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Does it seem like everyones talking about yoga these days? Thats because its the most popular type of fitness class in Denver right now, according to the fitness subscription service ClassPass.

But with so many yoga classes in the city, it can be hard to find the best one for you. So, Hoodline teamed up with ClassPass to find the top classes those that consistently draw bigger crowds, yet still have enough space to meet the demand. And because variety is the spice of any workout routine, were bringing you offerings from multiple venues around Denver.

If youre ready to give this workout a try, heres the info to help you find the right session, in the right place, on your terms.

Protip: Joining ClassPass gives you access to these and thousands of other studios, gyms and wellness offerings where you live, where you work and where you travel.

3041 Zuni St., Highlands and other metro locations

C2 strengthens, balances and detoxifies your entire body and mind as you move through more challenging postures and connected breath, CorePower Yoga writes on ClassPass. Set to an energizing playlist, youll power up your yoga practice like never before.

With an average class size of 15 but accommodating up to 66 at peak times, according to ClassPass data C2 is both a popular offering and one that you can still actually get into.

First-timers alert: Plan to show up at least 10 minutes early. Most locations close the doors at the start of class, the studio writes on ClassPass, because the instructors who check in users also teach. Because its a yoga class, remember your mat, towel and water. CorePower Yoga studios offer mat and towel rentals, as well as bottles of water for purchase.

C2 is offered seven times each weekday and runs for one hour. Beat the rush by checking out the off-hours: the 5:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. starts are generally less crowded. SeeClassPassto sign up you can also learn more onTwitterandFacebook.

1947 S. Broadway, Platt Park and other metro locations

Vinyasa will build your inner and outer strength, improve your balance, and reduce stress while increasing vitality and athleticism, according to the ClassPass page for Kindness Yoga. Most classes feature several elements of traditional Ashtanga yoga including sun salutations, standing poses, preparation for arm balances, dynamic stretching, and pranayama (breathwork).

An average class has 12 students, with the number growing to 39 at peak times. Vinyasa 1-2 is offered up to three times on weekdays at this location; the others vary. The 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. starting times are often less crowded, ClassPass data show.

What should you bring? The venue suggests a yoga mat and a water bottle, and to show up at least five minutes early.

To sign up for the one-hour class, visit the ClassPass site, and check out the venue on Instagram (kindnessyoga) and Facebook.

5004 E Hampden Ave., University and other metro locations

Another offering at CorePower Yoga locations, HPF blends balance, core strengthening and flexibility, the venue writes on ClassPass.

Hot Power Fusion combines the meditative, detoxifying qualities of hot yoga with the intensity of power yoga to help you deepen your yoga practice, CorePower Yoga notes. Set to motivating music, youll focus on yoga postures that open the shoulders, hips and spine while strengthening your core and upper body.

Pack a bottle of water, towel and a yoga mat. Suggested attire is fitted workout clothes, ideally ones that wick away moisture. Temperatures run 100-103 degrees, with added humidity.

HPF is offered three times each weekday at this and other locations, with an average class size of 10. The 3:30 start time is often less crowded, according to ClassPass data. To book a spot, visit the ClassPass site.

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Lenovo recently refreshed its 14-inch ThinkPad X1 line with the X1 Carbon Gen 7 and X1 Yoga Gen 4. The former is its premier clamshell laptop while the latter is its premier 2-in-1 and both received some significant updates in the latest generation.

While the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a refined version of the traditional ThinkPad build and aesthetic, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga represents a significant departure with new metal chassis and stand-outlook. Which is the better example of a modern ThinkPad?

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 7 received a serious slimming down this time around, with smaller bezels resulting in an overall smaller chassis and about a millimeter shaved off its thickness. It retains that iconic ThinkPad aesthetic. Its all-black except for some red accents in the ThinkPad and X1 logos and the red TrackPoint nubbin in the middle of the keyboard.

Only the 4K version of the X1 Carbon has any splash, adding a woven carbon fiber pattern that adds some elegance.

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 underwent an even more significant design overhaul, eschewing the magnesium allow and carbon fiber making up the X1 Carbon and moving instead to an aluminum chassis. It, too, is slimmer and smaller than the previous version, and the gunmetal grey aesthetic is also broken only by the usual ThinkPad red accents.

