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By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA | March 31, 2005 |

The Pilates Method Alliance® (PMA™) intends to offer the first national certification exam for Pilates instructors in August 2005, according to Kevin Bowen, PMA’s chief executive officer and cofounder. Bowen says, “Our goal is to create a professional standard for the industry and give consumers greater protection from incompetence. We are encou…

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Helping Tsunami Survivors

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA | March 31, 2005 |

Hundreds of yoga teachers in India are helping tsunami survivors by leading yoga classes and teaching meditation and breathing techniques to people in tsunami-affected areas. According to a report in the Khaleej Times Online, the federal government of India is implementing a mental health program to assist in rehabilitation. Health Secretary P.K. Hota points out that the mental hea…

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Comparing Popular Diets

By Diane Lofshult | March 31, 2005 |

Despite the plethora of diet books available today, there is a scarcity of scientific research on the health effects of popular eating plans. To assess how well four of thes…

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Bone Up on Merits of Fruit

By Diane Lofshult | March 31, 2005 |

Bone mineral density (BMD) during adolescence has been found to be key to preventing osteoporosis later in life. According to the World Health Association, osteoporosis, a brittle-bone disease, is currently one of the biggest global health concerns facing our aging population.
Now a study suggests that high intakes of fruit may be important for bone health in girls. In an observat…

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Enjoying an At-Home Spa Day

By IDEA Authors | March 31, 2005 |

Are you feeling tense, anxious or overwhelmed? Would you like to feel more joy, calm and confidence? If so, then consider making a 1-day commitment to personal wellness with an at-home spa experience. Rejuvenate yourself with these spa tricks of the trade from Mary Monroe, a Los-Angeles–based health and spa writer.

Planning to Relax

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Liability Insurance

By Sean Riley, JD, MS | March 31, 2005 |

Legal & Risk Management
By Sean Riley, MS, JD

Liability Insurance
Accidents happen, regardless of how diligent and professional you are. Protect yourself. No matter how long you have been in business or how many certificates you hold, chances are that someday you will be faced with a lawsuit. Liability insurance is a means of protecting yourself in that event. There are two types of liability ins…

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Cuing Beyond Counting

By Krista Popowych | March 31, 2005 |

One of the many challenges of teaching a fabulous class is getting your message across effectively to participants. For some instructors, simply finding the beat or staying on phrase is difficult enough without having to become proficient at cuing. And yet, cuing is extremely import…

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