Have you made your resolutions for 2011? I can't say that I've ever been in the habit of listing my New Year's Resolutions at the years end. For one, I am constantly striving to be a better me. My goals and inspirations come to me throughout the year. However, this awareness of my un-involvement in, [...]
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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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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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FINDING 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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Mountain 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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Here 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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I 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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If you are curious about hot yoga and perhaps thinking about taking a class, read this article I wrote for Hot-Yoga.net first to learn what you can expect before, during and after your first class. If you have never done yoga, perhaps simply the word inspires images of hyper-flexible people positioning themselves into seemingly impossible, [...]
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