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Yoga Yoga Yoga Styles Beginners Poses & Workouts From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga If the winter had dog days, February would be the start of them. The novelty of pretty snow has worn off for most people and the prospect for weeks, if not months, of more cold weather looms large. A yoga retreat to warmer climes may be just the thing to get you through until spring. All About Yoga Retreats Most people take a vacation to get away from it all, but students of yoga are increasingly using their hard-earned holidays to deepen their practices by combining travel to exotic places with intensive yoga programs. If you are considering going on a yoga retreat, here's some info on finding a reputable program and what to expect when you arrive. See More About:  yoga vacation  yoga lifestyle  yoga advice For Those of Us Staying Home Going on a retreat is a great way to perk up your practice, but if that's not in the cards for you, there are other ways to reinvigorate yourself, especially if you feel like the new year's resolution buzz is starting to wear off. What's the Best Time to Do Yoga? You may have heard that some yoga systems recommend an early morning practice, but does that mean you should write yoga off just because you're addicted to the snooze button? See More About:  yoga faq  yoga for beginners  yoga advice Pose of the Week - Half Moon Pose - Ardha Chandrasana I recently noticed that I had fallen into a bad habit with my ardha chandrasana. In my hurry to reach my arm up to the sky, I was neglecting to get my hips in the correct position first, making it difficult to get the full expanse of chest opening this pose can offer. My suggestion is to pause after configuring your legs and let the back side of your hand rest of your sacrum. You may be surprised to discover that your back is turned at a slight angle toward the floor. Continue to open up until your sacrum is perpendicular to the floor. You can then either raise your arm or keep it on your back. See More About:  balances  standing poses  intermediate poses Yoga Ads Yoga for Beginners Yoga Poses Hatha Yoga Yoga Positions Yoga Asanas Featured Articles Yoga Glossary Yoga Frequently Asked Questions Beginning Yoga Practice An Index of Yoga Poses Yoga Styles Yoga Audio, Books, and Videos   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Ann Pizer Yoga Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Yoga? Yoga for Beginners - How to Start Yoga for Weight Loss Find Yoga Poses 30-Day Quick Start Yoga Guide Advertisement