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Show DAILY HERALD D2 Yoga offers benefits to everyone more advanced poses and routines in the mixed level UTAH ADVENTURER COM and "rocket" series, there is something for everyone. It's Why yoga? That's what I asked Amy Williams, owner Yoga has students who range in age from 3 to over 80. Wilof It's Yoga, a premier yoga a liams says that they see a wide studio for Ashtanga of attendees, from avid teacher classes and range yoga athletes wanting to stretch training. Seven years ago, and achieve mental clarity, to Amy and her husband, both avid cyclers, took a yoga class others who have little physical to help loosen up and get a strength but want to improve their cardiovascular functioncompetitive mental edge on their cycling. They fell in love ing and flexibility and must do all of their poses and breathwith the benefits of yoga and decided to open their own stu- ing on the ground. dio. Yoga is for "people who Yoga combines movement with focusing on physical want to become better, that want to discover who they are sensations, and learning to and what their potential is. We breathe deeply and purposedo that through a yoga class: fully. This leads to a sense breathing and moving and dis- of wellness and balance. The physical benefits include flexcovering." From gentle stretches and ibility, stronger muscles and cardiovascular strengthening. breathing exercises taught in the beginner course to Mentally, yoga helps people slow down and ref ecus ideal for help unwinding during the busy rush of life. Williams encourages guests who feel too busy, to make time and try yoga. People may say, "I'm not that flexible. I dont know if I can do yoga. I am so stressed out, I don't know if I can sit down for that long." That's why you come! If you were flexible and strong and mellow, then you wouldn't need to come to yoga. But most of us fall into those categories and you're coming Jo work on those things," Williams said. If you go, dress comfortably and wear layers. Plan to be barefoot, and do not wear heavy scents or perfume. You might want to bring water. You can bring your own mat, but It's Yoga provides mats for participants. Leslie Kawai Vin-yas- sounding cliche I felt more whole, more complete. I joked that they should Continued from Dl have done before and after and set up the equipment. We pictures. I walked in stressed and flustered. I walked out decided to do the interview relaxed and invigorated. The after the class. I grabbed a mat, wired the microphone to tension in my head, my shoulMonica Nardone, our instrucders and my neck was gone and I was smiling! tor, planned out some shots, I have three children and and tried to get in place to work four jobs there's little look ready for a yoga class I felt like a tornado blowing time for "rest and relaxation" through the quiet studio. Could in there. But as I quietly mediI pull off looking calm during tated at the end of the class, I a yoga class? just kept thinking, "I need this. I underestimated Nardone's Wow, it feels great to feel this calm and centered. I really soothing, instructive voice need this." So, the greatest and the relaxing effect of testament to my experience is the stretching and breathing. What can I say? I was the per- probably the class schedule I fect correspondent for this st- walked out with for the new orymy fast paced, hectic life month membership plan we all stopped for 45 minutes, and bought. It took just one session suddenly I felt calm. Breathof the relaxing, energizing ing, stretching, thinking. My headache was gone. My mind stretches to convince me that felt clear, and at the risk of I need this physical experience Yoga TTT 1 I w "V If you go I Where: It's Yoga 4801 N. University in The Shops at is at Enter It's Yoga by going through Soel Boutique, which faces south and is just east of Abercrombie & Fitch. More Info: Call 426-964or visit www.itsyo-gautah.co4 I Cost: It's Yoga has as class fee well monthly plans as a drop-i- n of $12. If you go Continued from Dl we passed a sign announcing the exit for the Nixon Library at Yorba Linda. Never ones to turn down a peek at history, we turned off, turned north and followed the signs for about 2 miles until we found ourselves on the grounds of the library, museum and birthplace of the 37th president of the United States. The small white farmhouse Nixon was born in on Jan. 9, 1913, is still on the property, restored to its original appearance where it stood amid citrus groves. On display inside are many personal items that belonged to the Nixon family. For instance, the living room has the piano, flute and violin young "Dick played. He and his brothers shared one of the two bedrooms upstairs. The former president and first lady, who attended the $25 million library's opening in Jury 1990, are buried side by side on the grounds, not far from the home, amid rose gardens that reminded us of Pat Nixon in the White House. Richard Nixon's gravestone is inscribed, along with the years he lived, with this phrase: "The greatest honor