Uplifted Blog Archive
5 Tips For Building Creative (And Safe) Yoga Sequences
If you’re a new yoga teacher, then creating yoga sequences can seem challenging. Here are my top tips for creating solid yoga sequences for your students (+3 yoga sequences you can steal!).
10 Yin Yoga Poses To Melt Away Stress (For Beginners)
If you’re feeling tight or stiff, then try these 10 yin yoga poses for beginners. You can do them with props any time of the day. Here’s how.
Karana Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?
Karana mudra is a powerful hand gesture to fight evil spirits. Here’s how to use it (and when not to).
Gyan Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?
The gyan mudra has been around for thousands of thousands of years and is the perfect companion to pranayama breathing. Here’s how to do it.
What is a Yoga Wheel? (+7 Best Yoga Wheels to Choose From)
What is a yoga wheel, anyway? If you’re looking for a yoga prop to help improve your practice, then then yoga wheel is a great place to start.
Dhyana Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?
The dhyana mudra is one of the oldest and most powerful mudras that yogis can use in their meditation practice. Find out more in this post.
Lotus Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Do It?
The lotus mudra, or ‘padma’ mudra, can be used for loving-kindness meditation and is associated with the heart chakra, or anahata. Read this post to learn more.
Dharmachakra Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Do It?
What do the Buddha’s hand gestures symbolize? And why do yogis do it? Everything you need to know about the dharmachakra mudra.
Yoni Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?
What is a yoni mudra and when do you use it? In this post, I break down the magical ways you can add yoni mudra to your practice.
10 Tips On How To Start A YouTube Channel For Yoga Teachers
Ever wanted to know how to start a youtube channel? Here are 10 super important tips for you to get started.
Apana Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?
What is apana mudra and how can you use it in your yoga practice? This quick and dirty breakdown will teach you everything you need to know to use apana mudra today.
What is the Kundalini Serpent? Serpent Symbolism Explained
Kundalini energy is often described as a serpent at the base of the spine, waiting to move its way up through the seven chakras. But what is the Kundalini serpent and how is it awakened? I explain it in this post.
Can I Teach Without a Yoga Alliance Certification? (Yup)
You don’t need an RYT certificate from the Yoga Alliance to teach yoga. Read about when you need a teacher certification and when you don’t in this post.
How to Become a Morning Person: 5 Tips To Get Up Early
Wanna get up for a morning workout or yoga flow but feeling a little sleepy? Here are some tips on how to become a morning person.
What Does Namaste Mean? (And Why Do We Say It?)
So what does namaste mean, anyway? This is a quick breakdown of the namaste meaning and how to use it properly
Om Meaning: What Is Om And Why Is It Important?
Ever wondered what the om meaning is, since you’re saying it in every yoga class and seeing all that cute jewelry with the om symbol on it? Here it is.
What Is Drishti? How To Use Drishti In Your Yoga Practice (And Life)
You hear this yoga term in class all the time, but what is drishti anyway? And how can you use it in daily life? Here’s my breakdown.
The 6 Ancient Yoga Bandhas (And How To Engage Them)
You’ve probably heard your yoga instructor mention these Sanskrit words, but what are yoga bandhas anyway? Here is my quick and dirty breakdown.
What Is Asana? One Of The Most Popular Yogi Terms Explained
In yoga, the term asana refers to only one part of the 8 limbs of yoga and is probably the only one you practice. So, what is asana anyway?
What Is Kundalini Syndrome? (And Can It Happen To You?)
Interested in Kundalini yoga but afraid of Kundalini syndrome or Kundalini psychosis? You might want to learn more about it here, first.
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6 Etiquette Tips For Your Yoga Class [And Why You Should Follow]
Ever wondered what yoga class etiquette is? Here are 6 etiquette tips for your next yoga class.
10 Powerful Types of Mudras (With Pictures)
You know those hand symbols used in yoga class? They’re called hand mudras and are super powerful. Check out the different types of mudras with pictures.
How to Find a Yoga Teaching Job at a Retreat That Will Change Your Life
If you want to live the yogi nomad dream, then it’s time to get a yoga teaching job at a retreat. Here are 5 tips for making that happen.
