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Businesses Should Pay Attention to Twitter Lists: Online Branding and Marketing Impacts of Twitter's Latest Function

Category: Guerrilla/Viral Marketing

Twitter Lists were created to better organize the people users are following. There are some potential business uses for Twitter Lists that should not be overlooked. more...

Take Control of Wellness and Health: It is Not a Doctor's Responsibility to Make Patients Better

Category: Natural Medicine (general)

Too many patients relinquish the control and responsibility for their health and wellness to doctors and other professionals. more...

How to Choose Which Musical Instrument to Learn: Selecting Instruments Suitable for Beginners of Any Age

Category: Musical Instruments (general)

Tips for parents helping a child choose which instrument to play in the school orchestra; and options for adults looking to start a new musical hobby. more...

Multiple Sclerosis and the Gluten-Free Diet: Evidence Suggests that Eating Gluten-Free may Reduce MS Symptoms

Category: Multiple Sclerosis

While it is not a panacea, the gluten-free diet has been shown to help reduce MS symptoms. Is this alternative medicine approach right for you? more...

Steps to Make a Restaurant Gluten-Free: A Guide for Restaurant Management on Food Allergies

Category: Business Management (general)

Restaurants need to reduce food allergic customers' stress by ensuring a safe dining experience, by educating staff and by having processes in place to meet their needs. more...

How to Make your Kitchen Gluten Free: Clearing the Pantry to Prepare to eat Gluten-Free Food

Category: Food Allergies

Those who are newly diagnosed with gluten intolerance are often overwhelmed by the task of going gluten-free. The first step is to create a clean slate in the kitchen. more...

Experts Disagree about Vitamin D: Too Much or Not Enough of the Vitamin Found in Milk and UV Rays

Category: Vitamins & Minerals

A quiet controversy surrounds Vitamin D. Doctors disagree about the best ways to get enough of this essential Vitamin. Diet? Sunlight? Supplements? Does it matter? more...

Facebook for Businesses FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions about Posting a Business Page on Facebook

Category: Corporate Marketing/Branding

"Should my business have a Facebook page?", "Who should be in charge of it?" These are just some of the questions many business owners have about marketing on Facebook. more...

Simple Homemade Chicken Soup Recipe: This Old-Fashioned Way to Cure a Cold Can Save You Money

Category: Healthy Cooking (general)

Warm, filling, nutritious comfort food at a low price. This recipe is great for families, people with allergies, and anyone on a budget. more...

Business Implications of Facebook Lite: Advice for Social Media Marketers and Businesses on Facebook

Category: Guerrilla/Viral Marketing

Facebook Lite will impact businesses that rely on ad revenue from games and applications on Facebook, as well as businesses advertising or communicating via Fan Pages. more...

Dragoncon Frequently Asked Questions: FAQs about Dragon*con, the biggest Sci-Fi and Fantasy Conference

Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction (general)

Answers to many of the questions posed by first-time attendees of the huge convention in Atlanta over Labor Day. From "What do people do there?" to "What do I wear?" more...

Labor Day Weekend Means Dragoncon in Atlanta: The Largest Pop Culture Convention of its Kind is an Annual Event

Category: Comic Book Conventions

Looking for something to do Labor Day Weekend in ATL? If you live in or near Atlanta and are wondering what this Dragon*Con thing is all about, here is a brief overview. more...

Releasing Spinal Tension with Svaroopa Yoga: A Form of Yoga Founded by Rama Berch, Svaroopa Soothes and Restores

Category: Hatha Yoga

Gentle, slow-moving, and loaded with piles of squashy blankets and props, Svaroopa seems deceptively easy. The release of the muscles surrounding the spine is profound. more...

Reading Playing Cards Like Tarot Cards: How to Use a Regular Deck of Cards for Divination

Category: Tarot Card Reading

The familiar 52-card deck of playing cards is indeed based on the 78-card deck of cards from the Tarot, and a basic understanding of suits and cards make reading simple. more...

Insulin Resistant Patients must Reduce Caffeine: Several Studies Link Caffeine and Sedentary Lifestyle to Prediabetes

Category: Heart Disease/Diabetes

Patients struggling to lose weight and control blood sugar due to a diagnosis of insulin resistance or pre-diabetes should decrease or eliminate dietary caffeine. more...

