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Americans’ capacity for self-improvement is always evolving. With a history of fitness trends from the wacky and technical to the dull and robotic, new concepts are continually introduced. Through a fine-tuned, high-profile…

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Sitting at a computer for most of my day is a part of my job as a writer. But the lack of movement and poor posture in which being stationary often results, can really take a toll on my back. I often…

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Are you curious about the vegan lifestyle? Does it seem a little bit mysterious? Perhaps you’ve thought about trying it yourself. In this new column from senior staff writer Katie Drummond, Katie explores many of the challenges that vegans face and dispels…

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April is National Poetry Month. In the spirit of lyrical beauty, Her Active Life offers you the following poem by Leza Lowitz, from her book, Yoga Poems: Lines To Unfold By.

Vrksasana --------------- Tree

How…

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There are many reasons why you should incorporate deep breathing into your daily routine. Deep breathing has known health benefits, yet it takes awareness.  Deep and slow conscious breathing is an integral part of meditation, yoga and post-surgery recovery. It is known…

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the number one reason the elderly suffer nonfatal injuries and visit hospitals is because of falls. In fact, almost a third of all people over the age of 65 suffer some type of…

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We all need role models - strong, self-sufficient women who endure tough times and make a meaningful mark on the world around them. While many women look to the world of celebrities for their idols, the ladies who deserve the title…

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I have had the pleasure of sampling the classes of a number of different instructors at several different gyms and studios in the many years that I have been practicing yoga.  Some of them practiced in a style that I found highly…

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An entire hour of yoga that focuses on my chiseled six-pack. That immediately intrigued me! Okay, I don’t already have a sculpted six-pack, but I do feel confident wearing shirts that show my stomach. The only way to keep that…

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We all need role models - strong, self-sufficient women who endure tough times and make a meaningful mark on the world around them. While many women look to the world of celebrities for their idols, the ladies who deserve the title…

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For the past several years, the #1 killer of women has been heart disease. But while that statistic still stands, on this very day women all around the world will be showing their support to fight the disease by slipping…

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B. K. S. Iyengar is one of the most famous yogis in the world. He is credited with the development of Iyengar yoga. I start this piece by mentioning his name because I want you to think about something he…

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In this monthly feature, Her Active Life introduces you to women who are making a difference and living with enthusiasm and wellness. This month, staff writer Shannon Martin introduces you to Leslie Heywood, a renowned athlete, writer, and groundbreaking academic.

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Meditation is a practice of deep concentration, and usually involves focus on one item or thought. It has been practiced in different countries for over 5,000 years, and is now becoming more popular in western culture as the benefits are better…

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Still stumped about what to get someone on your gift list? This time of year is supposed to be filled with joy and happiness, not stress over what to buy that one person who seems to have it all - or…

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