Youll have a harder time recognizing the X1 Yoga as a ThinkPad, at least from a distance, but we do like the conservative look. The X1 Yoga feels more robust thanks to its cold, hard metal, though both are solid devices.

Because theyve both been slimmed down, their keyboards are identically less deep than previous generations specifically, with 15mm of travel compared to the 18mm of travel with older models. ThinkPad aficionados will notice the difference, but any touch typist will be able to get comfortable with these keyboards thanks to their snappy and precise mechanisms.

The TrackPoint and touchpad performance on both are equivalent and excellent, with the touchpads both supporting Microsoft Precision drivers and Windows 10 multitouch gestures. The X1 Yoga wins out in offering a touch display with active pen (included) support, which the X1 Carbon does not.

Another area of similarity is in their display options, where both offer Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) displays to go with a 4K (3,840 x 2,160) panel that offers a wider color gamut, more accuracy, higher brightness, and greater contrast. The latter display offers Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR) support. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon and Yoga are the first of Lenovos 14-inch ThinkPads to offer a 4K option, and both make for great Netflix binging thanks to excellent HDR streaming support.

Unsurprisingly, both laptops enjoy the same connectivity, with two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 3 support, an Ethernet/docking station connector (requiring an optional adapter, alas), two USB-A Gen 1 ports, and a full-size HDMI port.

In whats becoming a theme for this comparison, both the X1 Carbon and the X1 Yoga offer the same 8th-gen Intel Core processor options (soon to be updated to Intels 10th-gen parts). In our testing, the laptops performed within a few percentage points of each other. One might be tempted to suspect that these are the same machines inside, with the X1 Yoga merely offering a 360-degree hinge and some extra components for touch and pen input support.

The bottom line is that both laptops are plenty speedy for productivity work, and you can get a boost of power beyond the admittedly average speed by selecting Performance mode on the Windows 10 power slider.

That gives you a very real choice between quiet and cool operation and higher performance and we do like that Lenovo built that into the Windows utility rather than requiring a separate utility as do vendors like HP and Dell.

The X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga are also similarly sized in width and depth with small side bezels but rather bezels along the top and bottom, and theyre both 0.59 inches thick. The X1 Carbon is lighter than the X1 Yoga, at 2.4 pounds versus 2.99 pounds, thanks to the latters heavier metal chassis. But, neither will weigh you down.

And, youll be shocked to hear that in our testing, the 4K models also showed roughly equivalent battery life with equal 51 watt-hour batteries in both. That is, neither is likely to get you through a full working day away from a charge. We tested the X1 Yoga with a Core i5 and a low-power Full HD display, and it roughly doubled the battery life, and the X1 Carbon with the same display can be expected to perform equally well.

Both of these laptops are expensive laptops. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 7 starts at $1,462 for a Core i5-8265U CPU, 8GB of RAM, a 256GB PCIe SSD, and a non-touch Full HD display. You can spend as much as $2,561 for a Core i7-8665U CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB PCIe SSD, and a non-touch 4K display.

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga is priced a bit more aggressive at $1,142 on sale for the same entry-level configuration (although the Full HD display is touch-enabled). It maxes out at $1,880 for the same high-end configuration.

Both laptops perform well, have great build qualities, and have great display options. But the ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a more modern design that feels better in hand, and it offers extra 2-in-1 functionality.

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CHESHIREPracticing yoga in the water provides a popular form of low impact exercise. Many people find water soothing, both physically and mentally.

This past Friday, the Cheshire Community Pool offered a free Yoga in the Water class to anyone in the community, not just limited to Cheshire, taught byLisa Cammuso of Southington.

The free trial served as a preface to a Yoga in the Water series Cammuso and Cheshire Community Pool Director, Shelia Adams, hope to continue offering.

When asked about the facilitys safety protocols Adams said, If we are open, lifeguards are here.

The pool has multiple cascading stair entrances and a ramp.

During the class, attendees stood in about 4 feet of water and were not required to submerge themselves entirely.

Cammuso recommended attendees bring a bathing suit. She also said the facility has flotation devices available for participants.

