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[prodigalmess]

[ The video feed clicks on to show a young man with bright blue eyes. ]

Hello to anyone who's seeing this. My name is Malcolm Bright and I'm from New York, Earth... 2020. [ That still feels weird to say, but he feels like it helps give people an idea of the world that he comes from. ] Lately I've been doing yoga in the mornings out in one of the parks on Level 2 and I thought I'd put it out there to see if anyone wanted to join me. I'm not a yoga teacher by any means, and you might be better served to see if there's a class at the gym if you really want to learn, but I'm willing to help anyone who's a beginner.

Or, if you'd just rather come and do your own thing while I do mine, that's fine too. [ He realizes that it will be hard to work on his breathing and mindfulness if he has to try to show somebody the poses at the same time. ] We can talk after.

[ Malcolm's looking forward to hopefully meeting some new people this way. This place is huge and he knows he's only scratched the surface when it comes to interactions with his fellow Moonblessed. ]



[ooc: If your character would really like to do some yoga, Malcolm has a prompt for it here on his open log. ]

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[pipewrenchfights]

...Huh. Never tried it before. That's supposed to be all relaxin' and sh...tuff, right?

[Allie leans back in her chair, arms folded, pausing as she looks to the side with a pensive tilt to her head.]

Yeah, all right. Wouldn't mind tryin' it out. If it sucks, least the company is good.

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[prodigalmess]

[ He thinks it's kind of hilarious that Allie thinks he's so fancy that he can't bear to hear curse words. Never mind that he says them himself. It's endearing though. ]

Yes, breathing and relaxation. It helps to calm the mind.

[pipewrenchfights]

Yeah, okay, let's...

...

How early is your mornin'?

[She squints suspiciously.]

[prodigalmess]

Let's say around 9, maybe? That gives me enough time to get up and have some coffee at least before I get out there. Does that work?

[ He doesn't personally think that's too early, but... ]

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[demonicbookworm]

If you don't mind me asking, what is "yoga?

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[prodigalmess]

Sure. Yoga is a form of exercise that involves a series of poses and stretches along with controlled breathing and meditation. It's supposed to help with flexibility and relaxation.

[demonicbookworm]

Ah... It doesn't sound difficult but I'm not good with exercises...

[prodigalmess]

It's as easy or difficult as you make it out to be, really. Some poses are harder than others, but they can be modified for beginners.

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[amidstsnow]

Can you explain to me the benefits of this 'yoga'?

[prodigalmess]

Increased flexibility and relaxation. Decreased anxiety. Better focus.

[ He can't say it's cured of his anxiety, but he definitely thinks it's better now that he's started doing yoga regularly. ]

[amidstsnow]

[meanwhile, he's a little fixated on 'flexibility'.]

So it's quite beneficial for the situation we find ourselves in, would you say?

[prodigalmess]

I'd say so, particularly if you've been stressed about it. Which would be normal, by the way. It's pretty stressful being ripped away from your home.

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[democratically]

[There is a curious hint to her expression.]

I'm afraid I've never heard of yoga.

[Yoda, on the other hand, yes, but that makes no sense in the context that he is speaking about.]

It's an exercise?

[prodigalmess]

[ He smiles at her. ]

Yes, it can be. To some people, it's a whole lifestyle, but I don't really take it that far. It's good for stretching and breathing and decreasing anxiety.

[democratically]

It's a series of stretches then?

[Not that she has anxiety, but she has always tried to stay active, or as active as she could be.]

[prodigalmess]

It's a series of poses, along with breathing and mindfulness. There are a lot of mental as well as physical benefits to it.

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[eyesofthegrave]

[ You got this firbolg curious. Give him a moment to get into focus and sort out the settings, he's really not used to technology. When the screen does settle though, you'll see a very strange creature looking back at you.

Gray fuzzy skin, sickly think looking with a shock of pink hair in a mohawk, matching his pink eyes. ]

Oh, hey, I eh, I like the sound of that yoga stuff. I've heard it's like meditation?

[prodigalmess]

[ That is... definitely a strange looking guy, but Malcolm hasn't been trying to judge since he got here. ]

Yes, meditation is a part of it, usually at the end of the work out. Do you meditate?

[eyesofthegrave]

[ He wouldn't judge Malcolm if he judged him, he's kinda expecting it really. ]

Ah, I see.

[ Stroking the scruff of his pink beard as he muses. ]

Well, yea, I sure do. Meditation is part of my religion. Um so, would you say that yoga helps you with the meditating bit?

[ A pause before he chuckles a little and smiles. ]

Sorry, where are my manners? Caduceus Clay. It's real nice to meet you.

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[terribletwos]

is this a special kind of training/

[ A fighting style he hasn't heard of before? ]

[prodigalmess]

It's designed for increased flexibility, breath control and mindfulness. Basically, you move through a series of intentional poses. It's also relaxing.

[terribletwos]

mindfulness/ like being aware of your surroundings/

[ Though flexibility and breathing control sound pretty useful. ]

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[bratworth]

What are the health benefits of yoga?

( He's gotten more into exercise lately, but it's mostly been in order to maintain fitness levels for his work in the Moon Knights.

This sounds different, somehow. )

[prodigalmess]

[ Malcolm ticks off on his fingers. ]

Increased flexibility, decreased stress, decreased anxiety, better balance, more muscle tone...

[bratworth]

When you put it like that, it almost sounds appealing.

Would it be a good supplement to a regular gym routine?