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YOGA GURUSTirumalai Krishnamacharya (1888-1989)

Despite living to reach 100 years old, Krishnamacharya had never left Indian soil. The majority of the yoga styles practiced now may be traced back to his school in Mysore, Karnataka, attributable to something about his teachings. Because of this, his devotees refer to him as the "Father of Modern Yoga." It is reported that he made headstands and shoulderstands, such as shirshasana and sarvangasana, a focus of his lessons. One of the first gurus to mix the value of breathing with physical activity and to incorporate both meditation and yoga asanas was Krishnamacharya. His pupils, including Indra Devi, Pattabhi Jois, and B. K. S. Iyengar, played a major role in the global popularity of yoga. Although Krishnamacharya was content to teach yoga just in India, it was he who lay the groundwork for modern yoga. Without him and his followers, yoga would have remained a traditional Indian practice restricted to its original country of origin.

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A new study says that doubling the number of trees in European cities could cut heat-related deaths by a third.

A significant public health problem is the "urban heat island effect," in which the built environment raises the temperature in cities. Research shows that the number of deaths caused by heat goes up by up to 3% for every 1C rise in temperature.

This week, a group of researchers from several countries proposed a remedy. They said that if cities increased the amount of tree cover from the average of 14.9% in Europe to 30%, city temperatures could drop by 0.4%, which would cut the number of deaths caused by heat by 39.5%.

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Yoga is a transformative journey meant to lead you towards some type of goal, whether that goal is less stress, better health, or inner peace. Knowing where you are can help you know where to begin and take your first steps toward your goal. Consider reaching out to a local studio for recommendations and guidance for your level of experience and fitness.

YOGAPEDIAMOOD-BOOSTING FLOW

By combining stretches, core activation, and deep breathing, this sequence will release tension so you start your day feeling refreshed

.AS YOU PRACTICEAllow yourself to pause and explore these heart- and hip-opening stretches as you build up to the peak pose, an exciting variation of Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose). This will help connect you to your core and root you down so you can expand outward with stability and strength. Meanwhile, breathe deeply throughout the sequence to further awaken your sense of vitality and inner purpose.

1. Tri Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana (ThreeLegged Downward-Facing Dog Pose)Begin with hands shoulder-width apart and feet hip-width apart. Actively reach your heels down as you lift your sitting bones up and elongate the spine. On a deep inhale, lift your right leg. Keep your shoulders squared.

2. Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge) Step your right foot forward and place your back knee down behind your hips. Place your hands onto your front knee, and sink your hips, drawing your belly away from your front thigh and pressing your shoulders back. Gently rock forward and back.

3. Ardha Ustrasana (Half Camel Pose)Turn to your left, pivoting your back shin. Place your left hand alongside your sacrum and your right hand on your front knee. Engage your core to lift your sternum, and elongate the inseam of your right leg.

4. Ardha Hanumanasana (Half Monkey God Pose)Turn toward your front leg and straighten it. Lengthen your spine over your leg, with your fingertips on the floor. Bend your elbows (not your neck), and hinge from the hips to fold deeper. Keep your hips square.

5. Cat-Cow PoseBring your right knee back in line with the left, coming to all fours. Inhale and lift your sternum, sitting bones, and chin. Exhale and tuck your chin, round your spine, and tuck your sitting bones. Breathe, and explore your fullest range of motion.

6. Tabletop, variation Extend your right arm forward and your left leg back. Keep your hips square to the mat by dialing your outer left hip down and your inner left thigh up. Engage your core, and elongate from fingertips to the sole of your foot. Hug your muscles toward the midline.

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