Wellness
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18 Tips to Freshen Up Your Yoga Practice
What happens when you get bored with your yoga practice? Learn how to keep your yoga practice fresh, so you can maintain a sustainable, lifelong practice.
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Asana
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2 min read
5 Benefits of Practicing Yoga While Pregnant
I have been fortunate to work with many pregnant mamas through my prenatal yoga classes. Here are just a few of the benefits of prenatal yoga.
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Mudras
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Adi Mudra
Hey yogis, your mudra for the week is Adi Mudra. Adi Mudra received it's name, adi= first and mudra= seal, because it is the first position the hands are capable of inside the womb. Adi Mudra is most commonly practiced during pranayama, but may also be practiced in asana. To Practice Adi Mudra To practice […]
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Recipes
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Organic Blackberry Sorbet
As the dog days of summer drag on, nothing beats the heat quite like a tasty frozen treat. Fortunately, fresh fruit sorbets are incredibly easy to make and much better on your waistline than ice cream. Since all fruit sorbet recipes follow the same basic pattern (1. make simple syrup, 2. add fruit, 3. blend and chill), you […]
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Wellness
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2 min read
DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner
Hey yogis, Kiss that skunky gym mat goodbye! Toss this nice smelling DIY yoga mat cleaner into your gym bag or yoga bag and you'll never have to smell a stinky yoga mat again… unless it's REALLY bad. A clean mat will not only last longer, but it will also keep you from getting sick or […]
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Asana
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1 min read
A Poem for Savasana
Just For Now Just for now, without asking how, let yourself sink into stillness. Just for now, lay down the weight you so patiently bear upon your shoulders. Feel the earth receive you, and the infinite expanse of sky grow even wider as your awareness reaches up to meet it. Just for now, allow a […]
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Recipes
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3 min read
Jamu Recipe
I was introduced to Jamu during my YTT with Zuna Yoga in Bali. Jamu is a healing anti-inflammatory elixir made of turmeric, ginger, lime, tamarind & honey.
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Recipes
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2 min read
Super Fresh Farmer’s Market Salad
I love this time of year for all of the wonderful produce we have available at the Farmer's Market and this is one of my favorite salads. This is a recipe adapted from Kathy Casey's Northwest Table Cookbook. I've made this recipe so many times I'm not sure how different it is from the original, […]
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Mudras
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Chin vs. Jnana Mudra
Chin mudra and jnana mudra are two of the most common mudras... even non-yogis have seen them in contemporary art and culture. Chin and Jnana mudra are quite similar, but each mudra has unique characteristics.
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Wellness
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4 min read
Quick Tips for Stress Reduction
Stress is so pervasive in today's world. Just about every person I meet is struggling with stress and stress management. We have so many demands placed on us daily and in our strive for perfection, for climbing to the top we forget to slow down, to get off of our computers and take time for […]
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Recipes
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3 min read
Moroccan Spiced Carrot Bruschetta
One of my favorite restaurants in Bend is a Lebanese restaurant called Kebaba, and I always have to order their carrot and feta jam…. its so deliciously sweet and savory. Somehow we ended up with four bags of carrots in our refrigerator, so I figured trying to recreate this deliciousness was a good way to put a […]
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Retreats
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Bali Yoga Retreat Packing List
You've booked your trip to Bali for your very first yoga retreat... now what? Here is your Bali yoga retreat packing list. Have fun planning and packing!
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