// // Button groups // -------------------------------------------------- // Make the div behave like a button .btn-group, .btn-group-vertical { position: relative; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; // match .btn alignment given font-size hack above > .btn { position: relative; float: left; // Bring the "active" button to the front &:hover, &:focus, &:active, &.active { z-index: 2; } &:focus { // Remove focus outline when dropdown JS adds it after closing the menu outline: 0; } } } // Prevent double borders when buttons are next to each other .btn-group { .btn + .btn, .btn + .btn-group, .btn-group + .btn, .btn-group + .btn-group { margin-left: -1px; } } // Optional: Group multiple button groups together for a toolbar .btn-toolbar { margin-left: -5px; // Offset the first child's margin &:extend(.clearfix all); .btn-group, .input-group { float: left; } > .btn, > .btn-group, > .input-group { margin-left: 5px; } } .btn-group > .btn:not(:first-child):not(:last-child):not(.dropdown-toggle) { border-radius: 0; } // Set corners individual because sometimes a single button can be in a .btn-group and we need :first-child and :last-child to both match .btn-group > .btn:first-child { margin-left: 0; &:not(:last-child):not(.dropdown-toggle) { .border-right-radius(0); } } // Need .dropdown-toggle since :last-child doesn't apply given a .dropdown-menu immediately after it .btn-group > .btn:last-child:not(:first-child), .btn-group > .dropdown-toggle:not(:first-child) { .border-left-radius(0); } // Custom edits for including btn-groups within btn-groups (useful for including dropdown buttons within a btn-group) .btn-group > .btn-group { float: left; } .btn-group > .btn-group:not(:first-child):not(:last-child) > .btn { border-radius: 0; } .btn-group > .btn-group:first-child { > .btn:last-child, > .dropdown-toggle { .border-right-radius(0); } } .btn-group > .btn-group:last-child > .btn:first-child { .border-left-radius(0); } // On active and open, don't show outline .btn-group .dropdown-toggle:active, .btn-group.open .dropdown-toggle { outline: 0; } // Sizing // // Remix the default button sizing classes into new ones for easier manipulation. .btn-group-xs > .btn { &:extend(.btn-xs); } .btn-group-sm > .btn { &:extend(.btn-sm); } .btn-group-lg > .btn { &:extend(.btn-lg); } // Split button dropdowns // ---------------------- // Give the line between buttons some depth .btn-group > .btn + .dropdown-toggle { padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; } .btn-group > .btn-lg + .dropdown-toggle { padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; } // The clickable button for toggling the menu // Remove the gradient and set the same inset shadow as the :active state .btn-group.open .dropdown-toggle { .box-shadow(inset 0 3px 5px rgba(0,0,0,.125)); // Show no shadow for `.btn-link` since it has no other button styles. &.btn-link { .box-shadow(none); } } // Reposition the caret .btn .caret { margin-left: 0; } // Carets in other button sizes .btn-lg .caret { border-width: @caret-width-large @caret-width-large 0; border-bottom-width: 0; } // Upside down carets for .dropup .dropup .btn-lg .caret { border-width: 0 @caret-width-large @caret-width-large; } // Vertical button groups // ---------------------- .btn-group-vertical { > .btn, > .btn-group, > .btn-group > .btn { display: block; float: none; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; } // Clear floats so dropdown menus can be properly placed > .btn-group { &:extend(.clearfix all); > .btn { float: none; } } > .btn + .btn, > .btn + .btn-group, > .btn-group + .btn, > .btn-group + .btn-group { margin-top: -1px; margin-left: 0; } } .btn-group-vertical > .btn { &:not(:first-child):not(:last-child) { border-radius: 0; } &:first-child:not(:last-child) { border-top-right-radius: @border-radius-base; .border-bottom-radius(0); } &:last-child:not(:first-child) { border-bottom-left-radius: @border-radius-base; .border-top-radius(0); } } .btn-group-vertical > .btn-group:not(:first-child):not(:last-child) > .btn { border-radius: 0; } .btn-group-vertical > .btn-group:first-child:not(:last-child) { > .btn:last-child, > .dropdown-toggle { .border-bottom-radius(0); } } .btn-group-vertical > .btn-group:last-child:not(:first-child) > .btn:first-child { .border-top-radius(0); } // Justified button groups // ---------------------- .btn-group-justified { display: table; width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; border-collapse: separate; > .btn, > .btn-group { float: none; display: table-cell; width: 1%; } > .btn-group .btn { width: 100%; } > .btn-group .dropdown-menu { left: auto; } } // Checkbox and radio options // // In order to support the browser's form validation feedback, powered by the // `required` attribute, we have to "hide" the inputs via `opacity`. 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As you age, maintaining range of motion becomes crucial for staying active. Yoga keeps your joints healthy and your muscles supple, making other forms of exercise more accessible and enjoyable. Or you may prefer to combine the benefits of yoga and pilates with sightseeing and fun in Oporto. We also partner with a surf school and can arrange surf lessons during the week. Choose from a wide selection of yoga, pilates, barre and fitness classes.<\/p>\n