At the beginning of class, Cammuso gathered attendees into a huddle and sat at the edge of the pool to give instructions.

Cammuso gave participants a rundown of how the class would be structured and then advised them to find their own space where they could comfortably move their limbs around.

We usually start with meditation, then we warm up and go through some flow and then lead up to Shavasana, said Cammuso.

For Shavasana, participants were invited to float on their backs and pay attention to their breath.

Being in the water presents new challenges for people who feel out of their comfort zones.

When I teach, I always try to tell people to be aware of whats happening within their body, said Cammuso.

Cammuso said something as small as a stubbed toe can impact balance during yoga poses.

I always ask people to practice self-awareness said Cammuso.

As with yoga on land, there (are) always challenges if youre working with injuries. said Cammuso.

She said that its important to let the instructor know of any injuries that may inhibit you from doing certain movements

Cammuso added that instructors could offer modifications to participants for certain poses.

The Cheshire Community Pool has aqua jog belts, noodles, and other water aerobics equipment available to participants.

Its really a nice alternative for those with injuries, perhaps those with joint issues,Cammuso said.

Practicing yoga in water gives participants a new perspective on their favorite yoga poses and provides the opportunity for them to try poses they otherwise may not.

You find that you can perhaps get into a pose in the water where you might not have been able to do so on land, said Cammuso.

Aqua exercise can help participants improve strength and flexibility while relieving joint pressure.

Its just really beneficial in so many ways, Cammuso said.

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Kristen Dearborn is a Wallingford native, NASM certified personal trainer and author of the blog dearfitkris https://dearfitkris.com/

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A daily yoga practice is a great habit in theory: strengthening for your body, relaxing and restorative for your mind. Making it work in practice can be another story. Sometimes even a 10-minute flow feels like more than you can manage, and that's OK. When I don't have time for a full flow, folding into just one of my favorite poses can relieve some of the stress and soreness I've been carrying around.

With that in mind, I wanted to know: if a yoga teacher could recommend just one pose a day, something that relaxes your body, unknots tension, and helps you stay loose, what would it be? In response, I got not just one but 15 gentle, rejuvenating moves to choose from, any one of which would be a great choice for some fast relief. Next time you're decompressing from a stressful day or just looking to get in a quick stretch, grab one (or two!) of these poses, sink in for a few seconds, and feel some of the soreness ebb away.

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Following the release of its recent HOME collection, Off-White has now dropped an all-new yoga mat. The homeware-meets-wellness piece is not a part of the HOME division however, and is instead a Virgil Abloh-designed lifestyle accessory.

Measuring at 173cm x 61.5cm, the Off-White yoga mat is covered edge-to-edge in the labels archetype quotation branding, denoting what it is and who designed it. On the reverse, you can find a large, cursive woman text print alongside the usual OFF-WHITE c/o VIRGIL ABLOH stamp.

The padded yoga mat is brought together in a neat wrap thanks to a SHOELACES tie similar to those found on the designers footwear offerings and is kept secure with toggle fastenings. Take a look at the Off-White yoga mat in the gallery above and pick one up for yourself from retailers such as Revive for $255 USD.

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Anyone who says they don't like yoga hasn't tried it yet or is lying straight to your face. That's because a yoga workout can be super lazy, crazy hard, really long, or, like, five whole minutes. My point is: Errbody can dance to the beat of their own yoga flow...or something like that. So what's not to love?

You'll need to BYOGoat to get in on that goat yoga situation, I hunted down 14 other kinds of yoga Youtube videos that you can do at home no matter your vibe (but I highly recommend the bed yoga, FWIW). Scroll on through to find your new fave workout for when you just can't class today.

1If you run this town (literally)

This video has everything: An instructor with a British accent, soothing beats, and a 30-minute flow focusing on your hips and hammies. Excuse me while I say "achilles" like I'm from London all day for no reason at all.

2If it's your birthday (HBD!)

Apparently, birthday yoga is a request Yoga with Adrien's Adrien gets allllll the time. Here. For. It. Follow this 27ish-minute flow of "easy, breezy, beautiful birthday yoga." You can expect a lot of cat and cow poses, pigeon, and a few warriors. Nothing crazy. HBD, gal!

