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I have been looking for a comprehensive article on prenatal yoga practice, and I found a great one, with lots of pregnancy-safe poses, and clear descriptions and photos of each posture. I think yoga is one of the best ways for a pre- or post-natal mommy to keep in touch with her changing body. The [...]
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This demanding pose strengthens the entire upper body, particularly the pectorals, shoulders and upper back, triceps, wrists, and the abdominal muscles. It is vital that you lift and lock your abs towards your spine, or you will have a saggy plank that stresses the shoulders and lower back. Begin on your hands and knees, with [...]
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Is your child stressed out at school? Not getting enough exercise, or having trouble focusing on tasks? Yoga is a fun way to help kids relax, focus, and deal with stressful situations. They won’t even know they’re exercising! Call 491-0825 for info about Kids Yoga classes at Hobble Creek Learning Center. It’s not too late [...]
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Here is a gentle pose which engages the muscles of the lower back and core, and prepares you for a deeper backbend. Lay face down on your mat. Inhale and place your hands lightly on either side of your ribcage. On an exhale, use the muscles of your back to lift your head and chest [...]
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It’s not too late to sign up for Yoga classes at Hobble Creek Learning Center! Tuition is $20 monthly. Call 491-0825 to register. Yoga Together: for moms and kids ages 3-6 Tues. or Thurs. from 12:00-12:40 Yoga Kids: for kids ages 7-12 Thurs. from 4:00-4:40
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Here are some great yoga games by Kelly McGonigal from her site, openmindbody.com Yoga Game 1: Name this Pose Intention: To encourage students to playfully reflect on their experience in a pose. Directions: Have students come into a familiar pose. Invite students to observe how they feel in the pose, and what thoughts and images [...]
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This energizing pose brings fresh blood to the brain, helping you to focus and clear your head. It requires strength and flexibility in both the upper and lower body, toning and lengthening your achilles tendons, calves, and hamstrings, while opening through the chest and armpits. It strengthens the wrists, forearms, and triceps, and builds a [...]
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Child’s Pose Try Child’s Pose with your little ones to help them relax and wind down before bedtime! Begin in a kneeling position, then sit on your heels, bend forward and stretch your arms out in front of your body while you lower your head to the floor. Encourage your child to close his eyes [...]
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Practicing yoga is not like practicing the piano. You don’t necessarily need to roll out your mat in a perfectly clean, quiet place and go through a rigorous series of poses with flawless technique. You don’t have to set a timer and work out for 45 uninterrupted minutes. You don’t need anything other than the [...]
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This article discusses the benefits of Yoga for children with ADHD. Medication can be helpful, but comes with unpleasant side-effects. The need for medication may possibly be reduced through Yoga. Studies prescribe yoga for ADHD. By Jenny Andrews Will yoga be the next prescribed treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? An estimated 2.5 million [...]
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