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How I Came to Understand Children’s Yoga ~ My elephantjournal.com debut!
Posted on September 14, 2010 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, MusingsMy elephantjournal.com debut! I am so excited about this. The community of bloggers and thoughtful people over at elephantjournal.com are a huge inspiration to me. It is one of my favorite places to hang out online and if you head on over there and look around a bit, you will see why. I would be [...]
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FAQ: Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions About Yoga
Posted on January 24, 2010 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Yoga FAQOkay, so you've heard about yoga, you're even thinking about trying a class, but maybe you still have some lingering questions. Duuuhh, that's why you decided to cruise the online yoga scene. Well, I'm glad you did. Here is a Top 5 frequently asked questions about yoga … and whaddaya know, answers, too! What exactly [...]
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Meditation For New Yoga Teachers
Posted on January 4, 2010 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Yoga TipsFINDING YOUR CONFIDENCE In the matter of dealing with yoga teacher jitters, confidence doesn’t always reveal itself as expected. Certainties: You love yoga. You know this from a deep place inside your being. Everything about yoga practice screams a loud, ethereal “YES!” You’ve dished out the big bucks and completed a rigorous and intensive yoga [...]
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You Can Yoga In Your Chair – You Can Yoga Anywhere!
Posted on December 26, 2009 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Yoga TipsYoga Stretches You Can Do At Your Desk So, I've been spending an inordinate amount of time in front of my computer these days connecting with other yogis, writing and sharing. While this is loads of fun for me, I have begun to notice its effect on my body. My hip flexors are tightening causing [...]
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Yoga Foundations: Mountain Pose Basics and Benefits
Posted on December 25, 2009 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Postures and BenefitsMountain PoseTadasana This is the starting position for many standing postures and is also used as a transitional position between standing postures. It is easy to bypass this posture in your practice, however it is a posture and even on its own has many benefits. My tip: try to stay present and fully connect in [...]
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Yoga Class Etiquette
Posted on December 13, 2009 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Yoga FAQ, Yoga TipsHere are some basic yoga dos and don’ts to help you feel comfortable attending a class if you are new to yoga, or perhaps as a refresher for more seasoned practitioners. These simple tips can help create an enjoyable, productive experience for everyone. Be on time. Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early for class. This [...]
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What is Hot Yoga and How Is It Different from Other Yoga Styles?
Posted on November 27, 2009 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Hot YogaI am simply amazed at the popularity of yoga these days. With so many styles and talented teachers out there, it is relatively easy to find a style that is right for you, but what is "Hot Yoga" exactly? A common misconception is that Hot Yoga is synonymous with Bikram Yoga. While Bikram Yoga is [...]
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Try Something Different: Music To Make Yoga To
Posted on October 11, 2009 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Yoga TipsI love practicing yoga to music. Mantra and kirtan (chanting with musical accompaniment) are wonderful and can add so much to the transcendental aspect of a meditative yoga class. However, much like individual people, there is so much music out there, all so varied and beautiful. “Music is what feelings sound like.” In conjunction with [...]
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Yoga for Depression
Posted on September 27, 2009 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Postures and Benefits, Yoga FAQHow is a yoga practice beneficial for someone with a history of depression? Here is what I think, or at least what I have noticed in my personal experience. First of all, depression is defined as experiencing feelings such as worthlessness, hopelessness, lethargy or an overall feeling of sadness that lasts more than two weeks. [...]
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Hot Yoga Benefits: The Rounded Spine Position
Posted on September 23, 2009 by Lindsay Fields in All Posts, Postures and BenefitsIn postures such as Dandayamana-Janushirsasana (Standing Head-to-Knee Pose), Dandayamana-Bibhaktapada-Janushirsasana (Standing Separate Leg Head-to-Knee Pose), Sasangasana (Rabbit Pose), Janushirsasana (Seated Head-to-Knee Pose), we engage our perineum and belly muscles (mula and uddyana bandhas), tuck our chin to our chest (jalandhara bandha), and round and curl our spine forward as much as possible, a position unique to [...]
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