Upward Facing Dog commonly comes after Chaturanga as apart of a vinyasa flow and is great to practice to build strength and lose weight. The key here is to use your core to make make sure your knees do not touch the ground during the transition. Mindfulness can help you bring more awareness into your daily activities and make more conscious decisions that are in alignment with your goals and values.<\/p>\n
In contrast, yoga can teach help us approach exercise and nutrition from a place of self-love. You show up on your yoga mat because you know your practice will improve your mood and give you the strength to live life fully and independently for longer. You eat more healthy foods because you want to provide your body with energy and nourishment. Over time, these healthy habits might lead to weight loss as a side effect. But by the time you get there, you might find that you love and accept yourself enough that it doesn’t really matter. It is a chronic health condition linked to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and joint problems.<\/p>\n
His detailed and helpful answers to ALL of my questions prior to and during the retreat were amazing. When your body is relaxed and the brain is quiet, the mind can awaken to new levels of awareness. The next part of this sequence is short and is all on the floor, and also involves your resting pose. Half Moon will give your legs a break from all those power poses you just did and instead focus on lengthening and stretching. But don\u2019t be fooled, this pose is great for toning your abdomen and hips. You have already been engaging your legs from High Lunge and Warrior II, now this flow will add in more of a challenge while accelerating your heart rate.<\/p>\n
Make sure to come out of the pose immediately if you feel any tension in the lower back. You don’t need to impress anyone, you just need to do what feels good for your body. There’s a reason we feel the urge to order pizza or have a bowl of ice cream for dinner when we’re feeling stressed. Ghrelin can make us feel more hungry and can increase cravings for highly palatable foods that are typically low in nutrition. For this reason, keeping your stress in check is an essential ingredient to sticking to your diet. A 2016 study published in Deutsches \u00c4rzteblatt International found that a 12-week yoga intervention significantly reduced abdominal fat in women with obesity.<\/p>\n
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It also includes your obliques and back muscles, both of which are essential for good posture, balance, and mobility. If you want to get that look of a sculpted core, you need to work these muscles as well. Seated oblique dips are a great and accessible way for you to build strength in the side of your core as an older adult. Seated exercises might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about a weight loss program for senior citizens. Yoga is not a quick fix for shedding pounds in a week, but it\u2019s an excellent tool for building the habits required for effective weight management.<\/p>\n
If you can, choose a spot in your home with a wall, which can be helpful when you’re in a balance pose. Here’s a go-to beginner’s guide that can help you get started and establish a regular yoga routine, wherever you are. I wish you a wonderful rest of your day, filled with mindfulness and ease.<\/p>\n
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However, it also works to build strength in the glutes and hips. Like all the standing poses in this sequence, warrior II also has a low-impact seated variation that’s more gentle on the joints. However, the standing version of chair warrior II is best for burning fat and building muscle.<\/p>\n
However, an evening practice can be beneficial for winding down, relieving stress, and improving sleep quality. The best time is ultimately when you can be most consistent. A daily 30-minute practice is more beneficial than one long, infrequent session. This regular habit also reinforces mindfulness and stress reduction, which helps you make healthier choices throughout the day.<\/p>\n