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Abundance Mentality: A Career in Yoga
On November 23, 2016 in
General
by
J. Brown
Continuing education for yoga teachers is in high demand since the proliferation of yoga teacher training certification has reached epic proportions. No one expects someone to be seasoned after merely two hundred hours, and technological advancements have enabled newfound access and resources to anyone with an internet connection. More than just a knowledge of yoga, or adjunct skills for teaching, these offerings often purport to give practical career advice that will help graduates succeed financially. Unfortunately, business advice for “yogapreneurs” is often grossly misguided.
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Yoga Careers
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How To Find Thanks
On November 23, 2016 in
General
by
MeredithCameron
Gratitude. We say it. We know it. But how deep does it run? We all know that gratitude is a great thing to practice. And we might even acknowledge our gratitude from time to time. However, it seems like such a hype word and/or "cool" thing to "do" these days. I want to take this a step further. Instead of being grateful, can we live grateful? It's an exceptional difference and for those who live in gratitude, instead of paying it a weekly visit, know exactly what I am talking about.
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Live Grateful
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Meredith Cameron
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Practice of Gratitude
7 Affirmations For Success
On November 22, 2016 in
General
by
AshleyJosephine
Affirmations are phrases you repeat to yourself over and over again. Repeating these words reminds you of their meaning and the importance of the words. You can use these positive phrases to stay motivated and inspired. Affirmations can be repeated silently inside your head, said out loud, or written down and hung somewhere visible.
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Chakras
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Meditation
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Positive Affirmations
The Practice of Gratitude Meditation
On November 21, 2016 in
General
by
Lindsay Nova
Gratitude is an essential part of mindful living. The practice of gratitude is something that can be cultivated all year round, although there are times of the year that especially call for it more. We can use these times of cultural observance and family gatherings as a reminder to fill our cups with gratitude ALL the time, not just during the holidays.
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Benefits of Meditation
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Gratitude
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Gratitude as Medicine
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Holiday Meditation
The Story Behind HoneyColony's Founder: How Superfoods Changed My Life
On November 17, 2016 in
General
by
Maryam Henein
My foray with superfoods really started while I was living in Venice, California with a house full of raw foodists back in 2008. I was editing my film Vanishing of the Bees, (narrated by Ellen Page), and decided to move to the west side from Hollywood to be near our editor and avoid a crazy Los Angeles commute.
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Eat Clean
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Equilibrium
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HoneyColony
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Raw Honey
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Save the Bees
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Superfoods
7 Reasons You Should Consider Yoga Retreats Over Regular Vacations
On November 15, 2016 in
General
by
Audrey Throne
Every year, we use our hard-earned money to jet off to a spellbinding location where we hope to break away, relax, recoup, learn new cultures and meet new people. We choose to go on vacations to get away from the hustle of everyday life, spend quality time with our family or friends, be surrounded by nature, get quiet time to put things in perspective and resolve long-standing mental as well as emotional issues.
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Fresh Start
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Relax
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Revitalize
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Stress Release
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yoga retreat
What is GPS Consciousness?
On November 7, 2016 in
General
by
Harmonjot Kaur
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” – Oscar Wilde. I love this spot-on observation by one of the most outlandish “livers” of all time. It seems to perfectly express the epidemic anxiety felt by most yogis, artists and seekers, i.e. those wired for more than the status quo. For us that have the taste buds for exhilaration and real life, nothing less will do. And when that fullness of living feels in any way out of reach, angst and frustration are the natural resultants.
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GPS Consciousness
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Guru Jagat
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Harmonjot
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Intuition
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Kundalini Yoga
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Live with Authenticity
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Navigate Your World
The Three Things You Need To Be Free
On November 4, 2016 in
General
by
Kate Marolt
Last week, for the third year in a row, I spent a week mostly offline in the woods in Georgia teaching at this magical event called Camp Nerd Fitness. And every year, I am more blown away than the last by how special this group of people is, and how honored and appreciative I feel to be able to teach and share and learn and grow with each of them. Photo by Will Byington PhotographySharing moments with so many people choosing to face their fears, lending a helping hand, laughing so hard it hurts, hugging and crying… my heart is overflowing with love.
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desire
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Kate Marolt
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Path of Yoga
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Personal Freedom
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Willingness
Lemon Lavender Beeswax Hand Creme
On November 4, 2016 in
General
by
CA
Do you feel like it's time to reboot? Create a new beginning and a fresh start today. Begin from the inside out. A mental spring cleaning means that you take some time to sit and observe what is no longer serving you in life. Relationships, thought patterns, eating habits, living situations, posture, what ever it may be, make a commitment today to clean house!
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Nourish
Benefits of Yoga- What You Didn't Know
On November 4, 2016 in
General
by
ChrisBarkess
As a formally vocal sceptic that recently “found” yoga during a month long stay at Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa, I was keen to do a little digging into the benefits that yoga could provide. The results were staggering!
