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  • Hot or Not

    Hot or Not

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    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…

  • Resolutions vs Intentions

    Resolutions vs Intentions

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    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…

  • Yoga and Stress Relief

    Yoga and Stress Relief

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    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…

  • Ancient Wisdom – The Six Tastes

    Ancient Wisdom – The Six Tastes

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    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…

  • The Original Five Tibetans

    The Original Five Tibetans

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    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…

  • The Importance of Balance

    The Importance of Balance

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    Anyone who has been to my classes before will know that, with the exception of Yin Yoga, I include a few balance poses in all of my classes. Not only is practicing balance fun, but it’s also so good for you. Why is balance so important? Here are some of the benefits of working on…