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[ by | Apr 11, 2013 1:43 pm | 10 Comments ]
Northern Lights: Trying Out Yoga

When I look back on the last five years, I can see real changes in my life due to having had myeloma, including at least two years of intensive cancer treatments.

Before I was diagnosed, I was active physically and enjoyed jogging, working out at a gym, singing in a choir, playing bagpipes in a band, and doing Pilates classes.

Pilates, as done on floor mats, includes strengthening and stretching exercises with the aim of building a strong core.  Taking a class just once a week or less wasn’t enough to change …

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