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• 10 Steps to Heal Heartbreak

  

  If falling in love is the best thing in the world, heartbreak has to be the worst. Heartbreaks are tough and understandably so; what you just believed to be true is no longer the case. While it may seem like your life is over, please know its not and you will get through this. Having gone through a recent heartbreak myself, I feel you. After I realized another romantic relationship had come to an end, I experienced many peaks and valleys of emotions. Luckily, my yoga practice has taught me many things like patience, non-attachment and compassion so I was able process the breakup in a healthy way. If you’re going through a heartbreak right now, please know you are loved by many. Then read on and test out my 10 steps to break away and return to you. STEP 1: Breathe. Take a deep breath. Inhale through the nose. Exhale out the mouth. Repeat as many times as you need to calm your nerves. Your breath is your strength, your energy, your life force. Even in times you find yourself in complete disbelief, just breathe. When you heart is broken and you can’t imagine another day without him, just breathe.

• Connecting with the Water Element

  

  Of all the five elements, the element of water most represents coolness, being in a flow state, and adaptability. When water meets an obstacle, it doesn’t break, burn, or become stuck. When water meets an obstacle, it goes around that obstacle. It always finds another way. When we connect with the energy of water, we also connect with the receptive, yin-energy, and the sacred feminine within. Someone with a water-state-of-mind has less of a “go-getter vibe” and more of a natural attitude of acceptance. A person with a water-state-of-mind may not seem to be striving in the traditional sense, but in the end, they get the desired result. In a way, this mindset allows one to more easily “go with the flow” and allow the outcome to come without chasing or striving.

• Why Short Bursts Of Exercise Are Good For You

  

  The latest guidelines by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services say that physically able adults should aim for 150 minutes of exercise every week - a combination of both cardio and strength training spread throughout the week. This could translate into 30-minute workouts 5 days a week, but there are other ways to get your exercise that don’t take up quite as much time every day. Research has shown that actually taking shorter periods of activity can be spread out throughout your day to meet the recommended total. Actually, sometimes quicker workouts can be better for you than one longer workout.

• Take a Break: Reclaim Your Posture and Peace with Quick Yoga Refreshes

  

  Let’s be honest: modern life often keeps us glued to our screens and hunched over desks for hours on end. Whether you're typing away at your computer, scrolling on your phone, or navigating back-to-back Zoom meetings, it's easy to forget how much strain we’re putting on our bodies. If you’ve ever caught yourself slumping forward, shoulders creeping up to your ears, or feeling like your back might never straighten out again, you’re not alone. But the good news? A few moments of yoga throughout your day can make a world of difference. Taking a break—whether it’s five minutes or thirty—can refresh not just your body, but your mind and spirit too.

• Side Body Opening: Stretching Your Way to Greater Mobility

  

  In yoga, we often focus on forward bends, backbends, and twists, but there’s a powerful, often overlooked area that can bring incredible benefits to our practice—our side body. This week at YogaDownload, we’re diving into the theme of Side Body Opening, where we explore the transformative effects of side-stretching poses. These movements aren’t just about flexibility; they’re about creating space in the body, building strength, and unlocking a new level of mobility and ease. If you’ve ever felt tightness along your waist, hips, or lower back, side stretches might just be the missing piece in your yoga routine. Let’s take a closer look at why these poses are so essential for a well-rounded practice and how they can help you feel better both physically and mentally.

• Acai Chia Breakfast Bowl

  

  Meet my new obsession – the acai (pronounced “ah-sigh-ee”) bowl. As you probably know by now, I’m a HUGE advocate of the green smoothie! I especially praise them as the breakfast of champions for their unwavering ability to deliver a ton of nutritional punch into the first meal of the day. They also keep your digestive system from having to do a ton of work first thing in the morning, essentially allowing the digestive tract more time to rest. More rest means more efficiency, which translates to more of the gunk coming out of the backend. Back to my new obsession.