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Aligned Yogi Podcast
At about 4 a.m. on the last morning of a retreat in Nicaragua, a massive troop of howler monkeys came down through the forest and settled directly over our retreat center. If you’ve never heard howler monkeys, know this: no one was sleeping through it. So we didn’t try. We got up, brewed coffee, and […]
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Aligned Yogi Podcast
If you’ve been dreaming of a yoga retreat but keep telling yourself it’s too expensive, this one’s for you. Here’s what I’ve learned in over a decade of leading retreats around the world and helping women get themselves to them: investing in yourself is essential, and cost doesn’t have to be the barrier you think […]
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Retreats
Packing for a yoga retreat in Sedona is mostly an exercise in restraint. The red rocks don’t ask much of you… and neither does yoga — a few good layers, comfy yoga clothes, shoes that can handle a trail, sun protection that keeps up with that high-desert light, and a water bottle you’ll actually refill. […]
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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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Retreats
Your complete packing list for your yoga retreat in Patagonia, including gear for yoga, hiking, kayaking, and horseback riding in Chile.
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Retreats
Is Sedona the best place for your next yoga retreat? Sedona is renowned for its incredible hikes, mystical energy, and adventurous, spiritual seekers. Is this your vibe?
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Retreats
Are you looking forward to the days we can travel freely again? Every time I lead a yoga retreat in Greece I think, "this would be the PERFECT girl's trip!"
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Practice
There are many different types of meditation. When you google "meditation" the results are overwhelming. Here are nine meditation practices worth exploring.
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Philosophy
What is dinacharya? Dinacharya is the daily ritual to live a healthy and balanced life according to the ancient tradition of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is yoga's sister science. The two traditions have been practiced side-by-side for thousands of years. Yoga supports many of the functions of Ayurveda and Ayurveda supports many of the functions of yoga, […]
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Wellness
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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Retreats
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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Retreats
5 signs you desperately need a yoga retreat. It's time to invest in yourself, take charge of your life and get out of your rut!
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