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Welcome to the Mind and Body Channel. Yoga is collective term for a group of practices originating in India.  Whether it is Hatha Yoga, Bikram Yoga or other forms, it is popular with everyone from of all ages, from children to senior citizens to Hollywood celebrities. Learn the asanas, the postures, the history and the best way to practice yoga for optimal health from your LesTout Guide, and certified Yoga instructor, Samantha Ruffle.
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How to Improve Your Poster and Protect Your Back

by PerrinBraun
Mind and Body

When you were little, did your grandmother always yell at you to sit up straight and don’t slouch? It turns out that grandma was right! It’s fairly easy to fall into the habits of poor posture. Children tend to carry huge backpacks that weight them down, adults drag their heavy briefc..

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  • Posted on 06-24-2009
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What is The Slow Down Diet?

by PerrinBraun
Mind and Body

If you have ever tried to lose those unwanted pounds, you know it can sometimes be an uphill struggle. For those people with a slow metabolism, the weight-loss process can be difficult and downright disheartening because a low-calorie diet doesn’t always do the trick. ..

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  • Posted on 06-18-2009
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Introduction to Martial Arts

by PerrinBraun
Mind and Body

Martial arts is a broad term for the self-defense techniques that were used in Asian countries, although many other cultures have established their own form of weapon-less combat. Primarily using hand and foot forms of fighting, these self-defense techniques also encourage its participants be ver..

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  • Posted on 06-17-2009
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How to Avoid Yoga Related Injuries

by PerrinBraun
Mind and Body

While there is a lot of buzz about the benefits of a regular yoga practice, Time Magazine recently reported that more and more doctors are seeing an increase of yoga-related injuries. While doctors are simultaneous enc..

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  • Posted on 06-15-2009
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Natural Healing With Aromatherapy

by PerrinBraun
Mind and Body

There is much more to aromatherapy than meets the eye (or nose!). When you smell a pleasant scent, your mood is instantly uplifted. An important smell also has the capacity to influence your mood and bring up new memories.  For instance, when you smell cookies baking in the oven, your body e..

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  • Posted on 06-10-2009
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Alternative Healing Through Energy Work

by PerrinBraun
Mind and Body

Energy work is a broad term for several types of alternative therapies. It has been traditionally used in Eastern medicine practices for thousands of years, and is just beginning to gain popularity in the West.  You have probably heard of acupuncture, shiatsu, and therapeutic touch—the..

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  • Posted on 06-01-2009
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Using Reiki to Treat Pain

by PerrinBraun
Mind and Body

If you suffer from chronic pain or experience stress-related illness, you are definitely not alone. Millions of people suffer from chronic ailments that hinder their mobility or render them unable to perform basic day-to-day activities. While conventional anti-inflammatory medication does help ma..

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  • Posted on 05-27-2009
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Yogic Inversions

by PerrinBraun
Mind and Body

Inversions are the newest big yoga trend. What is an inversion? An inversion is a fancy way to describe an upside-down pose or an asana where you lift your feet above your head. To do an inversion, you don’t have to perform a complicated headstand—you just can lie on the floor with yo..

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  • Posted on 05-13-2009
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All About Jivamukti

by PerrinBraun
Mind and Body

Jivamukti, meaning liberation while living, is one of the newest styles of yoga that is becoming increasingly popular in the West. Similar to vinyasa-style yoga, Jivamukti emphasizes flowing and fast-paced movements that are designed to boost your heart..

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  • Posted on 05-11-2009
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Yoga for Fertility

by PerrinBraun
Mind and Body

Many women have trouble becoming pregnant. There are all sorts of expensive fertility treatments out there, but they can cause lots unwanted physical and emotional side-effects. These days, many women are turning to yoga to as a natural form of fertility treatment. And let’s face it—l..

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  • Posted on 05-01-2009
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