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First Yoga Class

in category of Freshman Forum, Abby Lee Hood, fitness, health, yoga

Up until yesterday, my yoga practice was something I’d done alone, learning from others who’ve taken classes and by watching videos online. But I finally attended my first organized class at Shoals Yoga, not too far from campus.

Learning yoga by yourself is nearly impossible. No matter how much you read about practicing, no matter how many tutorials you watch, it’s really hard to get the hang of both the mental and physical aspects without a trained teacher to guide you. I learned that yesterday as I followed the teacher’s relaxation instructions and guided poses. Read More »

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A Quick Look at Mixed Martial Arts

in category of Health & Fitness, Abby Lee Hood, fitness, MMA

MMA, or Mixed Martial Arts, is a title-awarding fighting ring similar to the UFC. Many of its fighters are household names, and have a following, just as any good NFL player does. The combat can be brutal; it’s a mix of kung fu, karate, boxing, Muay Thai, and more. The full-contact sport is pretty popular in most places and can draw a big crowd.Read More »

An Introduction to Capoeira

in category of Health & Fitness, Abby Lee Hood, capoeira, fitness, martial arts

Recently, I wrote an article about the ways martial arts can benefit you physically. It’s a great way to learn defense, build confidence, and whip yourself into some serious shape! You can begin martial arts at almost any age; I took tae kwon do when I was about seven and fell in love. The hard part is finding out which style of martial art suits you best. In the next few paragraphs, I’ll endeavor to make that choice a bit easier by focusing on capoeira.Read More »