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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are relieved to be living like homebodies in Canada swapping royal duties for long walks and regular yoga sessions, according to a report.

They are enjoying living a quiet life, an insider told People magazine of the Duke and Duchess of Sussexs new life with baby Archie.

They go for long walks, they do yoga, and Meghan cooks. They are real homebodies who love to chill out with Archie and the dogs, the friend said of the besotted couple who call each other H and M.

They both love to be outside and have been loving it there, the friend said of scenic Vancouver Island, where they are staying in a mansion after fleeing the UK.

Still, they are not planning to fully relocate to the Great White North.

They love being in Canada, but they are looking at houses in LA too, the friend told People. Theyll likely have houses in both places.

Despite the huge backlash it sparked, the Sussexes are relieved to be free from royal responsibilities, with Meghan noticeably much less stressed, one source told the mag.

A weight has been lifted off their shoulders, a friend told the mag, saying the decision to Megxit had been weighing on them for a long time.

Now they are trying to live their life as regular parents, the friend said.

Archie is the priority. Its very much about taking care of him and putting the family first, the friend said.

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Bob Harper caught the bug in Nashville. It was just a small studio in his neighborhood, but when Harper started exercising there, he was hooked. So he packed up, drove to L.A. from Tennessee and broke into fitness. Next up: becoming a celebrity trainer and then hosting The Biggest Loser.

Looking at Harper, you might assume he rode from Nashville to Cali in the hope of rockstardom. When we caught up with the fitness host at his home (now in downtown Manhattan), he answered the door looking more grunge than gurublack Rolling Stones T-shirt, bleach blond hair, tattoo sleeves and ink across his knuckles. And while his looks may resemble those of a guitarist after an all-night bender, Harpers habits are anything but excessive.

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In fact, the 54 year old may just be the healthiest guy weve featured so far.

Following him to his kitchen, we can definitely say he has the most health-enviable, Whole-Foods-isle-looking fridge weve ever seen, and we get the sense that our visit prompted zero rearranging; Bob Harper wakes up to a fridge like this every dang day. Fridge staples include kombucha (for after Yoga), green juices (low sugar) that taste like grassI kinda like that, fresh vegetablescarrots, brusel sprouts, asparagus, celerygreek yogurt, egg whites, and fruit. No microwaveables. No sweets. Unlike plenty of other celebs who rely on chefs, Harper cooks most of his own food. I want to know whats in my food. I get to control every protein, fat, and carb that I eat.

It all may sound obsessive and hyper-curated, but Harper has reason to watch his diet.

In 2017 while at a CrossFit class, Harper experienced a heart attack. Luckily there was a doctor in the class who was able to administer CPR. Still, Harper had to be put in a medically-induced coma after he was defibrillated. He owes his life, doctors say, to his superior physical condition.

But that physicality needed some adjustments, Harper concluded.

Before I was eating high-protein, high-fat. I worked out really intensely. And I had this veracious appetite. Since my heart attack, I really count my micros. I look at my protein, fat, and carbs. I tend to stay a little low fat. I stay away from red meat.

Harpers heart attack also forced him to back off the intense exercising. Before, he would slam CrossFit workouts. Now, he opts for yoga, hitting his studio up the street 5-6 times a week. And thats hot yoga, by the waywalking into a room thats 115 degrees with high humidity, standing on a mat for 90 minutes, no music, specific direction; its a mind fuck. He admits the intensity is comparable to CrossFit.

Harper says anyone focusing on serious dieting or exercising needs to start slow. I dont like cutting out major food groups. I want to keep a good balance of all the nutrients. Harper also advises that anyone starting their fitness journey take everything in stride. Dont try to change everything all at once. You cannot be Miss America, Captain America, Wonder Woman, Superman in the first week, month, or year.

To lose big, you have to win the long game. And Harper is out in front.

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These days, its all about relieving stress, shedding anger and tapping into our best selves. Therapy is a huge help with guidance from a qualified professional. But sometimes, folks would rather bash old computers, hurl plates at a wall or paint calming lake and tree scenes. Then theres ax throwing and floating in dark saltwater for an hour.

There has been a lot of research around mindfulness such as the benefits of yoga, meditation, breathing and body-centered psychotherapy as ways to relieve stress, reduce insomnia, reduce anxiety and depression, and handle social anxieties.

The Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness offers classes and workshops on topics ranging from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to Eat for Life: Mindful Eating. So, where does plate-throwing and yoga with goats fit in?