3If you want a tough workout

It's about to get sweaty! This hour-long sesh is all about that core werk with boat poses, single-leg balances, and planks on planks. If you're not great at balancing, you might need a couple of blocks, just FYI.

4If chakras are a thing you care about

ICYMI, chakras are energy points along your spine through the crown of your head, according to the Chopra Center. In the Hindu tradition, each point is associated with certain organs and even emotions. This 40-minute workout focuses on your root chakra, associated with security and stability. We get a little woo woo here, but getting weird is fun and Andrew Sealy's voices is kinda dreamy.

5If you're new to yoga-ing

It's ya girl Adriene again (and her really, really cute pupper). This one goes out to the newbs with lots of standing poses, a few warrior poses, and lots o' stretchingall in 20 minutes.

6If you just need a solid stretch rn

Um, hello dream plant aesthetic. During this 15-minute full-body workout, Maddie takes you through basic stretches as well as yoga poses like crescent moon pose, standing forward bend, cat and cow, and more. Get loose.

7If you like amazing sex and want more of it

This 30-minute slow flow hones in on tight hips and breathing to help you chill the hell out and get some blood flowing to all those organs important for the sex. You know the ones. This class could be super awkward in person, but I'm pretty sure your computer isn't judging you.

8If your neck is basically effed

If you're human, your neck is probably messed up at little bit. So for the next nine minutes, follow along with Yoga by Candace as she walks ya through poses that stretch your neck and shoulders out real nice and deep like. Best part: You just sit the whole time, so you can do this probably anywhere you plant your butt.

9If you like yoga but also want to do other things today

How cute is this lil montage with the Tone It Up girls? Anyway, you'll engage allll of your bod with poses like planks, warriors, chair poses, and a killer ab sequence to cap things off in 15 minutes. Ta-da, you done.

10If you just have 10 minutes this morning

Have a long-ass day ahead of you but want to do something nice for yourself before the sh*t hits the fan? This is a good one. You'll do lots of bendy things like hip openers, downward dogs, forward folds, and sphinx pose to stretch your shoulders and back. Damn, I feel good just typing that.

11If you had a really, really bad day

When your brain is one giant UGH, tap this super chill, 30-minute yoga sesh that requires zero standing or balancing. You'll stretch it out with happy baby pose, spinal twists, and finish it off with a bomb-ass shavasana.

12If you're sick of basic yoga

Does holding a pose forever (ever) sound appealing to you? Don't do this. If you like to keep it moving, you'll like this 15-minute flow by Candace which quickly runs through poses including chair pose (love to hate you, chair), a bouncy goddess pose, and the warrior poses you know and love.

13If you're not getting out of bed today

Yoga. In. Bed. I feel like that's the only thing I need to say to sell you on this, but if you need more details:

- All the poses are sitting or lying down.- You'll hold each pose for a while to get extra stretchy.- This instructor kind of sounds like Shailene Woodley (take that as you will).

14If you're in the pursuit of abs

Just to mentally prepare you: You're about to do all the planks. This quick eight-minute burner will destroy your abs after your regularly scheduled workout or whenever you want to make sure your core is still there.

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As one of the more tranquil seasons, Fall helps you ease your way from the summer to winter months. Although many people associate health reboots with the new year, theres never been a better time to start improving your habits. Whether youre yet to try yoga or you already have some experience with it, its time to learn how daily practice benefits your life.

Stress is a tiring business. As your body continuously floods with hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, you burn energy.

As yoga has a strong association with reducing stress, it can help you feel more energetic too. To see the greatest benefits, try incorporating a quick 15-minute sequence into your morning routine.

If you associate stronger muscles with spending hours in the gym, nows the time to rethink your approach. Yoga encourages you to build strength using your own weight. As it does so in a controlled manner, you may reduce your risk of injury.

Adding daily yoga to your routine can complement your usual cardio practices too. As you stretch out your muscles, youll reduce your likelihood of encountering DOMS and prepare your joints for your next workout.

Or, even better still, you can empty it before you go to sleep. Many of us lead exceedingly hectic lives. As a result, our minds are too busy for full focus or a restful night of slumber.

