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Competitive yoga? That poses some problems

3:24 AM Thu, Nov 05, 2009 | Permalink | Write a

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter

Some yoga sites have been posting this video, of the seventh Annual Asana Yoga Competition in New York City (originating from New York magazine). These practitioners are under the impression that yoga is a sport, where honors can be earned......

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Ignore the scale, lose some weight?

6:58 AM Tue, Nov 03, 2009 | Permalink | Write a

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter

Losing weight and falling in love may have more than one thing in common. Yes, they can both be very elusive, but also, I am starting to think, they may happen just when you've stopped trying. For the past several......

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The importance of rest in your exercise regimen

12:05 AM Sun, Nov 01, 2009 | Permalink | Write a

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter

Dallas Morning News photo / Kye R. Lee Shanon Buffington demonstrates a supported child's pose (salamba balasana) at Surya Center for Yoga in Coppell, Texas. Maybe it's because my schedule has been so upside-down lately -- working at nights......

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Halloween post reminds kids, parents to take a walk

2:14 PM Fri, Oct 30, 2009 | Permalink | Write a

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter

I've been busy working nights in our Sports department this week, so today I'm going to give you a little re-run. Last year, I posted "This Halloween, don't do a drive-by" to encourage families to walk to their trick-or-treat destinations......

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Watching the World Series? Here's a pitch for a TV workout

12:01 AM Wed, Oct 28, 2009 | Permalink | Write a

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter

Plan on watching the World Series starting Wednesday night? (even if it's just to root against the Yankees?) If the series goes to 7 games, and the average game last more than 3.5 hours, that's a lot of sitting on......

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3 R.I. troopers sweep fitness competition in Virginia

8:06 PM Tue, Oct 27, 2009 | Permalink | Write a

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter

By Donita Naylor Journal staff writer Three Rhode Island State Police troopers have swept a national law-enforcement fitness contest, taking six first-place awards in the 2009 LawFit Trooper Challenge in Fairfax, Va. Competing for Rhode Island were G. Thomas Chabot......

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Get out of your comfort zone and try something new

1:36 AM Mon, Oct 26, 2009 | Permalink | Write a

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter

Providence Journal photo / Sandor Bodo Iyengar yoga students hold "plow pose" -- modified with a chair, in this file photo One of the most-often asked questions I get is from people who want to try a new form......

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