10 Truths About Becoming a Yoga Instructor (That Nobody Talks About)
Becoming a yoga instructor involves more than signing up for a YTT course. It’s a total emotional and spiritual overhaul. Here are 10 truths about becoming a yoga teacher that nobody talks about.
Chakra Yoga: The Best Yoga Poses To Balance Your 7 Chakras
Your asana practice can facilitate energy movement through your charas. These chakra yoga poses target each chakra for balance and healing.
Can You Become A Yoga Teacher Online? Here’s My Answer.
Wondering if you can become a yoga instructor online? Technically, yes. But here is my breakdown of what to really expect.
Amazing Benefits of Ashtanga Yoga That Your Studio Won’t Teach You
The benefits of Ashtanga yoga are plenty. From physical to mental to spiritual, Ashtanga yoga is the way to truly live out the eight limbs.
Earthing Yoga 101: 6 Poses To Connect With The Earth (Root Chakra)
The benefits of grounding (connecting directly with the Earth) are profound. So why not take your yoga practice outside with some earthing yoga? Here 6 yoga poses to get started.
10 Signs You’re Ready For A Yoga Teacher Training This Year
Thinking about dropping a couple thousand bucks on a YTT course but not sure if you’re ready for one? Here are 10 clears signs that you’re ready for a yoga teacher training!
How to Choose a Yoga Teacher Training (That Won’t Rip You Off)
So you’re finally gonna become a yoga instructor, huh? Congrats! Now it’s time to look for a yoga teacher training that won’t rip you off. Here are my tips.
10 Essential Types of Pranayama Breathing Techniques That You MUST Know
You’ve heard about yogic breathing before (aka pranayama breathing), but do you know what the different types of pranayama are? Here are the 10 most important pranayama types to learn.
Want to Become a Certified Vinyasa Yoga Teacher? Read This.
Want to teach yoga at your local yoga studio? Then a Vinyasa yoga teacher training might do the trick. But get to know what to expect at a YTT first in this post.
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My Guided Pregnancy Meditation To De-Stress & Connect With Your Baby [VIDEO]
Prenatal meditation supports both you and your baby for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth. Here’s my guided pregnancy meditation to get you started!
How To Know If An Online YTT Is Legit: 8 Things To Look For
Looking for an online yoga teacher training? Make sure it’s a good one before you sign up. Here is what to look for to know if an online YTT is legit.
How is Kundalini Different from Hatha/Vinyasa? Read This.
What is Kundalini yoga and how is it any different than Vinyasa or Hatha yoga? From Kundalini energy to awakening, I explain it all here.
What Are The Chakras And Kundalini Energy Flow? Here Is My Complete Breakdown.
What are the chakras and how are they related to Kundalini energy flow? In this post, I give a quick and dirty explanation of each chakra, how the chakra system works, and how Kundalini energy flows.
Surya Namaskar: A Step-By-Step Guide to Sun Salutations (For Beginners!)
Surya Namaskar, aka Sun Salutations, are a major part of any yoga practice. Here is how to complete the 12 steps with modifications for beginners. Enjoy!
35 Powerful Chakra Affirmations For Major Healing & Balancing
Looking for chakra healing and balancing tools? Then you’ll love these chakra affirmations. Practie them daily for some serious change!
3 Tips to Master Ujjayi Breath (An Ancient Yogic Breathing Technique)
Ever wondered what the ujjayi breath was or why we do it? In this video, I talk about the benefits of ujjayi breathing and give my 3 tips on how to do it.
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Certification: Where And How To Get It
If you’re looking for an Ashtanga yoga teacher training, read this first.
6 Natural Ways to Prepare Your Body For an Easy Labor & Delivery
Wanna know my secrets on how to have an easy labor and deliver? In this post, I share with you my pregnancy tips for having an easy labor.
Wanna Teach Kids Yoga? Find A Fun Childrens Yoga Teacher Training!
Thinking about become a children’s yoga teacher? Check out my breakdown of why that’s a GREAT idea and where to do your kids yoga teacher training.
Bija Mantras: The Chakra Mantras and Their Sounds
Do you know where ‘om’ comes from? It’s a Bija mantra and can change your life. Check out this breakdown on the chakra sounds, Bija mantras.
Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Certification: Immersion, Online, or in Studio?
Looking for a hatha yoga teacher training program for your yoga certification? There are tons of ways to do it. Read this post to find what’s right for you!
