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Yoga, health, wellness, and recipes from YogaDownload.com
Eating Clean
On April 14, 2016 in
General
by
Hayley
Hey Guys, So I have seen so many of my friends over the years trying to get healthy, detoxify and lose weight…which is cool. But then they tell me what they’re eating and I freak out!
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Diet
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Eating Clean
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Hayley Hobson
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Healthy Eating
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yoga
A Smart Flow for Hamstrings
On April 14, 2016 in
General
by
AndreaFerretti
I am a vinyasa flow girl through and through. I believe that spending time studying alignment is vital to a lifelong yoga practice — whether in the form of Iyengar classes/workshops or with a flow teacher like Jason who occasionally slows things down. When you learn to understand and tune into the details of alignment you not only stave off potential injuries, you truly learn the skill of connecting your body and mind.
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Andrea Ferretti
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Forward Bends
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Hamstrings
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Jason Crandell
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vinyasa flow
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yoga
Why I Love Sun Salutations
On April 13, 2016 in
General
by
AdamHocke
Am I full of it? I love Sun Salutations. I love doing them exactly the same way every day. I don’t need to be creative with them. But why is this? When asked about keeping up a yoga practice, I often say “consistency is what really matters. don’t worry about duration or intensity, just do something every day.” When asked about sequencing one’s practice for home or a classroom environment, I’ll defend the power of simple movements repeated several times with breath taught over many classes over complicated choreography that’s shifting and changing from one moment to the next and never repeated again from one class to another. If asked why, I’ll say “repetition of simple movements with breath is what will help the nervous system and mind relax, too much new and complicated will just stimulate and potentially lead to new stress.” I say these things, know them intuitively to be true, but beyond tradition (yoga sutras definitely emphasize repetition and consistency, and the movements of sun salutes are very much present in Eastern prayer tradition) really haven’t had much to back it up. But I think I’m beginning to get a clearer picture.
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Adam Hocke
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Chaturanga Strap Trick
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Meditation
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Strap Trick
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Sun Salutations
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vinyasa flow technique
How to Deal with Toxic Relationships
On April 9, 2016 in
General
by
Ashley Turner
Do you have emotional vampires in your life? Do you have friends or family that suck your life energy and leave you feeling depleted, depressed, irritable and antsy?
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3rd chakra
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Ashley Turner
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boundaries
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emotional vampires
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healthy boundaries
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toxic relationships
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Yoga Psychology
Empowerment Loss
On April 9, 2016 in
General
by
J. Brown
When circumstances, ruled by forces beyond the will of one individual, overshadow our personal experience of life, unconscious resentment and fear run deep. The coercive fuel of capitalism has conditioned and resigned us to manipulation that both obfuscates truth and reveals the inhumanity of entrenched power. Despite hopelessness, perhaps a kernel of our sacrificed fortitude and imagination can be redeemed.
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Empowerment Loss
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Faith
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J Brown Yoga
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Marketing Desensitization
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truth
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YogaDownload.com
4 Propped Poses to Build Your Hanumansana
On April 9, 2016 in
General
by
AndreaFerretti
Hanumanasana feels different each time I do it. There are days when I can get my pelvis to the floor with my hips square. But these days I focus more on getting the benefits of the pose instead of going all the way into the pose.
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Andrea Ferretti
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Forward Bend
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Hamstrings
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hanumanasana
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Jason Crandell
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yoga
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Yoga Poses
Undoing the Pretensions of Yoga
On March 29, 2016 in
General
by
Derek Beres
Recently I was listening to an NPR piece on boutique fitness when I was struck, though not surprised, by a comment from a Shape‘s fitness editor, Jaclyn Emerick.
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controversial
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Derek Beres
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new age yoga
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Westerners
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yoga in the media
4 Ways To Advance Your Yoga Asana Practice
On March 24, 2016 in
General
by
Maya Devi Georg
Nothing makes me crazier than hearing people tell me I’m naturally flexible. Because I’m not. In 1999, when I started practicing yoga. I couldn’t touch my toes. I couldn’t do a wheel or stand on my head. I wore braces on my legs as an infant and toddler because my legs and hips were twisted. I had failed all four years of high school gym. I never played a sport, and I never worked out.
