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A Newcomer's Guide to Yoga
Longtime practictioners believe yoga keeps the body supple and quiets a busy mind.
Workweek Fitness Ideas
Even on an nine-to-five work schedule, there are plenty of ways to add exercise to your day.
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Spread your wings
Yoga’s “butterfly” pose is all about increasing receptiveness—a good thing in our book. (Butterfly if the yin version of Bound Angle pose, a traditional hip-opener.) Allowing the hips to open up and sinking into the pose shifts the focus from giving to receiving, a state many of us, particularly...
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Thank your plank
Plank is a standard yoga pose for good reason: it strengthens the muscles deep in your abdomen and back…also known as your core. Today, challenge yourself to try it out.
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Pump up your yoga practice
Yoga is all about discipline, but there are no limits when it comes to enjoying different traditions. Ashtanga fan? Try Iyengar. Into Bikram? Check out Kundalini. When it comes to yoga, options abound! Today, challenge yourself to sign up for a new type of yoga. Widen your yoga experience...
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Just say “om”
If you’ve ever done yoga, you’ve probably encountered omming, the calming chant yogis the world over use as part of their practice. Adding a few oms to your day can make you feel really relaxed – and might just reconnect you to the universe. Today, challenge yourself to om before breakfast, during...
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Think yogically
Whatever the discipline, yoga is about more than just manipulating the body; it’s about opening your mind to new possibilities. Today, challenge yourself to apply a yoga precept or two in your life. Some ideas:
• Set aside time to let conscious thoughts go and explore the senses.
• If something...
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Power up your yoga practice
Enjoying yoga but looking for a higher-energy style? So-called power yoga might be for you. Based on the flow and vigor of Ashtanga, power yoga emphasizes the physical aspects of yoga, rather than the meditative. If you’re relatively fit and interested developing strength and flexibility, think...
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Salute the sun
Want to energize your body and clear your mind before starting your day? Try sunrise yoga. Enjoy some invigorating sun salutations before leaving the house - look online for a routine that fits your style. Or attend a morning yoga class. Challenge yourself to enjoy a more energized and positive day...
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Practice sun salutations
Sun salutations are a great method for loosening up in the morning and kick-starting your day. If you’ve never heard of them, they’re a yogic practice of 12 postures performed in a single, graceful flow of movement. Each individual movement is coordinated with the breath, which means that as you...
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Try yoga (or a new yoga style)
Yoga has been shown to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and relax the mind. (For those of you who already practice regularly, these benefits are clear.)
During the next week — if you're a newbie to yoga — challenge yourself to sign-up for your first yoga class to find out what you've...
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Stretch
Stretching not only feels good, it also strengthens your joints and prevents injury. Today, spend at least 10 minutes gently stretching your entire body to remind yourself how good it feels. Hopefully, this will be the first step to a regular practice.
_Always consult a physician before starting...