At Home Yoga Challenge: 7 Day, 21 Day, And 30 Day (Totally FREE)
Looking for a fun and unique yoga challenge to do? Well I’ve got a few that you can do right at home, from 7 days to 30 days. Choose your favorite!
A Guide to The Best Yin Yoga Teacher Training Programs
Drop into deep relaxation with yin yoga. Here are my recommendations for the best yin yoga teacher trainings available, wherever you are in the world.
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3 Steps to Alternate Nostril Breathing That Will Cut Stress Fast [VIDEO]
Alternate nostril breathing is a Pranayama breathing technique that can help relax you, de-stress you, and prepare you for meditation. In this video, I guide you through the steps for Nadi Sodhan Pranayama.
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The 7 Chakra Symbols Explained: Their Meaning & Shapes [+PICTURES]
April 5, 2021 • By Brett Larkin • Verified By Anodea Judith, PhD • Our Editorial Process https://youtu.be/DBnfTLwwVjU You know those pretty designs you see all over the chakra world? They sometimes look like flowers with geometric shapes in the middle… …yeah, you know...
What Does A 500 HR Yoga Teacher Training Course Cover? Standards and Benefits
So you’re super into yoga and are considering doing a teacher training... fantastic! But maybe, like many others, you’re not sure where to start? Or perhaps you’ve gone all the way to Rishikesh to complete a yoga teacher certification program and you’re already...
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Sahasrara: Crown Chakra Meditation For Healing and Balancing [VIDEO]
So, you're looking to discover the secrets of pure consciousness that reside in the crown chakra? If you've worked through all blockages or chakra imbalance in your root chakra, sacral chakra, solar plexus chakra, heart chakra, throat chakra, and third eye chakra,...
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Ajna : Third Eye Chakra Meditation For Healing and Balancing [VIDEO]
"I can see clearly now, the rain has gone..." Sing it with me now! "I can see all obstacles in my way..." That's not just a great song. It's also a wonderful insight for understanding the function of a healthy third eye chakra. What is the Third Eye Chakra? First of...
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Vishuddha : Throat Chakra Meditation For Healing and Balancing [VIDEO]
Feeling a little stuck, like you can’t speak your truth? Then it’s time to examine your throat chakra. Read more about the Vishuddha throat chakra and how to heal and balance it.
Advanced Yoga Teacher Training: Is a 300 HR YTT Worth It?
Thinking about joining a 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training course? Read this first. Take your yoga practice and your business savvy to the next level.
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Anahata: Heart Chakra Meditation For Healing and Balancing [VIDEO]
The Anahata heart chakra is the love that binds everything together and when it is blocked, it’s super hard to remember that. Here is my breakdown of the heart chakra, how to heal it, and my favorite yoga poses to open it right up.
Levels of Yoga Certification: What’s The Difference Between 200-, 300-, and 500-Hour YTT Courses?yoga certification
There are SO many types of yoga certification courses lately… so which is right for you? Learn about 200 RYT, 300 RYT, and 500 RYT requirements in this post.
Mother Kali: Goddess of Death, or an Inspiration?
Kali is a powerful force to be reckoned with. The best part? You can harness her divine feminine energy too. Read more about Kali goddess and all her power.
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Manipura: Solar Plexus Chakra Meditation For Healing and Balancing [VIDEO]
Feeling a little stuck lately? Then you might try healing your solar plexus chakra. Learn more about the manipura chakra, what a blocked solar plexus looks like, and how to heal it.
Is An Online Yoga Teacher Training Worth The Investment?
Thinking about getting your yoga certification online? Read this first to see if an online yoga teacher training is worth the cost.
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Svadisthana: Sacral Chakra Meditation For Healing and Balancing [VIDEO]
The acral chakra governs our relationship with change and is where our deepest desires are located, where we hold our creative potential to enact change and beauty in the world. Find out how to heal it with meditation and yoga.
7 Kickass Hindu Goddesses To Aspire To
Ever wonder who the most notable Hindu goddesses are and what their stories are? Come read the role gods and goddesses play in Hinduism and which 7 are my favorite.
