Articles featuring YogaFit and its founder, Beth Shaw
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ONSITE Fitness
January 2011
Beth Shaw's writing on " Yoga for life - Cooling Down from Holiday Stress"
" Since 1994, when she first launched YogaFitm Beth Shaw has thought outside the confines of the yoga studio and has continually infused the practice with an inventive flair"
Yoga Journal
September 2010
" Beth Shaw, of YogaFit, is bringing yoga to America with the aid of volunteerism"
"I got into the business of yoga because I love yoga and wanted to share it with everyone. I also saw the need at the fitness club level for safe, user friendly fitness oriented yoga for the members."
Yoga Magazine
August 2010
"Beth Shaw's Walking for Fitness"
"Walk your way to a "Wow" body"
Yoga Journal
December 2009
Basics And Back Health DVD
"This asana-based exercise DVD is an unabashed "workout," as you're reminded several times by YogaFit founder and featured instructor Beth Shaw."
Beth Shaw is featured on the cover to promote YogaFit, the leader in Mind Body Fitness since 1994.
YOGA NATURAL LIVING
September 2010
Beth Shaw on the cover!
South Bay Woman
June 2009
Beth Shaw on the cover!
Massage Magazine
May 2009
YogaFit-2nd Edition featured in "New Products" section.
Oprah
February 2009
YogaFit 2nd Edition
Beth Shaw's newest book reviewed as the MUST have book for novice yoga practitioners or those looking for sport specific sequencing.
Yoga Journal
March 2009
Full Body Blast
"...delivers on its promise of a head-to-toe workout, putting you through a demanding sequence of asana-like calisthenics..."
LA Yoga
March 2009
YogaFit's Community Service Outreach Program
LA Yoga
April 2009
Beth Shaw, Karma yogi and animal advocate. 2-page feature on Beth Shaw's work for animal advocacy groups such as Los Angeles based Karma Rescue® and Los Angeles' Spay/Neuter bill.
Fitness
April 2009
information coming soon
Yoga Magazine
January 2009
Fit for Purpose
Beth Shaw featured as cover model and five page spread on the benefits of YogaFit in addition to the various humanitarian causes YogaFit takes on.
Onsite Fitness
January 2009
Taking Yoga to the Masses
Q & A with Yogafit founder, Beth Shaw, and where she sees the future of yoga in the fitness industry.
ECA World Fitness
Spring 2009
DVD Spotlight
YogaFit Full Body Blast reviewed as comprehensive and great for teachers or students looking for proper alignment.
Fit Magazine
Better Body Blitz - Want shapely legs, flat abs and a beautiful butt? Forget about logging miles on the treadmill or doing hours of crunches - tighten your trouble spots with YogaButt, a brand-new, challenging, high-energy workout from the founder of YogaFit.
Fitness Magazine
The Ultimate Butt Workout - Yoga's unique combination of stretching and strengthening gives you sexy, shapely glutes.
H2O Magazine
Shopping for a yoga mat?
Beth Shaw gives informative tips on choosing the right yoga mat for your needs.
Counselor Magazine
The Mind-Body Connection
YogaFit Teacher Trainings featured for the use of YogaFits "Transformational Language" and many the psychological benefits it has on students.
Health What Great Giving Looks Like
Beth Shaw featured for the 1000 fleece blankets she donated to a local animal shelter.
Yoga Journal Magazine,
Covered in the Community Section of this month's Yoga Journal, Beth Shaw is featured as "living her Karma Yoga"...
Entrepreneur Magazine
YOU'RE FIRED!
Beth Shaw makes the cover! Beth tells her story of how getting fired from a job inspired her to follow her dreams of starting YogaFit, Inc. View full page intro
Fitness Rx
"Beth Shaw's YogaFit: Mainstream Yoga has gone full circle"
Two-page spread featuring Beth Shaw's YogaFit®. This article discusses how the many challenges in teaching traditional yoga in the health club environment, all of which YogaFit®tackles by creating a fitness oriented format along with hybrids such as YogaCore®, YogaButt® and YogaStrength®.
