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How often shall a yogi/yogini take a shower? »

This seems to be a sophisticated topic. But even Mr B.K.S. touched the topic in his famous book “Light on yoga”. I have already written a review about this book:
Re showering and bathing Mr B.K.S. Iyengar writes in “Light on yoga”, page 53, point 4 (freely translated by me):
Bathing: Asanas are easier to practice, if [...]

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Hugger Mugger Cork Yoga Block »

Cork yoga block designed for supported backbends and select standing/sitting poses
Fast-growing, renewable cork construction is stable, long lasting, and comfortable
Natural texture provides traction; rounded edges create comfortable surface
Natural fiber provides no off-gassing; fully sustainable harvesting process
Heavy weight for added stability; measures 9 x 5.5 x 3.5 inches (W x H x D)

Product DescriptionEnvironmentally friendly, our [...]

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Easy Meditation Technique – Connect with Higher Consciousness in Minutes? »

In this busy and hectic world full of noise and haste, learning an easy meditation technique can bring a sense of calm and inner peace that most of us never have the chance to experience. The practice of meditation is a gateway into your inner and higher self, resulting in an enhanced understanding and awareness [...]

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Namah Shivaya Yoga Training »

Video of Namah Shivaya Yoga Course, with Tej Monga and Sheri Cherokee.

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Tai Chi – the Most Misunderstood Martial Art »

When the small tai chi master from China threw me to my basement floor, I realized the real power behind this misunderstood martial art. I laughed at how easily he threw me down. He laughed, too.
I stood up and we touched wrists again. I stepped at him and again found myself on the floor, looking [...]

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Understanding Meditation? »

The word meditation is used by a lot of people in numerous ways. Everyone seems to be meditating on something. Various religions teach some form of meditation, teachers tell students to meditate on their lessons, hypnotists teach people to meditate to attain specific goals, and there are also New Age forms of mediation. So when [...]

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Core Band »

Kathy Corey is the owner and director of Kathy Corey Pilates. She has been a Pilates teacher and an active member and leader in the Pilates community for almost 30 years. Kathy serves on the advisory boards for Inner IDEA® and Pilates Style magazine. In addition, Kathy was selected by IDEA as one of 10 [...]

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Tai Chi: Tui Sau (Push Hands) »

These are a set of Tai Chi training techniques known as Tui Sau (push hands). These exercises are designed to build sensitivity, strengthen the stance, and teach the student how to redirect an opponent’s force. Recorded at the Australian School of Kung Fu and Tai Chi in Brisbane, Australia. kungfu.shorturl.com

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Pilates Mat Class with Adrianne Crawford »

http://www.PilatesAnytime.com Level 1/2 full body mat class taught by Adrianne Crawford, filmed on January 8, 2010 at our Pilates Anytime studios in Santa Barbara, California.
Duration : 0:2:2

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Last second series in a Mysore class before summer break »

Today I’ll go to a Mysore class again. It’s Wednesday and I’ll practice second series. Next week the summer break starts for two months. That means that some poses won’t progress. Kapotasana probably will get worse, in best case I will hold my current level. But that’s how it is, up and down. It can be also good to practice on [...]

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