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Dec 30,2008
Achieve Your Fitness Resolution For 2009
by TeachStreet
How many years have gone by where your New Year's resolution was to exercise and get in shape , but by the end of the year you've found yourself having to renew that promise?If you aren't a hardcore athlete , and don't plan to be, then yoga lessons may be the genie in a bottle that makes your New Year's wishes come true in 2009.
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Especially if you have prior joint and bone injuries, doing plyometrics, weightlifting and running on a treadmill can put a lot of strain on your vulnerable body parts. The non-abrasive, body flexing, joint strengthening art of yoga is just what the doctor orders. The dual benefit of yoga over many other forms of exercises is that it is a powerful mental discipline as well. Yoga means union, which through my interpretation is the union of the mind and body. Practicing meditation has many great health benefits beyond the physical, as many doctors claim.&
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Dec 2,2008
It's No Surprise that Portland's the #1 Greenest City, Again
by TeachStreet
Every year for the last three years, Portland has reached the very top of the most sustainable cities list produced by SustainLane . There should really be no surprise that Portland keeps beating its rivals. Take for instance Adam Boesel, and his new fitness project, The Green Microgym .
The Green Microgym houses four stationary bikes that produce between 200 and 600 watts of electricity per hour, several other stationary bikes that are connected to generators that Boesel built, treadmills that run off 30% less power, a yoga studio with cork flooring, efficient ceiling fans and solar panel awnings.
The sustainability of The Green Microgym provides environmentally conscious physical trainers and their trainees a place they can feel good about supporting due to its limited impact on the environment. Let's not forget
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Oct 2,2008
What's the Portland Community Looking to Learn?
by TeachStreet
Since we first came to Portland in August of this year, its been exciting to watch our community of teachers and learners on TeachStreet grow. There's a huge range of subjects in Portland to learn from, whether you're looking for fire dancing with the Flamebuoyant Productions or CPR training with Larry Meres -- we should have it. Here's a quick peek into what Portland is looking to learn (based on most popular search terms on TeachStreet): Top 5 Searched Subjects on TeachStreet.com (Portland, OR) Guitar Spotlight: Want to learn how to strum a guitar? Visit Christopher Woitach (Montavilla) or Tim Mackey (Far Southwest) for guitar classes ranging from banjo to electric guitar.
Knitting
Spotlight: Take a look at Portland Sewing (Alameda) or Wool is my Game (Buckman) for all your sewing and knitting needs. Check them out to either work on your next homemade bag or just learning how to alter your clothes .
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Aug 12,2008
Portland Water Bureau Installs New Walking Path at Powell Butte
by jenniferd
The Water Bureau's Powell Butte Reservoir and Nature Park is a hot spot in SE Portland. It is used by Portlanders of all ages to hike, walk their dogs, etc. Until this week, however, the only way for park-goers to access Powell Butte was to drive or walk up the long access road. Having an abundance of cars and people using the road is a bit of a safety hazard and has become a concern for the Water Bureau. To alleviate the problem, Water Bureau crews have spent the last two weeks building a 2,200 foot walking path and retaining wall, stretching from Powell Blvd. to the top of Powell Butte. The bureau hopes that pedestrians will use the walking path as an alternative route to access the park and thus eliminate the car/pedestrian issue. And if you're someone who hasn't yet taken a trip to Powell Butte, what are you waiting for? It contains 608 acres of thriving, green forest and rolling grassland and nine miles of hiking trails- and it's right in the middle of the city! On a clear da
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Jun 22,2008
Portland Residents to Race 118 miles to Fundraise for Children’s Camp
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