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Vedantin Quote
I love this Vedantin quote and I completely forgot that I had it saved. I will definitely be sharing this quote in my classes this week. Inner beauty is worth recognizing. What are you sharing with your students, friends, and family this week? “You find the beauty everywhere you go [if] you carry that […]
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Travel
Where to Practice Yoga in Nicaragua
If you're a traveling yogi like myself you understand how hard it can be to tap into the local yoga community, so I've decided to give you the cheat sheet for where to practice yoga in Nicaragua, whether you're in the Corn Islands, coffee country, Granada, or San Juan del Sur. Zen Yoga, San Juan del […]
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Philosophy
Harriet Tubman Quote
A yoga instructor friend of mine posted this quote to her Facebook wall last week and it immediately struck a cord with me. I can't believe how long it took me to post. Dream big yogis! “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the […]
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Travel
The Short List of the World’s Top Yoga Destinations
The world of yoga is growing and there are so many opportunities to grow your practice, to delve in deep and immerse yourself in yoga asana, philosophy, meditation and more. How do you even decide? I put together this short list of places worth checking out with three words that describe the facilities/atmosphere/etc… some are […]
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Philosophy
“Sometimes we like our thoughts…” ~ Pema Chodron
Another wonderful quote from Pema Chodron. This quote reminds me of the undoing of knots, the undoing of our granthis, the undoing of our samskaras, and the undoing of that which holds us back. “Sometimes we find that we like our thoughts so much that we don’t want to let them go.” Pema Chodron
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Philosophy
“The more you know” ~ Aristotle
Both a blessing and a source of frustration at the same time. This truth sometimes feels like it's thrown in my face again and again. I will always be a student. There is always more to learn. This world has so much to offer. “The more you know, the more you know you don't […]
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Philosophy
“I opened the window and my heart” – Paolo Coelho
Paulo Coelho speaking to my heart. Where is a heart emoji when you need one? “I opened the window and my heart. The sun flooded my house and love flooded my soul.” -Paulo Coelho
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Philosophy
Ammachi Quote “A thousand different pots…”
India is definitely on my bucket list. Maybe 2017 will be my year. In the meantime here is a quote to inspire your yoga practice: “The sun shines down and it’s image reflects in a thousand different pots filled with water. The reflections are many but they are each reflecting the same sun. Similarly, when […]
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Asana
Reduce Chronic Lower Back Pain With Yoga; Part 3 Restore
Hello yogis! Here is part three to the four part series on reducing lower back pain. During part three we will be focusing on restorative postures for the lower back. These posture will focus on relieving tension throughout the body: lower back, shoulders, neck and hips. Restorative postures, in general, are held longer than the […]
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Philosophy
In The End Only Three Things Matter
“In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.” Buddha I've come across this Buddha quote hundreds, if not thousands of times, and it always speaks to my soul. And this pic was taken during my husband's […]
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Wellness
5 Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice
1. Attend a retreat, workshop or teacher training. Okay, lets start with the most obvious way to deepen your yoga practice. Go on a retreat, participate in an immersion program, or attend a teacher training with a favorite teacher. Maybe try a new-to-you style of yoga like Bhakti Flow, Yin, or Ashtanga. If you feel […]
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