All of these things are somewhat body centered which, therapeutically, has been helpful, said April Kaiserlian, LMSW, co-founder of Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness and a body-centered psychotherapist. These types of activities are the lighthearted side of the healing journey.

And theres a place for lighthearted, said Kaiserlian. These activities get people out of their heads and into body-centered practices. Fun is an incredible way to cultivate healing.

Tyler Phaneuf runs Phlot, which offers individual float tanks filled with Epsom salt that allow floaters to relax in a dark, quiet, body-temperature environment. Floating helps reduce stress, anxiety, muscle tension and chronic pain, as well as lowers blood pressure and helps athletes heal, Phaneuf said. It also takes a meditation practice to a new level.

He dreams of adding another flotation room, saunas and massage rooms to round out the experience, noting that the number of floaters has increased as more people hear about it. Flotation helps people cultivate a more being mode, Kaiserlian said. The body knows there isnt much it can do while floating, which supports being.

She points to other healing modalities such as aromatherapy, acupuncture, taking a baking class, painting and even laughter yoga. Its about people getting out of their heads and into their bodies, Kaiserlian said.

Angela McElroy is owner of Dorr to Eden, which offers goat yoga during the summer months. Its yoga with goats sitting on the yoga mats, nuzzling a neck, wandering through the group and occasionally pooping on a mat.

Two years ago, we did two goat yoga classes. As people were leaving, they said how much the class brought them joy and made them laugh, said McElroy, a former social worker and now a doctor of naturopathy. If you can bring a little laughter and joy back into the world, thats great.

McElroy is certified in equine therapy, which she does at Dorr to Eden, too. She invites her miniature donkey into the yoga events and has a tortoise that kids can visit with and even paint.

Things like goat yoga keep you in the present moment; youre not thinking about the past or the future, she said. You can experience joy instead of anxiety. You can keep away from the woulda, coulda, shouldas.

Goat yoga and floatation aside, Kaiserlian encourages participants in these alternative well-being therapies to pay attention to the emotions that are prompting the desire to break things, shoot things or escape into an activity, as well as pay attention to when these things dont work.

Working through rage can be cathartic, but sometimes it can trigger trauma, she said. Notice that, and if you experience a trigger, you may need additional support. Also, you can smash something and have a release, but have you discovered the information behind that emotion?

Theres growing research behind mindfulness and body-centered psychotherapy, among other things, but not so much about things like goat yoga and rage rooms.

These things are outside the bell curve. They are on the edges and can be a doorway into deeper work, Kaiserlian said. They are less threatening, there is less judgment and less stigma.

Alternative therapies Looking for something to calm your nerves, de-stress after a long week or take your mind off the difficult things in your life? The list below provides an overview of the many alternative well-being therapies around Grand Rapids. Visit websites or Facebook pages, read reviews, get recommendations and choose the best alternative therapy for you.

Relaxation and healing therapies: Phlot flotation in a sensory-reduced environment; phlotgr.com Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness mindfulness tools to manage your stress and increase health and well-being; randrapidscenterformindfulness.com Dorr to Eden-Naturopathy and Animal Enhanced Growth healing the mind, body and soul with animals and herbs; bit.ly/DorrToEden and dorrtoeden.org Yoga studios around the city offer varied times and practices Massage therapy locations around the city offer varied times and modalities Acupuncture of West Michigan customized treatment plans; cupunctureofwestmichigan.com Holistic Care Approach multidisciplinary wellness center; holisticcareapproach.com

Creative therapies: Brush Studio art class meets night out, also available for private parties; brushgr.com Bamboo Studio private parties and art classes; bamboostudiogr.com The Mud Room pottery painting, wood signs, pottery wheel studio, handprints; themudroom.us Pottery Lane six-week classes and Girls Night Out; potterylanegr.com Michigan Fibre Studio instruction in wide variety of fiber arts; michiganfibrestudio.com GRCC Cooks cooking classes for all levels; bit.ly/GRCCcooks

Assertive therapies: Break Room Therapy physically release emotions by smashing things; breakroomtherapy.com Grand Rapids Escape Room you have 60 minutes to escape or complete the challenge; grandrapidsescaperoom.com The Great Escape Room Sherlock-themed escape room adventures; thegreatescaperoom.com Target Axe Throwing combine urban lifestyle with rural action; targetaxethrowing.com Terra Firma bouldering (climbing without ropes) for all levels; climbterrafirma.com Inside Moves top rope and lead climbing, as well as bouldering; insidemoves.com CKO Kickboxing burn fat, reduce stress, tone up; ckokickboxing.com

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Getting sweaty in a hot yoga studio has been one of the biggest fitness trends of the last decade. The mental, physical and spiritual practice has fans all over the world, from Meghan Markle (aka the Duchess of Sussex) to Lady Gaga.