Prevent High Blood Sugar with Balanced Meals: Maintain Blood Glucose Levels with Protein, Fat and Fiber

Category: Proteins/Carb/Fats

Simple tips for a balanced diet that are ideal for diabetics, pre-diabetics, patients diagnosed with insulin resistance, individuals interested in weight loss. more...

Pre-Diabetes or Insulin Resistance: What These Diagnoses Mean for Your Body

Category: Heart Disease/Diabetes

Insulin resistance and pre-diabetes describe two stages the same at-risk physical symptoms that are the precursors to Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease. more...

Food Allergy to Yeast, Egg and Dairy Ingredients: How to Avoid Eating Foods that may Contain Eggs, Yeast or Milk

Category: Food Allergies

Like other foods that may cause food allergies and sensitivities, yeast, egg and dairy ingredients are usually very clearly labelled. Usually. more...

Food Allergy to Corn and Corn Ingredients: How to Avoid Eating Corn and Common Terms for Corn

Category: Food Allergies

After soy, corn is the second most prevalent ingredient in foods processed in the US today. Here are some tips to help identify corn on nutrition labels. more...

Food Allergy, Intolerance and Sensitivity: What is the Difference Between Immune Responses to Food?

Category: Food Allergies

People who are allergic, intolerant or sensitive to foods must avoid them strictly in their diets. But what do those terms mean? How can these conditions be prevented? more...

Nintendo Wii Nerf N-Strike Video Game Review: Hasbro's Nerf Blaster First-Person-Shooter Targets Kids

Category: Video & Online Games (general)

With the Nerf Switch Shot EX-3 Blaster, players can shoot the screen with a real Nerf dart gun during game play with Nerf N-Strike from Electronic Arts Inc. and Hasbro. more...

Brands to Trust for Gluten-Free Food: Snacking Wheat-Free can be Easy with these Great Companies

Category: Food Allergies

Eating baked goods is a rare treat for those with Celiac Disease, those with gluten sensitivity, wheat allergies, and even controlling Autism naturally through diet. more...

Interview With Jen From Cake Wrecks: How to Write a Successful Humor Blog

Category: Blogs

Known only by her first syllable, Jen and her hit blog Cake Wrecks was the Winner of 2008 Blogger's Choice Award for the Best Humor Blog. more...

Lego Batman Video Game Fun for Parents and Kids: Available for Windows, XBOX 360, Nintendo Wii, DS, and Playstation

Category: Video & Online Games (general)

With simple, kid-friendly controls Lego Batman video game is complex and entertaining enough for adult players to enjoy and includes extra levels for Heroes and Villains! more...

Decorating for the Senses: Simplify Your Home Decorating Decisions

Category: Interior Decorating (general)

Using your senses of touch, smell, sight, sound and taste are an easy way to make simple and effective decorating choices in your own home. more...

Fitness Instructor Qualifications: Yoga RYT and ACE Instructor Certifications Defined

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

Do you know what certifications your gym or yoga studio requires instructors to carry and maintain? Do you know what the acronyms mean? more...

Recommendations for Wii Fit Yoga Upgrades: The Nintendo Wii is Online, Why Not Upgrade Yoga Poses?

Category: Video & Online Games (general)

Yoga on the Nintendo Wii Fit is mediocre at best. There are some safety concerns and modifications necessary. There are also ways to easily upgrade Wii Yoga. more...

A Yogi Speaks About Wii Fit Yoga: "A Critique of the Nintendo's YogaPoses"

Category: Video & Online Games (general)

Skepticism abounds about a video game that claims to bring Yoga to the masses. Does it work? How safe is it? What is the difference between Wii Yoga and Real Yoga? more...

Seven Additional Poses on the Wii Balance Board: Unlocked Poses in Wii Fit with Safety Concerns and Modifications

Category: Yoga Products

Clarification, modifications and safety concerns about seven of the yoga asanas presented by the Wii Fit video game. more...

Who's Who of Mind Body Fitness: Alexander, Pilates, Rolf, Feldenkrais, and Iyengar

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

Many of the words in the fitness vernacular are actually the proper names of the people who created, popularized, or jotted down the rules for mind-body fitness. more...