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Chris Barkess
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Flexibility
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Flow
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Misconceptions of Yoga
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Yoga Practice
Yoga As a Way of Life
On November 4, 2016 in
General
by
AshleyJosephine
Here’s why I chose yoga as a way of life. I want you to know my story, not because it has any particular significance to your own trajectory on this path called yoga, but because I want you to know that you’re not alone in feeling like you’re not really sure why you’re practicing yoga. I’ve already shared a lot of my story on this blog, in my about section, and sometimes in my classes, but what I’m about to share with you here is a little more personal. My own personal reasons for why I continue to choose yoga as a way of life.
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Ashley Josephine
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Path of Yoga
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Yoga Journey
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Yoga Lifestyle
10 Tips for a Home Practice
On November 2, 2016 in
General
by
JakePanasevich
At some point, it's necessary to develop a personal yoga practice to maintain your strength, flexibility and sanity. A personal routine will keep you in the game, no matter where you are or how your circumstances change. While yoga classes are a wonderful way to have fun, learn good alignment and build community, realistically, you won’t always have the luxury and time to attend class. A home practice will keep you feeling healthy, grounded and pain-free. It's simple to start, and if you make it fun and effective, it's sustainable.
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Exercise
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Fitness
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home yoga practice
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Jake Panasevich
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Personal Routine
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yoga
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Yoga for Men
This Granola Smells Like Fall
On November 1, 2016 in
General
by
MeredithCameron
It's a dreary day here in the Rocky Mountains, which usually begs me to bake and cook. I usually like to bake or cook things that aren't too tedious and don't require a huge recipe. I'm not sure if that's just plain lazy or just savvy. I decided to cook up some long over-due granola with an Autumn twist.
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Clean Eating
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Fall Recipes
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Granola
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Meredith Cameron
Find Yourself in a Bind? 5 Poses to Help
On October 31, 2016 in
General
by
HealthPerch
There are lots of benefits to exercise—improved muscle mass, better balance, higher metabolism. And certain specific kinds of exercises bring their own specific benefits. Take yoga: For people interested in a low-impact yet intense way to build strength and flexibility, yoga may be key. But there’s a subset of specific actions in yoga that offer even more benefits.
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Lord of the Fishes Pose
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Noose Pose
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Practice
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Side Angle Pose
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Yogic Binds
#GirlBoss
On October 28, 2016 in
General
by
Valentina Rose
I’ve recently enjoyed reading #GIRLBOSS, a book by NastyGal founder Sophia Amoruso. Her story sounds all too familiar: she spent her youth as a total rebel, hating school, quitting jobs, broke, directionless, and angry at the world. Then she started selling vintage clothes on eBay. Eight years later, she is the founder, CEO, and creative director of Nasty Gal, a $100 million plus online fashion retailer.
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Self Empowerment
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Uniqueness
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Valentina Rose
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Yoga Books
Midlife Yoga Crisis
On October 16, 2016 in
General
by
J. Brown
Coming of age in the yoga profession means facing changing realities and shifting priorities. The majority of yoga teachers start out in the profession at an early time in their lives. But as the viability of old models wanes and independent players have less impact in the face of up-scaled operations, long-term prospects for careers in yoga are less apparent. For those whose passion cannot be deterred by the odds, their faith and trust in practice will likely be tested. This year marks the twentieth that I have made my living solely from teaching yoga. It’s hard to believe that the desperate stumble I took into yoga in my early twenties has morphed a life, replete with a family, a yoga center, and a multi-media platform. There was truly no plan. I’ve just been diligent in practice, showed up consistently, taught the best class I knew how, and it has panned out well enough so far.
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Midlife Yoga Crisis
Yoga Breathing: The Three Part Breath
On October 16, 2016 in
General
by
AshleyJosephine
Yama Niyama Asana Pranayama Pratyahara Dharana Dhyana Samadhi. In English (my translation): Be a good person, take care of your Self, be aware of your posture, control your energy, withdraw from your external senses, concentrate, meditate, allow total integration. These are the steps on the path, outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, to enlightenment. I have talked about the Yamas and Niyamas a little bit, the whole world is obsessed with posture, albeit not always healthy posture, meditation is gaining popularity, and the other steps are pretty much forgotten. There are many reasons for this. It’s hard to teach the Yamas and Niyamas unless you’re ready for a self-help course with a philosophy book as a reading requirement. Sense withdrawal is the nicer way of saying sensory deprivation and that is being sold the same way tanning is sold these days. Concentration sounds boring, even though we all know it’s necessary and we could probably use it more then ever what with all the distractions of the internet. Total integration is admittedly optimistic, unrealistic, and metaphysical sounding all at the same time, so I get why people stay away.
