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Drishti: It's Where You Look
Your drishti, quite simply put, is your gaze, or where you look.
When you focus your eyes on a fixed, non-moving, single point, your attention naturally follows, making it easier to concentrate (during meditation) or balance (during yoga). Your drishti will help you block out distraction, so you can draw your awareness inward.
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Running Tip: Keep Your Eyes on the Horizon
When your mom told you stand up straight, you probably had no idea that she was also helping your running technique. Running efficiently and pain free has a lot to do with your posture. Keep your head in line with your spine, your shoulders relaxed, and your torso over your hips.
Yoga With Biggest Loser Trainer Bob Harper
I gaze out past the middle finger of my left hand into the Hollywood Hills as my right quad quivers holding Warrior 2. This is when Bob Harper, trainer from The Biggest Loser, says, "You might be feeling a bit of heat in your thigh right about now." He's teaching a yoga class to a few bloggers and ladies of the press, and we all laugh as our legs burn.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Compass
All you runners and bikers out there, I know you're always in need of a good hamstring stretch. Here's one that allows you to concentrate on one leg at a time, and will also open your hips and shoulders.
Sanskrit Name: Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana
English Translation: Revolved Compass Pose
Also Called: Compass
To learn how to do this pose read more
Strike a Yoga Pose: Quarter Dog
If you love the way Downward Facing Dog stretches out your hamstrings, calves, and lower back, but don't love the wrist pain the pose can cause, then here's a variation to try. With your forearms on the ground, the quarter dog variation takes the weight out of your hands and wrists. Even though this pose seems relaxing, it's not as easy as it looks.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Split
Not too many people are born being able to do a full split, so after you try these stretches to help open your hamstrings and hips, give this pose a try.
Sanskrit Name: Hanumanasana
English Translation: Monkey Pose
Also Called: Split
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End of an Era: High-Tech Suits Banned From Competition
It seems like it's been years since we've been able to gaze at the long, lean bodies of competitive swimmers — they're all covered by high-tech swimsuits like the LZR by Speedo. Well, times they are a changing. FINA, the international governing board of competitive swimming, just created a new rule for both the shape and material of the swimsuits worn in competition.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Dolphin Plank
Many yoga poses challenge your core strength, and this one is no exception. Not only will you feel your abs and back muscles engaged, but it will also strengthen your legs and upper body.
Sanskrit Name: Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana
English Translation: Dolphin Plank Pose
To learn how to do this pose read more
Strike a Pose: Lizard
As someone who runs, bikes, and sits at a desk all day, my hips can always use a little extra love. If you suffer from tight hips and hip flexors, give this relaxing pose a try. Like Pigeon, it's a pose you can spend minutes in and allow gravity to further increase your flexibility.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Twisting Goddess
After channeling your inner strength with Goddess pose, it's time to try this variation. Not only will it tone your quads, glutes, and core, but it will also increase flexibility in your shoulders.
Sanskrit Name: Parivritta Utkata Konasana
English Translation: Revolved Fierce Angle Pose
Also Called: Revolved Goddess or Twisting Goddess
To learn how to do this pose read more
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