Spring semester is drawing to a close and warm weather is almost upon us. For some of us this means getting out of town, but for the rest of us…
Shed your clothes and shed the pounds
Ladies and gentlemen, I’m here to inform you there are now reasons to have sex besides working to achieve that ever-so-desirable orgasm. Don’t get me wrong, sex for pleasure is…
Fundamental forms of Yoga
Yoga is a practice that dates back to over 10,000 years ago, and the earliest evidence indicates that, at the very least, people were practicing the sukhasana seated yoga position….
Could hemp save America?
Hemp’s had a bad rap for far too long, obscuring much of its history as well as its potential. Because they are of similar species, hemp has unfairly been lumped…
Come join Earth Day 2015
Earth Day has been a yearly event since its debut on April 22, 1970 and is still celebrated to this day in over 192 countries worldwide. The aim is to…
The diet war
Now more than ever, I’m witnessing the health food diet craze running rampant everywhere. Don’t get me wrong, this is a good sign because it means people are starting to…
Even-ing yoga
After a long week of school and work, I enjoy nothing more than to attend my favorite Friday night yoga class. It’s a way to unwind, let go of stress…
Body Shaming: How we’re fighting the wrong war
Beauty standards in our culture are constantly evolving. In the ’40s and ’50s it was considered most beautiful for a woman to be voluptuous and curvy, while today people chase…
Yoga’s roots
While some believe that yoga could have originated as early as 10,000 years ago, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly when since there is no documented evidence. The earliest documentation of…
Getting it on at the rec center
Winter is ebbing and sunny days are soon ahead of us. That means it’s time to dig out those tank tops, crop tops, dresses, bathing suits and booty shorts from…
Beat stress with sweat, serenity and simplicity
Midterms are looming closer and closer, like a dark cloud of rain, while actual dark clouds loom on Portland’s own horizon. Before you start freaking out, take a deep breath…