5 Healing Ways to Balance Your Chakras (Right Now)
Chakra balancing can give you peace of mind, mental clarity, and lots of freedom to let that good energy flow. Find out what blocks your chakras, how to know if they’re blocked, and my favorite ways to balance chakras in this blog post.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training: What To Expect, How To Prepare, Where To Do It
You’ve finally decided to get your teacher certification and now it’s time to sign up for a 200 hour yoga teacher training course. But uh, what does that even mean? How do you prepare? And are you ready? Read this post to find out.
How to Start Mindful Journaling (With Journaling Ideas!)
You’ve heard about journaling before but now you want to know how to start journaling and feeling the benefits. Read this post where I give you tips on mindful journaling, plus 5 journaling ideas to get you started.
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Muladhara: Root Chakra Meditation For Healing and Balancing [VIDEO]
Wanna know if your root chakra is balanced or needs major healing? Check out my Muladhara root chakra meditation for healing and balancing.
Vedic Meditation: The OG Meditation Style That All Others Are Based On
What is Vedic meditation and where did it come from? (And what does it have to do with Transcendental Meditation?) Come check out one of the oldest forms of meditation and learn how to do Transcendental Meditation today.
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A Slow, Sweet Hatha Yoga Sequence for Beginners [+VIDEO]
Whether you’re brand new to yoga or a seasoned yoga teacher, planning out a hatha yoga sequence for beginners can be a sweet, easy process. See my favorite yoga sequence for beginners in this post.
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The 8 Limbs of Yoga Study Guide [Explained For Modern Life]
The eight limbs of yoga help us lead meaningful and peaceful lives, but many yogis only follow one limb of yoga. Learn what Patanjali’s yoga sutras say about yoga and the eightfold path in this breakdown on the blog.
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Tight Hips? Try These 7 Yoga Poses for Tight Hip Flexors and Psoas Release [with PHOTOS]
What are tight hips, anyway? Between tight hips flexors and serious psoas release, these are my ultimate favorite yoga poses for tight hips.
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Meditation For Anxiety: 7 Guided Meditations To Chill Out Right Now [+Videos]
If you’ve got anxiety then you might want to throw meditation into your daily routine. Here are 7 ways to use meditation for anxiety so that you can finally chill out right now.
6 Crazy Easy Pregnancy Meditation Tips For A Powerful Practice
Meditation during pregnancy is what got me through the long days of morning sickness and never-ending aches and pains. Here are my top tips for pregnancy meditation so that you can get enjoy the beautiful journey of pregnancy!
What Is An Ayurvedic Diet? Foods For Your Doshas
April 15, 2021 • By Brett Larkin • Verified By Cate Stillman • Our Editorial Process Some days it seems you can’t walk two feet without being accosted by the latest diet. The Paleo diet. The coconut oil diet. More gluten-free diets than you can wrap your brain around....
Chakra Colors & Meanings: Ultimate Chakra Guide (Free Chart)
Did you know that each chakra has an associated color (and meaning)? Find out what the seven chakra colors are, what they mean, and how to balance them in this super helpful breakdown.
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Top 7 Yoga Poses For Constipation That Will Clear Your Tubes Freakishly Fast [With PHOTOS]
How often do you make it a point to talk to your local yoga teacher about your infrequent bowel movements and fiber intake? Do you enthusiastically skip into hatha yoga class to have a chat in between dog pose about your latest poo? (What, am I the only one that...
10 Yoga Poses for Weight Loss (With Pictures)
If you’re looking for a way to lose weight *and* improve your life, then read this blog post ASAP.
5 Steps to the Perfect Yoga Instructor Resume So You Can Make That Monayyy
So, you’re a certified yoga teacher. Now what? Finding a job as a yoga instructor can be tricky. Here are 5 steps for crafting the perfect yoga instructor resume to land you that teaching job.
The Meaning Behind The Top 9 Yoga Symbols (Before You Tattoo Them On Your Body)
Ever wondered what all those fancy yoga symbols are all about? (Or thought about getting them inked on your body?) Check out the meaning behind the top yoga symbols in this quick and dirty breakdown.
The 7 Best Meditation Cushions That Will Change Your Meditation Practice Forever
I’d be willing to bet that you decided to try meditation because it looks so peaceful from the outside: glossy-haired yoginis sitting in an effortless full lotus position directly on a full-grain wood floor are in all of the magazines. We all want that kind of peace...
