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Stress Relief-How To Reduce Your Stress

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:48:51 -0400

Take a scientific approach to soothing your frazzled nerves with these proven methods. Author: carlo_scialla

Yoga-How To Do the Hero Pose

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:49:26 -0400

The Hero Pose looks simple enough—and is a common position for seated meditation—but don't be fooled: The stretch it requires of your knees is, well, nothing short of heroic. Author: joekulak

Yoga-How To Do the Adept Pose

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:49:31 -0400

Done correctly, this meditation pose allows you to sit without thinking about your body for as long as you like—or at least until you start to smell dinner in the air. Author: joekulak

Yoga-How To Do a Seated Spinal Twist Pose

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:50:58 -0400

According to Hindu mythology, this pose was originated by a yogi who spent 12 years in the belly of a fish, eavesdropping on Shiva's secret yoga instructions in an ocean cave. All you have to do is sit on a mat. Author: joekulak

Yoga-How To Do the Plow Pose

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:50:51 -0400

The Plow Pose is essentially a Noble Pose turned on its head—or rather, turned on your head. Author: joekulak

Yoga-How To Do the Plank Pose

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:49:29 -0400

Doing something called the Plank pose only sounds like you'll be imitating a log lying on the ground. In fact, you'll be imitating a log propping itself up on two twigs—also known as your arms. Author: joekulak

Yoga-How To Do the Crow Pose

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:49:27 -0400

Although this position is commonly called the Crow pose, its Sanskrit name literally translates as Crane. Any fowl will do: the point is that you'll be perched like a bird on a wire. Author: joekulak

Yoga-How To Do the Chair Pose

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:50:58 -0400

Remember how there was always one joker in school who pretended to sit on an invisible chair? That joker might just make an excellent yoga practitioner. Author: joekulak