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  • Bikram Yoga Posture #5: Standing Head to Knee Pose – Dandayamana-Janushirasana

    Posture #5 Standing Head to Knee Pose Dandayamana-Janushirasana The first posture of the balancing series, this posture deepens concentration, as well as builds strength throughout the body. It is a forward bending posture, working to increase the strength of the back and muscles surrounding the spine. This is where you begin to employ one of…

  • How Do Astronauts Stay Healthy In Space?

    In space, I imagine everything’s more complicated, except maybe backflips and remembering what you did last night. I would love to experience the new challenge of everyday tasks like brushing your teeth, going to the bathroom and taking the dog for a walk. In all seriousness, what do astronauts do to stay healthy while they’re…

  • Emmy Cleaves on Bikram Yoga

    In one of my favorite articles of all time, Emmy Cleaves, a teacher of almost 40 years breaks down why Bikram Yoga is so incredible. Enjoy. BIKRAM YOGA By Emmy Cleaves Bikram Yoga, sometimes also called “hot yoga,” is a system of a set 26 yoga posture sequence practiced in a room heated to 100+…

  • Bikram Yoga Posture #4: Eagle Pose – Garurasana

    Posture #4 Eagle Pose Garurasana In the first three postures we’ve stretched the spine and strengthened the body in many ways. Now we move into a compression posture– you are going to squeeze your body like you’ve never squeezed anything before. Stopping the compression will release all the tension that’s built up in the previous…

  • 10 Tools for Instant Emotional Stability

    When things get out of control and you momentarily lose your emotional balance, there are any number of little things you can do to regain it. Here are ten tools to help get you started.

  • 8 Great Moves For A Beautiful Bikini Bottom

    This article is dedicated to my favorite time of year– Bikini time! Spring is upon us and summer is right around the corner. That means bikinis, beach days, bike rides, barbeques and short-shorts. Better get your legs and buns ready for their big summer reveal with these butt-firming, thigh-sculpting, and calf-toning moves.