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Thai Massage: "Foot pressing the hamstrings" by One Point Connection by tsilcycinu

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Boat Pose: Yoga Teacher Training in India by Association for yoga and meditation

Potential #Health #Benefits of #Boat #Pose

It strengthens and #stretches core #muscles (abdominal, hip flexors and lower back)

It improves balance

It stretches hamstring muscles of the legs

It stimulates the thyroid, intestines, kidneys, and prostate gland.

Hamstring stretch by MD Anderson's Focused on Health

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Savannah Elephant calves, Zakouma National Park, Chad by inyathi

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For roughly 6 months of the year between June and November Zakouma National Park is almost entirely inundated with floodwaters at this time elephants would often disperse into the surrounding area of what is now the Salamat Faunal Reserve. During this time Arab horsemen from the Darfur region of neighbouring Sudan would come to hunt the elephants as they had done for perhaps several hundred years. Traditionally a group of up to 20 horsemen armed with lances would charge a herd aiming to separate out one of the elephants. A single horseman would then ride in front of this elephant to draw its attention and get it to pursue him allowing the other men to ride in and spear it from behind with their lances. They would aim for the elephant’s hamstrings in its hind legs which if severed would bring the animal down and ensure it could not get up again. Huge numbers of elephants were killed this way and in response the surviving herds in the region have learned that at the first sign of horsemen their best defence is bunch up into tight groups to ensure that no individual can be separated out.

Today this is no defence the horsemen are Janjaweed militiamen and members of the Sudanese armed forces and they come not with the lances used by their ancestors but with AK47s, belt-fed machine guns and rocket propelled grenades. This habit of bunching up into a single large herd has meant that the poachers can easily kill 50-60 elephants in a single attack by simply machine gunning the terrified animals as they try to escape. In 2005 an aerial count found 3,885 elephants in Zakouma and the surrounding area in under a decade the population was reduced to just 430 and had stopped breeding due to the constant stress. Since African Parks took over Zakouma the poaching has been almost entirely stopped, there hasn’t been a single poaching incident in 5 years, as soon as the elephants started to feel secure, they began to breed again, at the last count in 2021 the population had reached 636.

All of this poaching led to Zakouma’s elephants forming a single large dysfunctional herd that included adult bulls, that would ordinarily have been pushed out of the herd, perhaps because of how much the population has grown, the big herd does seem to have started to split into several large herds rather than one single one. Although they are now safe, elephants have long memories, they remain extremely nervous and are difficult to find and approach.

Your best chance of seeing them is to wait for them to come to the Salamat River to drink, having established from park HQ where they are first, so that you know where best to wait. This is not fool proof, we tried this and missed them, finally we chanced upon the big herd in the south of the park, whilst they were out in the open, they didn’t remain in the open for long and quickly ran back into the bush, even though we were a long distance away. We knew that we should not try to pursue them in the car, that we would never get close, we would just cause further panic and cause them to keep running the last thing we wanted. However, as we were driving away, we could still see them moving through the bush, so our professional guide Zarek Cockar, decided we should try and approach them on foot, we were able to get a good view as they passed by, without them being aware of us at all. Seeing so many young elephants was fantastic, given the history of this herd.

Majorettes 04 by whitbywoof

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Two shots of a particular majorette troupe at St Neots carnival. The girl on picture 3 was fill of confidence and probably does a lot of dancing, possibly with an ambition to be a dancer. The girl in picture 4 was really not very elegant, but she certainly put all her effort and enthusiasm into it - as you can see from the bounce in her pony tail.

steph's rush version1 by Soma Fabrications

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"My mother's day present.

I didn't build it, but the guys at American Cyclery in San Francisco did. Wes convinced me (the novice) to get a flip flop hub and dual brakes. And now I'm itching to rip it off and flip it over. Like, tomorrow. I want a compact little Paul E-lever in the middle of the bars and no. more. zip. strips. Certainly not because it's any safer, but purely to satisfy my burning itch.

