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The Journey Back Om

Statistics show that programs such as Deschutes County’s inmate yoga program can reduce the risk of reoffending

Jails and corrections systems throughout the U.S. are referred to as “the new asylums.” A 2018 report conducted by the Oregon Health Authority found that 50% of the state’s prison population had a diagnosable mental illness and was in need of professional treatment. Sgt. William Bailey, administrative sergeant and public information officer for the Deschutes […]

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Sober Holidays

Abstaining from booze in a town that loves to drink

Nothing screams Christmas quite like a piping hot mug of spiked eggnog. Nothing signifies the end of a year like countdown followed by an enthusiastic champagne toast. Holiday drinking has become nearly as traditional as tree decorating and ball dropping; no matter where you are in the country, it’s difficult to escape the prevalence of […]

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Fit to Fall

Falling on the ice can sideline winter fun. Here are tips to prep your body to withstand a fall

One of the key benefits of exercise for people in Central Oregon: being strong and supple enough to fall onto ice and get up uninjured. With that in mind, it’s crucial to make sure your exercise program gets you fit to fall.  To do this, focus less on the glamor muscles you see in the […]

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Poke Soul Night

Looking for a unique date night? Poke Row and Eclectic Soul have collaborated to offer a night of yoga and sushi. Start the evening by getting stretchy in a guided yoga class. After you’ve worked up a sweat and your appetite, head over to Poke Row for a glass of sparkling wine, a poke bowl […]

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Film Events 12/10-12/18

The Metropolitan Opera: Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg While Regal has been playing the Met’s operas for several years now, they have never assaulted the senses so thoroughly with an opera so unyeildingly long. Die Meistersinger is listed on Fandango as six hours long, even though most versions of the show run around four and a […]

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