...Pin it! How to use a yoga strap! Using: YogaRat Strap Yoga straps are a great addition to any yogis practice. As I mentioned a few weeks ago in the Choosing a Yoga Strap 101 post you can even use a tie if you don't have a strap yet though I do believe they're worth buying. There are endless ways you can use a yoga strap to deepen your practice through proper alignement and support. Here are a few poses to get you started! How to use a yoga strap: Seated Poses The two pictures above display two variations of cobbler’s pose. This pose is for stretching the inner thighs and hips though people with tight hips will have trouble with this one. Begin in an upright seated position, make a loop with your strap placing it around your sacrum (around the top of the hip bones) and around the feet. If you’d like your legs closer to your body tighten the strap. Using the strap in this pose keeps the body in proper alignment assisting the pelvis to tilt forward while keeping the spine straight. You can also lay on your back allowing the hips to open. ...
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...071A0123 17 March 2009 SUSTAIN AIRBORNE TRAINING FOR THE T-11 PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM Prior to Pre-jump Training, place the jumpers into a formation that allows the jumpmaster to easily control them and make on the spot corrections. The extended rectangular formation and the horseshoe formation are the two preferred formations. Prior to placing the jumpers into formation, ensure the jumpmaster team inspects the ballistic helmets, ID tags and ID cards. The jumpmasters or the safeties can accomplish this inspection. Although Pre-jump can be given by anyone on the jumpmaster team, the primary jumpmaster can delegate authority but not responsibility. Holding, running, one riser slips, and other information can be inserted into Pre-jump as the Airborne Commander sees fit. Although Pre-jump training should be tailored to fit the mission, emergency landings will always be covered due to the many variables involved with emergency situations; i.e. if jumpers have to conduct an emergency bailout over unfamiliar terrain. Pre-jump training is performance-oriented training and the jumpmaster team must ensure that the jumpers are performing the actions as they are being covered. During Pre-jump training, use the “HIT IT” exercise as often as needed to keep the jumpers actively involved. Jumpmasters will refer to their unit ASOPs for additional guidance. When Jumping the T-11 parachute from rotary wing aircraft the time between exit and full deployment...
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...Snurfing Snurfing or what is now called Snowboarding is a very popular sport with all ages and both genders. There are many different ways to snowboard and there are different types of snowboards. The most common way to ride the snowboard is freeride and the majority of people ride snowboards regular, but some ride goofy. Learning the basic concepts of snowboarding usually takes a person three days, but to actually get good at it takes years of practice. The best thing about snowboarding is the feeling of elation you get while gliding down the trails. You feel so free, the spray of snow behind you as you go, the sound the edge of you board makes when it hits ice and the rush of adrenaline when airborne. There is nothing better than being the first on a trail after a big snowstorm because snowboarding is the best in fresh powder. There is nothing like being the first to make your mark on a trail. The history of snowboarding officially begins with a quick appearance of a snowboard-like invention by M.J. Burchett in 1929, and was not seen again until 1965, with the invention of the snurfer. Sherman Poppens was its creator, who was a chemical gases engineer in Muskegon, Michigan. Poppen’s wife was the one who came up with the name “Snurfer”. She called it that because it was a contraction of “snow surfer” (Dennis). The snurfer was a wooden plank with a string attached to the front for control. He had originally created the snurfer as a toy for his daughter, and soon after...
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...the fitness world manages to invent more and more new devices. Consider the exercise with ropes or straps, which is convenient for every day use and effectiveness, and it is becoming more and more popular all over the world, especially - in Scandinavia. It is called TRX or suspension training. A lot of people do not know what TRX really is so let me explain it. The TRX Suspension Trainer is the original, best-in-class workout system, in which the head load element is at the user body weight to perform exercises. You can do hundreds of different extricates that can develop muscle strength, flexibility and balance, to workout the deep musculature. In addition, the system is suitable for beginners, as it is also for professional athletes. You can control of how much you want to challenge yourself on each exercise, because you can simply change your body position to increase or decrease resistance and intensity. TRX motto – “All levels at all locations”. Classical suspension system weighs a little less than two kilograms and is compact so you can fit it in a small backpack. Therefore, it can be easily taken anywhere, for example, a walk to the park or further vacation. Now there is no excuse not to do exercises even if you are on vacation, because you can take your trainer with you anywhere. It is really easy to set up the suspension - requires only one pivot point, and special straps with carbines and that is it. Everyone can choose the most suitable workout intensity, so this type...