It's a Soma Rush, a wonderful tang of a frame, really feels responsive and young. That said, I had to go and pick out the red Sugino crank. And since all good things come in threes, I threw in the red Deep Vs, which come in later this week; these are loaners.The men's Brooks saddle feels better than the women's (partly because of a chronically sore hamstring insertion) and I dig the horns. But yes, the brakes feel comparatively wonka where they are. "

(Used with permission from Flickr member "young@art")

Stiff Leg Deadlifts | Leg Workouts by Douglas Millington

fitnessweightlosscenter.com - Stiff Leg Deadlifts | Leg Workouts - The is a super exercise for your hamstrings and lower back. As with all weight training exercise proper form/technique is essential for not only getting the most out of the exercise but also to avoid injury. As you lower the bar towards the floor make sure to keep your eyes/head up as this will facilitate keeping your back straight. And as shown in the video do not bend you knees - remember you are targeting your hamstrings and lower back.

Because technique/form is so essential to the stiff leg deadlifts start off with a lower weight and concentrate on performing the exercise correctly. Do not sway as you lower the weight but try to keep slightly more than 50% of your weight on your heals. And as with all weight training exercises keep your movements slow and steady - again concentrate on form not reps. You will get more out of the exercise with proper form and fewer reps than more reps with incorrect form.

After you have performed the stiff leg deadlift with the correct technique successfully you can increase the weight. Don't make too large a jump in weight but move the weight up slowly. You should not be in a rush to max out the weight. I'll say it again proper form with fewer reps will yield greater results that incorrect form and more reps.

A word of caution - do not perform the stiff legged deadlift if you have lower back problems or are dealing with a lower back injury. And as with any weight training exercise if you begin to experience pain you should discontinue the exercise.

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OMTimes Magazine : SACREDspace Yoga : Pose of the Month : March 2011 - pg1 by deZengo

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OMTimes Magazine & SACREDspace Yoga :

Pose of the Month March 2011

An inversion pose such as the downward facing dog causes a temporary increase in blood circulation to the head. This increased blood flow triggers the body's calming mechanism, which slows the heart rate and respiration. Initiate the downward dog by balancing with your hands and knees on the ground. Your knees should be directly underneath your hips, while your hands should sit just in front of your shoulders. On an inhale, straighten your legs and lift your sit bones toward the ceiling. Allow your entire body to stretch away from the ground; your body should look like a triangle. Hold the pose for one to three minutes.

The Practice

The preparatory position is with the hands and knees on the floor, hands under the shoulders, fingers spread wide, knees under the hips and typically about seven inches (17 cm) apart, with the spine straightened and relaxed.

On a deep exhale, the hips are pushed toward the ceiling, the body forming an inverted V-shape, with an arch in the back. The legs and arms are straight, the elbows engaged, the shoulders wide and relaxed. The heels move toward the floor. The hands and feet remain hip-width apart. If the hamstrings are very strong or tight, the knees are bent to allow the spine to lengthen fully.

Stress on the wrists is reduced by pressing down with the fingers and borders of the palms, and pushing the hips up and backwards. The head drops slightly. The heart moves toward the back.

The hips move up and back. Focus is on the breath while holding the posture, with deep, steady inhalation and exhalation creating a flow of energy through the body. On an exhale, the practitioner releases onto the hands and knees and rests.

BKS Iyengar asserts that this posture stretches the shoulders, legs, spine and whole body; builds strength throughout the body, particularly the arms, legs, and feet; relieves fatigue and rejuvenates the body; improves the immune system, digestion and blood flow to the sinuses, and calms the mind and lifts the spirits.

This posture is not recommended if the wrists are sensitive or injured. A modified posture may be appropriate, such as placing the hands against a wall rather than the floor.

