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WEST STOCKBRIDGE, MA - August 25, 2003.

YOGA THERAPY FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL TRIAL PROGRAM SHOWS 55% DROP IN SYMPTOMS

Results from a trial program conducted in spring of this year indicate an overall drop of 55% in symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome as reported by participants in the program. The program was held over eight weeks, meeting weekly at the Phoenix Rising Center in West Stockbridge, MA. It was led by Michael Lee, MA - the founder of Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy and Michael Taylor, MD - a former oncologist, now devoted to the application of yoga therapy and mindfulness techniques for the prevention and relief of stress related disorders. A further trial program led by Taylor and Lee will be held in the fall, beginning October 15th, at the same venue.

The program uses both Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy and the practice of Mindfulness to help participants identify the sources of the stress underlying their condition. As well as guided yoga and meditation experiences participants also engage in group discussion and personal self-observation along with structured homework exercises. No previous experience of yoga is required and the classes are designed to suit all comers regardless of physical condition or age. Also in the fall the Center will be conducing the first Advanced Training Program for Phoenix Rising practitioners to train them to lead similar groups in their home locations throughout the US, as well as in Canada, Iceland, and Australia.

For more information on the fall program contact the Phoenix Rising Center, 413-232-9800.

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