LA Yoga
This past February, Mayor Villaraigosa signed a law into action that requires all cats and dogs to be spayed and neutered after four months of age (some exceptions apply).
In his speech, the mayor thanked "YogaFit for being part of the public/private partnership that is making affordable spay/neuter more accessible in L.A. and promoting a better future for every animal in our city."
Entrepreneur Magazine
Healthy Business; Time to De-stress!
Beth Shaw quoted on the benefits of yoga in the corporate world. Shaw states, "Physically and mentally, yoga clears space so employees can return to work refreshed and rejuvenated."
PFP
Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit, is featured as contributing author on adding Pilates and Yoga to your Personal Training clients' routines.
Mind, Body, and Spirit Fitness
YogaFit Ultra DVD voted top 10 new workout DVDs. It was also voted #1 for "instant calm"!
Why they loved it: "This video's got everything from Vinyasa Flow sequences to complex yoga poses"
More Magazine
Beth Shaw featured on how to turn your passion into a career.
Triathlete Magazine
YogaFit Cyclists DVD write-up as perfect for your back and legs after cycling!
PilatesStyle
PilatesFit DVD write-up as great for slower flow mat-pilates for all levels!
First
Beth Shaw quoted as yoga fitness expert in Jennifer Aniston article about the importance of warming up before a yoga practice in order to relax muscles and stimulate circulation.
Club Business International
Beth Shaw featured in member news for her contribution to the Humane Society of the U.S. as a National Council Member. "Beth has the energy and verve for the cause of protecting animals. I am tremendously exciting about her joining," says Wayne Pacelle, the president and CEO of the HSUS.
IDEA Fitness Journal
Beth Shaw featured as CEO and founder of YogaFit. "Her educational programs have helped countless yoga instructors make a difference in the lives of their students and clients.
Yogi Times 5th Anniversary
Beth Shaw featured for "Pose for a Cause" with her three dogs in support of the Humane Society and Karma Rescue.
Club Business International
Beth Shaw co-hosts T.V. show for national fitness chain, Butterfly Life, with Forbes Riley.
Daily Breeze
Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit, featured as founder of YogaFit taking yoga-fitness global.
Club Business International
PilatesFit and YogaFit Master Trainer, Rose Zahnn, written up as hottest new workout!
Yoga Magazine UK
YogaFit Active Advanced DVD hailed as being the most powerful work out for those looking for strength and flexibility.
IDEA Fitness Journal
YogaFit Cyclists DVD write-up as perfect way to stretch out and strengthen before or after a cycling workout.
ECA Convention Issue
Powerful YogaFit spotlight as being a great workout for every consumer level.
Fitness Business Canada
What's New
YogaFit's Yoga for Cyclists DVD highlighted as premier yoga program for indoor and outdoor cyclists.
Onsite Fitness
Yoga for Seniors breakdown with YogaFit Master Trainer, Chrys Kub.
Time Magazine,
An Investment with Meaning
Beth Shaw featured as the founder of Visionary Women in Fitness, giving scholarships to underprivileged women in order to help them get a, entry-level job in the yoga/fitness industry.
Variety
" YogaFit founder Beth Shaw admits her YogaButt class - which quickly became the most popular program at her Hermosa Beach Studio when she started offering it a year ago - "isn't really yoga" in the traditional sense but says it might introduce exercisers’ to yoga concepts and, better yet, make converts out of them. A true believer with a keen marketing sense, Shaw draws such area industries as Ali Landry and scribe Roger Avary to her studio a couple of blocks from the beach, but her real focus is training yoga instructors around the world. Her mantra: yoga for the masses."
All Animals,
Humane Society of U.S.
Bending Over Backwards
Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit, is in powerful position to speak out about animals. In addition to generously supporting HSUS programs, she takes every opportunity to promote our work such as posing for a public service announcement in a recent issue of Yogi Times. Shaw used her network of 70,000 instructors to protest Nike's decision to uphold its relationship with Michael Vick after Vick was charged with involvement in a dog fighting operation-even go as far as banning all Nike wear until the company severed its ties with Vick.
