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YOGA GIFT GUIDE: the goodies they (and you!) REALLY want

Lo — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 09:00:06 +0000

If there’s one thing yogis share in common, it’s the desire to share this practice and the good cheer + wellbeing it brings. (Your yoga practice can help you nip any holiday stress in the bud, too). The golden truth is, you don’t need anything but yourself to practice yoga. That said, it can be […]

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YOGA GIFT GUIDE: stocking stuffers!

Lo — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 08:01:10 +0000

You know that tingly, anticipatory excitement…the what-did-Santa-put-in-my-stocking feeling? These are all the yoga goodies you want to see spilling out of your faux furry stocking! You gave him your favorite organic vegan chocolate chip cookies, made sure the milk was creamy non-GMO almond, now make sure to put out THIS list. Santa will know just what […]

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5 Yoga Practices to Dissolve Holiday Stress

Lo — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 18:00:25 +0000

Holidazed + holicrazed? It happens to the even the jolliest yogis amongst us. What can you do about it? Draw strength, sukkha (ease), and space from your yoga practice. Your mat and other yogic tools can help you glide from Grinch to Sage! 5 Yoga Practices To Dissolve Holiday Stress: 1. Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi […]

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YOGA GIFT GUIDE: serious about savasana

Lo — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:00:54 +0000

Giving the gift of Savasana is like helping someone open up to deep self-care, allowing for space and being, and tapping in to the magical powers of REST. Savasana is serious business. I love the idea of gifting loved ones anything that will support healing. Behold, all the things that will set the mood and […]

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5 Epic Ways to Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude

Lo — Wed, 14 May 2014 09:31:54 +0000

Do you want to transform E V E R Y T H I N G with a simple practice? Of course you do! Meet Gratitude. Hello, hello. What it IS: Cultivating an attitude of gratitude is exactly like donning fixed rose-colored glasses — for your mind and heart. This kind of lightning bolt perspective shift […]

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6 Social Media No-No’s for Yogis (avoid like the plague!)

Lo — Wed, 07 May 2014 08:08:17 +0000

Gospel, book of Sutras, plain + simple Precepts. This is your handy helpful guide to NOT behaving like an imbecile in the social media sphere. Like it or don’t, so many of our interactions take place on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, websites, message boards, and in comment streams. Your mission, as a Yogi/ni living by the […]

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Which Hogwarts YOGA House Do You Belong In?

Lo — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:08:47 +0000

Every wizard has a Hogwarts house, just as every yogi finds a home in a particular yoga style. And we all know yoga + Harry Potter go wand in hand. Approach the Sorting Hat and find out which Hogwarts Yoga House is the perfect fit for you — it may not be the one you […]

The First Rule of YOGA CLUB…

Lo — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 08:23:31 +0000

Listen up, yogis. You are not your body. You’re not your car, house, job, or your circumstances. You are not your pedigree or where you went to school. You’re not what you think or say. You are not your fucking yoga clothes. And you are not your monkey mind. Welcome to YOGA CLUB. The first […]

What Color Yoga Mat is Best for YOU? (personality + meaning + intention)

Lo — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:24:49 +0000

Picking the perfect yoga mat color for YOU is a practice-changer! It can be a mindful expression of your personality, an act of creating harmony, and powerful support for your intentions. Think about it: how often are your eyes on your mat? Every Down Dog, each sweaty Sun Salutation, all through challenging Chaturanga. You need […]

10 Things You DON’T Need To Practice Yoga

Lo — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 09:40:43 +0000

Forget what ya heard about yoga practice “must-haves.” Wipe your eyes of the marketing, quit the cacophony, bypass the bullshit bling. Let’s get clear + crystalline: all you need is YOU. Now, the lesson in less… 10 THINGS YOU DON’T NEED TO PRACTICE YOGA: A Yoga Mat. Yes, one will make it easier. Yes, my […]