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Bring it on Home

On September 22, 2014 in General by Laura Denham-Jones

The origins, challenges and benefits of a home yoga practice.

Tagged With: finding balance, home practice, Laura Denham-Jones

Who's That Lady?

On September 14, 2014 in General by Amber Chalus

What do you really want from your life my friend? If you are like most women I know, you might say that you want a healthier and slimmer body. More energy. Radiant skin. Inner and outer confidence.

Tagged With: Amber Chalus, desire, inner-voice, truth

Day Trippers

On September 14, 2014 in General by Hayley

The first hour of your day sets the tone for how the rest of the day is going to go. Disagree?

Tagged With: Hayley Hobson, rituals, self-care

Kick Cravings to the Curb

On September 7, 2014 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

Is it sugar? Salty snacks? Coffee? Wine?

Tagged With: cravings, healthy living, The Conscious Cleanse

To Thyself Be Loving: 4 Simple Self-Love Rituals

On September 4, 2014 in General by Amber Chalus

To Thyself Be Loving: 4 Simple Self-Love Rituals

Are you a victim of Conditional Self Love? Things like self care, self love and self acceptance have come up during my personal yoga journey. And it's been reminding me of the importance of loving myself just as I am. Why is self love important? Why is self acceptance so crucial?

Tagged With: Amber Chalus, rituals, Self-Love

WTF? (Why the Fears)

On September 1, 2014 in General by mcameron

We all have them. They linger. They are sneaky and quiet but they can create our lives to be grippy. Sticky. Stuck. Heavy. But we continue to feed them. WHY???

Tagged With: fear, Meredith Cameron, powerful you

This is Yoga

On August 26, 2014 in General by Dana Damara

When I first came to yoga, I thought it was about body movement. Sweating, moving, breathing, standing on your hands, you know, the usual.

Tagged With: Beginner Yoga Tips, benefits of yoga, Dana Damara

View from the Sub's Mat

On August 18, 2014 in General by Dana Damara

If you know me, you hear me say all the time, “I love my life. I GET to do this every single day. How flippin’ amazing is that? I get to connect with phenomenal people, invite DJs and musicians to my class, move my body, educate myself, work one-on-one with people, write for magazines and online publications, and travel to fun places if I’m lucky.

Tagged With: Dana Damara, judgement, substitute yoga instructor

Shame or Silence

On August 18, 2014 in General by Jessica Wyman

Hey there, you know me, that girl online who is all smiles and sunshine. What if it wasn’t always that way and isn’t always that way still?

Tagged With: depression, Jessica Wyman Wellness, self-care

5 Steps to a Salad Bar in Your Fridge

On August 12, 2014 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

In my house, it’s my job to organize the refrigerator. This isn’t because I’m a master organizer by any means, but more because the kitchen is my domain. It’s my happy place. I spend a lot of time there and I love playing and experimenting with food and new recipes. And on top of all that, it’s my job to make sure my family eats well.

Tagged With: Healthy Eating, salad bar, The Conscious Cleanse

Sweet Basil Summer Salad

On August 12, 2014 in General by Jessica Wyman

Nutritionist secret here: I used fresh basil for the first time and it was amazing!

Tagged With: 5 ingredients, Jessica Wyman Wellness, summer recipes

5 Reasons Detox Retreats Don't Work

On August 12, 2014 in General by Hari

Did that title grab your attention? Being a YogaDownload.com blog reader, you’re probably already familiar with the idea of a detox and retreats. And you’ve probably thought they were a great idea? The premise of them being that it gives your body an opportunity to detoxify from all those nasty toxins out there.

Tagged With: detox, Hari Kalymnios, retreat

Water-berry Essential Lemonade

On August 5, 2014 in General by Hayley

It’s really hard to know how much sugar you’re getting in those self serve frozen yogurt places and even in the organic ice pops that you get in the grocery store. Too much sugar can lead to dehydration and rob you of nutrients you really want your body to have in the heat of the summer.

Tagged With: essential oil, Hayley Hobson, Smoothie Recipe

Sweet 'n' Spicy Pull-Apart Chicken

On August 5, 2014 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

If you’ve done the live Conscious Cleanse program with us then undoubtedly you recall Jo’s infamous “chicken breast story.”

