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Myth busting: I can’t touch my toes

Posted on January 13, 2016 by thinkfirst

A frequent excuse for those who want to take a yoga class but feel inadequate to even start is that they are not flexible enough or that they cannot touch their toes. So we will start the year busting that … Continue reading →

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Halasana – Plough pose

Posted on October 29, 2012 by thinkfirst

From Hindu mythology the plough, or hala is carried and used by Krishna’s big brother, Balaram. His name is sometimes called Haladhara meaning the plough-carrier. Once upon a time, Duryodhana imprisoned Krishna’s son Samba in Hastinapur. The family patriarch, King … Continue reading →

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