Author: ahowlettyoga

Sun Salutations for Beginners

    Sun Salutations for Beginners – Breaking down the poses Start in mountain pose with arms down by your sides or hands in prayer position at your heart. Inhale, bringing arms out to your sides and together over your head, palms touching. Keep your shoulders down away from your hears. Exhale and dive forward from…
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Yogi Inspiration (Part two)

  Just a little inspiration from fellow yoga lovers to keep you going! ♡   She holds the record for the world’s oldest yoga teacher. Staying active helps you stay young!   An AMAZING life transformation with the help of yoga!   In the news: Columbia conflict victims and ex-militant guerilla fighters find healing through…
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How to Meditate with Mala Beads

A Mala is a strand of beads, usually 108, that is used for meditation or prayer. Mala meditation, known as Japa, involves the repetition of a mantra, divine power’s name, prayer or intention. The specific practice of using beads has its roots in the Buddhist and Hindu religions, although various forms of repetitive prayer are used in most of the world’s religions. Mala…
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New to Yoga? Read this.

  Advice for Yoga Beginners If you’re new to yoga and want to find out what it’s all about before you start your practice, this post is especially for you. Years ago, I would have never pictured myself as a yoga instructor. Some people fall in love with yoga the first time they try it. I was not…
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Yogi Inspiration (Part one)

Sometimes we need a little motivation to get started with yoga or keep our practice going. Here are a few pieces of yogi inspiration to keep you moving this weekend.   Start your day off right with a little inspiration from Krista Marie Starr in her video Mornings.   In the news: 20 Reasons Why Yoga Heals |…
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