Tagged With: chicken, healthy recipes, The Conscious Cleanse

The Yoga Zapper - A Novel

On July 28, 2014 in General by Mohan Ashtakala

The Yoga Zapper is the tale of two young American brothers, who, thrust into strange worlds, find within themselves the courage and faith to grow, change and discover their unimagined destinies.

Tagged With: Mohan Ashtakala, The Yoga Zapper

Top 10 Reasons to Retreat

On July 28, 2014 in General by Diane Sieg

What exactly is a retreat? The definition from Webster is an act or process of withdrawing; a place of privacy or safety; a period for prayer, meditation, study, or instruction under a director. I would add, a period of time you completely unplug and disconnect from your normal routine, responsibilities, and distractions, to focus completely on yourself and your needs.

Tagged With: Diane Seig, renew, retreat

DIY Yoga Festival

On July 23, 2014 in New Classes & Programs by YogaDownload.com

Let's be realistic: it can take a lot of cash (and vacation time) to get yourself to one of this summer’s epic yoga gatherings. Not everyone can do that, but we all deserve the special experience. We made a yoga festival you can have at home – and it even includes top marquee yoga teachers! Welcome to the first annual DIY Yoga Festival – gather your friends, your mat and set your intention to fun for one day this weekend.

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Become Unbound from Fear

On July 23, 2014 in General by Hayley

Do you remember the last time you felt real fear?

Tagged With: Being Present, Hayley Hobson, overcome fear

Smoothie ABCs

On July 15, 2014 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

Doing your ABCs is an acronym for “always be cleansing,” but it doesn’t mean that you should be on a formal cleanse year-round. Rather, it’s the idea that you can realistically eat and live in a way that supports detoxification and optimal digestion all the time.

Tagged With: Smoothie Recipe, The Conscious Cleanse

The Practice of Patience

On July 15, 2014 in General by Diane Sieg

Patience is being completely open to each moment, accepting it in it’s fullness, and acknowledging things unfold in their own time.

Tagged With: Diane Seig, patience, retreat

Embrace This Gift Called Life

On July 7, 2014 in General by Dana Damara

It’s amazing to me … this life, this body we walk around in, our thoughts, our dreams. This entire existence we call life. I slept through a good portion of mine, mainly because I was in pain and didn’t really know how to deal with it. Had no tools at all! I kept running into pain and after falling down over and over again, I began to numb, to stuff and ignore my pain. Traversing through life above my pain was my coping mechanism. Putting it away for another time was easier.

Tagged With: Dana Damara, emotional pain, healing

Balancing Out the Heat

On July 7, 2014 in General by sarahfinger

Let’s face it: summer in the city can be intense. The heat makes us irritable, impatient, and easily frustrated. There are many common ways to cool down such as blasting the A/C but that can be a great waste of energy, or weighing in at your nearest self-serve frozen yogurt shop but that can add up on the body and in the bank. The ancient seers of India had their own internal cooling system that comes from the traditional healing science known as Ayurveda.

Tagged With: finding balance, Sarah Platt-Finger, Yoga Energy

Simple Fixes for Summertime Itches

On July 1, 2014 in General by Hayley

I hate bugs. I was standing with a friend of mine, talking, completely unaware he had a preying mantis on his shoulder till the thing jumped onto my face!

Tagged With: Hayley Hobson, remedies, summer

Patriotic Green Smoothie

On June 30, 2014 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

Happy 4th of July! In the spirit of freedom day, I created the Red White and Blue Green Smoothie. I find that if I start my day off right with a boat load of fresh fruit and dark leafy greens, the rest of the day just seems to go better.

Tagged With: Smoothie Recipe, The Conscious Cleanse

The Truth (and Tales) about Water

On June 24, 2014 in General by Hayley

Remember how you used to be told that if you were feeling thirsty, you were already dehydrated? Well, that isn’t true. Your body isn’t designed to tell you when you’re too late, it’s designed to trigger the thirst mechanism when it is time to drink something – BEFORE you are dehydrated!

Tagged With: Hayley Hobson, healthy living

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