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How to Use Yoga Blocks

How to Use Yoga Blocks

When you’re new to yoga, it can seem odd that there are so many yoga poses yet only a couple of basic pieces of equipment–a mat and a yoga block. While it seems intuitive that you stand and do poses on a yoga mat, the question then becomes, what do you do with the yoga…

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Kate’s Response to the New York Times Article “How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body”

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On January 5, 2012, The New York Times published an article “How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body.”  You can read it by clicking here. It discusses yoga injuries and is presented by a noted science writer, Bill Broad, in a well regarded newspaper. If I didn’t know anything about yoga I might see the article…

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The 3 Greatest Myths of Yoga Teacher Training

Myths about Yoga Teacher Training

Can you imagine yourself taking a teacher training? No. Perhaps that’s because you think it’s about teaching yoga. What if it was really about something else—about you? Here are the 3 greatest myths and misconceptions about teacher training. Myth #1 Teacher Training is About Teaching Yoga If you’ve practiced yoga for even a brief period of…

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Yoga for Mental Strength

Yoga for mental strength

What would you do in life if you could handle any challenge along the way? Just imagine. How we deal with things falls under the topic of mental strength.  It speaks to our ability to deal with fear, doubt and insecurity with courage, confidence and kindness. It is a skill you can develop and yoga…

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The Meaning of Yoga

War Horse

Quick, picture yoga Thanks for playing along. What did you come up with? I’m betting you chose either a yoga pose or pants. It always comes back to pants. Now imagine you are “doing yoga?” Where are you and what are you doing? Again, a yoga posture was probably involved, and a “yoga mat,” and…

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