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From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga
I've been taking hot yoga classes this summer and blogged about my experience. I hope you will add any useful hot yoga tips in the comments.

The Hot Yoga Experiment
This summer, I'm indulging in what I like to call "the hot yoga experiment." I've never taken hot yoga on a regular basis before, but after I examined the schedules... Read more

Bikram Yoga: Hot or Not?
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Sweating Out the Toxins: Fact or Fiction?
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Pose of the Week -Head to Knee Pose - Janu Sirsasana
When the weather is hot, it's nice to include some cooling, restorative poses in your practice. To this end, I offer you a supported version of janu sirsasana. You will need a bolster, firm pillow (couch cushions will work), or a number of folded blankets. Set your legs up for the pose and then place your bolster longways over your extended leg. When you forward fold, drape your torso completely over the bolster. Turn your head to one side, resting your cheek on the bolster and let your arms relax to the floor. Stay for several minutes on each side for full effect.

 


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