Tag: yoga

5 Lessons Yoga Taught Me About Healing from Trauma

I hate to talk about what you’re about to read. I hate to even think about it. While I have told some people over the past few years, I haven’t even told some of my closest friends yet. I’ve been living with a dark secret, but I’m finally ready to share it publicly. I think…
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Yoga for Building Strength (video)

Yoga has so many different benefits. It can help us relax, relieve stress, release stored up emotions from our bodies and become more grounded and focused. In this sequence, the benefit we’re going to focus on is building strength. This 20-minute powerful yoga flow will help strengthen and tone your legs, core and upper body!…
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Yoga Sequence for Balance (video)

 Yoga balancing postures require strength, relaxation and steady concentration. Good balance can help protect you from injuries, improve your focus and relieve stress – balancing you not just physically but mentally as well! Try this 25-minute yoga flow to open up your hips, relieve tension in your back and improve your balance and stability.  

Prescription Drugs vs. Yoga as Treatment for Depression

  Millions of people around the world suffer from depression each day. In fact, major depressive disorder (MDD) is the leading cause of disability in the United States for people ages 15 to 44. [1. “Facts & Statistics | Anxiety and Depression Association of America.” Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA. ADAA, n.d. Web.]…
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25 Ways to Balance Your Mind, Body and Soul

When we think about health, diet and exercise are typically the first things that come to mind. However, good health isn’t just about the physical body. Our mind and body are interconnected and affect each other tremendously. For example, a stressful situation causing negative thoughts can lead to physical pain or illness. It’s important to…
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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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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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