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TV Casting News: Ashley Jensen, Miranda Otto, Skeet Ulrich
In addition to learning about two of the leads in the CW's Body Politic, there's plenty of other casting news making me smile today, including:
- Ugly Betty's Ashley Jensen is jumping to the CBS comedy Accidentally on Purpose, which stars Jenna Elfman as a woman who finds herself suddenly pregnant after a fling with a younger man. Betty producer Silvio Horta confirmed that Jensen won't be a regular on the show next year but said she's still "a member of the Ugly Betty family" and could pop up from time to time.
- The ethereal Miranda Otto has been cast as one of the leads in A Marriage, a drama from the My So-Called Life creators about "a marriage that works." Bruce Greenwood will play her husband, with Kay Panabaker and Nick Eversman as their children.
- I was glad to see that Dirty Sexy Money's Zoe McLellan had landed a role in the political drama House Rules, but what's even crazier is who else has a role: Anna Chlumsky, the My Girl girl!
Partner Yoga: Poses That Work Your Back
If you're suffering from back pain or just general tightness, this series of partner yoga poses is sure to leave your spine feeling long and flexible.
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Couch Time: Stretch For Your Back and Abs
Sick of just sitting on the couch? Looking to increase flexibility in your spine? Then try this move the next time you find yourself becoming one with your couch.
Stretch It: Fetal Position Back Stretch
This simple stretch can really help with lower-back pain as well as reduce tight muscles in your lower back (and hamstrings). If you ever do a tough session on a Roman Chair, you'll definitely want to stretch out your back. I like to call it the Fetal Position Stretch because you'll look like you're in the fetal position when you're in mid stretch.
Be a Smart Bag Handler
Oversize bags, purses, and gym bags can be convenient, but they're not good for your back, your shoulders, or your neck. O magazine loves to give tips on being both trendy and healthy. And what's more important than a woman's health and her purse?
Strike a Yoga Pose: Camel to Child's Pose
Doing stretches for your back not only feels good physically, but they are also energetically stimulating. Backbends open the muscles near your heart. This is the location of your 4th chakra which is associated with love and compassion.
Strike a Yoga Pose: 1-Legged Seated Spinal Twist
Spinal twists feel incredible on your back. They help to lengthen your spine, and in doing so improve your posture and help you breathe more deeply. This pose is a great beginning yoga twist.
Work Your Upper Body: Kayaking
Looking for a way to beat the summer and workout at the same time? Well have you tried kayaking? I am not talking about white water river kayaking, but getting out on a lake, bay, or inlet for some paddling action.
What Position Do You Sleep In?
What Position Do You Sleep In?
On my belly
On my belly with one knee up
On my back
On my side with my body straight
On my side with both knees bent (you gotta love fetal position)
I'm all over the place
Something else - Tell me below...
Sleep Position Gives Personality Insight?
Everyone has a preference about the position they sleep in. Personally, I could never fall asleep on my back.
I just found out that the way you sleep may give insight into your personality (or someone else's if you sneak a peek at them snoozing).
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