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...Welcome aboard Japan Airlines flight 066 to San Diego, California. Our aircraft is under the command of Captain Ogawa and our flying time will be 12 hrs. To all passengers, I’d like to direct your attention as the flight attendant of this aircraft will be showing our safety demonstration and would like the next few minutes of your complete attention. Please stow your carry-on luggage underneath the seat in front of you or in an overhead bin. All aisle and exit should be clear. Before takeoff, make sure your seat back and folding trays are in their full upright position. To fasten your seatbelt low and tight across your lap, insert the metal fittings one into the other, and tighten by pulling on the loose end of the strap. To release your seat belt, lift the upper portion of the buckle. When the seat belt sign illuminates,( sound effect) immediately be seated and fasten your seat belt. We suggest that you keep your seat belt fastened throughout the flight, as we may experience turbulence. There are s 8 emergency exits on this aircraft. 4 doors on the left and 4 doors on the right. Please take a few moments now to locate your nearest exit. In some cases, your nearest exit may be behind you. If we need to evacuate the aircraft, floor-level lighting will guide you towards the exit. Doors can be opened by moving the handle in the direction of the arrow. Each door is equipped with an inflatable slide which may also be detached and used as a life raft. If you are seated next to an...
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...ride a horse when they follow these basic steps. First you will need to learn how to tack a horse, the first thing that you will need to do is tie up your horse. Next you will have to groom the horse brush the horse and pick out the feet with a hoof pick. The third step is to out on the blanket and then the saddle pad. After you put the pads on you have to put the saddle It should sit in the middle of the saddle pad, make sure it doesn't interfere with the horse's shoulder. Then you have to put on the girth which is a band attached to a saddle, used to secure it on a horse by being fastened around its stomach. After you have to unbuckle the cross ties, the cross ties are what ties the horse to the post so you can saddle the horse up. Then you have to put the bit in the horse mouth, and then put the head piece over the horses head. The you have to buckle the chin strap you should be able to put two fingers under neath the buckle. Also you have to buckle the throat latch make sure you can put four fingers underneath the throat latch. Before getting on the horse, need to check the girth and make sure that it is tight enough. Also you must check the stirrups, that is where you put your feet and make sure they are long enough to fit your feet properly. As a beginner rider, it is necessary to wear a helmet for saftey. Also you must wear correct riding boots, and also jeans. The next step is to mount the horse. In order to get on the horse you need to stand on the left...
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...Fashion fascinations for Spring 2010 Spring 2010 exemplifies clothes that are soft, feminine, not overtly frilly and most of all capturing that easy-sexy look effortlessly. Here are the fashion fascination highlights for Spring 2010. 1. Skater Dresses. Yes, every little girl’s favorite sport--figure skating is finally hitting the runways this season. This short dress is a favorite for A-list celebs such as Zoe Saldana and Chloe Sevigny. Skater dresses are so flattering because it flares from the waistline giving a girly & youthful feel. The soft, layered hemlines whether done in pleats or ruffles are sure to make any woman twirl with delight. This dress shows off your lean legs-instantly giving you that svelte look. This look is easy-sexy that comes in soft hues such as lavender, blush and peach. Spring shows are filled with this fantasy inspired look from Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior to Stella McCartney. It is highly recommended that you invest in this piece, as this dress will most likely be wearable for the summer. 2. Gray for day, silver for night. Gray is the new go-to color for day. It’s an easy flattering color that will suit almost everyone. Designers have handpicked a light gray color for spring 2010 shown in most skirts, shorts and blouses. Night time signals the need for some eye-catching hue--silver. Another color that is easy to wear but designers are gunning for the sequined, sparkly silver hue. Arrays of choices are available as designers such as...