Hamstring curl collage by Terre's Photos

Hamstring Curl on Stability Ball - Ten Minute Workout - Licensed Nia Teacher - Certified Nia White Belt - Certified PiYo Instructor (pilates yoga fusion) - Certified Personal Trainer with the National Council on Strength and Fitness, Teaching San Jose Nia classes, Santa Clara County Nia, South Bay Area, Nia in the San Francisco Bay Area, Workout for EveryBODY

winter surf by Dennis Quinn

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It's been a buggar of about 5 weeks culminating with the destruction of my iphone and lose of internet services. This is the best thing I did today. I took my boys and we ran away to the surf. Yahhhhh!!!! Came back about 4 hours later. I have been nursing my busted shoulder and hamstring for far too long along with the chesty cold I have had for 2 weeks - F@ck it. We had a great time. I feel better and nothing has collapsed and dropped off. Better to burn out than fade away...

Bruised leg by Patrick Morris

I tore hamstring in my leg playing football. After a week the bruising starts to come out

IMG_2013 by Rafa Nostra

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Coming from Behind by David Woo

Sunny.

Hot.

Arid.

Polluted.

Sh't.

The sun was strong, beating brightly at the starting line. I sat down to shade myself within a packed forest of men; a few minutes later, however, after the jocular pleading of another competitor, I was up again, and the sun hammered me mercilessly.

I hit the first wall at the 3km mark. My mouth was dry, and my pace slackened; I longed for a drink to ease my malaise.

At first blush, I survived the first 5km in good shape, turning around at 20:30, on pace to break last year's mark of 44:00. But I could feel my energy ebbing from me; and the heat exhaustion was now creeping in, its onset tiring my mind and body.

As I drank three cups of water at the 7km mark, I became incontinent, a first for me. Pouring water into my mouth at the station transformed my little man into a leaky faucet, drip, drip, drip. For the rest of the race, I would urinate, uncontrollably, a splash here and a splash there. Though no one else noticed my loss of bodily control, I felt embarrassed; and alarmed since, it was obvious now, heat exhaustion owned me - I could neither retain water nor sweat properly.

I re-injured my left hamstring around the 8km mark; the elements and my own body double-teamed me; my muscles were gassed and my gait faltered; my hamstring screamed. It's not a coincidence, I conjecture, that my last two races on this course have resulted in straining my left hamstring. Perhaps the course is too straight, and too flat for my body, forcing my left leg to incur repetitive stress and shock. I don't re-incur this injury on hilly courses, much to my amazement since I originally received this injury on the undulating China Coast Marathon route.

I walked a bit, and ran at times over the last 2km; people were passing me left and right. Yet I put up a fight at the very end, sprinting to the finish. I thank God that my hamstring did not dash itself further.

And then the surprise came. After a convalescent half hour laying underneath the trees, my body splayed on the cool bricks, I capriciously checked the final results. My jaw dropped upon my second glance. Though I had been put through a torturous physical wringer, even as my mind and body continued to twist and to burn, I had, indeed, placed in my race category!

My euphoria reminded me of the ending to My Sassy Girl in which the crestfallen couple break apart, it seems, never to be together again; only to pull off the miraculous, superman-comeback-reunion to the audience's smiles and cheers as the credits roll. I was stupefied at my success - what the F!?

I grabbed my precious hardware and had my picture taken. I went home, showered, and went to HKU where I languidly labored to walk, to eat and to talk; it's the evening now, and my exhaustion has lifted, just enough for me to finish this entry and to consider how I shall rehabilitate this obstinate left hamstring.

All photos were taken from wahmanhungying's photo blog - thanks!

Red Bull Street Style Lecce 2012 - Qualificazioni 20 Settembre 12 - September 20th - Soccer Freestyle World Final by Francesco Sciolti Vecchio Account

Red Bull Street Style Lecce 2012.

