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Animal Asanas: Goats on the Yoga Mat

Sep 30, 2019

By combining the already beneficial aspects of yoga, goat yoga amplifies the practice through the well-documented benefits of human and animal interaction.

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The Power of Yoga: Tapping Into the Life Force

Aug 30, 2019

The many health benefits of practicing yoga, including protecting against loss of mobility, cardiovascular disease and depression, lowering elevated blood pressure and much more.

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Take a Cerebral Spin: Cycling for a Healthier Brain

Aug 16, 2019 ● By Marlaina Donato

Pedaling away for even 20 minutes a day, indoors or outdoors, fires up brain cell production and lowers symptoms of depression – and that’s just the beginning of cognitive benefits.

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Poolside Concert in Redding

Jul 31, 2019

Come on in, the water’s fine for the Bowls, Bodies and Water poolside concert at Open Sky Yoga Barn (OSYB) in Redding. The event, co-sponsor...

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Growing Up Billy: A Conversation with Father and Son, Billy Blanks and Billy Blanks Jr about Hard Work, Family and the Ultimate Goal

Jul 31, 2019

Both images are ingrained in our minds: Tae Bo icon Billy Blanks in his famous 1-2 punch pose and Dance It Out creator Billy Blanks Jr mid-a...

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Spirit Festival: Immersion on the Connecticut River

Jul 31, 2019

From September 13 through 15, Hartford, Connecticut’s riverfront will be the site of a brand new experience: Spirit Festival, a three-day im...

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Aldrich Art Museum Hosts LGBTQ Yoga Class

Jul 31, 2019

On Saturday, August 10 from 1 to 2:30pm, Susie Buckley will lead a special free class for LGBTQ community members and allies at The Aldrich ...

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Yoga’s Love Connection: Healing Power of Relationships to Transcend Trauma

Jul 31, 2019 ● By Suzy DeYoung

“Relationships are the agents of change and the most powerful therapy is human love.”  Dr. Bruce Perry penned those words back in 2006 wh...

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Namaslay Studios Brings Funky Fitness and Yoga to Ridgefield

Jul 02, 2019

Namaslay Studios, a new fitness and yoga studio, opened last month in Ridgefield. Founded by Candace Cabrera Moore, the best-selling author ...

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Hummingbird Sound Yoga in New Milford

Jul 02, 2019

Area yogis have two opportunities this month to try a new sound yoga class offered in New Milford by Barbara (Bobbi) Soares, MA, IARP, certi...

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Forest Bathing: Mother Nature’s Rx for Body and Mind

Jun 28, 2019 ● By Marlaina Donato

What was once called ‘walking in the woods’ has a new moniker – forest bathing – as well as new research showing its unique abilities to boost our health and mood.

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Stratford Hosts 5th Annual International Yoga Day Festival

Jun 06, 2019

Join The Hindu Cultural Center of CT (HCC) in celebrating the sun, Summer Solstice, yoga and community at the 5th Annual International Yoga ...

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2nd Annual Summer Yoga Fest in Danbury

Jun 06, 2019

Yoga Culture, an Aligned Vinyasa yoga studio located in Danbury, will be hosting its second Annual Summer Yoga Fest on June 8 from 7am to 2:...

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Just Add Water: Aquatic Workouts for Him

May 31, 2019 ● By Marlaina Donato

Guys are jumping right into pool aerobics and finding that it keeps them buff, fit and free from wear and tear on joints and muscles.

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Sit Less to Live Longer: Increasing Movement Adds to Longevity

May 31, 2019

Replacing a half hour of sitting or lying around with brisk walking and other moderate physical activities reduces the risk of dying over 14 years by 45 percent.

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