Author: kpoweryoga
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Hot or Not
I’m often asked my opinion about Hot Yoga so I thought I would share my thoughts. Please note that this is my educated opinion and in no way am I judging, criticizing or telling anyone what to do or what not to do. Any Yoga is better than no Yoga! If you currently practice Hot…
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Learning From Beavers
How often do you take the time to really notice the beauty of nature and the various creatures we share the earth with? So many people rush through their days and spend a good chunk of time looking at their devices. This can lead to a lack of connection to – and appreciation of –…
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Resolutions vs Intentions
New Years resolutions are very common, but they are not an effective way of creating positive change. Why don’t resolutions work? Resolutions are often based on a pass/fail, all or nothing model. You resolve to make a change in the New Year, and if you aren’t successful (most people aren’t), then you’ve failed. Rather than…
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Lest We Forget
“In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In…
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Ahimsa
Years ago, I never would have imagined willingly holding a spider, yet here I am! Sure, it’s a very small spider, but it’s a big deal for someone who used to be an arachnaphobe. Some credit must be given to one of my daughters, who taught me that spiders are not to be feared and…
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Yoga and Stress Relief
Stress. Something that many people experience and something that can be very damaging. Fortunately, Yoga can help. Stress can be caused by things like work or family issues, poor sleep habits, poor diet, poor lifestyle choices, illness, pain and hormone imbalances. Interestingly, stress can also be the cause of these issues. Stress can activate the…
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Meditation
Meditation does not have to be complicated. We don’t need special cushions, music, candles or even silence. Meditation can be as simple as closing your eyes and following your breath. It’s not about emptying your mind, that will never happen, it is about noticing your thoughts and letting them go. This quote from Shunryu Suzuki…
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Savasana
Savasana (corpse pose, final relaxation) is one of the most important parts of your Yoga practice. It can also be one of the most difficult for many people. It can be tempting to skip savasana, especially when practicing at home, but I encourage you to allow at least a little time for this all important…
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Ancient Wisdom – The Six Tastes
I saw an article in the National Post recently (published October 13, 2023) stating that a team of neuroscientists from the University of Southern California and University of Colorado have discovered a potential sixth taste. This is all very interesting to me, because Ayurveda (the “science of life”), has known of six tatstes for thousands…
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The Original Five Tibetans
An ancient practice of rejuvenation, The Five Tibetans consists of five simple movements performed daily to rejuvenate and “youthify”. The Tibetans are practiced worldwide, but many do not have access to Peter Kelder’s original instructions. Much of the information available about The Tibetans is incorrect and has been modified to “yogafy” it. There are several…
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