But what's all the hype about?

We asked experts to fill us in on just what hot yoga entails, why people love it and how to set yourself up for success if you decide to try it out.

In a broad sense, hot yoga is exactly what it sounds like: yoga in a heated room. As the popularity of the practice has increased, it's expanded to include different variations of hot yoga classes.

Originally created in the '80s by yogi Bikram Choudhury, hot yoga was "really his way of trying to mimic the heat in India that allowed him to feel like he could get deeper into postures a little bit easier," says Dr. Christa Kuberry, a vice president at Yoga Alliance.

Today, the Bikram style of hot yoga consists of a series of 26 postures. In hot yoga classes not labeled as Bikram, you will find the same elements of heat and humidity but the postures and flow of the class will stray from the Bikram series.

"I would say that in general hot yoga is when you are doing an elevated practice," says Sarah Levey, CEO and co-founder of Y7 Studio.

At Y7, for example, hot yoga is done in the vinyasa style, meaning that your movements flow from pose to pose partnered with your breath, with one breath corresponding to one movement.

In general, Levey says, Its really great for anyone."

Dr. Edward Laskowski, co-director of Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, agrees that if you're a person who likes hot yoga, it's a good way to get exercise.

"A lot of the postures require and improve stability and muscle strengthening," he says.

One of the biggest benefits of hot yoga is that it allows your muscles to heat up and relax much more quickly than they would in a traditional yoga class. This can make hot yoga a great supplement for someone who is an avid runner or loves strength training.

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"Heat, in general, dilates the blood vessels so it brings blood flow to the muscles," Laskowski says. "Muscles need blood flow when they are working, they need oxygen that is delivered by the blood. Many people like to exercise in a hot environment because it loosens up the muscle."

Hot yoga is also a cardiovascular workout.

"The demands of the poses and also the hot environment you are in raises the heart rate so you are getting some cardiovascular or heart conditioning in there," Laskowski explains.

Research is still being done to better understand even more of the potential benefits of hot yoga, but, according to Kuberry, some have seen skin improvement (specifically those with eczema) and a feeling of detoxification.

There are risks involved in practicing hot yoga for those with specific health issues.

According to Laskowski, pregnancy, heart disease, dehydration, heat intolerance or a prior stroke would be cause for concern and these are just some of the potential conditions that may affect your ability to practice. If you have questions about the potential risks, consult your physician before trying a hot yoga class.

Overall, Laskowski says, "If you have no health concerns, you dont have any problems with heat-related illness and that is what you like to do, it probably is OK."

Just as the class structures can vary, the temperature of the room can as well.

Kuberry advises that Bikram studios are generally heated to between 106-109 degrees with 40% humidity. Y7 Studios heat its classes from 80-90 degrees.

There are also different ways to heat the studio. The traditional method is to use a hot yoga-specific heater which pumps in hot air as well as a humidifier, but at Y7 and many other modern hot yoga studios, the rooms are heated with infrared heat.

"Infrared heat actually heats you from the inside out," Levey says. "If you held your hand up to an infrared heater, you wouldnt actually feel any air coming out."

With this style of heating, she claims that you sweat out less water and a larger percentage of oils and toxins.

Studios often advertise how they heat their rooms and the temperature. Before you try a new class, you should ask the studio about the temperature so you can mentally prepare for your workout.

Make sure you have enough water, both before and during the class. Levey, Kuberry and Lastowski all agree that staying hydrated is one of the most important elements of practicing hot yoga.

"Know that it is a pretty extreme environment so to be prepared for that both mentally, emotionally and physically," says Kuberry. "The biggest thing is just the hydration piece."

Going into the room dehydrated puts you at greater risk of experiencing heat-related issues or fainting.

"It is going to be a lot more difficult so just have the courage," says Levey.

After class, Levey says she likes to get her sugar levels back up with a healthy snack like an apple.

You also want to avoid any shock to your muscles that could come with a rapid variation in temperature after a hot yoga class.

"I would suggest if you are going out of the room to not go into another extreme temperature. If you are going outside in the cold, make sure to put your jacket on; things like that," says Kuberry.

If you don't have health concerns and you're still curous, Levey recommends going for it. "I would say just try it," she says. "You never know unless you get in there."

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Fall leaves turn yellow on the Skyline Divide Trail, with Mount Baker looming in the distance.