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...left leg extended forward his are held stiff at his sides, and his fists clenched holding some unidentified cylindrical objects. His stance appears assertive, indicative of his power. He is represented as a mature yet vigorous man, perhaps in his thirties, with slender hips, broad shoulders, and well-developed arms. His body has been made to appear life like, which is common to all Egyptian statues in such areas as the knee, which are over-emphasized and the edge of the shin-bone which is too sharp, is anatomically correct. Overall, he appears to represent the ideal of manly beauty in old kingdom Egypt (witcombe, 1995) Menkaura, was the last king to build a pyramid in time line at Giza, and it was on a much reduced scale, reaching only 216 feet in height and only one-tenth of the volume of the Great Pyramid. The architects tried hard to compensate with an extravagant use of red granite, brought by barge all the way from the first cataract region, and by an enlarged pyramid temple, where mandarin’s funerary cult continued to be celebrated for centuries after his death (Wilkinson, 2010). Menkaure, who...
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...Squats are one of the most foundational functional movements and as we get older a lot of us don’t have the mobility to get down into a squat and don’t have the strength to stand back up. Here are 6 progressions to help you start squatting and moving better. Swipe ⬅️ 1) Assisted Squats Great for beginners just learning how to squat and build strength and balance. Can use trx straps, a railing, chair, etc. 2) Body Weight Squats Next progression after assisted squats are body weight squats. Feet will be around shoulder width apart. When you drop down your arms may go out in front of you parallel to the ground. Keep a neutral spine and brace your core on the way down and up. Keep those knees wide tracking over your feet and don’t let them...
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...The door slams shut on the black Chevrolet S10 as Kirsten Belsheim walks towards the entrance of George Larson field. Air was humid and hot as Kirty’s feet smack against the tar walking down to the entrance of the track. It’s gameday we gotta win this one c’mon we can do it. Some of her teammates were already there because they knew that tonight was a big night for the team. The Cambridge-Isanti Bluejackets were undefeated so far in their season. However, they knew tonight was going to be big because they were playing a team they had not beaten in Bluejacket history. Tension was high and Kirty could feel it in her bones and muscles as everything on her mind was this moment, this game, on September 1st, nothing else mattered besides winning. She steps on to the field the sound of her cleats hitting the track makes a loud...
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...now I feel that killing him would be the best way to relieve the horrible gut feeling when I’m with him. I pulled him on to the table and strapped him onto his deathbed, I used three straps to hold his neck, his arms, and his legs. The end of the table was a saw spinning over 1000 times per minute, it was sure to kill him but he had so much to live for. I would’ve given him 5 minutes until the spinning wheel of death cut him to shreds but every single bad thing he had done to me would cost him 10 seconds of precious time he would never get back. The hours I spent with myself crying would be equivalent to the seconds of his death. I said my final goodbyes and left the room … My breath was scattered and fast, I awoke with a deep moan as all I heard was a saw spinning but I didn’t know where that was coming from. All my muscles trying to move and stretch around, but I couldn’t move for some reason. Whatever that was, all I knew was that there was a spinning blade and I was strapped to the table. The sounds of the blade getting closer and faster every second, now I can imagine the blade spinning towards me to slice me in half. My forehead beaded with sweat as I had tried to squeeze myself through the straps. I was rendered completely useless and for sure I could not break through the straps holding me down. In my head I had given a prayer that my bereavement would not hurt as much. Hoping that a prayer would suddenly give me a miraculous miracle and get me out of purgatory...