Yoga encourages you to focus on what youre doing in the moment. As a result, you can ease your mind away from its hectic state and into a calmer one. By practicing in the morning, youll clear your brain for the day ahead. In the evening, itll help you relax before you drift off to sleep.

Every yoga move you execute requires you to breathe deeply and with focus. By adopting better breathing practices, you make it easier to move through each day with a sense of calm.

Over time, better breathing increases your tidal volume. In other words, your lung capacity is greater. Increasing your tidal volume makes it easier for you to adopt other healthy living practices too. For example, running.

When Fall comes around, many of us could do with more happy hormones. Yoga boosts your serotonin levels, so you may be able to rely on it to keep Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) at bay.

In addition to higher serotonin levels, youll increase the amount of GABA in your brain. Once again, GABA reduces your risk of conditions such as SAD.

So how much yoga should you do each day? Start with around 15 minutes and work your way up. In addition to using local classes, try online videos. Before long, youll learn enough moves to create your own daily routine at home.

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UNION, NJ - Did you know that September is National Yoga, Honey, and Library Card Sign-Up Month?

Your Union Public Library card provides access to free DVDs, ebooks, CDs, genealogy websites and more. Its both easy and free to get one.

Speaking of honey, if you like cookbooks youll be interested in knowing that the Union Public Library added more than 20 titles in the last three months to their collection of almost 50 shelves of titles. There is something for everyone. Take a look at The Complete Baby and Toddler Cookbook, Taste of Home Cook It Quick All-Time Family Classics, Husbands That Cook, and Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family. Vegetarians can enjoy Mostly Plants: 101 Delicious Flexitarian Recipes and Vegetables Unleashed.We also have exotic collections such as "Zeitoun: Recipes from the Palestinian Kitchen" and recipes for specialized diets: "Keto Friendly Recipes" and "Skinny Taste One and Done".

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Finally, the library hasnt forgotten the most important meal of the day -- dessert! Two new cookbooks take care of cravings including The Salt and Straw Ice Cream Cookbook and Tasty Dessert: All the Sweet You Can Eat.

The Library is located at 1980 Morris Avenue with a branch at 123 Hilton Avenue in Vauxhall. For further information call 908-851-5450 or go to uplnj.org.

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Artist's impression of Tower Bridge, London, on Car-Free Day, September 22.

World Car Free Day is an event celebrated in cities around the world on September 22 every year, encouraging motorists to give up their cars for a day by highlighting that roads are not just for motor traffic.

London will be staging one of the most significant global Car-Free Days, with the City of London and some surrounding streets becoming the venue for a major festival.

As well as a sunrise yoga session on Tower Bridge, there will be a later classic-cycle ride across the iconic bridge. All of the citys cycle hire bike will be free for the day, and organizers are hoping that 150,000 people will take to the streets and discover what London is like when its not clogged nose-to-tail with space-inefficient motor cars.

More than 20 miles of Londons roads will be closed to motor traffic for the day, and 340 residential streets will be made into PlayStreets for children.

Orchestral and dance performances will be staged at the Bank Junction in the City of London, and spectators will be able to relax on the roads on deckchairs, armchairs and bean bags.

Additionally, 15 London boroughsincluding Ealing, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Haringey, Islington, Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest will be staging their own Car-Free Day events.

Im really proud that London will be holding its biggest Car Free Day celebrations on Sunday, said Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.

By enabling Londoners to explore our city without cars and traffic, we will inspire them to walk and cycle as part of their daily routinesomething which is crucial to clean up our toxic air.

Israel's "Car-Free Day" is held on Yom Kippur, a major Jewish religious holiday. On this day Israelis refrain from using cars. The empty streets are overtaken by pedestrians and cyclists. Credit: Michael Jacobs/Alamy live news (Photo by Michael

The clean-air theme was continued by Dr. Audrey de Nazelle of the Centre for Environmental Policy at Imperial College London who added: For one day Londoners will walk, bike and play down the streets devoid of the most immediate sources of air pollution, noise, and traffic stress. Hopefully, they will develop a taste for it and soon be demanding more permanent car-free solutions.

Cities have been organizing International Car-Free Days annually since 1995. In the EU, the day caps the end of European Mobility Week. Bogot in Colombia holds the worlds largest car-free day, which was formalized after a public referendum.

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