Walking into the IMA can be a frightening scene. The weight room feels like a dungeon full of ripped frat guys and fitness models. This environment can understandably be discouraging. As February comes and goes, attempts at New Years resolutions can seem bleak. If your January goal of going to the gym more, eating healthy, and overall attempting to thrive has begun to feel grim, there are other ways to stay active without trying to navigate the pressure of the IMA.

Being in Seattle means there are tons of ways to take advantage of the Pacific Northwest terrain. While walking around campus takes enough steps as it is, hopping on one of the many rideshare bikes found throughout campus could give you another way to get around, which is more active and timesaving. The U Bike bicycle library program allows students to rent bicycles for a monthly or quarterly fee. Taking one of these bikes or your own for a Sunday morning ride along the Burke-Gilman trail or by the water is another way to get up and active.

Looking outside the U-District, there is a multitude of hiking trails to explore. Discovery Park in Magnolia has a three-mile loop that gives a great view of Puget Sound and even has a lighthouse. Located in Issaquah, the Poo Poo Point Trail hike is well worth the drive time. Meant for more intermediate hikers, the path is narrow with a steep incline, but the view at the top is spectacular. On days with decent weather, there are often paragliders getting ready to jump, which is another reward for reaching the top.

Getting active can be easier if you have others to motivate you. There are several clubs on campus dedicated to housing a community of inclusive activity. The Husky Running Club meets every weekday in the Quad at 5 p.m. and takes runners of all skill levels, forming groups of similar levels to run together. If running isnt your thing, the Rec Clubs Program has over 40 clubs, including soccer, kayaking, cycling, table tennis, and more; these could provide you with an easy way to stay active, meet new people, and have fun.

If youre more inclined to stay indoors, there are still several ways to stay active. The IMA offers a variety of classes that dont fit the typical idea of the gym. For the dance-inclined, there are Zumba, ballet, or salsa classes. Or, if youre looking for something more invigorating, there are a ton of conditioning classes offered. These include spinning, circuit training, kickboxing and more. While these classes do charge quarterly fees, there is a drop-in option for most classes that allows you to pay $6 to attend an individual session so you can try out different classes.

There are also yoga and mindfulness classes offered at the IMA, but you dont need to travel to the gym to practice yoga; there are a ton of YouTube channels dedicated to home practices. Yoga is a great way to not only work on total body strength but also improve mindfulness and encourage healthy thinking regarding exercise and beyond.

Staying fit doesnt have to mean doing the crazy workouts you see on Instagram. There are a ton of ways to get active and maybe fulfill those January goals without stepping into the gym.

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The hosts announced the next performer, Aaron Sawyer.

Sawyer walked down to the stage, took off his socks (something he says helps him feel grounded) and asked the crowd to give itself a hug of self-appreciation before breaking down into empowered vocal riffs that left a stunned silence hanging among the audience. Then, he spent the next five minutes freestyle rapping acapella, letting off a stream of conscience full of dense wordplay and surprisingly impactful content.

The performance at SUABs Open Mic Night was unique to say the least. Not only was Sawyer the lone hip-hop act of the night, the level of passion and creativity he brought to his performance set him apart. His words and his presence felt electric with a desire to take on the world in every possible way.

A marketing and entrepreneurship senior at OSU, Sawyer spends his free time teaching yoga at the Colvin and recording raps he releases on Spotify. The beginning is a good place to understand Sawyer and his work.

Ill take it all the way back, Sawyer said. I was born in the ambulance of St. Johns hospital, April 22, on Earth day. 8 a.m., fresh on the sunrise, couldnt even make it to the hospital, I was ready, bro.

Growing up in Broken Arrow, he said his earliest memories of writing lyrics were in creative writing classes. He grew up listening to punk rock, but a natural affinity for rap music grew as he watched BET when he got home from school. He didnt know it yet, but an artist was growing inside of him.

When he graduated high school and was getting ready for college, Sawyer realized the true power music holds. He went to a music festival with his sister as a graduation gift. He said the experience he had at that weekend in the middle of nowhere getting lost in the music, opened him up to a new world.

Thats when the writing really started, Sawyer said. I had to understand, I had to decode. I was writing and it just got more and more in depth; I became more and more curious about what was really going on.

Most of his early writing full of lots of anger and rage, Sawyer began falling into the trope of angry white boy rapper that so many kids like him become. However, an accident that left him with two broken wrists brought him into a new world that opened him up to finding peace: yoga.