Wheat-Free Gluten-Free Baking: Flour Conversions and Binding Agents Simplify Recipes

Category: Baking & Desserts (general)

Beloved family recipes do not have to be discarded upon discovering a wheat allergy or gluten intolerance. You can convert most recipes with a few simple conversions! more...

Sukhasana: Easy Pose - Simple Cross-Legged Yoga Pose for Meditation

Category: Yoga Poses/Asanas

Schoolchildren call it "criss-cross applesauce". Sukhasana is the simple seated position frequently used at the beginning of class to center. more...

Yoga Poses for Cyclists: Stretches and Strengthening Exercises for Bicycle Enthusiasts

Category: Cycling & Mountain Biking (general)

Balance your biking routine with a few simple yoga poses to prevent injury, strain and long-term damage, as well as improve balance and flexibility. more...

Mind/Body Bicycling: Attention and Awareness Are Great Tools for Safe Cycling

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

Applying the lessons of Mind/Body Fitness to Bicycling to get the most out of your ride. Safety and alignment start with a properly fitted bicycle. more...

Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Toddlers: Toddlers and Preschoolers get Helen Garabedian's Undivided Attention

Category: Yoga Products

Second book from the author of "Itsy Bitsy Yoga: Poses to Help Your Baby Sleep Longer, Digest Better, and Grow Stronger" focusing on tots instead of infants. more...

Over Stimulated and Stressed Out: Today's Kids Need a Break! A Unique Solution Using Yoga Calm

Category: Educational Issues (general)

Academic rigors reduce recess, phys. ed, music and art time for kids who still need to let it all sink in. Taking a yoga break makes it easier for students and teachers! more...

Yoga Anatomy: The Lymphatic System: Health Benefits of Twists and Inversions in your Yoga Practice

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

Why are inversions (like headstands) supposed to be so good for you? Why are twists so healthy? Lymph holds part of the answer to these questions. more...

Yoga Therapy for Arthritis Pain: A Yoga Practice and Yoga Therapy Can Ease Arthritis Pain Naturally

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

Studies show that regular gentle exercise and stretching give relief to those suffering from arthritis. Discover the balance and stress relief benefits of Yoga. more...

Flexible New Year's Resolutions: Combine Principles of Yoga and Common Sense This Year

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

A brief guide using Yamas and Niyamas to create gentler, more flexible New Year's Resolutions this year, and give yourself room to grow and explore. more...

Mind Body Fitness Demystified: Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Reiki, Nia, Gyrokinesis

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

As gyms continue to offer an every-widening array of mind-body fitness options, it might help to have a basic understanding of what "Mind-body" is supposed to mean. more...

Common Yoga Injuries: Performing a Pose Incorrectly for Years May Cause Chronic Injury

Category: Sports Medicine (general)

Though it seems contradictory for a yoga student to be injured during practice, the most common yoga injuries are the result of improper techniques and over-stretching more...

Yoga Anatomy: Thoracic Spine: Twelve Vertebrae of Your Upper Back Are Your Best Allies in Yoga.

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

In common poses from twists to back-bends and shoulder-stands, yogis ask a lot of their upper backs. What you need to know about maintaining safety on the mat. more...

Yoga Class Blunders and Gaffes: The Funny, Frustrating and Often Silly side of a Yoga Practice

Category: Yoga Poses/Asanas

Socializing, wardrobe malfunctions, passing gas and getting the giggles - the lighter side of Yoga. How to avoid common Yoga studio mishaps! more...

How to have Mindful and Meaningful Holidays: Use Yoga's Lessons to De-Stress your Holiday Season

Category: Personal Development (general)

Take the time for quiet reflection and careful self-assessment this holiday season to pursue only things that mean the most to you. more...

Differentiating Yoga From Pilates: How to Tell Which Mind-Body Workout is Right for You.

Category: Pilates

Mind-body fitness routines gain popularity and momentum. What is Yoga? What is Pilates? How do you know which one is right for you? more...

Fitness Trend - Yoga Booty Ballet: A Yoga Student's Opinion About the Swerve Studio Fitness Craze

Category: Fitness Trends

Fun and lighthearted "YBB" is a great way to get cardio - NOT the best way to learn Yoga (or Ballet...) more...