Qualificazioni del 20 Settembre 2012

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CujNaKTcqV8 1st Place Final

youtu.be/CQDov2saQPY 3rd Place Final

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8-65hBgdOo Viki Gomez Show

Red Bull Street Style Lecce 2012 - Qualificazioni 20 Settembre 12 - September 20th - Soccer Freestyle World Final by Francesco Sciolti Vecchio Account

Day 14 – Mindful Hatha Yoga Workout – 30 Days of Yoga by daniel smith

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Red Bull Street Style Lecce 2012.

Qualificazioni del 20 Settembre 2012

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CujNaKTcqV8 1st Place Final

youtu.be/CQDov2saQPY 3rd Place Final

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8-65hBgdOo Viki Gomez Show

[Kotaro Tokura] Red Bull Street Style Lecce 2012 - Qualificazioni 20 Settembre 12 - September 20th - Soccer Freestyle World Final by Francesco Sciolti Vecchio Account

Red Bull Street Style Lecce 2012.

Qualificazioni del 20 Settembre 2012

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CujNaKTcqV8 1st Place Final

youtu.be/CQDov2saQPY 3rd Place Final

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8-65hBgdOo Viki Gomez Show

Red Bull Street Style Lecce 2012 - Qualificazioni 20 Settembre 12 - September 20th - Soccer Freestyle World Final by Francesco Sciolti Vecchio Account

IMG_2128 by Rafa Nostra

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Revolved Triangle Pose: Parivrtta Trikonasana by Association for yoga and meditation

BENEFITS of Revolved #Triangle Pose

– tones the thigh, calf and hamstring #muscles

– relieves back pain

– refresh the internal organs

– strengthens the hip muscles

– customize strength in the spine and back muscles

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#yoga #Teacher #Training #Rishikesh #India

Red Bull Street Style Lecce 2012.

Qualificazioni del 20 Settembre 2012

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CujNaKTcqV8 1st Place Final

youtu.be/CQDov2saQPY 3rd Place Final

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8-65hBgdOo Viki Gomez Show

[Avalos] Red Bull Street Style Lecce 2012 - Qualificazioni 20 Settembre 12 - September 20th - Soccer Freestyle World Final by Francesco Sciolti Vecchio Account

IMG_2088 by Rafa Nostra

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100 Miles a Week by Texas Tongs

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If you run 100 miles a week, you can eat anything you want -- Why? Because

(a) you'll burn all the calories you consume,

(b) you deserve it, and

(c) you'll be injured soon and back on a restricted diet anyway.

--Don Kardong--

I've always wanted to take one of those motion freeze & blur background shots that you see in sports and animal photography. Got the opportunity to try this week.

WIT: Found a hedge for background with enough reflective surfaces to create moving lines. My visiting sister-in-law was gracious enough to be the shoe model and endure the workout that ensued... :) Picked a spot where I "hoped" her shoes would fly by and manually focused there.

Set shutter speed at 1/60 hoping to get some blur as I panned the camera. The direct sunlight overexposed the shot at 1/60 so I was required to reset exposure at 1/160. Unfortunately, that meant I had to pan the camera twice as fast to create the blur and lock in on the moving object all at once. Didn't have a mono-pod, so had to pan freehand.

52 attempts later (tons of out-of-focused and partial knees, calves, thighs, and sometimes just green) and a workout just short of a hamstring pull on my sister-in-law's behalf, finally got this shot for the submission.

Converted from RAW to Jpeg. Light contrast and sat adjustment.

