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Yoga by the Numbers

Yoga by the Numbers

10 Years to give the practice when learning 3 Years to practice with a teacher before doing your own home practice 1-2 Times to practice weekly, when first starting, to build strength and flexibility 20.8 Million Number of people who practice yoga in the United States 44.4 Percentage of Americans who aspire to try yoga…

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

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

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 Meaning of Yoga

The Meaning of Yoga

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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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 3 Greatest Myths of Yoga Teacher Training

The 3 Greatest Myths of 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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