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Yoga indeed is a great stress buster and improves lifes quality too. One of the best decisions in life will be to buy a yoga mat and start practicing. The best philosophy, yoga is a medium to maintain the right balance of mind and soul. The idea was originally introduced by one Indian sage, Patanjali. He also wrote Yoga Sutras.

Most of the people start with yoga with immense passion but give up on it, in the middle. Some unnecessary mistakes hinder their growth in the spiritual path. Yoga aspirants must know a few basic points that are important to achieve success in the spiritual path.

Here are some of the common yoga myths one needs to know.

Over ambitious follower Over ambition is never good. By becoming overly ambitious, you should not expect immediate success. Youll end up creating blunders. By becoming over enthusiastic, one sets huge expectations, those are unrealistic expectations actually. By not getting immediate results, the person will be feeling disappointed only. Stay realistic, thats the key.

Setting unrealistic expectations Do not set unrealistic expectations, when you are about to start your new spiritual journey with yoga. Expecting immediate results will make you feel restless and frustrated.

Learn by books only A common mistake again. Only a true Guru will help you explore the spiritual path. Self-learning is not that bad but not having any Guru might create blunders. An expert only will be able to help you get right postures.

Focusing only on basic asanas Explore the spiritual path towards mental peace, by learning new moves, rather than restricting yourself to few basic asanas.

Not being sincere Do not start practicing yoga with money on your mind. Many people learn it with a business goal in mind, which is not good.

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LAREDO, TX (KGNS) - When it comes to New Year's Resolutions, getting in shape can be as hard as bending over backwards; however, a local studio is showing you it's as easy as 1-2-3.

According to health experts, yoga is a great physical activity that will not only help you stay in shape but also help your overall wellbeing.

Healthline.com says yoga can reduce stress, relieve anxiety, reduce inflammation, improve your heart and help clear your mind.

Casa Yoga is one of Laredos most popular yoga studios in town.

The studio has classes for yogis of all levels and of all ages.

They even offer special classes for mother and daughter as well as hot yoga to burn more calories.

Next weekend, Casa Yoga will be hosting a Fit for the New Year Parking Lot Party outside of the studio.

During this time community members are encouraged to stop by and visit their health vendor booths and register for a free class. They will also have some nutrition tips on how you can also eat healthy and they will be answering any questions that you might have about the clinic. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The studio is located at 3502 E Del Mar Boulevard right across the street from Alexander High School.

For more information, you can call (956) 307-9642.

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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global yoga apparel market is expected to post a CAGR of more than 6% during the period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by Technavio. Request a free sample report

The popularity of yoga is continuously increasing due to multiple reasons, including stress relief, flexibility, general fitness, and the overall development of health. Yoga is also gaining popularity in many parts of the world due to increasing health awareness among people. With the growing number of yoga practitioners, the demand for yoga apparel has also increased. These factors are crucial in driving the growth of the global yoga apparel market.

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As per Technavio, the introduction of new technologies and features in yoga apparel will have a positive impact on the market and contribute to its growth significantly over the forecast period. This research report also analyzes other significant trends and market drivers that will affect market growth over 2019-2023.

Global Yoga Apparel Market: Introduction of New Technologies and Features in Yoga Apparel

Vendors in the market are consistently improving their products in terms of technology and features to achieve better customer satisfaction. Several vendors are incorporating thin polymer films in their products to block UV light and infrared heat across the yoga practitioners knees and shins that are more affected by the sun. Some vendors are introducing moisture-wicking fabrics that react to sweat and help it move to the fabric surface and evaporate it instead of absorbing like regular fabrics. The introduction of many such technologies and features by vendors is expected to boost the growth of the global yoga apparel market.

Growing membership in health and fitness clubs and the increasing popularity of customized yoga apparel will further boost market growth during the forecast period, says a senior analyst at Technavio.

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With glitzy holiday party dresses officially in the rear view, its time to settle back into the uniform of winter. Yep, were talking about comfy leggings. And as much as we love a pair of celeb-approved designer leggings, Amazons treasure trove of budget-friendly, customer-reviewed basics takes the cake as our go-to leggings destination.

In fact, Amazon shoppers are how the 90 Degree By Reflex High Waist Power Flex Leggings made it on our radar. Theyre one of the retailers top-selling pairs and have amassed nearly 4,000 perfect reviews and an overall 4.3-star rating from leggings enthusiasts and they may be worthy of a permanent spot in your leggings rotation.

Designed with the brands signature buttery-smooth Power Flex Fabric, a comfortable high-waisted silhouette, and a hidden waistband pocket ideal for tucking away credit cards or a house key, the 90 Degree leggings are an athleisure essential with both a flattering and functional fit. They come in more than 30 colors, so you can take your pick from vibrant or pastel shades to shake things up in your all-black leggings drawer.