Yoga Strap? Yoga Block?: Guide to Basic Yoga Props and Practical Ways to Try Before you Buy

Category: Iyengar Yoga

You've got your own mat and are dressed to stretch; now what? A beginner's guide to yoga gear, the lowdown on accessorizing your yoga practice at low cost. more...

Niyamas: Yoga's Thou-Shalts: Five Niyamas are the Second of Patanjali's Eight Limbs

Category: Spiritual Growth

The second half of the "Ten Commandments" of Yoga, the Niyamas are the internal concerns: cleanliness, diligence, devotion to the divine, self-study and contentedness. more...

Yamas: Yoga's Thou-Shalt-Nots: Five Yamas Comprise the First Limb of Patanjali's Eightfold Path

Category: Spiritual Growth

The first half of the "Ten Commandments" of Yoga, the Yamas are a series of five things that each yogi must strive to abstain from. Harming, lying, stealing and ...sex?! more...

Pranayama: Linking Breath and Time: Take Time to Breathe to Change How You Experience Time.

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

Yoga teaches you to control time? Studies of the relationship between breath and time from Buddhism to the Fourth Way, all the way to Quantum Physics. more...

Mindful Complaints: Increase Effectiveness of Complaints with Mindful Speech.

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

While complaints are often necessary forms of truth and self-kindness, the next step is to select carefully the best audience to hear them. more...

Ask: Is it True? Kind? Necessary?: Using Yoga's Principles of Mindful Speech to Think Before You Speak

Category: Personal Ethics

Speaking mindfully is as simple as cultivating the habit of first asking "Is it true? Is it kind? Is it Necessary?". How Yoga's Yamas and Niyamas support this philosophy. more...

Assertiveness with Mindful Speech: Is it True? Kind? Necessary? Then it's OK to Assert Yourself!

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

Achieve mental flexibility by extending your practice off the mat! How to use the yamas and niyamas as well as the principles of mindful speech to assert yourself. more...

Yoga's Yamas and Niyamas: Yoga Ten Commandments: Yama (thou shalt not) and Niyama (thou shalt)

Category: Ashtanga Yoga

Road Map to Enlightenment: unraveling the Sanskrit behind the first two branches of Patanjali's Eightfold path from the Yoga Sutras. more...

How to Set up Twitter Lists: Tips on Using the Twitter List Function, and Why Lists Are Helpful

Category: Social Networking/Tagging

Twitter Lists are a way to organize the accounts you are following on Twitter. They are useful tools to see how you are listed, and why people are following you. more...

Simple Gluten-Free Lasagna Recipe: How to Make Old-Fashioned Lasagna With No Gluten

Category: Healthy Cooking (general)

What a comfort food! Filling, familiar and notoriously easy on the budget. This recipe highlights ways to make a gluten-free version of this family favorite. more...

Celiac Disease and Osteoporosis Linked: Strict Gluten-Free Diet Can Help Recover Bone Mineral Density

Category: Autoimmune Disease

While there has long been a correlation between celiac disease and osteoporosis, two studies prove further connections between the disorders, and prompt further research. more...

Guide to Dining Out at Restaurants Gluten Free: How to Select and Research a Restaurant in Advance

Category: Culinary Travel (general)

The optimal dining experience is meant to be stress-free. With a little homework done in advance, this can even be the case when dining gluten-free! more...

A Beginner Gluten-Free Shopping List: A Guide to Simplify Getting Groceries and the Meal-Planning Process

Category: Food Allergies

Newly diagnosed with Celiac Disease or Gluten Intolerance? Here is a guide to one of the most daunting tasks for beginners: re-stocking a kitchen to go gluten-free. more...

Guide to Gluten Free Grocery Shopping: Tips and Tricks to Save Time and Money Shopping for Specialty Food

Category: Nutrition (general)

Savvy shoppers know how to compare prices and brands, clip coupons and buy in bulk, but what can gluten-free shoppers do to save money with dietary restrictions? more...

How to Set Up Business Fan Pages on Facebook: Answers From the Best Way to Create a Page to How Often to Post

Category: Social Networking/Tagging

Businesses see the potential in Facebook Fan Pages - they are free, easy to set up, and could potentially reach a very large audience. But how to establish one properly? more...

