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Gabriel John Candles
Gabriel John set out to develop candles inspired by the true artisan tradition. Candles have a 65-hour burn time, and are handmade from pure soy in the heart of Chicago by stay-at-home moms. // $19, gabrieljohncandles.com
Spoonk Acupressure Mat
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Getting Started in Yoga
November 1st, 2012“You have no idea how much your life is going to improve as a result of this. Food tastes better. The air seems fresher. You’ll have more energy and self-confidence than you ever dreamed of.” When Jerry Seinfeld uttered these words, he was talking about a shower head—but never mind that. He could just as well have been talking about yoga.
Eight poses for calm, energy, and clarity
The Power of the Pedal
May 10th, 2012Natural Solutions spoke with Brandon Wells, a worker-owner at the Hub Bicycle Co-operative in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as part of the "Breaking Away" summer bicycle feature. A popular and truly unique shop built upon community involvement, the Hub has become a fixture in the Minneapolis biking community.
An interview with Brandon Wells from the Hub Bicycle Co-OperativeIncorporate Fitness Into Your Everyday Routine
January 1st, 2012From television shows to political campaigns, the hot topic of obesity is now on the minds of many, and the public is finally ready to take action. People understand the serious implications of being overweight and the illnesses that unavoidably stem from it—diabetes, heart disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, to name a few.
“Sedentary Death Syndrome,” as the media calls it, is an epidemic.Pilates for Weight Loss
June 1st, 2010Rainy Wright-Legg of Ashland, Oregon, had a straightforward goal when she first started Pilates five years ago: to take control of her debilitating shoulder pain. She never imagined that she was embarking on a journey that would help her shake years of emotional baggage—and 116 pounds.
Yes, you can shed pounds with Pilates. Here's how.Dance Your Way to Better Health
February 1st, 2009When it comes to getting your groove on, you may consider yourself among the rhythm-challenged, with two left feet and a repertoire confined to wedding-induced displays of the funky chicken. The words fun and dance have never gone together in your mind. But lock the door, close the blinds, and give it a try with no one else around because dancing truly is an easy way to get into shape.
From ballet to Bollywood, find your fitness groove.Yoga for Hip Flexors
January 1st, 2009Your hip flexors can tighten as a result of an abnormal tilt of the pelvis and from too much sitting. Also, “biking, running, and activities where you are in a hunched-over position lead to tight hip flexors because the muscle is being shortened,” says De West, yoga therapist at the Yoga Workshop in Boulder, Colorado.
The OM Advantage
November 1st, 2008I got into yoga as a college student on a typically tight budget. To save money I decided to memorize my favorite sequence and practice at home. It was love at first Sun Salute.
The joys of a home yoga practice don’t have to come with years of experience. This sequence designed by yoga icons Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman will help you get started, and stick with it.Yoga Rx: Running Injuries
September 1st, 2008No strangers to pain, runners do a lot of damage to their bodies while pounding the pavement or tackling the trails. Yoga can help by strengthening weak, underutilized muscles while healing overworked or injured ones, as well as tendons and joints, says Baron Baptiste, former athletic trainer and creator of Baptiste Power Yoga.
