Cancer survivor so grateful she found Yoga Suzanne McCall was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002, but through much courage and resolve, she has managed to turn her illness into something positive. Ironically, Suzanne says she’s thankful for what cancer has given her: finding the gift of Yoga and the seeds for a more meaningful life. […]
Yoga Plays a Big Role in Actor\’s Life It’s no act when you listen to Traci Gardner extol the benefits of her Yoga practice. The professional actress, who just recently was cast in a scene with Helen Hunt in “Shots Fired,” a FOX upcoming drama series, and who played a tough bartender in “Swamp Murders,” […]
Yoga just the right thing for soon-to-be moms Brianna Wiener, a family nurse practitioner, was determined this time around not to pack on the 60 pounds she had gained during her first pregnancy. Now 35 weeks pregnant, Brianna’s proud to say she hasn’t put on that extra baby weight, thanks in part to Summer Stipe’s […]
Yoga is part of cycling pro\’s routine For several years, professional cyclo-cross racer Ally Murphy has put the pedal to the metal, racing on the world’s number one women’s team and, as she says, ‘lucky enough’ to ride with some of the sport’s legends. But she’s not sure she could have competed as well as […]
Massage offers so many benefits Nick Ball is game for almost anything. An avid sports fan (Go Duke and Rolltide!) and computer whiz who was born with cerebral palsy, this 33-year-old has had to step out of his comfort zone his entire life while confined to a wheelchair. “I try not to let my disability […]
Yoga helps boost a healthy body image Heather Mabrey, a part-time health and fitness coach for the past two years, admits she’s had to struggle a bit to maintain a healthy, happy body image. But after practicing Yoga at YAM for several months now, Heather says she has a deeper appreciation for her body and […]
Yoga hits a high note for this singer Wendy Jones loudly sings the praises of Yoga. As a vocal teacher at Brevard College as well as a professional jazz and opera singer and dancer who has performed worldwide, Wendy uses breathing techniques and asanas she’s learned from her own Yoga practice at YAM to help […]
Yoga hits a high note for this singer A little over a year ago, Laura Meherg Teel was single, living in Birmingham, Alabama, far away from family and running a small consulting practice, Wicker Park Group. Talk about big changes in her busy life: Laura, 46, is now married for the first time, has two […]
Yoga complements this active athlete Outgoing Aubry Carmody is no stranger to challenges – especially physical ones. This young athlete has played any number of sports in his 26 years. He loves them all – football, baseball, tennis, basketball and Crossfit. But it wasn’t until taking a finance job in Chicago after graduating from Ole […]
Yoga revitalizes body, spirit Susan Laborde swears that her 10 years of Yoga practice have minimized the effects of aging. “Absolutely no doubt in my mind that Yoga is a vital routine that supports the aging process like nothing else can,” says Susan, a medical office manager by day, and a tennis player and avid […]