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NEW!

DONATION
BASED
STUDIOS

PRACTICE
Y O G A
ANYWHERE
A BEGINNERS
GUIDE TO

HOT YOGA

SMOOTHIE
RECEPIES

TAKE A PEAK

A T S P R I N G S
YOGA & SURF

RETREAT

IN

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CONTENTS

A GUIDE
TO HOT
YOGA

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FIND OUT WHAT

NAMASTE MEANS

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DONATION
BASED YOGA
ON OAHU

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PRACTICE
YOGA
ANYWHERE

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YOGA RETREAT
IN BALI

BACKBEND STAFF
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MINA LOLLAND
CREATIVE DIRECTOR MARIANNE LARSEN
SENIOR EDITOR KATARINA HENRIKSEN
ART DIRECTOR STINE JOHANSEN

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PHOTOGRAPHER

MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ

WR ITERS

ANNA LOPEZ,
LISA WIDROW.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
MATHILDE AALSTAD
SANNA HANSEN.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Dear readers,I

hope
you enjoy the rst issue of
Backbend. I am extremely
happy with accomplishing my
rst issue. It has been a dream
for years to publish my own
magazine and the dream nally
came true after hard work
and amazing staff members.
These past months I was lucky
enough to go to Aruba to Rachel
Brathens YOGA RETREAT
that you can read about on
page 7. Aruba was amazing
and Rachel was amazing. We
practiced yoga outside and
on SUP boards that was an
amazing and fun experience. To
avoid jetlag after I came back
from Aruba I practiced yoga
waiting for my airplane and did
some simple poses as I stepped
out from the airplane. To try
them yourself, turn to page 10.

I have also tested Lululemons

new
eco-friendly
yoga
collection and I have started
teacher training for Bikram
yoga at Corepower Yoga.
I hope each and everyone
of you enjoy your first issue
and remember to take care
of your mind and body.

Editor-in-chief,

Mna Lolland

READY TO SWEAT? A GUIDE TO START WITH HOT YOGA

Trying hot yoga for the
time can be terrifying but
these guidelines you will be
prepared to step into the

By Mina Lolland.

rst
with
well
heat.

1. Hydration
It is important to hydrate and drink water before,
during and after class. Coconut water gives
a natural hydration and is a good alternative
to drink right after an hour of sweating.

2. What to wear
Because of the heat which is 100 farenheit,
girls should wear shorts and a top or sports
bra and guys should wear a shorts. The
most important is to feel comfortable.

3. What to bring
Bring a yogamat in case the studio doesnt have
rentals, also bring a lock for your personal
belongings. You should bring two towels, one
to place on your mat during class so you dont
slip and to protect your mat. Bring another
towel if you want to shower. after class.

4. Arrive early
Arriving early to your first yoga class gives
you time to register, change clothes and
also gives you time to relax in the heated
room for your body to get used to the heat.

5.Dizziness
Dizziness is normal the first couple of
classes and can occur if you havent
had enough water during the water.

6. Yoga is for everybody

Remember that is never too late to start practicing
yoga. Hot yoga is for beginners as well as advanced.
The poses are a series of the same postures so you
will get better over time. Come with a positive mind.

H O T Y O G A H AWA I I
COREPOWER YOGA
www.corepower yoga.com
HOT YOGA 8
www.yogahnl.com
BIKRAM YOGA NORTH
SHORE
www.bikramyogahawaii.com

FACTS ABOUT BIKRAM YOGA

- Founded by Bikr am
Chaudr ey
- Can help with c hr onic
diseases, it helped with
Bikr am C .s c hr onic
knee injur y
- Elim ina t e t ox ins,
g i v e s yo u b r ig ht e r hair
a nd s o f t e r s k in
- War ms up muscles
quicker so you get
deeper into postur es
-Prevents injuries

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