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Although the ancient practice of yoga started more then 2,500 years ago, you can still stop in a class today and experience ancient traditions, which include poses, breathing techniques and group chants. Over the past year and a half of teaching yoga, I’ve found that until a student really understands …

The New Bedford municipal elections will be held on November 8th, 2011. A list of the candidates can be found here. New Bedford Guide does not endorse candidates and we offer our site for any candidate to publish articles. Articles can be submitted to info@newbedfordguide.com. Here is an interview and …

It’s time to re-think the common myth that the intake of too few calories will cause your body to go into “starvation mode” causing your body to think it’s starving and therefore burn only muscle as fuel, holding on to “all” its fat-stores. Also, let’s stop buying into the notion …

The Ocean Explorium has installed a new Sea Scallop Touch Tank, part of the growing Living Laboratory of aquaria and live exhibits. The Ocean Explorium’s newest exhibit allows visitors to actually hold a live scallop in their hand.  “People are drawn to life,” said Explorium Director Mark Smith.  “Zoos and …

People often come up with a variety of excuses not to do things. Here is a list of a few good reasons not to practice yoga: 1. You enjoy lacking energy and motivation. Like so many others, your desire to watch Oprah re-runs outweighs your motivation to get up and …

Wait!  Before you call the Food Police on me, hear me out.  Although nobody would argue that eating healthy-foods is wise, it’s not an automatic slam-dunk that doing so will trim your waist, butt and thighs.  If you’re a person – like many – who’s daily diet consists of Chicken …

By Joyce Rowley James Montgomery is indeed the “gentleman of blues.”  He graciously chatted with me about his early band days and his latest CD, “Detroit to Delta.”  Talking to Montgomery is like taking a blues-y, rock-n-roll tour through time. Montgomery started a college band when he was majoring in …

The Whaling City Clippers kick off the second half of the season at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the New Bedford High School Athletic Complex.

Watching the game from the comfort of your own home can be ideal.  But it can also be a blast to round up some friends, get out of the house and view the big game (whether that be football, baseball, basketball or hockey) surrounded by quality screens, inexpensive beer and …

When it comes to mixing western and Sci-Fi, it can be a risky marriage. Just take a look at Wild Wild West starring Will Smith and you’ll know what I’m talking about. But as a fan of both genres, I thought that Cowboys and Aliens was a pretty good blend. …