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January 10, 2020

5 Hip Opening Yoga Poses for Beginners

Do you have tight hips? Repetitive day to day activities or doing the same exercise routines may decrease your hip mobility. When you stretch your hips, it relieves stress while also strengthening the leg muscles. It's good to try hip opening yoga poses whenever you feel stiffness in your hips and legs. Even when you don't, regularly stretching your hips is beneficial for overall fitness. When hips are open, you increase your range of movement and core strength. It also helps alleviate back[...]

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October 29, 2019

The Four Agreements: A Guide to Personal Freedom

What if you can transform your life just by following four simple rules? In Don Miguel Ruiz's book, The Four Agreements, he teaches Toltec wisdom to attain happiness and personal freedom. I recently read the book as part of my yoga teacher training. Short and practical, this book is packed with sensible concepts that can transform your worldview. It's simple yet powerful. Read on for a summary of what I learned from this book. Want to dig deeper? You can buy it from Amazon here: The Four Agree[...]

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September 19, 2019

Tips From My First Day of Yoga Teacher Training

My first day of Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) was a disaster. It took me about two months to find the right program. I considered many factors like budget, schedule, location and other personal preferences. When it became clear that Black Swan Yoga's YTT matched most of my needs, I signed up right away. It was a big decision and the deposit was substantial. I excitedly told all my friends, I bought all the required books and even upgraded my yoga mat. I arranged daycare for my daughter and double[...]

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August 22, 2019

Gentle Yoga Poses for Back Pain

Back pain can range from mild to debilitating. Too much or too little exercise may cause some muscle or joint strain on your back. According to Mayo Clinic, some of the common risk factors include lack of exercise, improper lifting, and excess body weight. If you're looking for some easy, feel-good exercises for your back, yoga can help. Doing gentle yoga poses for back pain not only provides relief but it's also preventative. By enhancing your posture and flexibility using the exercises below[...]

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July 22, 2019

Quotes That Inspire: Asanas Are Not the Goal

Do you sometimes get too wrapped up in accomplishing a task that it becomes frustrating? This happens to me sometimes but the quote above – especially the part where it says “Asanas are not the goal,” helps me put things into perspective. A New Type of Post Welcome to my first ever “Quotes That Inspire” […]