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My first yoga class, which was suggested by a friend, was a heated power-flow class taught by a former athlete who utilized yoga to stay in shape while avoiding injuries. I was nervous, but also lucky ...

One of the reasons I became fascinated with yoga was because of the mental practices woven into the physical class. My first yoga instructor encouraged me to adopt an attitude of nonviolence, not only ...

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