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beginner’s yoga

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If you haven’t read my earlier posts “Stretch” and “Strength,” you may want to start there. This continues my thoughts, finishes the series about what yoga is and what it does. As discussed in “Stretch,” yoga does stretch you in many ways, both physically and mentally and emotionally. I often discuss the mental and emotional...

My Origin Story

All superheroes have an origin story. Ok, so I’m not a superhero, but when I hold a headstand or crow pose, knowing where I started, I sure feel like one. Ironically, practicing yoga used to make me physically ill. I wanted to practice yoga, but every time I tried I ended up with a migraine...

How my friends from the Girl Scouts changed my week

When I was asked to lead yoga for a group of scouting girls I was beyond excited. I love teaching kid yoga and introducing the idea of a yoga practice to young people. I know the power it can have to change their lives and help them navigate this complicated and not always nice world....

10 Things to Expect in Your First Yoga Class (And Why You Shouldn’t Worry!)

If you’re new to yoga, you might be feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. Maybe you’ve heard amazing things about yoga from friends, seen people walking out of a studio looking relaxed and glowing, or simply know it’s time to add movement into your life. But let’s be honest—starting something new is hard. It’s...
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