The Child Pose, aka Balasana      The Child pose, aka Balasana, is a resting pose.       It is usually performed between sequences of yoga poses to rest the body and calm the mind, as well as reduce anxiety and fatigue. It also relieves tension in the lower back, chest, hamstring muscles and shoulders. 1.  While on all fours on a mat, bring your toes together and open your knees...

      Paula Liu, 71, is an independent Medicare specialist who sells medical insurance.       At sunrise, Liu also puts her yoga students through their poses at Miami Lakes Athletic Club, a teaching job she’s held since 2004.       And on many nights when the Miami Heat play, this former competitive ballroom dancer performs hip-hop moves before thousands of people with the NBA...

Edward Tittmann, Kendall, Window Washer “I mainly watch the Summer Olympics,” Edward Tittmann said. “The only thing I may watch [in the Winter Games] is ice skating, couples [skating]. I like it.  “As far the skiing or the snowboarding, I more like the skating,” he said. Carlos Arrastia, Miami Lakes, Business owner       “Ice skating is usually my...

The Standing Core Rotation with exercise bands     A cable machine or exercise tubing with handles can be used for this movement. If you don’t have that equipment you can improvise with a medicine ball that is 8 percent of your body weight. 1.  Stand in the middle of the cable machine while holding a cable handle. The cord should be taut, the cable machine arms should be set parallel to the floor. 2. ...

     Giving Gators hosted its first charity softball tournament, “Slugging for Toys” at Miami Lakes Optimist Park on Dec. 18. The purpose was to raise money and collect new toys for 180 students who attend area schools.       It was such a fun event for such a good cause that it may become an annual tournament, said Giving Gators Founder Daylin Garcia.      Team Hialeah won...