As is the case with nearly all Amazon gems, the reviews speak for themselves. The leggings are priced at $28 each, which one shopper passionately called a freaking steal. Another gifted a pair to her sister because magic is meant to be shared.

Customers also attest to their gym credibility: The 90 Degree leggings offer light compression and moisture-wicking performance, so you can get your sweat sesh on in comfort. According to one Amazon shopper, theyre even great for CrossFit workouts and can compare to pricier Lululemon options.

If youre in the market for new leggings (which is, lets face it, pretty much always) for the chilly months ahead, head to Amazon and grab a pair of these for snuggling up or hitting the gym in style or maybe a healthy dose of both.

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At times, the whole is truly greater than the sum of its parts. Like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Or, in fitness circles, maybe a triathlon. For Paulajeanne PJ OClair, a movement specialist from Manchester-by-the-Sea, aerial yoga fits the bill.

For the uninitiated, aerial yoga is a unique combination of acrobatic, circus-like arts, and antigravity asana, or yoga practice, said OClair.

Many people are under the impression that aerial classes have you flying around and hanging upside down like they do in a Cirque du Soleil show, she said. But aerial instructors are trained professionals and well aware that most people coming into class are not skilled circus performers. They know how to provide a safe and effective environment for their students.

OClair first learned about aerial yoga from a spa owner in Nova Scotia.

I fell in love with the feeling and concept of suspension, she said. I tried to mimic it using the TRX Suspension Trainer, but it wasnt the same.

OClairs original Clubxcel & Northeast Pilates in Manchester couldnt accommodate the specific equipment required for aerial yoga. That situation changed when she opened Praxis Performance + Wellness in Beverly last summer.

We fabricated our aerial rigging from a huge construction crane, she said. The welders built the structure in the parking lot and then installed it.

Suspension from aerial hammocks, said OClair, has many benefits, including pain relief and body alignment.

You can support your limbs, decompress the spine, and relieve stress, said OClair. Its very restorative. You feel like youre in a cocoon. Its a personal experience suspended swinging in space completely encapsulated in a silk hammock.

A 2016 study commissioned by the nonprofit American Council on Exercise confirmed the disciplines health benefits.

Even though aerial yoga does not include traditional cardio exercises, a single session of aerial yoga offered participants many of the benefits associated with low- to moderate-intensity aerobic exercise like brisk walking or leisurely cycling, reported Dr. Cedric X. Bryant, the organizations chief science officer. After the six-week program, participants displayed measurable reductions in some common risk factors for cardiovascular heart disease.

Classes last anywhere from 50 to 90 minutes.

It starts like most any other practice a warm-up and then a solid asana practice to build strength, mobilize the joints, and integrate the entire body, said OClair. You can start the practice on the mat, standing, or inside the hammock.

There are various class formats a traditional vinyasa flow, a core inspired focus, or restorative practice, she said. Doing aerial twice per week is extremely beneficial. Look at it as a cross-training tool.

Other than the rigging provided at the studio, no special gear is required.

Just an open mind, said OClair.

There are many options for success, she said. Its a discipline, and there is no rush and no need for perfection. Just practice daily and build yourself.

A discipline like aerial yoga, said OClair, is particularly beneficial during winter.

My advice is to get it done early in the morning, she said. That way life cannot derail you. Once you get to work, its hard to get out, or youre exhausted. Get it done early. Youll feel charged up and ready to face the day.

Its easy to turn over and hit the snooze button when you dont have anyone waiting for you. said OClair. Schedule to meet up with others. Become part of a community to hold yourself accountable. Our members are very committed to their groups and partner up.

For details, visit praxisperformwell.com.

Correspondent Brion OConnor can be reached at brionoc@verizon.net.

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Lenovo is following the pattern of revealing updates to its flagship lineup at CES, and this year, ahead of CES 2020, Lenovo has updated the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 Yoga with WiFi 6 support, additional security features, and a new keyboard.

The new 8th Generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon, and 5th Generation Yoga, are moderately similar to the previous generation models while sharing equal weight, 2.40 and 2.86 pounds, and thickness, 14.9mm and 15.25mm, due to the reuse of the previous generation's chassis. Hardware specifications include Intel 10th Generation Comet Lake processors up to six cores, soldered LPDDR3 memory available in either 8GB or 16GB (DIY users beware as this memory is soldered and not easily replaceable), and memory devices up to a 2TB SSD.

