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5 More Tools to Aid in Conscious Living and Relaxation

July 12th, 2010 · No Comments · wellness

Last week we covered the first of a list of ten total methods to improving and enhancing overall relaxation. Relaxing and balancing work and play in life is essential to total well being. For some, relaxing isn’t easy. Check out another five tips to raising overall consciousness and improving your life, below.
Meditation Tools
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Yoga Pose: Ardha Chaturanga Dandasana (Plank Pose)

June 17th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Yoga

Ardha Chaturanga Dandasana (Plank Pose)
By Kerrie Cason
Ardha = Half
Chatur = Four
Anga = Limb
Danda = Staff
Asana = Posture
Ardha Chaturanga Dandasana Description:
Find your way into Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog). Inhale and gently rock forward so your spine is long and your wrists are in line with your shoulders. You will be in a pushup position, [...]

Best Resources for Yoga Clothes

May 24th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Yoga

What to Wear for Yoga — For Beginners and Beyond

Have you taken a Yoga class yet? Not that you’re expected to participate in Yoga to live a green lifestyle — but if you haven’t hopped in a class, why not? There is no better way to start the day than a Sun Salutation. Regardless of [...]

Essential Yoga Tools

February 18th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Yoga

Exactly What You Need to Practice Yoga
Can you participate in Yoga without the proper tools? Sure, as long as you don’t mind bruised elbows and knees. Truth be told, I used to love doing Yoga on a concrete patio in the sunshine, and didn’t mind the fact that I was covered with little pebbles, dust [...]

Yoga Pose: Uttanasana (Intense Standing Forward Fold)

February 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Yoga

Yoga Pose: Uttanasa (Intense Standing Forward Fold)
By Kerrie Cason
Ut = Intense
Tan = To Stretch
Asana = Posture
Description:
Begin in Tadasana. Your feet can be together or hips distance apart. First take a deep inhale, and using your exhale, bow forward, bending at the hips. Don’t round your back — the idea is to eventually lay your [...]