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Ask a Yoga Expert - Over Stretched Hamstring Muscles

December 31st, 2007
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Question: Is there an easy way to tell if I have over stretched my hamstring- I believe it is the semi-membranosus since there is pain at the attachment of the hamstring to the ischial tuberosity- near the inner thigh. [...]

Kreg Weiss Kreg Weiss, Yoga, Yoga Poses

Ask a Yoga Expert - Imbalance in Downward Facing Dog Pose

December 28th, 2007
Question: I noticed that one side of my tailbone is higher that the other when I am in Downward Dog pose. Could you kindly advise why is it so and also how do make adjustment? Answer: There can be a variety of reasons for the imbalanced placement of your tailbone in Downward Facing Dog [...]

Kreg Weiss Kreg Weiss, Yoga, Yoga Poses

Pilates and Yoga Class Tips - Shoulder Girdle Stability and Neck Strain Relief

December 20th, 2007
Learn how to perform your Pilates and Yoga class exercises with greater integrity and purpose. Anita Seiz offers valuable techniques for Pilates and Yoga that improve the qualitative strength within the shoulder girdle while reducing unnecessary strain and tension from the neck, trapezius muscles and other muscles emanating from the scapula. To receive more Free [...]

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Greening Your Winter Heating Part 1

December 17th, 2007
Around the world we spend mega-billions every year on heating our homes. Being conscious of how we heat our homes can make an impact on the environment and save money. This year be sure to green your winter heating by following some of these helpful tips: 1. Seal the leaks: All you need is a tube [...]

Michelle Trantina Community, Environment, Green Living, Michelle Trantina, My Yoga Online, Self Improvement

Mind Body 101 Examining Self-Perception with shakti mhi

December 11th, 2007
My Yoga Online is proud to introduce its’ new Mind Body TV featuring shakti mhi. This thought-provoking video segment examines concepts of self-perception. What are our authentic thoughts? What are our authentic feelings? How do we see ourselves in the eyes of others and how do we draw from this in our [...]

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Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana - Preventing Back Injury

December 10th, 2007
Yoga Advice - Ask Our Yoga Teacher Q: I recently injured my back doing Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana. Do you have any tips on how I can avoid this from happening again? A: Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana (Revolving Head to Knee Pose) is a classic side bending yoga posture meant to primarily target and stretch the oblique [...]

Kreg Weiss Kreg Weiss, Yoga, Yoga Poses

Official Day of Action on Climate Change December 8

December 7th, 2007
Tomorrow (Saturday, December 8, 2007) is the Official Day of Action on Climate Change and events and demonstrations to support action on climate change will be taking place all day across the world. These have been planned to coincide with the UN Climate Talks in Bali. For more information check out: http://www.globalclimatecampaign.org/ bali climate change [...]

Michelle Trantina Community, Environment, Green Living, Michelle Trantina, My Yoga Online, World Affairs

Standby Power

December 7th, 2007
Call it what you will: phantom load, idle current, vampire power, wall wart; they’re all euphemisms for the way devices use and waste electricity when they aren’t even on, and they’re everywhere. Researchers estimate that phantom loads (standby power) account for 2-8% of total household energy. If you’d like to find out which appliances/electronics in [...]

Michelle Trantina Community, Environment, Green Living, Michelle Trantina, My Yoga Online, Self Improvement, World Affairs