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· 3 min read

Favorite Podcasts for Traveling Yogis

I've been traveling for years, but I've only recently begun to embrace podcasts. I now use podcasts when I fly, on long bus journeys, when I'm stuck in the car, and on nights when I cook dinner by myself. The podcasts I listen to definitely lean toward yoga, meditation, ayurveda, wellbeing, travel and adventure with a […]

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Recipes
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Turmeric in everything, please!

As a young girl, my mother dated a man from Pakistan. With this relationship came a really awesome point in my life, food wise. This was when I discovered my absolute favorite thing to use in my kitchen; turmeric. My mother made potatoes doused in it and the glass dish would be covered with neon […]

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Travel
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7 Essentials for the Traveling Yogi

Whether it's your first trip out of the country or your 100th I think we all figure out what our “must have” items are pretty quickly. I thought I would share some of mine with you. Here is a curated lists of my favorite travel essentials for the traveling yogi. Combining all of these into […]

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Retreats
· 11 min read

Interview With Vivianne Arango of Finca Esperanza Verde

One of my favorite parts of my job is the magnificent people it brings into my life, especially the strong, powerful and sensational women. One of those women is Vivianne Arango the owner and general manager of Finca Esperanza Verde, our host for our Nicaragua Yoga Retreat in February 2017. I've recently had the opportunity to […]

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· 6 min read

The 7 Chakras Every Yogi Must Know

If you are a yogi, aspiring yogi, or interested in mind/body/energy healing, Chakras play a big role in these activities. Chakras are our energy centers. The sanskrit word stands for “wheel”, “circle”, as well as “cycle”. There are seven main “energy centers” on each and every one of our bodies. At each of the seven […]

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Recipes
· 3 min read

Smoothie bowl: 101

Smoothie bowls. They are everywhere. Or at the very least, posted up on every foodie-nutritionist instagram/blog. So, here I am telling you that, yes, you should make them. And yes, I am totally down with this food fad. Here's the thing I really like about the smoothie bowl craze, it's a process (if you want […]

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Philosophy
· 5 min read

What’s A Bandha?

You've probably heard your yoga instructor mention mula bandha, uddiyana or jalandhara bandha in class. We're here to answer your questions about bandhas.

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Philosophy
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Sanskrit Basics for Yogis

Sanskrit Glossary A Adho Mukha Svanasana: Downward Facing Dog Ahimsa: Nonviolence Ajna: Third Eye Chakra Anahata: Heart Chakra Aparigraha: Non-attachment/ non-greed Ardha Matsyendrasana: Seated Half Spinal Twist Ardha: Half Ardha Chandrasana: Half Moon Pose Asana: A steady, comfortable posture Ashtanga: The Eight Limbs of Yoga (elaborate) Asteya: Nonstealing B Balasana: Child’s Pose Bandha: An energetic body […]

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Asana
· 5 min read

What’s the Difference Between Cobra Pose & Upward Facing Dog

As a new yoga student it can be super confusing when the yoga instructor isn't exactly clear on the difference between cobra pose and upward facing dog in a vinyasa flow class…. so lets take a moment to clear things up and help you figure out which one is best for your body. Step 1: […]

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Asana
· 4 min read

How to Teach Chaturanga Dandasana

Now is the time to brush up on your knowledge of chaturanga dandasana, so you can teach the pose safely. It is important to keep your student's shoulders safe in their vinyasa yoga practice. It takes time and patience to master chaturanga. Chaturanga has gotten a bad rep in the yoga community and has been dubbed the “shoulder shredder” and […]

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Practice
· 3 min read

Yoga Vacation: Central Oregon

With spring break upon us and summer break just around the corner it’s time to start planning your vacation… and why not add yoga to the mix? I’m available to travel to your vacation home, local park or other destination in Central Oregon for private yoga, semi-private/small group yoga, and yoga parties (think ladies trip/bachelorette/bridal […]

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