washington DC. Come be a part of this historic and energizing event. For more information, contact Dr. Rachel Permuth-Levine at levinerac@mail.nih.gov

SpaFinder Top Ten Spa Trends To Watch For In 2009

SpaFinder, the global spa resource, is the publisher and source of "Top 10 Spa Trends To Watch In 2009". The following list represents the company's 6th annual forecast of the emerging concepts that will shape the spa world in 2009 and beyond.

• Energy Medicine


• Casinos and Spas


• The Medical and Spa Tourism Shuffle


• Eco-Embedded Spas: A Deeper Shade of Green


• Trains, Boats and Planes: In-Transit Spa-Going


• Brain Health and 'Mind Gyms'


• Learning Labs for Stress Reduction


• Mindful Spending


• Move Over Baby Boomers: Gen X and Y Are Spa-ing Their Way


• Brands, Brands, Brands