IDEA Fitness Journal
IDEA Member honored by Humane Society
IDEA member, Beth Shaw, president and founder of YogaFit, has been recognized by the HSUS of the Desert for her contributions to Orphan Pet Oasis and named honorary member of the organization's Million Dollar Club. Shaw supports various charitable organizations for animals, including Noah's Bark, Pugs and Pals and Forte Animal Rescue.
Veg News
Beth Shaw featured as top 25 most fascinating vegetarians
"Vegetarians are one step ahead of the general public in terms of higher consciousness. The challenge then is to take that to the next level. Helping other living creatures is why we are on this planet" - Beth Shaw
ACE Certified News
How to hire a yoga instructor
by Beth Shaw
Hiring the right yoga instructor can make the difference between a good yoga program and a GREAT one - and is essential for protecting the well-being of all participants.
Club Business International
Butterfly Life takes Wing with 100 clubs
Beth Shaw featured as the exclusive yogafitness provider for the new women's fitness/lifestyle health club chain, Butterfly Life based out of Northern California.
Yogi Times
Thirty-eight minutes is all it takes for East to meet West as your body engages in squats and chairs, push-ups and chatarangas.
Beth Shaw, creator and founder of popular YogaFit, weaves her signature body-sculpting aerobic approach to yoga into a vigorous Vinyasa flow. Challenging both seasoned yogis and fit athletes alike while remaining accessible to anyone looking top tone up and tune in. Beyond a hollow calisthenics class, Shaw's awareness of alignment, anatomy, and mind-body connection is clear and energizing.
Yoga Times Business
Experience Talks/ Rebel with a Cause
The fiery-spirited and sometimes controversial founder of YogaFit offers her own perspective on training teachers, judgment and the meaning of success.
OnSite Fitness
Reducing Client Stress by Understanding Yoga and Pilates for the New Year, by Beth Shaw.
Many of your clients face stress on the job and at home-the reality of long hours, deadlines, finances, politics, personalities and family issues-many clients may deal with their stress with a break of some kind and usually not a healthy one; the extra cafe latte, a cigarette, a few martinis after work. Whatever they can do to wind down; blow off some steam and attempt relaxation.
YogaButt® and YogaAbs® get the product showcase for the best workouts to shape and tone the abdominal and gluteal areas.
California Clubs of Distinction
Re-twisting Your Yoga Programming Into Profit
Yoga can be even more of a profit center for your club. even if you already offer yoga, it may be time to reassess to see how yoga can twist yoga into a greater profit center.
Beth Shaw, featured as the "Spirit of Success" along with YogaFit team-member, Michelle, gracing the magazine's cover.
"YogaFit was one of the first to train people in the fitness industry to teach yoga. Beth and her yogafit organization have trained tens of thousands of instructors all across the U.S. and Europe and it continues to grow."
Long Island University Magazine
Beth Shaw honored as LIU prominent alumni for her work in the community as well as business.
Prevention Magazine
Beth Shaw shares some fat blasting yoga moves! Inspired by YogaFit's newest yoga workout, Flex and Flow. View full page intro
Fitness RX
YogaCore® Training-Work your physical and mental core
YogaCore featured in 2 page article: "Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit Training Systems, a yoga-centered training company based in Southern California, has developed a 'YogaCore' workout that focuses on the essential core muscles" View full page intro
Self Magazine
Find your yoga style
YogaFit written up as one of the 2 most popular forms of Vinyasa yoga. View full page
Club Business International
Multitude of kudos going out to Beth Shaw for her recent nomination for Enterprising Woman of the Year as well as being a guest on CNBC's The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch.
A Need for Yoga Instruction in Spas. "If you can breath, you can do yoga". - Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit.
Fit
If you've been spending all of your exercise time aerobicizing, running or power-lifting, you're probably feeling the effects of working out too hard: stressed-out joints and a ready-to-be-injured body. It might be time to try a little tenderness. Read more...(currently unavailable)
Los Angeles Times
If anthropologists in the next century ever go searching for the exact moment when yoga passed from spiritual endeavor to mere fitness craze, they might well look to a tall, terrifically fit woman in her 30s named BETH SHAW..."
