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Mindful Mondays
Welcome to the Mindful Monday Series. Box breathing is a simple breathing technique — inhale, hold, exhale, hold, each for the same count — that calms your nervous system in just a few rounds. It’s one of my favorite tools to teach, because you can do it anywhere, no experience required, and it works whether […]
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Wellness
Bringing Ritual Back to the Practice If you’ve been wondering how to use herbs in your yoga practice, you’re not alone. Most yoga practices focus on what happens on the mat — the poses, the breath, the sequence. But over time, many of us begin to feel that something is missing, not in the practice […]
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Philosophy
I’ve been practicing yoga for over two decades… nearly three! And, to be fully transparent, there was a time when stepping onto my yoga mat felt more like stepping onto a stage. I’d roll it out right at the front of the room.Wearing the right leggings.Doing the hard variations.Trying to look like the kind of yoga teacher who had […]
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For Teachers
Discover the many benefits of yoga nidra, yogic sleep, with this yoga nidra script inspired by nature and the natural world.
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Travel
If you’re heading to a yoga retreat in North Carolina, knowing what to pack can make the experience feel much easier. This yoga retreat packing list for North Carolina is designed specifically for fall retreats near Asheville, where temperatures shift throughout the day. Packing for a yoga retreat is different than packing for a “regular” […]
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Wellness
Create Your Own Calm 3 Calming Herbs for Anxiety You Can Grow at HomeBy Lisa LeCuyer Kofakis, MH, NBC-HWC Most women don’t need another productivity hack.They need somewhere to put their nervous system down. What I’ve found, both in my own life and in working with women, is this:Stress often creates a disconnection from our […]
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Wellness
Here are 7 gratitude practices to spark more joy and light in your life. As you dive in, you'll become part of a community inspired by positivity, gratitude and mutual support.
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Wellness
We're going to get super science-y here as we explore the effects of yoga on the immune system, so if you want the TLDR version, the answer is yes, yoga as a lifestyle absolutely boosts our immune system.
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Wellness
Mindfulness is a much used method of relaxation and it can help you with a lot of different issues. Some people have a little bit of a misconception about mindfulness and about meditation in general. People often try to meditate in order to help deal with things like anxiety and depression and find it to […]
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Wellness
Best sleep hygiene tips to fall asleep faster, improve the quality of our sleep & wake feeling well rested. Replace old patterns with healthy sleep habits.
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Asana
Learn to teach side crow pose effectively & efficiently with the following modifications, props, variations and alignment tips for parsva bakasana.
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Wellness
In 2015 I started experiencing perioral dermatitis & this all natural calendula balm saved me. This super easy to make balm has made my skin so much happier.
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