history can bestow is the title of peacemaker." Now under the auspices of the National Archives and Records Administration as are libraries for every U.S. president since Herbert Hoover the place opened in 1990 under a private foundation as the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace. Last year, it joined others around the country under the National Archives umbrella. more often. Next to Utah adventures, work meetings, teacher meetings, church activities and children's lessons, I now have yoga on my calendar. parent-- - v w Nixon 1913-199- 4, Ave. River-wood- s. I Friday, July 18, 2008 Show Your True Colors free sports news, chat, forums, photos That change from private to public meant Nixon's papers as president would be preserved, and the Watergate exhibit would be revamped in a format different from that created by the Nixon supporters who founded the museum. Presidential libraries are not what we think of as libraries, but they are repositories of papers, records, collections and historical materials. The Nixon Library displays many from its collection in its galleries. Nixon's vice presidency with Dwight D. Eisenhower and the y 1960 debates are chronicled, as well as his 1968 campaign for U.S. president. (We couldn't help asking ourselves, "Could it really have been 40 years ago?') Notably missing at the mo- non-partis- Nixon-Kenned- www.heraldextra.com n I When: The museum is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Hours are 10 ajn.-- 5 p.m. Monday-Frida11 a.m.-- 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. I Cost: $5.95 for students with ID, $9.95 per adult ($2 discount for seniors and military), $3.75 for children 1 and free under 6 years. Where: 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, Calif. It's about 15 minutes from Disneyland and well worth a look on a day you want to do something different. I Info: (714) 993-507www.nixonlibrary.org, www.nixonlibrary.gov. How to get there I From Los Angeles: Exit 91 east freeway to Imperial Highway (Highway 90). Head north (turn left) on Imperial Highway until Yorba Linda Blvd. Turn left on Yorba Linda Blvd. and proceed to the Museum at 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd. I From San Diego: Go north on Interstate 5 to Highway 57. Take Highway 57 north and exit Yorba Linda Blvd. Head east (turn right) on Yorba Linda Blvd. and proceed to the museum at 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd. I From Anaheim: Take Katella Avenue to Highway 57. Take Highway 57 north and exit Yorba Linda Boulevard. Head east (turn right) on Yorba Linda Blvd. and pro- ceed to the museum at 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd. I From Riverside and San Bernardino: Take Highway 91 to Imperial Highway (Highway 90). Go north on Imperial Highway and proceed to Yorba Linda Blvd. ment are items from the '72 Watergate break-in- , whose cover-uspelled Nixon's downfall and eventual resignation. What is being described as a "more neutral" exhibit is scheduled to reopen before the end p r AT THE 22nd ANNUAL 19 & f associated with the word 'Watergate' in people's minds," he said. The exhibit will have a standpoint and be laid out in interactive modules, "and the visitor can make up her own mind." Added Naftali, "Our mission is different from the foundation's. The National Archives 16 not in the legacy business. We're protecting records and making them accessible to the public, and promoting information about the Nixon era." In addition to the museum and Nixon's early home, the property has a reflecting pool in the courtyard outside, flanked by roses. A e replica of the White House East Room where Tricia Nixon's wedding reception was held, and where such events are held at the Nixon Library these days, was part of last year's addition. It doubled the size of the museum and library. Also displayed on the grounds is the helicopter that ferried four U.S. Presidents Kennedy Johnson, Nixon and Ford as an airborne Oval n full-siz- Office. The museum offers a movie, "Never Give Up: Richard Nixon in the Arena," which outlines Nixon's political career and leaves viewers with perhaps a kinder perspective of a president who resigned in dishonor. We also were impressed d with an exhibit featuring bronze figures of the many world leaders Nixon influenced in friendship on behalf of the United States the reason for that "peacemaker" inscription on his grave in the rose garden. As with most historical museums, this one has its own slant, which may not fit the political leanings of everyone who visits there. But politics aside, this serendipitous stop at the Nixon Library and Museum gave us an opportunity to recall a slice of U.S. history as well as events in our own young lives' during the Nixon years. life-size- S " ; '" J I. 8 p.m. -- Spring Acres X dition in 20 10. "The new exhibit will include references to the scandals, real and alleged, that have become tm M mm mm - VV- July 12, 14, 15, 17, 18 of the year, after extensive renovation by NARA. 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