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Beginner Yoga Tips
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Yoga Asana
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yoga tips
Recipe: Essential Oils Citrus Water For Daily Hydration
On March 24, 2016 in
General
by
Hayley Hobson
Looking for a way to kick up the flavor in your water everyday? I suggest adding citrus essential oils to your glass every morning! While everyone’s taste buds are different, I love adding a drop each of the different citrus essential oils – lemon, wild orange, grapefruit or lime. Fill up a glass (or water bottle) with water and ice and load in those oils! I highly recommend starting with one or two of the citrus oils, then start mixing and matching until you find the mix that’s perfect for you!
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DIY essential oils
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healthy recipes
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Hydration
A Yogi's Survival Guide to the 2016 Election
On March 24, 2016 in
General
by
Chris Kourtinatos
"Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not regarded as members of the herd.” ~ Bertrand Russell
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politics
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popculture
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trending
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yoga benefits
Overcome Self-Sabotage
On March 19, 2016 in
General
by
Ashley Turner
In the last 24 hours, I’ve had two different clients come to me with searing stories of self-sabotage. One of the women in my Prevention Magazine Yoga Weightloss test group posted that after 5 straight weeks of disciplined eating and exercising, right as we’re nearing the final round, she slipped back into old habits with a “reward” cookie or “cheat meal” here and there. “Why is my mind all of a sudden allowing this?” she asked.
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Ashley Turner
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Overcoming Self-Sabotage
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Reward Centers
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Self Affirmation
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yoga
An Offering of Service
On March 19, 2016 in
General
by
Dana Damara
I started thinking about this theme and remembered a quote from the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali Swami Satchidananda: You have all these things to equip yourself to serve others. You must have a bed to rest in to feel refreshed in the morning, to go out to serve others. You must eat to have enough energy to serve others. So you do everything with the idea that you are preparing yourself to serve others. So, even your Yogic meditation becomes a selfless action. That is what is meant by “Even with God do not have attachment”. This non-attachment alone is enough to change your entire life into a joyful one.
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Courage
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Dana Damara
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Glory
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Wisdom
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yoga
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Yoga Sutras
Spring Equinox Yoga Practice
On March 18, 2016 in
General
by
AshleyJosephine
It’s that time of year again! Another season, another equinox. Another opportunity to reflect, set intentions, and commit to right action.
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Alignment
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Ashley Josephine
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Spring
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Spring Equinox
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yoga
Body Love + Diversity: Yoga Is Not About Handstands In Bikinis
On March 14, 2016 in
General
by
Ashley Turner
If you learned about yoga only from Instagram, you might be seduced into thinking its about flashy handstand gymnastics in bikinis or super sexy yoga gear.
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Body Image
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Connect to your Body
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How Yoga Transforms Us
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love your body
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Self Love
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self-care
How Yoga Has Helped Me with Uncertainty
On March 9, 2016 in
General
by
AshleyJosephine
I thought I was getting okay at being uncomfortable. The universe decided otherwise. As I sit here writing this post, listening to the music of the chimes produced by a gentle breeze, serenaded by chirping birds and the rustle of squirrels playing in the bamboo, I look upon the back of my house.
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Ashley Josephine
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Chakras
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Community
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Friends
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yoga
Establishment Politics in Yoga
On March 9, 2016 in
General
by
J. Brown
Last month, the Yoga Alliance announced a new policy regarding “yoga therapy terminology” that creates a significant new precedent. A lack of any public debate and transparency in the process has made it difficult to discern why exactly this was needed and what purpose it serves. Perhaps this explains why there has been almost no response from yoga teachers thus far. Or, more likely, people are just too turned off by the politics involved to care.