Prior to breaking his wrists, Sawyer was an avid weightlifter. After the accident, he wanted to keep his body in shape and discovered Rebel Yoga, a yoga class led by a reformed felon teaching others to find tranquility in their lives. It was here that Sawyer received a lesson that has stuck with him ever since.

He was the first person to tell me, Aaron, sit down and shut up, Sawyer said. He was the one who told me I sound like an angry white boy, that there are enough angry white boys in the world, we dont need another one. I had to sit with that, and that prompted me to start tapping into source, into spirit for my message, rather from my rage and anger.

Yoga became an artform beyond a workout for Sawyer, a way to express himself with his body to find peace and balance. He took a semester abroad in Australia where he spent most of his time doing yoga, meditating and writing.

I started breaking down the English language, understanding that they call it spelling, Sawyer said. These are spells that were casting, this is magic. So, I understand that I can break down my reality with words.

Coming back from Australia, he had a fresh perspective and a new drive to achieve his goals. He began recording tracks that blended his hip-hop style with the roots of punk music, some that he would release on Spotify, including a full-length album titled Free Your Mind. Sawyer is passionate about blending the genres, saying that 808 drums and electric guitars are something he loves.

On my softer days, I want to go back into the jazz and R&B elements with the poetry, but for concerts, I want to mix those bass drops with riffs, Sawyer said. It cant get any better. I learned that sometimes, whether people understand the lyrics or not, sometimes its irrelevant because its a feeling; they get the vibe behind it.

Looking to the future, Aaron said he wants to make albums that are hip-hop, albums that are punk rock, he said hed even do an EDM album if he could make it not corny. Above all else, he wants to make music that brings light to others

Its up to me, for my free will, to show people what you can do with language, Sawyer said. And how you can create a beautiful reality by speaking positive existence.

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Trouble for Bikram Choudhury started in 2014, when it began to transpire that he had built his $100+ million yoga empire on a flatbed of lies, harassment, abuse of all types, discrimination, homophobia and overall viciousness. He denied all allegations and continues to do so to this day but, when the proverbial number 2 hit the fan in 2016, he made sure to keep some of his valuables from creditors.

With several lawsuits against him pending, he stashed half of his impressive car collection in a warehouse in Miami. The cars simply went missing and no one knew where. That year, he also divorced his wife of 31 years, making sure that she got a lot of real estate and several other cars in the settlement, which could not be seized in case he was found guilty and made to pay damages in any of the pending lawsuits.

After 3 years, the cars stashed in Miami were found, the New York Post reports, citing court documents. Police were able to track the 22 cars down and seize them, and they will be heading to auction in March this year at Palm Beach International Raceway.

Among the cars found is a 1937 Rolls Royce Phantom III (the same model that appears in 1964 the James Bond movie Goldfinger). The report notes that the collection includes a 1966 Jaguar M10, a 1971 Pontiac LeMans, a 1969 Murano, a specially constructed Ford GT40 and a 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1, but doesnt say whether these were among those seized as well.

In total, Choudhurys car collection totals over 40 cars, including a dozen Rolls-Royces, five Bentleys, three Ferraris and six Mercedes-Benzes. The items that will be heading to auction are expected to fetch between $800,000 and $1.5 million, and the money will be divided among creditors, including the warehouse where he stashed them, which claims unpaid storage fees of $600,000.

Bikram Choudhury was extremely popular with celebrities, including Madonna, David Beckham and George Clooney, but his Hot Yoga classes were a hit even in Europe. They consisted of a routine of 26 yoga poses performed over 90 minutes in 105-degree heat, admittedly simulating the heat in India.

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Thailand has been a home to yoga, Ayurveda, meditation and spiritual growth since ages. The availability of numerous yoga centers, learned yogi gurus and of course, a rich yogic heritage has led to a rise in the number of yoga retreats in Thailand. Yogis from all over the world travel to Thailand in search of truth and spiritual growth.

Heres a look at some of the best yoga retreats in Thailand.

ISLAND YOGA, KOH YAO NOI

Owned by David Sharpe, Island Yoga stands tall, shining the light and holding the yoga torch with integrity. This cozy and relaxed cultured yoga retreat is located in Koh Yao Nai, which is ranked as one of the six most wild and beautiful places to practice yoga by National Geographic.

At Island Yoga, the vibe is light and happy yet also sincere and dedicated. They intend that what you learn and discover in the yoga retreat at Island Yoga, you can take forward with you no matter where you. They believe that one has truly learned yoga when it reflects in their day to day life.