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Lenovo's improvement to the ThinkPad X1's keyboard is evident with the addition of VoIP controls and retains the scissor-type keyboard as found on previous models. Upcoming ThinkPads will also feature WiFi 6, a feature first introduced on AMD's X570 platform. Lenovo now offers an optional 1080p display with a maximum brightness of up to 500 nits and is paired with Lenovo's PrivacyGuard screen filter, a technology designed to narrow the viewing angle of the screen to prevent viewing of the screen from surrounding eyes. Various models will support PrivacyAlert on top of PrivacyGuard, a software that warns the user of another person viewing the screen and will automatically enable PrivacyGuard. For the full-fledged models, the Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1 and Yoga are equipped with a UHD, 500 nit display with support for Dolby Vision.

Last but not least, both ThinkPads have a 51 Wh battery onboard that offers up to 15 hours on the Yoga, and 18 hours on the Carbon. As for the Carbon, this generation also meets the requirements for, and is part of, Intel's Project Athena program, and therefore meets Intel's performance and battery life bar.

The 2020 ThinkPad lineup is expected to become available later this year with the ThinkPad X1 Carbon coming in at a base price of $1,499 while the Yoga starts at a price of $1,599.

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Britney Spears is going to be doing more "acro yoga" in 2020.

In an Instagram video shared with her followers on Thursday, the "Toxic" artist showed off her yoga moves while wearing tennis shoes and a purple bikini. Her dogs also made a couple of guest appearances.

"Today Im outside, and Im about to do a little bit of yoga to open up my back and my chest, and Im out here with my dogs, and were going to have a beautiful day," Spears said in the video.

The 38-year-old Grammy winning artist wrote in a caption that she planned on doing more acro yoga this year in order to "let go."

Acro yoga is a more acrobatic form of yoga that is generally performed in pairs. One person usually lifts another, either with their legs or arms in different yoga poses.

"Im a beginner and its kind of hard to let go . learning to trust and letting someone else hold your body !!! I have a lot of things I keep bottled up so I have to keep my body moving," Spears captioned her video. "Thank God for Mother Nature . shes really no joke . she grounds me and helps me find my feet and always opens my mind when I step outside."

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She added that she was grateful for the beautiful weather and noted that she was also running to gain more speed.

"I just flew in from a trip with my family and I ran a 6.8 speed outside my house for a 100 meter yard dash ... I did 6 in high school so Im trying to gain speed," Spears wrote.

She continued: "I hurt my thigh so I apologize if my legs look swollen . I hope you all have a wonderful new year and GOD SPEED !!!!!"

Last month, Spears addressed her followers in an Instagram video saying that it's hard to share things with her fans because of trolls.

"Happy holidays friends !!!! I love sharing with you all ... but its been hard to keep wanting to share because people say the meanest things !!! If you dont like a post ... just keep it to yourself and unfollow that person !!!" she captioned the video.

She continued, adding crying emojis, "Theres no reason to ever go out of your way to make mean comments and bully people. Stay happy and nice this holiday season yall and God Bless !!!!!"

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The new year for many means new fitness resolutions. Runners and walkers alike will crowd the trails from Crissy Field and the Marina Green to deep inside the Presidio. But for those who arent runners or hard-core gym-goers, there is an alternative activity that can bring many of the same effects of more intense exercise to muscles, and even better, to the mind: yoga. Its many benefits have been documented by both the fitness and medical community for years. Yoga can increase flexibility, build strength, up lung capacity, and offer relief from stress and anxiety. And one of the best things about this ancient practice is that anyone can take yoga classes; many studios offer classes geared to beginners, and any yoga pose, or asana, can be modified to accommodate anything from creaky joints to minor injuries. For those who want a stronger workout, practices such as vinyasa, power yoga, and hot yoga ramp up the action.

Cow Hollow and the Marina are home to myriad yoga studios. They offer many different styles of yoga, but most focus on vinyasa yoga, which involves moving from one pose to another in whats called a flow, where practitioners rarely stop moving. Breath, alignment, and staying present are key tenants of vinyasa and most other forms of yoga. So-called hot yoga involves taking a class in a studio heated to 8590 degrees, which loosens tightness and purportedly releases toxins. Experts differ on the actual benefits of hot yoga versus regular yoga classes, but theres no denying that a heated studio on a chilly winter day feels pretty darn good.

Yoga Flow is a family-operated, community-based chain of three studios with one located on Union Street. It offers beginner yoga classes every day. The majority of its classes are heated, vigorous, and fast paced with modifications for both beginners and advanced practitioners. The goal is to offer physically challenging full-body workouts as well as a moving meditation. Yoga Flow teachers move students through a series of postures at a rapid rate in addition to holding poses to build strength and flexibility (Yoga Flow, 1892 Union Street, 415-440-9642, yogaflowsf.com).