CBI
If it makes a single point, Fitness American Style, the new report prepared for IHRSA by Roper Starch Worldwide, clearly reflects that Americans attitude about fitness is changing. It is no longer regarded as being confined to aerobics and pumping iron: today, it's understood, fitness encompasses a wide range of goals...
Fit Magazine
Beth Shaw lets us know early on in her Basics video that as long as we're breathing and feeling we're having a successful practice, but her own technical precision is inspiring, not intimidating. YogaFit Seniors, staring Beth Shaw's mom, June, opens the world of yoga to people who need more physical support in their yoga practice. Read more...
A New Twist in Yoga Programming
By Beth J. Shaw
Looking for new fitness programming for your spa? Something new and different to excite your members and guests? A way to incorporate many areas of your spa facility for more group training? A program that is mutually beneficial to a people of various ages and fitness levels? Read more... (currently unavailable)
Body and Soul
YogaFit makes the physical and mental health benefits of traditional yoga accessible to people of all ages and walks of life... "YogaFit is the only ACE, AFAA, and IHRSA approved yoga program to train health and fitness professionals worldwide."
Self Magazine
"Poses for your posterior - YogaButt (who doesn't want one of those?) classes are sculpting the derrieres of Downward Dog devotees at YogaFit studios across the country. Morph your backside by doing the Chair Pose (a flat-back squat with arms extended) with a 6-inch ball between your knees. "
Source Magazine
" Yoga is hot! It has taken over the sacred 5:30 PM slot in gyms nationwide, and there is no indication this trend is losing steam."
Nominated for IDEA Program Director of the year, YogaFit's Beth Shaw is acknowledged for her innovation, commitment, and Community Service.
Fitness Magazine
" Butt-Firming Yoga - Who ever thought yoga could do wonders for your tush? Beth Shaw, creator of the YogaButt class in Hermosa Beach, California, takes traditional postures like the Warrior and combines them with classic glute-tightening moves. Try this version of the Bridge Pose: Lie on your back, knees bent, hips raised. Place a ball or towel between knees and press them together as you lift the lower hips."
Muscle and Fitness Hers
Buns Away! - Use these basic yoga postures to bring up your backside... In my personal quest for variety in my workouts, I came across a class called YogaButt at the YogaFit studio in Hermosa Beach, California. Like most women, I was thrilled at the idea of a new way to tighten up my backside without spending endless hours in the gym kicking away on a Buttmaster. By Kim Lyons
Healing Retreats and Spas
"Yoga Training for Spas - What do La Costa Resort and Spa, Canyon Ranch Spa Club at the Venetian, and the Jackson Hole Athletic Club have in common? They all offer YogaFit classes, clothes, tapes, and mats for sale to their clients. YogaFit provides teaching style guidelines for fitness, health, resort, and spa care professionals to deliver a user-friendly fitness style of yoga suitable for the general and athletic population. Founded by Beth Shaw, YogaFit combines the very best fitness exercises with yoga's traditional focus and stretching exercises. "YogaFit combines traditional yoga postures with modern fitness moves. The result is an incredible body-mind workout," says Shaw. Slow moves and gentle stretches are combined with strengthening postures, with a focus on stress-release and deep relaxation."
Fit Magazine
"Beth Shaw's YogaFit Workout, by Fit, fitness editor, Rita - Whether you're a yoga novice or a hardcore yogini, this is a perfect choice for total body toning. Beth is a wonderful, knowledgeable teacher who doesn't waste time with a big intro but gets right into the workout. She starts with some simple warm-up stretches, gives clear, easy-to-follow instructions and doesn't use confusing Sanskrit terminology. The basic sun salutations build heat in the body, and then it's onto the floor for some challenging toning and ab work. You can modify the moves according to your mood/fitness level. The last five minutes include guided relaxation and meditation. I do this at least four times a week."
American Fitness
BRIDGING THE GAP
Beth Shaw combined the philosophy and physical aspect of yoga in Yogafit. By Bonnie Siegler
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