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...comfort Trendelenburg – (whole body) feet elevated 8”-12” (generally used with a backboard) Shock (or modified Trendelenburg) – (waist down) feet elevated 8”-12” Recovery – left lateral recumbent 1. Define body mechanics: Body Mechanics – the principles of effective, safe movement used in lifting and moving patients. The use of proper mechanics reduces the EMS provider’s chances of becoming injured. 2. Discuss the guidelines and safety precautions that need to be followed when lifting a patient: Use a minimum of 2 people Call for additional help if necessary Use an even number of people to maintain balance Know the weight limitations of your equipment Know your own limitations If the lifting is unsafe, don’t move the patient Keep weight as close to your body as possible 3. Describe the safe lifting of cots and stretchers: General Guidelines – know the weight to be lifted and the team’s limitations, constantly communicate to coordinate actions, don’t twist your body, keep weight as close to your body as possible, flex at your hips and bend knees, and keep back straight. Cots/Backboards – tighten your back in normal, upright position, spread your legs about 15 inches apart, bend at the knees to lower your torso, use power grip to grasp cot/backboard, adjust position until weight is balanced, make sure feet are about 15 inches apart with one slightly forward than the other, keep feet flat and your weight on the balls of your feet, lift by straightening your legs until...
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...Jokes * “If toast always lands butter-side down and cats always land on their feet, what happens if you strap toast to the back of a cat and drop it?” -Steven Wright * “I like rice. Rice is great when you’re hungry and you want 2,000 of something.” –Mitch Hedberg * “A friend will help you move. A best friend will help you move a body.” –David Attell * “It’s amazing that the amount of news that happens in the world every day always just exactly fits the newspaper.” –The Great Jerry Seinfeld * “According to most studies, people’s No.1 fear is public speaking. No.2 is death. Death is No.2. Does that sound right? This means, to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” –The Great Jerry Seinfeld * “Somebody just gave me a shower radio. Thanks a lot. Do you really want music in the shower? I guess there’s no better place to dance than a slick surface next to a glass door.” –The Great Jerry Seinfeld * “If we’re all God’s children, what’s so special about Jesus?” –Jimmy Carr * “Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m a schizophrenic, and so am I.” - Billy Connolly * “God gave men a penis and a brain, but unfortunately not enough blood supply to run both at the same time.” - Robin Williams * “I’m not addicted to cocaine. I just like the way it smells.” - Richard Pryor * “A woman told her doctor, ‘I’ve got a bad back.’ The doctor said, ‘It’s old age.’ The woman said...
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...“Just do it already.” “I can’t! The world looks too small from here!” “Well…then don’t look down.” “How far are we from the bottom again?” “Only about 15,000 feet.” “What if I forget to pull the strap?” “You won’t.” “What if the parachute doesn’t work?” “It will.” “What if I don’t land properly?” “Enough! I can’t force you to do this, but I will say this: What if you don’t do it? What if you shy away from the first choice you made as an adult? What if this is your only opportunity to prove to yourself that you are ready for the real world? All it takes is one leap of faith.” “Maybe I should have waited a few weeks after my 18th birthday to do this.” “If not now, then when?” “Alright, alright, just a few more minutes.” “You have...
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...The Moose and the Sparrow Hugh Garner From the very beginning Moose Maddon picked on him. The kid was bait for all of Maddon's cruel practical jokes around the camp. He was sent back to the tool-house for left-handed saws, and down to the office to ask the pay cheater if the day's mail was in, though the rest of us knew it was only flown out every week. The kid's name was Cecil, and Maddon used to mouth it with a simpering mockery, as if it pointed to the kid being something less than a man. I must admit though that the name fitted him, for Cecil was the least likely lumberjack I've seen in over twenty-five years in lumber camps. Though we knew he was intelligent enough, and a man too, if smaller than most of us, we all kidded him, in the good natured way a bunkhouse gang will. Maddon however always lisped the kid's name as if it belonged to a woman. Moose Maddon was as different from Cecil as it is possible for two human beings to be and still stay within the species. He was a big moose of a man, even for a lumber stiff, with a round flat unshaven face that looked down angrily and dourly at the world. Cecil on the other hand was hardly taller than an axe-handle, and almost as thin. He was about nineteen years old, with the looks of an inquisitive sparrow behind his thick horn-rimmed glasses. He had been sent out to the camp for the summer months by an distant relative who had a connection with the head office down in Vancouver. That summer we were cutting big stuff in...
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