Full Body Power Yoga Workout : Gratitude by Lisa Carney

Full Body Power Yoga Workout : Gratitude youtu.be/hEfBQJsH4Aw This extra special, full body, power yoga workout is 60 minutes of strong, mindful yoga that cultivates gratitude while you sweat! Heart Alchemy Yoga has partnered with Udaya Yoga to bring you a series of 8 premium quality, intimate yoga classes to practice to at home. Gratitude is the first of the series, and you can count on a new yoga class every other Monday at 3pm EST until July 2017. Michelle Goldstein teaches this intermediate 60 minute power yoga workout that stretches and strengthens your whole body and includes sun salutations, upper back and shoulder opening, low back and core work, hip and hamstring stretches, as well as mindfulness, philosophy, breath work and meditation. To see more of Michelle's teaching along with many other great teachers, subscribe to Udaya at the link below. www.youtube.com/channel/UCkabMSFdTznxoN0K1uixwgA About Michelle Goldstein: Michelle has maintained a daily yoga practice for 18 years. A protégée of renowned Yoga teacher, Bryan Kest of Santa Monica Power Yoga, Michelle has been teaching yoga flow and meditation for 13 years. Michelle leads workshops, immersions & retreats worldwide as well as teaching at Santa Monica Power Yoga & Equinox Fitness Clubs. Known for her creative vinyasas (sequences of yoga asana) and pranayama, Michelle Goldstein's teaching integrates influences from various forms of movement and meditation set to powerfully inspiring backdrops of music. Approaching instruction with a deep spiritual reverence for the sacredness of yoga coupled with a joyous playful sense of humor, Michelles classes offer a safe, nurturing and challenging environment for students to come and explore their mental and physical boundaries. #yoga #poweryoga #yogaworkout #poweryogaworkout #udaya Some more great Power Yoga Videos: Power Yoga Workout ~ Let Grace Flow www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ00C12psuw&t=496s Power Yoga Workout www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6BolRyGshw Bikram Yoga Full 90 Minute Workout with Maggie Grove www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e2pDKZHNaI&t=677s Power Yoga Workout - Simple, Strong Cardio Flow www.youtube.com/watch?v=42JALJTvv3k&t=1290s Click below to subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/heartalchemyyoga Our Sites www.heartalchemyyoga.com facebook.com/heartalchemyyoga instagram.com/travlinyogini twitter.com/travlinyogini More Yoga Workouts www.realsimple.com/health/fitness-exercise/stretching-yog... www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/yoga/poses/

Stretching is always important before and after class... by humphrey the camel

stretch those hamstrings ! - who can touch their toes / hooves ?

Spotted this view while stretching my hamstrings. by mack reed

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yoga for healthy heart by Buddhayogpeeth

THREE YOGA ASANAS FOR A HEALTHY HEART

All heart problems can be cured with yoga. We all can practice a few asanas which can reduce the risk of heart problems.

here are few yoga asanas for improving your heart health.

EASY POSE (SUKHASANA)

You can do this simple seated pose initially and at the end of your practice. lay down yourself in a comfortable cross-legged posture,

with your right leg before your left.

If you have a tight hips, just sit on a folded blanket,

a cushion or a bolster whatever is available for making the straightening of your back much easier and relaxing your shoulders down.

while kneeling down Rest your hands, palms facing up, close your eyes,

and concentrate on breathing in to a count of two and breathing out to a count of four.

When your mind wanders—and it will—just refocus on your breath.

MOUNTAIN POSE (TADASANA)

Its a basic pose which calms the mind, sharpens it and gives better concentration power and improves blood circulation.

Stand with your feet parallel and hip-width apart. lift your kneecap with firmed thighs (don't lock the knees).

Activate your arches and inner ankles by simply lifting your toes.

keep your feet active and release your toes back down. To protect your lower back lengthen your tailbone down engaging your abdomen.

while widening your collarbones and lifting your sternum keep your shoulders back and down.

Try to Imagine a straight line from the very center of your ankles all the way up through the crown of your head.

while breathing deeply keep your eyes soft.

STANDING FORWARD BEND (UTTANASANA)

If you dont have any props you can do this move without them,

but give a support to your head on blocks (or you can also use a chair) enhances this relaxing pose's calming benefits.

with your hands on your hips stand in a mountain pose, breath in, and then breath out bending from the hips and folding forward, keep your front torso long.

Rest your head on the blocks and grasp your ankles with your hands.

if your hamstrings are tight Keep your knees slightly bent. If you're vulnerable to back problems, move your feet farther apart, keep them parallel.