10 Yoga Terms That Every Yogi Must Know (Yes, Even You!)
There is an entire language behind yoga (literally), which serves as the foundation for all yoga terms. Here are the 10 most common yogi terms used in class.
What is Yoga Alliance and Do I Need an RYT Certificate to Teach Yoga?
The Yoga Alliance helps standardize YTT programs, but does that mean that you need an RYT certificate to teach yoga? Nope. Here’s why.
6 Breathing Techniques for Stress and Anxiety Relief (That You Can Do Right Now)
Ever feel stressed or anxious? Yea, me too. While we may not be able to eliminate stress in our lives, we can learn how to respond to it more effectively. For me, one of the most direct ways to stay centered during times of stress and anxiety is by working with my...
Six Essential Prenatal Yoga Poses for a Powerful Birth
Pregnancy is a time when expectant mothers are experiencing more stress than usual: discomfort from morning sickness, pelvic pain from the loosening of connective tissues, and fear about the upcoming labor and delivery process. The third trimester can be especially...
Yoga For Beginners At Home: Guide To Basics Of Yoga
New to yoga? Finding a beginner yoga routine can be tricky. Here are the 3 best types of yoga for beginners, plus my 20 minute beginner yoga flow video.
Find A Gentle Yoga Sequence That Anyone Can Do
Learn how to create your own gentle yoga sequence, or follow along one of my videos!
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10-Minute Guided Meditation for Sleep [Video]
https://www.youtube.com/embed/9JrP0NJbUwM Getting a good night’s sleep is incredibly important for our overall health and well-being. If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, then you’ve certainly felt its negative effects. Just one restless night...
What is a Life Coach? 21 Ways a Life Coach Can Help You
What is a life coach and how can one help you? Here is everything you need to know.
A Day Around the Doshas: What I Learned When I Followed the Ayurvedic Clock
April 14, 2021 • By Brett Larkin • Verified By Cate Stillman • Our Editorial Process I’ve planned my day around the Ayurvedic clock and this is what I’ve noticed. But first... Have you ever heard of the Ayurvedic clock? That’s okay, a lot of people haven’t. In a...
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Can Yoga Make You Fearless?
Yoga has a way of consistently, slowly transforming us. First it makes our bodies stronger. Later, we notice we're consistently calmer as well. We're not as angry. Or rushed. We become dependent on our yoga practice as a way to make us feel better. There's nothing...
How To Do Breath Of Fire (Kapalabhati) Safely
Learn how to do breath of fire and supercharge your pranayama breathing practice. It’s my favorite yogic breathing technique, let me show you why!
Uplifted Featured Member: Stalene Hall
Your Name: Stalene Hall Where You Live: I live in Fishkill, NY, which 70 miles north of NYC, but I grew up in East Tennessee and will always be a southern girl at heart! Your Current Profession: I’m a CPA by day, but I’m also a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health...
Uplifted Featured Member: Stephanie T.
Your Name: Stephanie Where You Live: Small town in Kansas Your Current Profession: Theatre instructor at a community college Brett: What's Your Big Dream?Stephanie: Be comfortable with myself and my body. Feel like I’ve made the right choices in my life....
The Real Reason Meditation is Hard
"Am I a fraud?!" I feel that way sometimes because of [drumroll]...my meditation practice. It's not as "perfect" as the fantasy 30-minute, 5am cushion-sitting, yoga teacher meditation montage that plays in my head. [note: in that fantasy, I'm also wearing a...
Uplifted Featured Member: Jeff
Name: Jeff From: Canada (Ottawa, ON) Current Profession: Assistant Manager at a campus bar Brett: What's Your Big Dream? Jeff: To win the lottery and travel the world Brett: What Brought You to Yoga? Jeff: Injured my lower back while weight lifting and decided to give...
Yoga Club Subscription Fitness Box Review
Yoga Club Subscription Clothing Box Trying and Unboxing Yoga Club - Unsponsored Review Finally, a subscription yoga clothing box! But is it worth it? Watch the video below or read on to find out! Ordering The checkout experience was pretty seamless, but almost TOO...
Uplifted Featured Member: Stephen Knight
Name: Stephen P. Knight From: Where ever my current Career sends me, but I'm a Texas native. Current Profession: Traveling Wind Turbine Technician Brett: What's Your Big Dream? Stephen: I want to see the world while being my own boss. Brett: What Brought You to Yoga?...