Old-Fashioned Homemade Beef Stew Recipe: Save Money and Make Healthy and Hearty Stew From Scratch

Category: Healthy Cooking (general)

One of the best ways to save grocery money is to make a pot of stew and freeze several servings. This recipe also includes instructions for gluten-free beef broth. more...

Comparing Facebook and Facebook Lite: How Lite Differs from Facebook, and How to Navigate Lite Facebook

Category: Internet (general)

Facebook Lite, created to run faster and more smoothly on slower internet connections, is simpler and more streamlined than the larger Facebook service. But is it better? more...

Feed the Birds and Bam, said the Lady: Actor Nathan Fillion Tweets up new sayings FTB and BSTL

Category: Celebrities/Pop Culture (general)

Twitter Followers of Actor Nathan Fillion are spreading the "new high-five" Feed the Birds, and the sentence finisher "Bam, said the lady" based on his Tweets. more...

Benefits of Wellness Coaching: Why Every Chiropractor Should Offer Wellness Coach Services On-Site

Category: Chiropractic Training

A Wellness Coach is the perfect way to increase chiropractic patient education, encourage patients to pursue prevention, and to ultimately increase patient retention. more...

White Hat Techniques to Increase Revenue Online: How Internet Copywriters can Increase Click-Through Rates for PPC

Category: Marketing/PR (general)

Internet marketers and copywriters can use these insights into the consumer buying process to increase click-through rates for lucrative SEM campaigns and blog posts. more...

Selecting a Clean Diesel SUV for Fuel Economy: Compare Luxury SUVs including the Audi Q7, Lexus GX470, and BMW X5

Category: SUVs

Explore how to get the highest return on your investment when considering a low-impact luxury-class Sport Utility Vehicle. Hybrid? Clean Diesel? more...

Understanding the Death Card in Tarot Readings: The Most Frequently Misinterpreted Card of the Major Arcana

Category: Tarot Card Reading

In spite of disturbing imagery, the major arcana tarot card for "Death" does not indicate bad things to come in the future. In fact, it often signals a time for rebirth. more...

Wii Active Life Outdoor Challenge: Nintendo Video Game Review

Category: Sports Games

Ironically named Wii game from Namco gets the kids moving, may not engage adult players. Includes games for solo play, competitive pairs or cooperative pairs of kids. more...

Treating Insulin Resistance Naturally: Suggested Supplements for this Pre-Diabetic Condition

Category: Natural Medicine (general)

Insulin resistant and pre-diabetic patients are capable of reversing damage and preventing the development of Type 2 diabetes or heart disease. more...

Bike or Walk Atlanta's Silver Comet Trail: Free, Fun, Family-Friendly, Pet-Friendly Fitness Activity in Atlanta

Category: Georgia Travel

Whether you're an Atlanta native or just visiting for the weekend, consider spending an hour or two along the PATH Foundation's recreational trail! more...

Hidden Ingredients Containing Wheat or Gluten: Tips and Tricks on How to Discern Gluten Ingredients

Category: Food Allergies

A helpful list of "hidden" ingredients for those individuals diagnosed with celiac disease, a wheat allergy, a gluten sensitivity or an intolerance to gluten. more...

Food Allergy to Soy Ingredients: How to Avoid Eating Soy and Common Terms for Soy

Category: Food Allergies

Soy is the single most prevalent ingredient in foods processed in the US today. Here are some tips to help identify soy on nutrition labels. more...

How to Conduct Food Allergy Tests at Home: Food Elimination Trials are Often the Best Test for Sensitivities

Category: Food Allergies

Do you suspect that you are sensitive to a certain food? Do you wonder if you suffer from food allergies? Food elimination trials are the most accurate way to find out. more...

Wii Fit Yoga Routine: Break Out of Your Fitness Rut and Try a Yoga Workout on the Wii

Category: Yoga Products

One of the biggest complaints about Nintendo's Wii Fit system is that it does not provide suggestions for series or sets of poses or workouts in a routine. more...

Contribute to the Cake Wrecks Book: Interview with Blogger Jen About the Upcoming Publication

Category: Baking & Desserts (general)

Jen's blog inspires intentional wrecks at fan parties, several interviews, guest blogger spots, and an unsolicited jingle. What's next for the hit blog, but a book! more...