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Bandhas
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Chakras
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enlightenment
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self-care
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Three Part Breath
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Yoga Sutras
Essential Sequence: Neck, Shoulders, and Upper Back
On October 16, 2016 in
General
by
JasonCrandell
Your shoulders have a lot of moving parts. Each shoulder has 4 joints (GH, AC, SC, ST), plus layers and layers of soft tissues that include muscles, tendons, and ligaments. When you add the physical demands that the shoulders undergo on a daily basis to the complexity of the region, you wind up with an unavoidable truth: Your shoulders need regular—if not daily maintenance—if you want your upper-body to be functional and comfortable. We frequently take our body for granted. Even as yoga practitioners, we often forget the intricate subtlety and profound majesty of the body. When we take our body for granted, we forget that it needs our attention and care. We forget that our body needs regular—if not daily maintenance—especially as our body ages. I’ve watched my body through my yoga practice for 20 years and it’s finally become clear that my shoulders, neck, and upper-back need a simple, quick, daily practice if I want them to work optimally. I created the following sequence for myself a few months ago and I’ve been extremely consistent with it. It’s usually not the entirety of my practice or training on any given day. Rather, it’s a supplement. It’s simple, basic, and hugely effective. Think about it as the equivalent of brushing your teeth or taking a shower. It’s just basic hygiene that helps you feel better.
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Jason Crandell
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Tadasana
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Virasana
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Yoga for Shoulders
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Yoga Practice
How to #GoYourOmWay with Claire Petretti-Marti
On October 11, 2016 in
General
by
CPM
What does it mean to "Go Your OM Way? Where to begin? To me, this hashtag directly translates to follow your passion or trust your heart. We receive so many conflicting messages from the world, be it from our parents, our friends, our workplace, or our community in general. Often, our true passion or dharma in life becomes subjugated to the expectations of others and we find ourselves living a life that doesn’t feel authentic.
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Follow Your Heart
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Live with Authenticity
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true self
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Yoga Practice
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Yogic Path
Essential Reads
On October 9, 2016 in
General
by
AdamHocke
A confession: I’m a book worm. I was recently asked by a teacher during a guided meditation, “Where do you find refuge?”. In other words, where do I go for support, reassurance, and inspiration? Where is my safe harbour? I immediately thought of my books! My library of spiritual guides and how-tos of yoga practice and meditation shout pretty loud and clear to me “You are not alone. Many have walked this path.” I take refuge in this great tradition of teaching and go to it when my spirits are low or if I need a good kick in the bum. Whenever I am lost in this big world of yoga, I recall Joan Didion’s directive from The Year of Magical Thinking: “Read, learn, work it up, go to the literature.” Here are my essentials.
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Essential Reads
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Spiritual Guide
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Yoga Books
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Yoga Practice
Mid-Morning, Pick-Me-Up Smoothie
On October 9, 2016 in
General
by
AndreaFerretti
Coffee seems to be one of those foods that’s either vilified or celebrated in the media. Since having my daughter, I am on Team Celebrate Coffee, but it seems most important to determine what works for your personal constitution. You can certainly make this smoothie without the coffee component. Between the coffee, the raw cacao, and the cinnamon, this is a smoothie that’s packed with antioxidants.
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Pick Me Up Smoothie
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Raw Chocolate
Get the Most Out of Your Practice
On October 3, 2016 in
General
by
Jackie Casal Mahrou
Yoga is an invitation to grow—to wake up and to experience your life in the most fulfilling way. The true transformation is more than just a physical change in your appearance—it’s an awakening of your inner strength, freedom and perception. There are no guarantees to this awakening though. You have to be willing to do the work, stay the course when you hit a wall or plateau, and allow your yoga practice to be about more than just your body.
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Be Unapologetically You
On October 3, 2016 in
General
by
DaveUrsillo
At the end of every yoga class I teach, I conclude with a prayer. It sounds a little different every time. But I usually say: “Begin to slowly awaken here, noting the symbolic journey from death into new life: from the pose of the corpse, savasana, into this shape of new life, the fetal position; how we all entered this world. This is symbolic of the journey, of the death of ignorance — feeling fractured, unwhole, anything less than divine — thanks to the journey of yoga. And here now, we emerge into new life: the new you, the true you, the whole and yoked you. That is yoga. Remember that today is not yet over. That you always have an opportunity to begin again, to start anew, to be you, to choose your Self and be unapologetically you.”
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Live with Authenticity
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Yoga Journey
Let's Get Intimate: Going All the Way With Food
On October 3, 2016 in
General
by
Maddie Berky
Life is one beautiful mess of relationships. We can classify them. We can put them in quotes. We can add that extra long, extra inquisitive inflection at the end, but are we in a relationship? Some are transitory. Some are so interwoven into our fabric we can forget that we are separate from them. We can forget that they each deserve reflection and intention. We can forget that they are, no matter what, intimate.
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mindful eating
Unity Not Uniformity
On October 3, 2016 in
General
by
Kristin
One of the most influential people in my life was John Magill, a Presbyterian minister and my grandfather. I remember his warm, soft hand holding mine when I was a little girl squeezing it as we sang, “let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.” At a young age, I developed a deep conviction that I would do something about spreading peace. It was this same conviction that led me to get on a bus when I was 11 years old and travel 5 hours across the state of Pennsylvania and joined the 6.5 million people in the Hands Across America human chain.
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Kristin Magil Gibowitz
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