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• Yoga Video: Jump Through With Blocks

  Published: October 10, 2007, 7:00 am

  Tags: Hamstring, Jump Through, Jump Through Blocks, Yoga Block, Yoga Video

  toughest moves to master in Yoga, but it's an important move to learn since it brings an amazing sense of fluidity to your practice. If you've tried it a million times, and are constantly kicking your hands or crashing your booty into the ground, then you are probably frustrated. Here's a trick to make your attempts successful and to

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• Get on the Ball: Forearm Stand into Scorpion

  Published: October 25, 2007, 6:15 pm

  Tags: Exercise Ball, Forearm Stand, Get On The Ball, Scorpion, Yoga Video

  Getting into Scorpion pose from Forearm Stand requires incredible upper body strength, a flexible back and good balance. If you use an exercise ball, it makes this pose so much easier to get into. Music: "Deva Loka" by Drala If you want a more detailed description read more

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• Yoga Video: Stretch Those Hips and Hamstrings

  Published: November 2, 2007, 12:30 pm

  Tags: Before Or After A Run, Fitness Video, Hamstrings, Hips, Stretch, Yoga, Yoga Video

  Need to open up and stretch those tight hips and hamstrings? Not only is this a wonderful sequence to start out with before moving onto deeper poses like backbends, but it's also a great way to warm up before or after a run, hike, or bike ride. Music: "Om Namo Narayana" by Deva Premal By the way, I'm wearing the Simplicity Pants made by

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• Yoga Video: Fierce Sequence

  Published: November 16, 2007, 1:15 pm

  Tags: Exercise Video, Fierce Pose, Glute Work, Quads, Squat, Thigh Work, Yoga, Yoga Video

  If you love squats, hiking, climbing stairs, and other exercises that make your thighs and buns burn, then this is the sequence for you. It starts with Fierce pose, which you'll recognize from Sun Salutation B, and moves on to some variations that are sure to strengthen your lower body. Get Flash to

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• Partner Yoga Pose: Backpack

  Published: November 30, 2007, 12:30 pm

  Tags: Backpack, Hamstring, Partner Yoga, Spine, Yoga Video

  Got a tight back? Here's a fun way to open your spine and stretch your hamstrings too. I call this Backpack. Get Flash to see this player. Music: "Lazy Days" by Enya Stand back to back with your partner. Lock elbows and Partner #1 bends her knees and

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• You Asked: How Can I Start Getting Into Yoga?

  Published: January 4, 2008, 2:45 pm

  Tags: Yoga, Yoga Video, You Asked

  I recently decided that yoga would be something I'd like to try. I understand that taking a class to learn the basics is important and a good way to see if I would like it or not, but I am just terribly shy and would much rather start this practice at home. How should I go about starting my own practice? Any advice would be greatly

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• Move It at Home: Viniyoga Therapy For the Upper Back, Neck, and Shoulders

  Published: January 18, 2008, 2:00 pm

  Tags: Dvd Review, Move It At Home, Viniyoga Therapy For The Upper Back, Yoga Video

  benefit from using the Viniyoga Therapy For the Upper Back, Neck, and Shoulders DVD. The first part of the video explains why so many people have these pains in the first place and how yoga can be integral in healing these areas. The second part breaks down some simple exercises and poses to warm up and stretch the spine, neck, and shoulders.

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• Flying Partner Yoga Routine

  Published: January 19, 2008, 7:00 am

  Tags: Partner Yoga, Yoga Video

  I'm a huge fan of partner yoga poses. They allow you to support and be supported while stretching so you can deepen your practice both physically and emotionally. Just about all the yoga poses you do on your own can be done with a partner, but this routine can only be done as a pair. It's based on the airplane game you've probably played as a

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• Partner Yoga Pose: Lifted Bow

  Published: April 25, 2008, 5:30 pm

  Tags: Backbend, Bow, Lifted Bow, Partner Yoga, Yoga, Yoga Video

  When you do Bow pose on your own while lying on your belly, it's really difficult to get a good stretch in your spine because gravity is working against you. Flipping the pose over with help from a partner and trying it upside down feels amazing. The person on top will get an unbelievable stretch in her torso, chest, and shoulders, and the person

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