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Yoga is the fountain of youth, folks. No arthritic wrists for her! The full article has pictures of 83-year-old Bette Calman in Peacock, Crow and a variation of Tripod, all of which require crazy upper body strength. Women lose 10 to 15 percent of their muscle mass between the ages of 20 and 50, and then the [...]
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This just in: CHOCOLATE IS GOOD FOR YOU!!! Not Hershey’s waxy version of the stuff, and not just the super-bitter expensive dark stuff either. It’s good ol’ Dove Dark that has shown the highest levels of antioxidants. Which is cool because Dove actually tastes good. It’s rich, but not overbearing. This means that you can [...]
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From Info Barrel
I love this picture! First of all, this woman has an amazingly fit, healthy, strong and flexible body. And look at the joy radiating from her face! She just exudes energy and confidence. Talk about aging gracefully. This is why I practice yoga, folks. I want to be doing the splits when I’m [...]
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I have added a Yoga and Health Store to my blog! Just click on the link above and browse my selection of books, music, dvd’s, yoga gear, prenatal yoga and kid’s yoga products! I’ll be adding to the store regularly, so keep checking back. All purchases are made through Amazon.com and are guaranteed safe and [...]
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10. Go to bed by midnight. Or at least one.
9. Get up every morning at the same time.
8. Meditate every day.
7. Eat fruit or veggies with every meal.
6. Cook. No more fast food!
5. Wean myself off Diet Coke. (NOOOOO!!! I don’t think I can do this one)
4. Stop repressing anger. [...]
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Why do we resist change? Why do we put off doing those things that would make us healthier, happier, more fulfilled and at peace? I find myself drawn to the idea of “clean” eating, knowing it would improve not only my yoga practice but my physical and mental health, and yet I resist making the [...]
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My Yoga Online has a comprehensive, intelligent collection of articles dealing with yoga anatomy and alignment, health, nutrition, meditation, and much more. I visit them daily for insights into safe yoga practice. Injuries, unfortunately, can happen in yoga class if the teacher is unaware of alignment principles, or if the student doesn’t follow instructions properly, [...]
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By Lauren Cahn, on The Huffington Post
Yoga Bunk 1: “You have to be flexible to do yoga.”
So not true.
Not only do you not have to be flexible to do yoga, but in fact, it is far better if you begin yoga with a lack if flexibility. Lacking flexibility, it will be difficult for you to overstretch to the [...]
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In honor of my upcoming and much-dreaded 30th Birthday, I am posting this portion of an article about the changing nutritional needs of a woman’s body as she enters her thirties.
By Katie Drummond
Say goodbye to the mini-skirt and nightlife and hello to the collared blouse and babysitter! Gone are the days of raging parties and [...]
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When we feel depressed, our bodies slump forward, our minds feel foggy and sluggish, and we close ourselves off from other people. For depression relief, it’s all about inversions, back bends, and chest-opening poses! Inversions bring fresh blood and oxygen to a weary brain, while calming the nervous system. Heart-openers release tension, improve posture, and [...]
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