Serving Holiday Guests with Food Allergies: Tips for the Hostess for Food Allergic and Food Intolerant Guests

Category: Food Allergies

The increase of food allergies and food intolerances makes it difficult to serve the whole family at holiday meal times. Here are five tips to simplify your meal plan. more...

Free House Staging and Redecorating: Low or No Cost Ways to Stage your Home to Sell

Category: Interior Decorating (general)

Cash in on your home's real value by romancing your potential buyers with a clean, clutter-free home that is tastefully decorated at little to no cost. more...

Cashing in on Clutter: Easy, Profitable Ways to Clear Unwanted Items From Your Home

Category: Home Organization

Clearing clutter is usually the first step when staging a home for sale, redecorating, or getting organized. What do you do with all the stuff you've decided to purge? more...

Top 10 Ways to Improve Spoken French: Review of Natalie Schorr's Tune Up Your French Book and CD

Category: Learning French

For students of the French language, learning a few common idiomatic expressions, gestures and studying cultural norms of French conversation can make a big impact. more...

Journey from Center to the Page: Monkfish Publishes Second Edition by Jeff Davis

Category: Resources for Writers (general)

First published by Gotham in 2005, "Journey from the Center to the Page" guided writers to integrate yoga with their work. In the 2008 update, this effort is seamless. more...

On the Yoga Mat with Wii Fit: The Last Four Poses Unlocked With Safety Notes and Modifications

Category: Yoga Products

The Nintendo Wii Fit unlocks the last four yoga poses in the fourth and fifth hours of gameplay. These yoga poses do not rely on the Balance Board or the Wii Remote. more...

Wii Fit Yoga Pose Overview: Safety Concerns About the Initial Four Asanas

Category: Yoga Products

Using the Nintendo Wii Balance Board and a Yoga Mat, the Wii Fit brings yoga into the living rooms of hundreds. Important modifications and safety notes are missing! more...

Wheat-Free Gluten-Free Cookies: Double-Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookies are a Family Favorite

Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares

Wheat-free, Gluten-free baking is easy with these delicious, decadent, chocolatey cookies. Satisfy your deepest cravings! more...

Imam Bayildi: Stuffed Mini-Eggplants "Baked Aubergines to Make the Sultan Swoon"

Category: Turkish Food

Savory, versatile dish can be served as a vegetarian side dish, cold hors d'oeuvres, or as a hot entree with lamb and rice. Perfect for parties! Best made a day ahead! more...

Yoga Instead of Weight Training: Explore the Effectiveness of Replacing your Weight-lifting Regimen

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

Can I replace weights with yoga? When will yoga work instead of weightlifting, nautilus or free-weights? The answer is... well that depends. more...

Internal Focus While Cycling: Synchronizing with the Breath and Intention Setting for Bicycling

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

Applying the mental lessons of Mind/Body Fitness to Bicycling to achieve emotional and mental fulfillment. more...

Alexander Technique Basics: Overview of Main Concepts in F.M. Alexander's Bodywork Program

Category: Alexander Technique

The Alexander Technique may be the best kept secret of singers, actors, musicians, athletes, and dancers to enhance performance and feel great. more...

Yoga Anatomy: Menstruation: Myths and Misconceptions about Your Period and Yoga or Pilates

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

Can I do inversions in Yoga or Pilates class when I'm on my period? What yoga poses are good for menstrual cramps? Finally! Answers to these questions! more...

Yoga Calm for Children: Combines Safe, Effective Yoga and Child Psychology with Mastery

Category: Yoga Products

Clear, concise handbook provides the tools educators need to better serve the whole child, and calls for teachers, parents and counselors to think more holistically. more...

How To Find Yoga Classes Near You: Tips for Searching for a Local Yoga Studio and Find the Right Class

Category: Hatha Yoga

Moving to a new area? Interested in trying Yoga for the first time? Hints and tricks for finding a yoga class near you. more...

Practice Yoga to Lose Weight: Combine Mind-Body Fitness with Cardio Training for Optimal Results

Category: Power Yoga

The proven benefits of Yoga include toning, strength, endurance, improved balance, and enhanced body awareness, plus relaxation, stress relief and a boost in self-esteem. more...

