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Am I Meditating the Right Way? (Poses, Techniques & Exercises for Beginners)
As a beginner to yoga and meditation, I often asked myself, “Am I meditating the right way?” I pondered more questions such as, Are yoga and meditation the…
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Yoga & HealthYoga for High Blood Pressure | 5-Pose Routine
Yoga is highly beneficial for any stress-related issues. Yoga for high blood pressure and yoga for hypertension are powerful tools in healing these conditions, especially with no ill…
Yoga & HealthYoga Teacher Training Questions, Tips & FAQs
If you are anything like me, at some point early in your entrée to the yoga world, you experienced a blissful high at the end of a yoga…
Yoga & HealthYoga Stretches for Lower Back Pain Relief
Lower back pain is prolific! I’ve actually heard that 80% of people suffer from or have suffered from back pain. Yoga for lower back pain and yoga poses…
PregnancyBest Pregnancy Yoga Poses
NOTE: Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting a practice for pregnancy yoga. My pregnancy was a yoga practice in itself. When pregnant, I had so many…
PregnancyWhat Yoga Poses to Avoid When Pregnant?
Disclaimer: As always, consult with your healthcare provider before engaging in any type of exercise program during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life that…
Yoga & HealthWhat Are The Benefits of Yoga & Meditation?
Should I begin a yoga and meditation practice? Will I experience true benefits? The quick answer is yes. Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and chronic stress…
Yoga & HealthYoga for Stress Relief, Anxiety, and Depression
The confluence of Western psychology with Eastern mind-body practices such as yoga and meditation creates a ripe environment for working with emotional and psychological issues. As a result,…
Yoga & HealthHow to Teach Yoga
I like to describe teaching yoga like this: Let’s say your grandma has a great recipe for chicken soup. You love this chicken soup, it’s amazing!!! Your grandma…
The Absurdity SeriesThe Absurdity of Competition
Why You Should Never Compare Yourself to Others (Especially in Your Yoga Practice) Could you imagine how radiation for a cancerous tumor might affect your energy levels? What…
Yoga & HealthYoga For Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
If you practice yoga, then you most likely have experienced the “high” that yoga offers—that feeling like you are grounded in your body, calm, connected, clear, and centered….
The Absurdity SeriesThe Absurdity of Proper Alignment
It seems to me that I might as well be talking about religion. Different people, different schools, different systems, all have strong opinions on this subject and how…