Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Are you just coming to yoga and wondering where to begin? Selecting the right yoga props can make the difference between an uncomfortable experience and a fully engaged practice. Props are important for students to get into proper alignment when holding poses for minutes at a time. For students who have less flexibility, using props […]
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To transform our dharma— the moral universal order and a code of living that personifies the fundamental principles of thoughts, ethics, and purpose—into action, we must first identify and discover our own personal dharma. Yoga journaling is a powerful tool to accomplish this, as it strengthens our awareness of ourselves and our yoga practice. Writing […]
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I taught my first public full-length Vinyasa yoga class yesterday. After a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course, you would think I would feel ready for anything. But, I was super nervous. Our theme/intention for the yoga class was “courage.” Boy, did I ever need courage for teaching that first yoga class. I had taught privately […]
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Where do I find my edge? This is a question that has been plaguing me since I was asked this question in a yoga class. The word “edge” is defined as: “the outside limit of an object, area, or surface; a place or part farthest away from the center of something.” But in yoga, the […]
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Back in July, I decided that I needed to change up my fitness routine. I was bored and burnt out from running and lifting weights. I had completed my half marathon at the end of April and since then, found it very challenging to stick to a fitness routine. Back in my late college years, […]
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There are many ways to use a journal in your daily life. One great way is to keep a yoga journal. Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years, keeping a yoga journal is a great tool to document your journey. Yogis keep journals for many reasons—daily activities, events, goalsetting, documenting […]
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Being pregnant means being more health for me and my growing baby. This time around, I am trying to incorporate more exercise more into my daily life, but it has been a struggle for me. I’m not “in love” with working out. I have a gym membership but with my always changing energy levels, it […]
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