Desire Map Planner Collection is Here
Many of you tried the Desire Map journal with me last year. I have an official Youtube review of how I've been using that journal (what I liked and didn't like) coming out on Youtube soon. Now the 2017 Desire Map Planner Collection is here! I'm getting an early...
How To Ignite The Power Of The Seven Chakras
Ever wonder what the seven chakras do, where they are, and how energy flows through them? Me too. That’s why I wrote an entire post about the seven chakras and how energy moves through them. Come read for more!
How To Manifest What You Want, Right Now
It's true. "Manifesting" has become an over-used yoga word, almost as worn as "mindfulness." Yet today, I want to tell you about how I manifested a BIG personal victory. My hope is that it inspires YOU toward your next win. Manifesting is a word that gets tossed...
What Separates The Best Yoga Teachers From The Rest?
What is it that separates the thousands (make that hundreds-of-thousands) wanna-be yoga teachers from the extraordinary best teachers you love with a cult following? Before I bust it out, stand up, do some side reaches, pop a quick down dog, do whatever you need to do...
Sssh! Yoga Secrets that Never Get Discussed
Have you ever wondered how advanced yogis step their foot through from dog to standing poses with ease? Landing in just the right place? Or how they glide from dog to plank while maintaining perfect alignment? (Even though the distance between your hands and feet...
The Antidote for Overwhelm (plus new free yoga classes you may have missed)
Man in a suit. Eleven-year-old girl with purple hair. Sound stages with various music pumping from every direction. That was VidCon - the super huge Youtube conference I found myself at last weekend. Overstimulation and insane overwhelm took over my body pretty...
Ninja Yoga Mind Tricks for a Positive Outlook
I just hosted a week long luxury yoga vacation in Italy. But when I asked people for feedback about the “best” part of the trip it wasn’t our hotel spa, the incredible Renaissance art, or even my yoga classes — Ha! What people told me they appreciated the most was...
Tight Hips? Know if Your Hips are Tight *30-Second Quiz*
How do you know if you have tight hips? Take this 30-second quiz to find out, now.
My Powerful Guided Meditation to Overcome Fear (and 3 Bonus Tips)
These past 5 days in Florence have been the best days of *my entire year.* I’m in beautiful Florence, strolling cobblestone streets, sampling ALL the bruschetta, and preparing to host my “Ignite Your Renaissance” yoga retreat in a few weeks. I’m ecstatic to be here...
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Yoga Core Strengthening Exercises for Beginners That Anyone Can Do [+Videos]
These yoga core strengthening exercises for beginners will get you into shape so that you can deepen your yoga practice, tackle life, and feel energized. Find out which yoga core routine works for you!
How Yoga Saved My Wedding
via yoganonymous: The wedding industry makes us feel like everything should be glossy and romantic. But the reality is that the high-stakes stress of planning “a perfect wedding” can transform even the calmest yogi into bridezilla. As a highly-sensitive yoga teacher...
Journal Your Way to Confidence, Courage, and Kicking Ass
via Yoganonymous: If your last journal entry was in crayon and something along the lines of “Dear Diary,” don’t panic. The kind of journaling I’m talking about here has nothing to do with recounting how your day was. Use of gel pens and stickers is optional. My kind...
The Easiest Way to Make Time for Yoga
via Wanderlust: “Not enough time.” This is an excuse we use for pretty much everything. But the benefits of a regular yoga practice are so immense that it’s really worthwhile to make the time. How? An at-home morning practice. This can be as short as one quick pose or...
When It’s Okay to Be Selfish: Myofascial Release Tools for Self Myofascial Release
I used to be a very selfish person. I’m still selfish. Before, I was selfish about petty, stupid things, like not wanting to share a bite of my food or refusing to lend roommates my nice clothes. My friends used to laugh at me and attribute it to the fact that I was...
WTF Is Mindfulness, Really?
via Greatist: I’m a yoga teacher and I’m confused by mindfulness. That’s pretty scary to admit. Here’s the problem: “Mindfulness“ is talked about so frequently these days, by everyone from Oprah to theCEO of LinkedIn, and encapsulates so many concepts that it’s become...