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		<title>What Is The Best All Around Yoga Video?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m looking for a yoga video that I can use daily.  I&#8217;ve been doing yoga, so a beginner&#8217;s tape isn&#8217;t necessary.  I&#8217;m just looking for something new.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m looking for a yoga video that I can use daily.  I&#8217;ve been doing yoga, so a beginner&#8217;s tape isn&#8217;t necessary.  I&#8217;m just looking for something new.</p>
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		<title>What Kind Of Shoes Should I Wear With Yoga Pants?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:50:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s really in right now to wear yoga pants &#8211; but I was wondering what kind of shoes to wear with them! (I never paid attention.) I know Uggs, but I don&#8217;t like/have uggs anyway. by the way, I don&#8217;t mean wearing them to the gym I mean to like school.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s really in right now to wear yoga pants &#8211; but I was wondering what kind of shoes to wear with them! (I never paid attention.) I know Uggs, but I don&#8217;t like/have uggs anyway. by the way, I don&#8217;t mean wearing them to the gym I mean to like school.</p>
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		<title>Pain Relief With Yoga</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:06:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you in pain? If you are, then you will be glad to hear that there is another pain relief option available to you – Yoga. A lot of individuals suffering from any kind of pain are now turning to alternative methods to relieve pain. They have grown tired of using medicines or drugs which [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you in pain? If you are, then you will be glad to hear that there is another pain relief option available to you – Yoga. A lot of individuals suffering from any kind of pain are now turning to alternative methods to relieve pain. They have grown tired of using medicines or drugs which oftentimes have undesirable side effects.</p>
<p>A great number of people are suffering from chronic pain and for quite some time now, they were able to spend a huge amount of money in purchasing pain relievers. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to get rid of pain. Read on and you will find out how to naturally address your body aches in an inexpensive way.</p>
<p>Perhaps you’re already familiar with meditation. People who are suffering from pain can benefit greatly from mind and body medicine. Through centuries, meditation was used by people to achieve a relaxed state of mind and body. It is truly an effective tool in relieving pain. Aside from relieving pain, meditation can also maintain your overall health and it helps in boosting the body’s resistance against diseases.</p>
<p>If you want to cope with pain, try meditation now. Meditation techniques are now being taught in some clinics all over the world. Stress is a very common cause of pain which can lead to headaches, eczema, arthritis, back pains, and other health conditions. Meditation can also work for almost anything especially if you do it right.</p>
<p>The body produces endorphins and this hormone is said to give humans a good feeling. It is also helps in alleviating stress and in reducing pain. Through meditation, the production of endorphins is enhanced so you will soon feel better.</p>
<p>When you’re meditating, your brain is in a coherent and synchronous state. Large quantities of endorphins are produced so you will feel good. You will be at peace. It’s easier to feel happy and connected to your body and mind.</p>
<p>Pleasurable experiences stimulate the brain and because of this fact, it will be easier to overcome pain and depression. Yoga meditation makes use of different techniques and you can choose only the ones you prefer.</p>
<p>Breathing is usually the initial step to achieve awareness. Breathing patterns are followed to provide body relaxation. When the breathing rate is slowed down, your body will also calm down and relax. If your body is relaxed, you will also feel less pain.</p>
<p>When meditating, you will also ponder on the realities of life and its ever changing concepts. You must be able to understand yourself in order to view things differently. When your perspectives are changed, you will also begin to deal with problems or pain effectively. Inner peace is achieved and you will feel more in control of your life. Emotional transformation can improve your overall health and it helps in reducing physical symptoms and pain.</p>
<p>Pain and anxiety can also be effectively addressed through visualization techniques. You will simply imagine a relaxing and pleasant place or activity from your past. By doing so, you will feel calm and relaxed thereby reducing pain.</p>
<p>Through meditation, chi or prana flows through your body giving you more energy. Such energy can be directed to improve health conditions and relieve pain. Yoga meditation has its benefits and for centuries, people have already proved its efficacy. Learn the various yoga meditation techniques now and use it as a pain relief tool.</p>
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		<title>What Is The Proper Breathing Technique For Bikram Yoga? How Long Do You Hold A Pose?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:08:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Also, is it okay to do Bikram in a semi-warm room opposed to it being really hot. I know you probably won&#8217;t get the benefits of sweating as much and releasing as much toxins, but is it okay for this type of yoga?
It sounds like you don’t have a studio in your area. I’ve been [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Also, is it okay to do Bikram in a semi-warm room opposed to it being really hot. I know you probably won&#8217;t get the benefits of sweating as much and releasing as much toxins, but is it okay for this type of yoga?</p>
<p>It sounds like you don’t have a studio in your area. I’ve been doing bikram yoga for 3.5 years, and have my own opinion about the heat. I believe that the heat should enhance your practice rather than hinder it. When the room is a nice 104 like it should be it’s lovely.</p>
<p>When it gets to about 50% humidity and feels much hotter it can be cumbersome. Then again, I”m not a size zero. So, in my opinion as long as the room is warm you’ll be fine. Unlike Ashtanga, Bikram doesn’t create as much heat internally so you might want to go for a run first or wear warm clothing as you practice in a cooler room.<br />
Breathing should be a 6-second inhale followed by a 6-second exhale. For the belly down postures they recommend what they call 80-20 breathing. Inhale completely, then exhale 20%, inhale 20% and keep using the top 20% of the lung capacity.</p>
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		<title>What Is The Best Way To Clean A Yoga Mat? Preferably Without Dry Cleaning&#8230;?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am not sure of the best way to clean a yoga mat.  The one I have has acquired a bit of nasty smells accordingly.  I wonder if you can just soak it in mild soap and wring it out, or if that might mess it up ? (it is that weird tacky [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am not sure of the best way to clean a yoga mat.  The one I have has acquired a bit of nasty smells accordingly.  I wonder if you can just soak it in mild soap and wring it out, or if that might mess it up ? (it is that weird tacky foam-type material)</p>
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