Each day at Island Yoga is started with the sacred practice of tai chi movement meditation followed by morning yoga sessions which include yoga asanas, breathwork (pranayama), chanting and meditation.

Island Yoga provides the whole package two daily yoga and meditation classes, well-designed accommodation, delicious food, tai chi sessions and massage/bodywork.

SAMAHITA RETREAT, KOH SAMUI

Located in the magical island of Koh Samui, Samahita Retreat is a treat for your soul. One of the best yoga retreats in Thailand, the positive vibrations of this amazing retreat in Thailand will fill our soul up with joy and peace.

The team members at Samahita are dedicated to helping you unlock your potential and enhance your vitality. They also help you relax and connect deeply to your body with massages and reflexology. Their primary focus is to help you strengthen your core through yoga practice and retreats.

They have some amazing yoga teachers from all over the world who are devoted to imparting the sacred knowledge of yoga.

MALA DHARA ECO RESORT, CHIANG MAI

As you enter the resort, you will see a sign that says You will never want to leave and it is true. They are a complete package. With the most delicious food grown at their own farm at their Kin Dee restaurant, two yoga studios, top quality accommodation and an amazingly lit swimming pool this Thailand yoga retreat is sure to feed your yogi heart.

Located in Chiang Mai, just a little outside the city, this is the perfect yoga retreat to relax, meditate, connect with nature and get your yoga on.

THE HIDEOUT, KOH YAO NOI

If you are looking for a yoga retreat that is away from all the hustle and noise of the world, then this is one of the best yoga retreats in Thailand for that. Snuggled away in the magical Koh Yao Noi Island, the hideout is where you can take a break from all your gadgets and distractions.

This is the perfect place to connect with yourself, for self-reflection and self-care. They offer daily yoga classes that are suitable for beginners and advanced level yogis, and their accommodation is beautifully built for your comfort amid the jungle and the ocean.

PURE FLOW YOGA, KOH PHANGAN

Located in one of the most famous and loved islands of Thailand, pure flow is yoga is one of the best yoga retreats in Thailand. Even though this retreat is located on the famous Koh Phangan Island, the retreat itself is a hidden gem.

Their invitation to you is to come and deepen in your yoga practice, get clear and connect deeply with your purpose. With lush jungles, turquoise oceans and crystal shores, this retreat is a haven for nature lovers and yogis.

DARK RETREAT, KOH PHANGAN

Now, this is something different and unique from other retreats in the sense it the program it offers is something new and spectacular. Located in Koh Phangan, the dark retreat will help you find your inner light in the dark.

At the dark retreat, they provide you with the space and techniques to take a profound inner journey by spending some days in total darkness. They believe that this technique, combined with yoga and meditation accelerates spiritual growth and consciousness expansion.

VIKASA YOGA RETREAT, KOH SAMUI

Located in Koh Samui, one of their most loved yoga retreats is the yoga and anti-stress retreat that helps to relax, refresh and rejuvenate. This retreat is the perfect healing balm for the body, mind and soul. Their belief is that through wellness and yoga, we can heal ourselves and advance in our personal growth.

They offer daily yoga and meditation sessions, reiki healing, anti-stress session, ayurvedic healing and delicious food a perfect combination to de-stress, heal and come alive.

MAHA SIDDHA YOGA, CHIANG MAI

An oasis of tranquility, Maha Siddha Yoga offers authentic yoga classes and yoga retreats. Through their simple spiritual training techniques, you can learn the ancient soulful secrets of yoga. The teachers at this retreat centre are all qualified at the Atman international federation of yoga and super dedication to bringing out the best in you.

They offer several 5-day yoga retreats and silent meditation retreats for you to dive deep into the sacred art of yoga.

KAMALAYA YOGA SYNERGY, KOH SAMUI

Located in the spiritually powerful island of Koh Samui, Kamalaya yoga is the place where you can find some of the best yoga retreats in Thailand. Their retreats and yoga classes are not one size fits all. They take into consideration what a person truly needs and design their yoga practice accordingly.

The teachers are precise, caring and give the best adjustments for postures during the yoga sessions. With delicious food, alternative healing modalities, sublime ambience and soul-expanding yoga session, this Thailand yoga retreat is one of the best.

CHIVA SOM YOGA FOR LIFE, HUA HIN

The philosophy and the name of this delightful retreat is yoga for life, and it is rightly so. The team members leave no stone unturned to live by this philosophy and have a solid dedication and sincerity in the service they offer.

