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• Ways to Stay Injury Free in Yoga Class

  Published: August 2, 2007, 2:00 pm

  Tags: Blocks, Pose, Prevent Injury, Props, Straps, Yoga, Yoga Class

  taught and taken many a yoga class, and unfortunately I have seen (and experienced) one too many injuries (did someone say torn rotator cuff?). It seems like an oxymoron - yoga is supposed to increase your flexibility, make you stronger while helping you heal and prevent injuries. It is not supposed to make new ones, right? The next time

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• Are You Slipping on Your Mat? Try a Rug

  Published: August 28, 2007, 4:30 pm

  Tags: 100 Cotton, Ashtanga, Bikram, Pilates, Rug, Vinyasa, Yoga, Yoga Class

  Bikram, and Vinyasa yoga classes are sweaty is a bit of an understatement. The room is heated (in Bikram can be over 100 F), and you're moving vigorously, so your body sweats profusely to cool you down. In the first 15 minutes, my entire outfit is soaking wet and little beads of sweat start dripping from my chin. The worst part is

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• Yoga Mat Etiquette

  Published: October 3, 2007, 6:45 pm

  Tags: Etiquette, Stinky Feet, Yoga Class, Yoga Mat, Yoga Rug

  love doing yoga on a mat. It feels special to have my own private "island." I also love the sticky surface which allows my hands and feet to stay firm. The squishy texture offers my bones some cushion from the hard floor. A yoga mat is also a barrier from the dirty ground, so you want to do what you can to keep it as clean as possible.

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• The Fear of Sherry

  Published: October 24, 2007, 8:40 am

  Tags: Denominacion De Origin Spain, Food, Thoughts, Jerez X R S Sherry Y Manzanilla Sanl Car De Barram, Spain, White Sweet Dessert, White Fortified, Red Fortified, Years, Stretching, Yoga, Class, Walking

  Fears take on many forms. They can come from negative experiences we’ve had in the past, or they can simply come from the unknown, an unfamiliar experience. Several years ago, my fear of the unknown was severely challenged one late Saturday evening while waiting tables in an upscale sushi restaurant. As night turned the corner to early

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• Sweat it Out with the Gaiam Organic Yoga Pants

  Published: August 14, 2008, 5:00 pm

  Tags: Cool Stuff, Breathable Fabric, Environment, Gaiam, Gaiam Organic Yoga Pants, Organic, Organic Cotton, Relaxation, Relaxation Tips, Sweatpants, Workout, Yoga, Yoga Class, Yoga Outfit, Yogic Exercises

  move. If you’re into yoga, you would absolutely love these pair of organic yoga pants from Gaiam. It’s ultra-comfy and is made of breathable fabric. As the name implies, it’s made of organic cotton so you’ll be saving the environment while performing those mind-and-limb-bending Yogic exercises. Take your pick from

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