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« on: March 23, 2008, 03:51:25 PM » |
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Just an FYI, the most recent issue of Yoga Journal (May 2008... wow that's early--yellow cover with a woman in blue pants doing a backbend pose) has some great articles that may be helpful for many traceurs.
There is a big feature on handstands, so if a handstand is a goal for you, this article has a great progression of poses and some really good advice. They also do a monthly column on anatomy, and this issue's anatomy column features hamstrings, which I know from many posts is an area of concern for many (in terms of flexibility). I haven't read the hamstring article but their anatomy column is generally very good.
I subscribe to Yoga Journal (I am an active woman in her 30s, so I suppose I am right in their demographic), so obviously I love it. However I realize that for some it might seem too "granola-y" or whatever; just be aware of that. Look past it if it bothers you; the handstand and hamstring features in this issue have some great information.
I was just thinking as I thumbed through it that quite a few of these articles might be of particular interest to many of you, so I thought I'd pass it along.
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Mark Toorock
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« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2008, 05:37:02 PM » |
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Awesome, thanks! Primal is expanding it's Yoga offerings to have daily classes - with yang there must be yin  |
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« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2008, 11:22:35 AM » |
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i saw this post last night and was like "handstands and hamstring flexability?!?! i MUST have it!  " . so i went to my local book store and they dont have that issue yet  ..... sooooo -1 muse  . kidding, ill just wait a week. thanks for the heads up. |
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« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2008, 01:47:51 PM » |
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Yoga Journal eh? Sounds like something I'm going to have to look into. I can't really find any classes in my area, except at the YMCA at 9:00 am on weekdays. Not the best time for someone who can't afford to skip chemistry class to become more flexible...As much as I need it.  |
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BobT
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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2008, 07:11:33 AM » |
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If only Yoga Journal wasn't so women centric  |
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BobT
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« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2008, 07:12:11 AM » |
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Just teasing you Muse  |
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Muse_of_Fire
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« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2008, 08:12:59 PM » |
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lol. No worries, Bob. |
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« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2008, 10:14:50 PM » |
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Not the best time for someone who can't afford to skip chemistry class to become more flexible...As much as I need it. It sounds like your schedule could use some yoga classes too.....  |
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Jak
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« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2008, 06:19:39 AM » |
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It sounds like your schedule could use some yoga classes too..... Hahaha, I didn't get it at first...and then I just burst out laughing. Thanks for that. |
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« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2008, 10:30:03 AM » |
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It sounds like your schedule could use some yoga classes too..... lol! +1 |
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