Nestled in a peaceful location, Chivasom offers many yoga retreats that are designed to enable you to connect with the ancient practice of yoga and heal your body, mind and soul. With nourishing food, alternative massage therapies and delightful yoga classes, this is undoubtedly one of the best Thailand yoga retreats.

Thailand is a vibrant and precious land, and people from all over the world come here to find a deeper spirituality through yoga, meditation and nature. This magical Asian country has gifted healing and meaning to many who have come to her.

As T. Guillemets says For those wounded by civilization, yoga is the most healing salve.

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Mass personalization processes have been taken by yoga competitors. However, mass adaptation only takes place when changes occur in three broad fields: incorporating technological developments, including body scanning, computer-based design, adopting flexible manufacturing methods, digital printing, integrated manufacturing technologies and equipment as well as implementing organizational changes in terms of technology. Mass customizations of yoga clothing are therefore expected to help market competitors attract and develop strong brand loyalty to consumers.

Based on type, the global yoga clothing market is bifurcated into yoga shorts, yoga pants, yoga unitards, yoga tops, yoga capris and others. The yoga pants segment dominated the market with a share of nearly 36.1% in 2017. Yoga pants are available in various styles and types, including traditional boot-cuts and smoothed yoga pants, as well as the more common and popular yoga pants. These yoga pants are usually black, flared, cut and tight. The key element of yoga pants is high elasticity and flexibility, which increases demand for various purposes. Yoga pants, however, are mainly intended as yoga pants, but as a mainstream clothing purpose yoga pants are popular.

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Based on application, the global yoga clothing market is fragmented into men, women and kids. The women segment accounted for the largest share in the global market owing to rising number of women inclining towards practicing yoga as a regular fitness option. In addition, increasing penetration of yoga outfits for mainstream clothing purpose as well as athleisure purpose are some other major aspects augmenting the overall growth. Rising health awareness, increasing number of yoga trainers and yoga training institutes, increasing disposable incomes, rising number of yoga clothing manufacturers and consideration of yoga clothing as a regular and athleisure clothing option are some key aspects driving the growth of this segment. Increasing penetration of yoga practices among men is a key aspect driving the demand for yoga clothing among men as well. In the global yoga apparel market, innovation plays an important role, helping to differentiate products and enhancing user performance. Advanced manufacturing, innovative designs, and product positioning make yoga clothing premium products. Consumers currently require high performance innovative, high-quality products. Various advances in technology have allowed market competitors for fitness activities such as yoga to implement performance clothing.

Yoga is one of Indias original ancient forms of exercise and meditation. Since the past decade, yoga has become a form of fitness worldwide, particularly in North America. In particular in the US and Canada the popularity of yoga is continuously growing. For many reasons, people choose yoga and meditation, including stress relief, flexibility, general fitness and overall health development. In most parts of the world, increasing awareness of yoga and its participation will have a direct impact on the marketing of yoga clothing, yoga equipment and accessories throughout the world. This is expected to bolster the overall growth of the global yoga clothing market over the forecast period.

The major players in the market include Alo Yoga, Lululemon Athletica, Mika Yoga Wear, Onzie, ANJALI, Green Apple, Inner Waves Organics, Beyond Yoga, Easy Yoga, Bluefish Sport, ALALA, Fabletics, Outdoor Voices,Under Armor, Lily Lotus, Tory Sport, Prana, Soybu and Hatha Clothing among others.

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Insight must precede application. ~ Max Planck, Father of Quantum Physics

Quantum computing is no ordinary technology. It has attracted huge interest at the national level with funding from governments. Today, some of the biggest technology giants are working on the technology, investing substantial sums into research and development and collaborating with state agencies and corporates for various projects across industries.

Heres an overview of quantum computing as well as the players exploring this revolutionary technology, and ways to invest in it.

Understanding Quantum Computing

Lets begin with understanding quantum computing. While standard computers are built on classical bits, every quantum computer has a qubit or quantum bit as its building block. Thus, unlike a classical computer where information is stored as binary 0 or 1 using bits, a quantum computer harnesses the unique ability of subatomic participles in the form of a qubit which can exist in superposition of 0 and 1 at the same time.As a result, quantum computers can achieve higher information density and handle very complex operations at speeds exponentially higher than conventional computers while consuming much lessenergy.

It is believed that quantum computing will have a huge impact on areas such as logistics, military affairs, pharmaceuticals (drug design and discovery), aerospace (designing), utilities (nuclear fusion), financial modeling, chemicals (polymer design), Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, fault detection, Big Data, and capital goods, especially digital manufacturing. The productivity gains by end users of quantum computing, in the form of both cost savings and revenue opportunities, are expected to surpass $450 billion annually.

