Category Archives: Flexability

Exquisite Grace and Physical IQ at 35 MPH

Hey, there, Top of the morning to you. Did you catch any of the Olympic Figure skating these past few weeks? Jim and I are avid figure skating fans. I love the grace and beauty combined with athleticism. Our top … Continue reading

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Diana Vishneva: Three Sides Of a Prima Ballerina, Made to Order

By ALASTAIR MACAULAY Audiences who came of age in the Iron Curtain era still find it astonishing to contemplate a career like Diana Vishneva’s. Ms. Vishneva is the prima ballerina of the Maryinsky (Kirov) Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia, and … Continue reading

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Yoga Faces Regulation, and Firmly Pushes Back

Yoga Faces Regulation, and Firmly Pushes Back By A. G. SULZBERGER It seemed like a good idea at the time. Ten years ago, with yoga transforming into a ubiquitous pop culture phenomenon from a niche pursuit, yoga teachers banded together … Continue reading

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Guruji, Leading Expert in Yoga Ashtanga has Passed Away

By VIKAS BAJAJ MUMBAI, India — Krishna Pattabhi Jois, a prominent and influential yoga teacher who drew a global following that included Western celebrities like Madonna and Sting, died on Monday in his home in the southern Indian city of … Continue reading

Choose Your Weapon: The Best Martial Arts Fighting Styles, You’ve Never Heard of

WHEN it comes to the popularity of judo, tae kwon do and other combat disciplines, the math says it all: Asian martial arts studios in the United States outnumber Dunkin’ Donuts outlets by more than three to one. Black Belt … Continue reading