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Rage Yoga Is a Thing—and Yes, There Is Swearing Involved

Tranquil music, pretzel shapes, and gentle candlelight may be the hallmarks of the yoga you're used to, but there’s another more casual style of yoga that includes cursing, beer, and heavy metal you need to know about. this link opens in a new Lindsay Istace, the founder of Rage Yoga, describes it as “alternative yoga for the modern badass." "It's  meant  to be a different approach to yoga for those who find their peaceful center in a different way," she says. The practice "involves a little bit of extra chaos and a sense of humor," she says. Think: war cries, heavy metal guitar riffs, occasional dirty jokes, f-bombs, and yes, even drinking. It’s definitely a  vibe . The goal? To make you feel like an empowered badass, to work through what's holding you back, and to become a more resilient person, Istace explains in a video on the Rage Yoga website this link opens in a new tab . Basically, it’s the yoga equivalent of plugging in your headphones, ...

Practical tips for healthy and sustainable diet

1. More fruits and veggies Fruit and vegetables are good for our health, and most come with a low environmental impact. There are exceptions, as some require a lot of resources to transport and keep fresh, so eating these less frequently can increase the  sustainability  of our diets.  Examples include: fruits and vegetables that are fragile, or require refrigeration (salads and berries) vegetables that are grown in protected conditions (such as hot-house tomatoes or cucumbers). foods that use a lot of resources during transport (green beans, mange-touts, or berries imported from the southern hemisphere).  2. Eat locally, when in season Locally-grown foods can be a sustainable choice, but only if we choose those that are in season where we live. The energy cost of producing or storing local foods beyond their natural growing seasons could be higher than shipping foods that are in season somewhere else. 3. Not more than needed especially treats Co...