Yoga Workout Yoga Flow w/ Gloria Baraquio at The Springs LA ॐ by Veronica Schafer

Yoga Workout Yoga Flow w/ Gloria Baraquio at The Springs LA ॐ youtu.be/4_mOELQh9m8 Yoga Workout Yoga Flow w/ Gloria Baraquio at The Springs LA. A fantastic 30 minute yoga workout yoga flow video taught by Gloria Baraquio at downtown LA's premier yoga studio, The Springs. thespringsla.com This sweet yet strong yoga flow class is an all over body workout taught with clear, warm-hearted instruction. Suitable for all levels, with breath work, balance, strength building, hips, upper body, twists, low back, hamstrings and meditation. Gloria Baraquio is a yogini from Hawaii who began her practice in 2003 when she began suffering from anxiety attacks. After experiencing her ujjayi breath for the first time in a yoga class, she finally understood the importance of breathing and how it could calm, center, and ground her life. She began teaching in 2006 and embarked on a journey through vinyasa, ashtanga, Iyengar, hatha, bhakti, kundalini, somatics, ecstatic dance, Nia, Rolfing, acupuncture, physical theater, and natural foods, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the body, mind, voice, movement, and nutrition. As a teacher and Yoga Director of The Springs, Gloria’s desire is to help others cultivate an intimate relationship with themselves and their surroundings so that they can live more fully, with love, peace, gratitude, and well-being. Gloria's background is in education, performing arts, film production, and community building. While working as a TV host, writer, and actor in Hawaii, she taught K-12 students in public charter schools (Language Arts, Math, Digital Media, and Yoga). Living both on and off the grid of the Big Island for 7 years was her greatest training in spiritual practice, yoga, natural healing, and community building. She is certified to teach vinyasa and aerial yoga. Check out Gloria's website at Check out Gloria's website at gloriabaraquio.com for the latest and greatest! for the latest and greatest! Check out some of our other Yoga Videos here: 30 Minute Cardio Flow Yoga Workout youtu.be/cRJlOKb_chs Prenatal Yoga 30 Minute Class www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTDocfhdA1Y Bikram Yoga inpsired Class with Maggie Grove youtu.be/V5i5Qz2IGJE Power Yoga for Weight Loss youtu.be/yUtK7v3dsr0 Strong Yoga For Beginners Workout youtu.be/xglmLhDppmo Meditative Bhakti Yoga Flow youtu.be/mQnAvEbDNPg Cardio Yoga Workout youtu.be/hy-qss2Takg Yoga Workout 1 hour Yoga For Weight Loss youtu.be/yUtK7v3dsr0 Power Yoga Flow youtu.be/XpGnuK_u4gQ Bhakti Yoga Class youtu.be/K9scEzgir-8 Yoga for Beginners youtu.be/EaKZ3Xtxf5A Mindfulness Meditation youtu.be/2K-ZcAgka2g Gentle Yin Yoga Full Class youtu.be/Z3AlyD1CIJw Click below to subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/heartalchemyyoga Our Sites www.heartalchemyyoga.com plus.google.com/+HeartAlchemyYoga facebook.com/heartalchemyyoga instagram.com/travlinyogini twitter.com/travlinyogini www.pinterest.com/travlinyogini

my knee x-rayed by Peter Edmund

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(left) knee x-ray following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery 2004. This hamstring graft procedure ended up too loose and was later redone using a patellar tendon graft (stronger, as the 'new ligament' has bits of your own bone on either end to fuse back with your own knee; whereas the hamstring graft is stapled/screwed) Only problem was, after 18 months or so, when the 2nd op was done, the redundant metalwork from the 1st op (different procedure/mechanics) couldn't be safely retrieved (due to bone growth) and remains there...

Red Bull Street Style Lecce 2012.

Qualificazioni del 20 Settembre 2012

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CujNaKTcqV8 1st Place Final

youtu.be/CQDov2saQPY 3rd Place Final

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8-65hBgdOo Viki Gomez Show