The Pad on Union Street offers challenging power vinyasa yoga classes in a room heated to 85 degrees, and private and group Pilates reformer classes set to upbeat contemporary music. The Pilates reformer machine has a bed-like frame with a flat platform that rolls back and forth on wheels within the frame. This carriage is attached to one end of the reformer by a set of springs. These springs along with a set of adjustable straps with handles provide different levels of resistance during a series of exercises designed to work every muscle in the body.

In addition to vinyasa and Pilates, The Pad has other classes like Align and Flow, an all-level vinyasa class that emphasizes proper alignment and activation in yoga poses. This class is geared toward newer yoga students or those preferring a flow class at a slower pace.

The Pad also offers hatha yoga classes, which teach proper alignment with a strong focus on binding breath and movement. Hatha yoga is based on classic, ancient yoga practices and offers instruction in practice with emphasis on yoga philosophy and meditation techniques.

Both the Align and Flow and hatha yoga classes are taught in studios heated to 85 degrees. Other classes at The Pad include prenatal yoga, postnatal yoga, with babies, hot Pilates, and private yoga instruction (The Pad, 1694 Union Street, 415-929-1690, thepadstudios.com).

Body Temp Yoga and Movement Studios on Chestnut Street is a combination of a hot yoga studio and gym, with two locations directly across the street from one another. It offers classes in Bikram yoga, hot sculpt yoga with weights, hot and regular vinyasa, candlelight vinyasa, hot Pilates, and several other stretching and strengthening classes. Body Temp heats its studios with infrared heat that is purportedly better for promoting healthier skin and is environmentally friendly. Bikram yoga is a proprietary system of hot yoga classes consisting of a fixed sequence of 26 postures practiced in a room heated to 105 degrees. Extra-hot Bikram classes are taught at 110 degrees and followed by a cooldown (Body Temp Yoga, 2425 Chestnut Street, 415-922-1958, bodytempyoga.com).

Other nearby yoga studios include Karma Yoga on Union Street and Core Power Yoga in various locations including Lombard Street. If all this fiery yoga sounds too hot to handle, the city is literally bursting with yoga studios that offer all styles of the practice in cooler spaces. Always get your physicians take on any new workout, but the good news about yoga is that there is a practice for everyone, and its a positive start to a brand-new year.

E-mail: julie@marinatimes.com

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Theres a revolution in America, one thats been steadily growing for years. This revolution is driven by consumers who are taking charge of their health and well-being. They want to stay healthy and functioning for as long as possible, rather than relying on after-the-fact healthcare. These consumers include a growing number of aging baby boomers looking for self-care tools to enhance and expand their wellness.

Yoga is perfect for this wellness revolution. Here are some reasons why.

Move it or lose it. The number one reason people get stiffer as they get older is because they stop moving. Our bodies were made for moving. Watch children for any length of time and you see they rarely sit still. As kids get older, theyre told to sit down and sit still. Eventually, we lose the playfulness that young children have. We become adults and sit at our desks, sit on the couch, sit in the car. A sedentary lifestyle stiffens our joints and weakens our muscles.

Theres a naturally occurring fluid, called synovial, between our joints that helps keep us mobile. The more we move, the more fluid is created. Think of a car. You would never skip putting oil in your cars engine; it would freeze up. We cant inject oil between our joints but we can keep them lubricated by moving consistently and systematically, such as through a yoga practice.

Keep your balance in life. Keeping our balance can be taken literally or metaphorically. People of all ages can have poor balance. Sometimes theres a physical reason but sometimes its just a matter of being out of practice. And the older we get, the more important balance is. How many times have we heard, or voiced it ourselves, the fear of falling and ending up in a nursing home? Yoga poses are perfect to help you improve your balance and you dont need to stand on one foot to do it.

Yoga helps us keep our balance metaphorically, too. Yogas emphasis on mindfulness, of staying in the moment, teaches us to take a step back in stressful situations or during a conflict with another person. By learning to stay present, we develop the composure and self-control we need to handle our stress without a knee-jerk reaction.

Community of like-minded people. Its easy to make excuses not to continue a yoga practice at home. Piles of laundry, errands and kids call us away from our mat. Or you may not even know where to start. Thats the beauty of going to a studio. You dont have to figure it out on your own. Theres someone there to guide you through the practice. Plus theres a group energy that cant be found watching a video, no matter how friendly and upbeat the instructor is.

Builds strength. The average American has muscles that are too tight or inflexible, areas of the body that are weak or misaligned, and an overall lack of body awareness. Yoga is a great antidote for these issues but they dont get resolved in one, two or even three classes.

Is this the year you decided you needed to take control of your health, find a way to de-stress or find balance in your life?

Yoga can be a key piece of your personal wellness plan.

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