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Monday, June 11th, 2007
What does the heat do?
New students often ask the question, “What does the heat do?” Contrary to popular belief it is not present to inflict pain and suffering. Practicing the 26 postures in a heated space offers a number of benefits.
First and foremost the heat enhances vasodilatation so that more oxygenated blood is delivered to the muscles. Capillaries that […]
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Sunday, June 10th, 2007
Dehydration Symptoms
Dehydration symptoms generally become noticeable after 2% of one’s normal water volume has been lost. Initially, one experiences thirst and discomfort, possibly along with loss of appetite and dry skin. This can be followed by constipation. Athletes may suffer a loss of performance of up to 50%, and experience flushing, low endurance, rapid heart rates, […]