Introduction to Pilates: Mind-Body Fitness Meets Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Category: Pilates

Founder Joseph Pilates combined hospital rehabilitation, resistance and strength training and Yoga breathing techniques to create what we know as "Pilates". more...

Yoga Anatomy: Spine Safety: Awareness of the Functions and Limitations of Areas of Your Spine

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

Protecting the safety of your back is essential for a safe yoga practice for years to come. Overview of spinal anatomy and some potentially dangerous yoga poses. more...

Yoga Anatomy: Lumbar Spine: Baby the Five Vertebrae of Your Lower Back for Long-Term Health.

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

Keeping undue pressure off your lower back can come from unexpected places. How to avoid lower back pain and injury for yogis (and everyone else). more...

Yoga Anatomy: Cervical Spine: Learn How to Protect the Seven Vertebrae of Your Neck At All Times.

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

The delicate vertebrae of the neck can be injured during shoulder-stands and other yoga poses. How to avoid injury on and off the mat. more...

Yoga Lover’s Gift Guide: Ideas for What to Give Your Favorite Yoga Student for Christmas

Category: Yoga Products

Holiday gift giving guide offers ideas for both tangible and intangible treats for the Yogi on your list. more...

Use Yoga to Control Holiday Eating: Yamas, Niyamas and Food for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukah

Category: Ashtanga Yoga

Food and the holiday season go hand in hand. How to use your lessons from among the "Ten Commandments" of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras to control your eating habits this year more...

Leslie Kaminoff's Yoga Anatomy: Instructors and Students Can Benefit from Detailed Illustrated Guide

Category: Yoga Products

Valuable information from an entirely new angle. Yoga instructor reviews the Human Kinetics book "Yoga Anatomy" written by the Breathing Project's lead instructor. more...

Yoga Blankets, Bolsters and Chairs: Understanding Yoga Accessories for a Safe, Gentle Practice

Category: Yoga Products

You have your mat, strap and blocks and are ready to complete your yoga tool kit. A guide to more of the accessories every yogi should know how to use. more...

Need to Know: Yoga Mats, Clothes: Beginner's Guide to the Essentials for Regular Yoga Practice.

Category: Yoga Products

Yoga's popularity floods the market with clothes, equipment, and tools - but are they all necessary? An overview of gear for the yogi or yogini who's just starting out. more...

Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: A Brief History of Yoga

Category: Eastern Philosophy

Yoga is more than a workout. Rich Eastern philosophical traditions made accessible to Westerners through classical yoga's step-by-step guide to enlightenment. more...

Yoga Anatomy: Diaphragm: Explore the Key Muscle for Breath Control in Yoga Practice.

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

The diaphragm is the muscle used most in Pranayama and yogic breathing but is the most overlooked. A yogic perspective on what you can learn from your anatomy. more...

Be Present Here and Now in Yoga: Santosha, Balance and Focus During Yoga Classes

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

Maintaining focus is an essential life skill and a stress reliever, use your yoga practice to hone this skill. more...

Five Safety Tips for Yoga Class: A Brief Guide for New Students - What to Expect During Yoga Class

Category: Yoga Poses/Asanas

Five simple guidelines to help you get the most out of your yoga practice and avoid hurting yourself. How to dress, what to do and what not to do before class, and why. more...

Practical Yoga On & Off the Mat: Modern Application of Yoga Principles in Real Life

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

Do you wish you could take that island of calm with you after your yoga practice? Looking for a way to make those esoteric lessons make sense in a practical way? more...

Author & Yoga Expert Stephen Cope: Kripalu Center Yoga Instructor's Quest for the True Self

Category: Self-Help Books (general)

In his readable memoir of experiences at the Kripalu center, psychologist Stephen Cope offers a useful roadmap for Western seekers on any internal personal journey. more...

Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga: Spiritual Practice of Eightfold Path in Classical Yoga Sutras

Category: Ashtanga Yoga

The eight branches of Patanjali's yogic path to enlightenment. Called Ashtanga Yoga, Raja Yoga or Classical Yoga, it outlines the method for spiritual alchemy. more...



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