Happy, Happy Yoga Month! September is National Yoga Month, in case you didn't know, and in celebration I've compiled a list of some pretty rockin' yoga-related giveaways from around the web. Blog giveaways are fun and great for cultivating an attitude of community and abundance. And the free gear can help to renew your commitment [...]
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Have you seen the Eat Pray Love Movie yet? I realize this topic may have been exhausted already but, darn it, I have not yet witnessed the aforementioned motion picture event. At this point, I am vicariously eating and praying and loving and criticizing the Julia Roberts movie via my favorite past-time, blog reading. Yes, [...]
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I love blogs (especially the yogic variety). What I love most about blogs is that they are an open forum for conversation. Media and information-finding is no longer a one-way street, it is no longer a monologue. Blogs encourage participation and I think that is cool. If you are at all tuned in to the [...]
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Happy Mindful Monday! Wow, so many inspiring yogis and writers out there. There will never be a shortage of content for this weekly post o' mine. Oh, before I forget … please check out my very first giveaway. You could win a yoga DVD and as of right now, your odds are pretty darn good! [...]
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This is a brand new feature on my blog (yay!). Since I read so many wonderful yoga-related blogs, I thought I might as well compile them in a weekly posting of my favorites. Check in below and share a link to your blog and/or a favorite post you read last week. "Read as you taste [...]
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Do you find quotes as comforting as I do? Something about ‘em, right? Like, hearing your own thoughts and feelings phrased in such a succinct and beautiful way. They’re not necessarily profound, or even unique, insights but they’ve got that certain something that triggers within you a resounding “YES!” So, hand-picked by yours truly … [...]
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This posture really gets the heart pumping and the lungs opening, building a deeper connection and stronger relationships within the body and, by default, in your "off the mat" life. This posture is especially helpful with strengthening your most important relationship – your relationship with YOU. Practice this posture to peel away the layers of [...]
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Time for Some Smile Therapy. I like to think of it as my contribution to the popular Laughter Yoga movement. Here’s a list of 10 things they leave out of the oh-so-enticing, hot-yoga-will-change-your-life brochures. 1. The stink. Your clothes and towels will find it. After a few hot yoga classes you will notice it. And [...]
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Warrior II Pose – Virabhadrasana II By channeling your inner warrior in asana practice, this posture can bring focus, strength and courage into your life helping you to overcome the challenges of ego and pride. Yes, shaky thighs and all … Virabhadra Symbolism Creation of the Hindu Lord, Shiva, images and mythology portray Virabhadra as [...]
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Okay, 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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