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Chakras 103: Full Relation + Meditation Techniques

The final chapter in our Chakra studies leads us to finding a comprehensive understanding of the Chakras, and thus allows us to further our estimation of ourselves. We began with identifying the characteristics of the Chakras in the Chakra 101 …

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50 Greatest Summer Albums You Need To Own (1963-2013)

Summer officially arrives this week, bringing with it afternoons in the park and rooftop parties and beaches. The thing is, though, every summer needs a soundtrack, and while every year there seems to be a rush to anoint a certain …

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This Morning I Practiced…

This morning I practiced. It was very simple. I unrolled a mat, said a few words softly to myself, and began. Nobody asked me to open or expand anything. I was not instructed to take anything from one level to …

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Is Dating Your Fitness Instructor A Bad Idea?

Well+Good Your Healthiest Relationship “I’m in a dark room, sweaty, euphoric, and potentially partially blinded by my own sweat. There’s an attractive person in front of me wearing clothing that could pass for shrink wrap,” says Gillian Casten. “Who’s to …

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Drishti: What Is It Good For?

Sometimes your drishti is a goal. It’s 2:50 PM and you have stopped breathing. Your handstand hops end in a red face and a closed throat and the more your eyes wander, the worse it gets. You find a speck …

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7 Reasons Turmeric is your New/Old Best Friend

If this were Sesame Street, turmeric would be the word of the day, month, year. Using it in recipes, smoothies and juices has caught on like wildfire as of late, making it appear to be the new kid on the …

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A New Sensation: Debenhams Vows Not to Retouch Model Shots

It’s about g. damn time: The airbrush backlash is now well underway as Debenhams announces a ban on all retouched lingerie model shots. The high-street department store puts an end to such images as they “want to help customers feel …

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Yoga Playlist: Lost in Space

This playlist was inspired by the element of “space” and how it relates to the way we inhabit our bodies and minds. Often many of us are caught in a web of doubting, negative thoughts about our bodies and minds. …

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The Big Coconut Water Lie

Did you buy into all the hype about coconut water? In the past five years, the coconut water industry has exploded and found it’s way into the hands of many a yogi. I doubt you can walk into a studio, …

NY Times: ‘How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body’ | A Yogi’s Response

NY Times: ‘How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body’ | A Yogi’s Response

“How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body” is an embarrassment of a headline for the venerable New York Times. The accompanying article deserves it though, as do the photos of non-yogis performing asanas comically poorly. The whole package smacks of sensationalism:  disappointing in such a …

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10 Things I Want My Yoga Students to Know

1. You’re capable of more than you realize. I see that look on your face when we do Crow or Handstand (or whatever) and I know the feeling. I’m here to tell you that with some effort, patience, and willingness, you …

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Yoga Research: Five Proven Facts that Make Yoga Awesome

How many times have you tried to tell your friends about the energy body but you just can’t seem to convince it’s real? How many times have said friends stopped talking to you altogether, or at the very least mentally …

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10 Signs You May Do Too Much Yoga (yes, it’s possible)

Closing my eyes, focusing on my Ajna chakra, working on my future NY Times bestseller for men Sit, Eat, Drink, I wonder why my fellow yogi’s look so angry working through those sun salutations. I thought a little humor integrated …

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Red Alert: You Might Be a Yoga Whore If…

One Thursday, not long ago, I was scheduled to teach three classes at one studio. I felt it was okay to drive across town between dinner and my night gig to take class at another studio. My husband raised his …

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Chakras 103: Full Relation + Meditation Techniques

The final chapter in our Chakra studies leads us to finding a comprehensive understanding of the Chakras, and thus allows us to further our estimation of ourselves. We began with identifying the characteristics of the Chakras in the Chakra 101 …

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This Morning I Practiced…

This morning I practiced. It was very simple. I unrolled a mat, said a few words softly to myself, and began. Nobody asked me to open or expand anything. I was not instructed to take anything from one level to …

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This is Your Brain on 20 Minutes of Yoga

It’s not news that yoga produces all sorts of feel good brain candy, we’ve known this for some time now. A new study suggests a 20-minute yoga workout can improve your memory and other brain functions even better than aerobic …

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10 Quotes to Keep Your Inner Fire Burning

Sometimes you need a lil’ nudge in the right direction to keep you on the straight and narrow. And what’s more powerful than words? They have the power to heal and inform, they are what we turn to when we …

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8 Things I Learned From Yoga Teacher Training

When I began yoga teacher training, I wanted to deepen my yoga practice. I wanted to understand correct alignment, to learn more arm balances and inversions, and to understand the history and philosophy of yoga. During the course of my …

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Quick List: 10 Foods to Never Eat

Everyone deserves the occasional indulgence, but before you dig in there are a handful of foods you should steer clear of to avoid damaging effects on your body, skin, and waistline: Frosting: That store-bought frosting from a tub might taste …

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