Yoga 101

ok so you’ve decided to finally take the leap! you are going to yoga- new years resolution I’m sure:) but what is the deal here? when do you show up ? what are you supposed to wear. what kind of class should i take? And ive added a few other tips  on how to not … Read more

short daily practice

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-How to start and maintain home practice: -Set aside a specific time every day it helps to create routine it makes it easier to maintain -Don’t worry about how long it is. It could be 5 minutes of breathing or just a foreword fold -Don’t judge yourself. It’s not about doing all the hard poses … Read more

Keep Sane & Happy at Work

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I love my job, which is a very good thing because the majority of my time is spent at work. I also love yoga. The good thing is they go together very well. No matter how much you love your job, there are bound to be times where you’re feeling tired and overwhelmed. So in … Read more

Embrace Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand)

I remember the elation and shock I felt when I lifted up into my first arm balance! I could not believe that I was seriously on my hands with my feet off the floor. I immediately crashed back down, but the feeling was still there… the knowledge that I could. The power of arm balances … Read more

Partner Yoga

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Ok, so you got yoga down, you can hang with being present, managing your emotions, flailing limbs, dripping sweat etc…  but it’s a whole different thing when you add another person into the equation — someone else’s sweat, limbs, and ideas about how things should work. Dealing with yourself is one thing; adding the element … Read more

Soulshine Bali Retreat

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The art of relaxing. … Yes it is an art. When was the last time you took a nap? Or laid around and read a book. Or just slowly sipped your tea. Yea I know it’s been a while. Normally when your weekend comes around your probably booked to the ears. Trying to maximize every … Read more

STRESS RELIEVING ASANAS

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The most effective way to relieve stress is through Nadi Shodhana. It is an alternate nostril breathing technique. The yogis believe that it clears and calms the mind and balances the right and left side of the brain.  Breathing has a profound effect on our state of mind and this is a wonderful way to … Read more

Reading list

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There are infinite and amazing resources to help you along your yogic path or help ease your curiosity. Jnana yoga (the path of knowledge) is not all there is to the yoga so don’t judge yourself if you don’t find yourself as engaged in the texts as you are in the practice. These texts are … Read more

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