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Adam Hocke
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Regulation of Yoga
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yoga
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Yoga Alliance
Strong Abs, Healthy Back
On March 9, 2016 in
General
by
ShySayarBlog
As a yoga therapist, one of the most common questions that people ask me is how to get great, strong abs. Even some of the elite, world-class athletes that I have trained have asked me how to get especially the lower abs strong and toned.
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Backbends
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Relieve Low Back Pain
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Strong Core
7 Survival Tips For Beginner Yogis
On March 8, 2016 in
General
by
AdamHocke
I love teaching beginners. Here are seven easy tips to help you survive your first yoga classes.
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Beginner Yoga Tips
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yoga tips
How to Choose the Perfect Yoga Mat
On March 8, 2016 in
General
by
Tara Kestner
People often ask me which yoga mat is the best, and while I can answer that question with absolute certainty for me, I think you have to consider all the variables.
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yoga
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Yoga Mat
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yoga tips
Almond Butter Cups
On March 7, 2016 in
General
by
AndreaFerretti
This delicious recipe combines Jason’s love for chocolate with everyone’s love for the peanut butter cups of our youth. Instead of peanut butter, they’re made with almond butter. Instead of sugar, they’re sweetened with agave. Boom! You’ve got a recipe makeover you never knew you needed, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
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Almond Butter Cups
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Andrea Ferretti
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Dessert
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Gluten Free
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Recipe
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Vegan
How Yoga Can Help Relieve Anxiety
On March 2, 2016 in
General
by
BenjaminFry
Living with anxiety on a daily basis can be very difficult. If you’re suffering from anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event or you’ve lived with it your entire life, finding the best ways to cope or relieve anxiety isn’t always easy.
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Anxiety
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Benjamin Fry
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Khiron House
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yoga
How to Manage Your Energy
On February 29, 2016 in
General
by
AshleyJosephine
In the past 2 months I have: Taught 63 yoga classes Taught 31 private yoga sessions Led 6 workshops Traveled to Ohio 3 times, twice unexpectedly and at the last minute Spent 35+ hours learning in yoga training Attended a funeral of a family member Decided to give away our puppy Learned that the foundation of our house needs to be replaced…now Learned that the people who renovated our house quite possibly took down a load-bearing wall, leading to the imminent collapse of our kitchen ceiling Cried Laughed Gave myself secret pep rallies in my mind to show up when I didn’t want to or felt like I couldn’t Surrendered to the universe Reminded myself I am human Practiced yoga Slept Meditated Indulged in a Nora Roberts book, a guilty pleasure Enjoyed Ben & Jerry’s ice cream because I needed to soothe my soul (see Amanda, we’re not so different) And much more If you’re tired just from reading all that, you’ll understand that I’m tired too.
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Love
On February 29, 2016 in
General
by
Dana Damara
I love love... I mean I really love LOVE! I’ve been accused of overusing the word in some of my circles. Regardless of that, I continue to use it because it rolls off my tongue and feels good when I say it.
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Dana Damara
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Deep Hurt
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love
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Oms From the Heart
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The Heart
Essential Sequence: Stretch into Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana
On February 23, 2016 in
General
by
JasonCrandell
WHY THIS SEQUENCE WORKS Nothing beats a good side-bending practice. And, truthfully, the recipe for the classic posture Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana is simple: the practice needs to focus on stretching the hamstrings, adductors, and the sides of the torso (which are largely comprised of the lats, obliques, and the quadratus lumborum). The sequence above sticks to these three basic focal points. Let’s break it down a little further:
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Jason Crandell
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Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana
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poses
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Stretching
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Supta Padangusthasan
,
yoga
A Yogic Perspective on Death
On February 22, 2016 in
General
by
AshleyJosephine
It’s a heavy subject and one most Americans don’t feel comfortable contemplating. And yet, it’s the only ultimate truth in the world. And one we have very little control over. So it’s funny that we spend most of our lives trying to control everything around us. For peace. For happiness. For health. These are the reasons we often cite for why we do what we do. Why we believe what we believe.
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Ashley Josephine
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health
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Immortality
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Soul
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yoga
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