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Smithsonian plans to open first yoga exhibit

Tags: Smithsonian, Yoga: The Art of Transformation

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Working out the Amish way

Bucky Mitchell, the Amish Trainer, combines his Amish background with fitness training to create his own healthy lifestyle.

Tags: Amish trainer, Vida Fitness, health, fitness, workout, food, meditation, Alex Beall

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No hands, no legs: Amputee vets heal battle scars with yoga

On a sunny Thursday afternoon, Staff Sgt. James Sides throws a mat on the white tile floor and plops down. He's about 20 minutes late to yoga, but his classmates don't seem to care. To his right, Cpl. Nathan Jakubison reaches his hands toward his left foot, making sure to avoid the metal pins sticking out of his shin. To his left, Sgt. Mike Nicholson, 23, has no legs to stretch over, but rather focuses on extending his spine.

Tags: Megan Cloherty, Walter Reed, Yoga for Vets, Wounded Warriors

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Good to Go: Exercise date ideas for Valentine's Day

Dinner and a movie always make for a great date night, but how about breaking a sweat instead this Valentine's Day? WTOP's Katie Howard offers some fitness-inspired activities that will help burn those calories from heart-shaped boxes of chocolates.

Tags: Valentines Day, exercise, ice skating, recipes, relationships, family, Good to Go, Katie Howard

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Overweight, chronically ill find yoga without judgment

Specialized yoga classes are taught like traditional yoga classes, but they cater to people with different conditions and different ability levels, with the focus on balance, strength and flexibility.

Tags: Lil Omm Yoga, Dena Kahn, Megan Cloherty

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Ways to counteract the toll stress takes on your body

Stress can take an incredible toll on the human body. But there are ways to ease the pressure.

Tags: Paula Wolfson, stress

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Bridesmaids bond through downward dog

Drinks, dancing and an unforgettable night on the town may make for a typical bachelorette party. But more bridesmaids in the District are trading miniskirts for spandex and dance floors for squishy mats as they bond in downward dog.

Tags: exercise, wedding, brides, Stephanie Steinberg

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Yoga classes may be coming to a J.C. Penney near you

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New airport amenities take the pain out of a layover

Yoga, spas and a marked walking course. These are not just features of a trendy gym. They are now healthy perks for the connecting passenger.

Tags: airports, layover, andrew mollenbeck, PC, golf, airport gyms

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Not going to the gym? Try 10-minute workouts

If you're not getting to the gym, a Calvert County trainer says you can still work out, at home and at work, for just 10 minutes at a time.

Tags: michelle basch, Roxie Hinton, World Gym, 10 minute workouts, walking the dog,

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