It will be a slow build for the next few years: we anticipate value for end users in these sectors to reach a relatively modest $2 billion to $5 billion by 2024. But value will then increase rapidly as the technology and its commercial viability mature,reportsBCG.

The market for quantum computing isprojectedto reach $64.98 billion by 2030 from just $507.1 million in 2019, growing at aCAGR of 56.0%during the forecast period (20202030).According to aCIRestimate, revenue from quantum computing is pegged at $8 billion by 2027.

Which Nations Are Investing In Quantum Computing?

To gain the quantum advantage, China has been at the forefront of the technology. The first quantum satellite was launched by China in 2016. Apaperby The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) highlights how, China is positioning itself as a powerhouse in quantum science.

Understanding the strategic potential that quantum science holds, U.S., Germany, Russia, India and European Union have intensified efforts towards quantum computing. In the U.S., President Trumpestablishedthe National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee in 2019 in accordance with the National Quantum Initiative Act, signed into law in late 2018, which authorizes $1.2 billion to be spent on the quantum science over the next five years.

The Indian government in its 2020 budget has announced a National Mission on Quantum Technologies & Applications with a total budgetoutlayof INR 8000 crore ($1.12 billion) for a period of five years while Europe has a 1 billioninitiativeproviding funding for the entire quantum value chain over the next ten years. In October 2019, the first prototype of a quantum computer waslaunchedin Russia while in Germany, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Europes leading organization for applied research,partneredwith IBM for advance research in the field of quantum computing.

The Companies Leading the Way

IBM has been one of the pioneers in the field of quantum computing. In January 2019, IBM (IBM)unveiledthe IBM Q System One, the world's first integrated universal approximatequantum computing system designed for scientific and commercial use. In September itopenedthe IBM quantum computation center in New York to expand its quantum computing systems for commercial and research activity. It has also recentlyinvestedin Cambridge Quantum Computing, which was one of the first startups to become a part of IBMs Q Network in 2018.

In October 2019, Google (GOOG,GOOGL) made anannouncementclaiming the achievement of "quantum supremacy."It published the results of this quantum supremacy experiment in theNaturearticle, Quantum Supremacy Using a Programmable Superconducting Processor.The term "quantum supremacy" wascoinedin 2012 by John Preskill. He wrote, one way to achieve quantum supremacy would be to run an algorithm on a quantum computer which solves a problem with a super-polynomial speedup relative to classical computers. The claim wascounteredby IBM.

Vancouver, Canada headquartered D-Wave is the worlds first commercial supplier of quantum computers and its systems are being used by organizations such as NEC, Volkswagen, DENSO, Lockheed Martin, USRA, USC, Los Alamos National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.In February 2019, D-Waveannounceda preview of its next-generation quantum computing platform incorporating hardware, software and tools to accelerate and ease the delivery of quantum computing applications. In September 2019, itnamedits next-generation quantum system as Advantage, which will be available in the Leap quantum cloud service in mid-2020.In December 2019, the companysignedan agreement with NEC to accelerate commercial quantum computing.

Amazon (AMZN)introducedits service Amazon basket in late 2019, which is designed to let its users get some hands-on experience with qubits and quantum circuits. It allows to build and test circuits in a simulated environment and then run them on an actual quantum computer.

Around the same time, Intel (INTC)unveileda first-of-its-kind cryogenic control chip code-named Horse Ridgethat will speed up development of full-stack quantum computing systems.

In addition, companies such as Microsoft (MSFT), Alibaba (BABA), Tencent (TCEHY), Nokia (NOK), Airbus, HP (HPQ), AT&T (T) Toshiba, Mitsubishi, SK Telecom, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Righetti, Biogen, Volkswagen and Amgen are researching and working on applications of quantum computing.

Final Word

Investors looking to invest in the technology can either look at individual stocks or consider Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) to take exposure to companies developing and applying quantum computing and other advanced technologies. Launched in April 2018, QTUM is a liquid, low-cost and efficient way to invest in the technology. The ETF tracks the BlueStar Quantum and Machine Learning Index, which tracks approximately 60 globally listed stocks across all market capitalizations.

While quantum computing is not mainstream yet, the quest to harness its potential is on, and the constant progress made is shrinking the gap between research labs and real-world applications.

Disclaimer: The author has no position in any stocks mentioned. Investors shouldconsider the above information not as a de facto recommendation, but as an idea for further consideration. The report has been carefully prepared, and any exclusions or errors in reporting are unintentional.

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