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Yoga Mat Etiquette
I love doing yoga on a mat. It feels special to have my own private "island." I also love the sticky surface which allows my hands and feet to stay firm.
Are You Slipping on Your Mat? Try a Rug
Saying that Ashtanga, Bikram, and Vinyasa yoga classes are sweaty is a bit of an understatement. The room is heated (in Bikram can be over 100°F), and you're moving vigorously, so your body sweats profusely to cool you down. In the first 15 minutes, my entire outfit is soaking wet and little beads of sweat start dripping from my chin.
Ways to Stay Injury Free in Yoga Class
I've taught and taken many a yoga class, and unfortunately I have seen (and experienced) one too many injuries (did someone say torn rotator cuff?). It seems like an oxymoron - yoga is supposed to increase your flexibility, make you stronger while helping you heal and prevent injuries. It is not supposed to make new ones, right?
Yoga Props Explained: Blocks
When I walked into my first few yoga classes, I was intrigued by all the blocks neatly stacked against the wall next to the perfectly rolled-up mats. I soon came to realize that those different sized blocks had many useful purposes.
Blocks are often used by beginners and those with injuries to help them modify certain postures, but they are also used by experienced and flexible yogis as tools to get deeper into poses.
American Apparel Sport Tops
I am always searching for great tops to exercise in. It's tough to find ones that are cute, comfy, and functional for the right price.
I discovered that American Apparel makes this really sweet v-neck tank with shelf-bra.
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Class Act: Kripalu Yoga
Looking to try Yoga? Not sure what kind of yoga is best for beginners? I recommend you try Kripalu Yoga; it is a great place to start because these classes tend to involve slow and gentle movements.
Class Act: Yoga Nidra (Yoga Sleep)
If you're stressed out, wound up, or feeling down, then you're in desperate need of Yoga Nidra. It's the definition of deep relaxation.
The nidra class is devoted to bringing you into complete stillness and calmness while still being aware.
Class Act: Ashtanga Yoga's Primary Series
When you go to an Ashtanga Yoga class for the first time, you'll probably be learning Primary Series. In Sanskrit it is known as "Yoga Chikitsa" which means Yoga Therapy. Its purpose is to re-align the spine, detoxify the body, build strength, and increase flexibility.
Class Act: AntiGravity Yoga "Wings"
Inspired by the list of the upcoming fitness trends generated by the American College of Sports Medicine, I have started my own list of how working out will evolve in 2009.
The ancient practice of yoga is flexible enough (bad pun, I know) to mix with almost any other form of exercise or prop. The folks over at Crunch have been dreaming up trend-setting classes for years now, and their latest yoga hybrid is AntiGravity Yoga "Wings."
Yogatoday.com: Free Yoga Classes
What could be better than an invigorating yoga class everyday? How about if it were FREE? Jennifer24 posted a wonderful suggestion in the Yoga Stretch and Tell Group called Yoga Workout Free!!!
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