In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you are planning on staying home the next day, tell your mom or dad that you don't feel well the night before.  Don’t tell them too early the day before, because some illnesses tend to go away overnight as a stomach ache does. Aim for starting your symptoms after 6:30 - 7:00 P.M. or after dinnertime. If you've been ill before with a virus or bug, repeat those symptoms; it will seem less like you are faking.  But remember that you can't get the same bug twice! If you've been to see someone who had a cold or some other illness, replicate those symptoms so it seems as though you caught it from them. Use blush or cheek stain. If you are planning on faking a fever or bad cold, use a bright pink blush or cheek stain on your cheeks and nose to make your face look flushed. Act slightly clumsy, as this will make you look ill or tired. Your parents will believe you more if you sacrifice something you like to do as well as the thing you don't like (school).  Don’t finish eating half of your favorite meal at dinnertime. When your parent(s) ask what's wrong, tell them that your stomach hurts. Make sure you hide snacks in your room so you can miss a meal so they think you are sick because you're "not feeling well.” If you have plans with friends, cancel going out with them. Ask to be excused from family time or don’t watch your favorite TV show. This will cover the fact that you're trying to stay home from school, while giving you a reason to stay home the next day.  If you normally do your homework at night, get started on it but put your head down periodically so that they see you're not feeling well and it's interfering with your work. If you usually do your homework on time, continue to do it to make it look like you were intending to go to school, but halfway through, complain about feeling ill. By not finishing your homework, they'll have another excuse to keep you from school. This works best if you have parents who care about your grades. . Choosing to actually go to bed early will be a red flag, especially if you usually try to stay up later than you’re allowed.  Don't say anything or just say you're not feeling well and need to lie down. Alternatively, try to catch your parents’ attention by just walking by them or out of the room and head straight for your bed. If you feel like you really are sick, but so mild that your parents wouldn't even listen, exaggerate your symptoms. (For example, nauseated becomes I'm about to throw up) Some studies say that you feel like what you think, so that might be an awesome plan which your parents can't foil! Remember: this devious step only works if you are getting sick in reality, so don't just go for this one if you're not sick. This is a strengthener for your saying for the next morning! Don't brush your teeth. If your parents notice, they'll probably come into your room to remind you. At that point, they'll probably wonder what's wrong, and you can tell them that you're not feeling well. Appear impatient, maybe even cranky, and eager to go to bed. Don't act too cranky, though, you want your parents’ sympathy for being sick, not punishment for being rude! . Wake yourself and your parents up around 1:00 A.M. and tell them you’re not feeling well.  If you're pretending to have stomach issues, tell them you just threw up (having left some fake vomit in the toilet).  Force tears (if you can) to make it seem real that you’re sick. Try and make it realistic though!  Think of a pet or family member dying or something sad to make yourself cry. Pull at the bottom of your eyelids until it hurts then blink hard a few times; you should get watery eyes. For flu or sore throat symptoms, cough or clear your throat loudly enough for them to hear in their bedrooms. Rub your face vigorously right before they come in to look red and appropriately ill. This gives you bags underneath your eyes, and you will have a legitimate reason to have a day off. Purple or gray eye shadow works too to look like you have bags.  Go to bed an hour or two later than you usually fall asleep. This may make small bags underneath your eyes or make them slightly puffy. Try to get at least four hours of sleep if you don’t want to be too sleep-deprived for your sick day off.
Summary: Begin to show slight symptoms the night before. Don't do something you want to. Start but then don’t finish your homework. Go to bed early Wake up in the middle of the night Stay up through the night.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Bear in mind that there are different kinds of yoga, ranging from fairly gentle and less challenging to vigorous and very challenging. Most yoga taught in the United States is a form of hatha yoga, which involves the use of classic poses along with controlled breathing. For beginners, hatha yoga may be a little too difficult — unless you find classes tailored to total newbies. Instead, Iyengar yoga (also widely practiced in the U.S.) emphasizes precise physical alignment and makes extensive use of bolsters, blocks or blankets to help you move easily into each pose. Iyengar yoga is great for learning about proper alignment and modifications. Perhaps the most vigorous form of yoga is called ashtanga, as it involves assuming a series of postures called sun salutations in rapid, flowing movements. All the classic and modified poses in yoga challenge multiple muscle groups and joints simultaneously, so none isolate just the shoulders. Having said that, some are more challenging or stretch the shoulders to a greater extent than others. Ask your yoga instructor about the poses best suited to strengthening or stretching the shoulders and then focus on them later at home. Make sure you understand the alignment before trying to replicate postures at home while unsupervised, otherwise injuries might result.  There are many yoga poses (almost all with unusual names!), so decide if you want to primarily stretch your shoulder muscles or strengthen them. If stretching is more your desire, then pay attention to where your pain is located, such as if it is in the front, side, back, or top of your shoulder area. Research poses on the internet to become familiar with them before you join a class. Yoga poses that primarily stretch the shoulders include Bow, Camel, Cow Face, Extended Puppy, Gate and High Lunge.  Yoga poses that primarily strengthen the shoulder include the Dolphin, Half Frog, Cat, Cobra, Firefly, Handstand, Scale and Side Plank. Your shoulder pain may not only involve your shoulder joint and related muscles. Additionally, your neck and mid-back may also be contributing factors, so don't forget to do some yoga poses tailored for these areas also. For example, the levator scapulae muscles attach your shoulder blades to your upper neck and are a common source of pain due to "stress neck" and habitual postures such as computer work and driving a car. Another example is the rhomboid muscles between your shoulder blades, which are commonly strained by slouching.  Yoga postures great for your neck and mid-back include the Warrior, Supported Shoulderstand, Revolved Triangle, Plow and Noose, among others.  It's important not to try to attain poses or postures if they increase your shoulder pain. Some muscle ache or discomfort from a good stretch is likely okay, but sharp and shooting pains are never a good sign and an indication you should stop and take a break. Find a way to modify the pose or consult your doctor. Yoga may certainly help with your mild-to-moderate shoulder pain, but it's ability to reduce stress, increase overall muscle flexibility and strength, lower heart rate and blood pressure, and relieve anxiety, depression and insomnia are all proven by studies. As such, yoga is not just a short-term fix for shoulder pain, but rather as a long-term lifestyle commitment to better your health and well-being.  Realize that yoga in its full form combines physical poses, breathing exercises, meditation and a distinct philosophy regarding nutrition and lifestyle choices. Remember that practicing yoga should not replace conventional medical care when it comes to musculoskeletal injuries or other health conditions.
Summary:
Pick the most appropriate yoga class. Ask the instructor about the best poses for the shoulders. Don't forget about your neck and mid-back. Continue with yoga for relaxation and injury prevention.