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Prague Monitor / Czech News in English > Radka Balážová

Radka Balážová

Some Like It Hot

2009-08-05
By: Radka Balážová
On: August 5, 2009
In: Do it
Tagged: Prague Daily Monitor, Radka Balážová

As a permanently stressed-out person who likes the more physical types of sport, I liked what I had heard about Bikram yoga. This form of yoga is practised in a very hot room (42 °C) and is supposed to help cure and prevent recurrence of chronic injuries, and strengthen your flexibility and immunity. On top of these and many other benefits, it’s supposed to make you calm down and relax. Bikram yoga is supposed to be hard work, which is exactly what I wanted. Honestly, I can’t imagine myself sitting calmly and meditating. Meditation with exercise? Now that sounds better. Bikram yoga uses a system of postures borrowed from Hatha Yoga. One class takes 90 minutes and is composed ofContinue Reading

Riding the river

2009-07-09
By: Kristina Alda
On: July 9, 2009
In: Do it
Tagged: Prague Daily Monitor, Radka Balážová

Despite the recent floods that ravaged the country, it’s important to remember that rivers are not only an enemy that tears down houses and takes humans lives. If we come to them with respect, rivers can be lots of fun. These days, float trips – canoeing down the river – are becoming more and more popular, and the conditions are becoming more convenient even for people who are not experienced canoers. Ideally, you will have the weekend or at least a whole day to do your float trip. Just choose a river, drive down to the starting point, borrow all the equipment on site and enjoy your adventure. And after you finish your canoe trip, you can just take aContinue Reading

United Islands, Nine Gates and Český Krumlov turns 700

2009-06-17
By: Kristina Alda
On: June 17, 2009
In: Don't Miss
Tagged: Prague Daily Monitor, Radka Balážová

Prague’s islands and the surrounding areas will host three days of music from 18 June during the annual United Islands festival. The venues are Střelecký island, Žofín, Mánes Hall, Kampa and Jazz Dock on Janáčkovo nábřeží. Among more than 90 performers coming from all over Europe are the German ska band Yellow Umbrella, the Luxembourg-based saxophone quartet Saxitude, Hungary’s Mitsoura band, known for a unique sound that blends Gypsy and Asian rhythms with electronics, and the Almasäla project, which offers a new approach to flamenco. Entry to all events is free, including the club Night shows at selected nightspots on 18 June. You can also bring your bike and visit four of those spots as part of the June criticalContinue Reading

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