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Friday, Feb 24th 2012
5 Healthy Snacks You Can Find at Most Gas Stations
Here's the scenario: You're driving to your in-laws when you unexpectedly run into a backup on the highway. You've made it 10 miles in two hours and your stomach is growling. Your options: fast food or the mini-mart at the gas station. I say opt for the
latter.
If you can look past the candy bars and greasy chips, you might just find a healthy snack option. Here are five you can usually count on:
Tuesday, Feb 07th 2012
Which Kind of Yoga Class Is Right for Me?
The beauty of yoga is, like brands of shampoo, there are different kinds for each taste preference and desire. Depending on what's available in your community, options can range from "power yoga," which often includes a fast-paced flow of sequences (sometimes called vinyasa) with intermittent challenging holds to Kundalini yoga, which focuses more on breath work and mantras.
What are you looking to achieve from your yoga class?
by Marcia Mangum Cronin