This past weekend brought unseasonably warm weather. It was the perfect opportunity to...
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Total Body Yoga Flow
Let's hear it for Friday! There was a gorgeous sunrise this morning, but now it's turned cloudy, so I'm settling in for the day with my new book and some chicken soup from yesterday. Sign up for the YBC Newsletter to stay in touch over the weekend with inspirational links from around the web and top posts from this week.
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Non-GMO Bestowed Review
I recently received the October Bestowed box which featured all non-GMO food items. I think consumers deserve to know what ingredients are used in food, and I am hopeful that GMO labeling will be passed in all states so we can be informed about what we're eating. Of the food in the box, I'd have to say that...
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Yoga Sequence for Balance
This balancing sequence strengthens the ankles and leg muscles, and stretches the front and back body, making it ideal for runners and athletes.
Read More3 Things to Ask Yourself When Choosing Yoga Clothes
Let me preface this by saying that I just finished reading a post from last year where my mom was scolded for wearing a tank top to yoga class and it still fires me up. Above all, no matter what you choose to wear, you should feel safe where you practice yoga. If the studio is judgmental of your clothing, find a place with better energy that knows what's important in life. Now, onward.
For me, choosing what to wear to class comes down to three things:
1. What kind of yoga am I doing? I personally find wide leg yoga pants annoying in hot yoga classes but fine for restorative classes. Lots of layers don't make sense for a Bikram class, but will keep you warm during a yin class.
2. Do I feel comfortable? Make sure you cut any itchy tags off ahead of time, and stretch a little to see how the clothes feel when you move.
3. Do the clothes work in common poses? Some low riding pants may dip lower than you want if you're in a squat, or your shirt may ride up in down dog. Test out the poses and see how it works for you.
PS- I have a lot of yoga mats, but this one is my favorite.
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Confessions of a Yoga Teacher: The Inner Critic
A confession: Sometimes, I'll be teaching a class and have no idea how to read the students- particularly if there are a lot of students I don't know or if I'm a guest teacher. We'll sit down at the beginning of class and take a few deep breaths while the deafening silence blankets us.
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