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Can yoga keep you healthier this winter?

Try this routine to help your body fight off the coughs and colds going around this season.



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Yoga instructor helps heal the nation's capital, one stretch at a time

Deb Berlin is determined to soothe frayed nerves in Washington, D.C., through yoga, a practice she picked up in her teens.



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7 great yoga apps so you can stretch and relax anywhere

These apps can help you get your downward dog on wherever, whenever.



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Mindfulness meditation may reduce anxiety

In a new study, participants who paid attention to their physical and mental feelings showed small but meaningful reductions in anxiety, depression and pain.



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Yoga reduces fatigue and inflammation in breast cancer patients, study finds

Breast cancer survivors who practiced yoga for as little as 3 months reported significant improvement in several areas.



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Yoga: The key to breast cancer recovery

Yoga provides graded exercise that can be tailored for individuals, making it useful for all sorts of patients and their lifestyles.




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Hillary Clinton and 7 other yoga devotees known for other pursuits

From wrestler Diamond Dallas Page to the New York Giants, these sun-saluting stars may surprise you.



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Easy yoga routine helps skiers enjoy the snow

Take off your equipment and run through some poses, right there on the snow, for a quick warm-down.



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Russell Simmons says meditation is the key to greater happiness

Business magnate shares the benefits and practice of daily meditation in his new book 'Success Through Stillness.'



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What is Dudeism? And what does it have to do with Buddhism?

The Day of the Dude is now celebrated worldwide.



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Angelina Jolie used yoga to soar in 'Maleficent'

And (surprise!) it's not an exercise the actress enjoys.



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Mindfulness meditation may reduce drug user relapse

Meditation sessions to promote self awareness may have an enduring effect on curbing substance abuse.



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Which meditation technique is right for you?

By learning about the many different types, you can get the benefits of meditation in a way that works for you.



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A reluctant spring: Yoga poses to shake off winter

For a smooth transition between the seasons, try these cleansing asanas.



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How Ted Ligety helped me reach yoga gold

On a journey to learn how to ski, keeping one mantra in mind helped this writer merge a beginner's mind with mastery.



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Yoga for runners: Stretches to improve your energy

A few simple poses before and after a run can help improve energy and minimize injury.



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Yoga doesn't ease asthma symptoms, study finds

Even though some people practice yoga to treat their asthma, the exercise does not appear to alleviate asthma symptoms in adults.




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Jared Leto and Ellen Page named 'sexiest vegetarians'

Annual award, given by PETA, presented in recognition of both actors' commitment to animal-free diets.



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'Wanderlust' in Vermont: Travelers relish fresh air and beautiful views

Vermont's Mount Stratton hosted a festival dedicated to yoga, meditation and overall mindfulness.



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3 office setups that don't involve a chair

Sitting is bad for your health, so why not swap your desk seat with one of these solutions?




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5 yoga poses you can do anywhere

Sometimes movements that are barely noticeable can have the most profound effect, as these simple concepts show.



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Why we should have little altars everywhere

A simple arrangement of meaningful things can help us find inspiration in our daily lives.



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How a lazy girl found her inner yogi

The appeal of quiet, contemplative time lured her to yoga and ultimately transformed her life.



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29 ways to repurpose your old yoga mat

From the garden to your feet, cast-off yoga mats can still be useful in a variety of places. Here are some creative ways to repurpose your old yoga mat.




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5 yoga moves for people who fly a lot

These simple yoga moves can you help ease pain, release tension and boost energy in the close confines of an airplane.



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6 ways to treat PMS without drugs

From ginger to exercise, natural methods may help beat cramps, bloating and other monthly symptoms.



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7 yoga teachers who have changed the practice

These instructors are inspirational, and they've changed the world in their own particular ways.



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The rise of Broga

Yoga isn't just for the ladies — and marketers know it.



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Shelter cats do downward dogs

A fitness studio and animal shelter team up to help rescue cats — and have fun doing yoga together.




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How to train for 'American Ninja Warrior'

Modern exercise tends to put health before stealth, but both are necessary for anyone who wants to become a ninja.



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Yoga effective against arthritis pain, study shows

Yoga made a difference in physical health, flexibility and even pain levels.



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This Chihuahua has perfected the downward dog

Watch as this dog is guided through a series of yoga moves by his owner, Nic Bello.




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Mindfulness meditation has been shown to rewire your brain and improve your health

New scientific evidence backs up the benefits of mindfulness meditation.



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Why are yoga poses named after animals?

Quite a few poses take their names from wildlife, and there's an interesting reason why that's so.



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Nudge away your stress with goat yoga

There's a waiting list 1,000-people long to do yoga surrounded by goats in Oregon.



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Too much stress? Try yoga with an alpaca

Farms offer stress relief yoga classes with the help of calming critters, like goats and alpacas.



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If you want to be a better person, you're going to have to do more than meditate

Researchers reviewed more than 20 studies that investigated the effect that several types of meditation had on positive feelings.



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What 3 months of yoga and meditation will do for your body

Researchers find biological confirmation that yoga and meditation have a positive effect on mental health. Plus: 4 yoga moves that will reduce stress.



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Why it's OK to practice distracted meditation

Meditation still works even if you can't completely clear your mind of distractions. Just keep gently pushing those thoughts away.



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Cheap oil winners and losers

What is the upside and downside of cheap oil? Who is coming out on top and who is getting snowed under when oil is under $40/barrel?




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The dark side of Canada's oil boom

Unbeknownst to many, Canada now produces more oil than Texas or Kuwait. A new book, <i>Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent</i> uncovers the dark



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RAN hangs banner at Niagra Falls

RAN targets Tar Sands oil with dramatic banner at Niagra Falls urging President Obama to 'just say no' to dirty oil.



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Film decries Canadian oil mining

‘Dirty Oil’ slams Canada’s oil extraction industry, calling it one of the world’s most polluting industrial projects.



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Winter Olympics fans target Canada&#39;s oil sands

A new Sierra Club campaign urges environmentalists to fight oil sands to preserve winter sports.



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Pelosi&#39;s trip north of the border comes at energy crossroads

Oil sands, international relations and energy policy make for a touchy visit in Ottawa.




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Environmental groups says stay out of Alberta

Until oil sand situation is dealt with, 'Rethink Alberta' says tourists should travel elsewhere.




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Montana and North Dakota say yes to oil sands

North Dakota and Montana are preparing to tap into a pipeline that will link the Alberta oil sands with refineries on the Gulf Coast.




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Another pipeline spill makes for another political battle

Pipeline spills aren't good for the environment and they aren't good for politics. They are especially bad for business.




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James Cameron on Canada&#39;s oil sands

With a story similar to "Avatar," film director James Cameron now finds himself on the side of native people in Canada's oil sands region, where their way of li



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North Dakota sitting on a (black) gold mine

A huge oil reserve under the western part of the state is drawing interest, according to reports.