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Yoga

You Don’t Need To Be Flexible To Do Yoga

When you think of yoga, a few words probably come to mind – flexibility, stretching, and breath. For those who perceive themselves as not flexible and unable to touch your toes, this can be very discouraging. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve heard: “I can’t do yoga because I’m not flexible”.  This seems so silly to me. That’s like saying that your teeth are too dirty to brush. Flexibility is a product of yoga, not a prerequisite. I think people’s perception of what they think yoga is and what yoga actually is may be skewed, so I hope to change that. Continue reading You Don’t Need To Be Flexible To Do Yoga →

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Yoga

Quieting the Mind

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sidestretchRecently, I have been working on how I can better quiet my mind. Those of you, who know me well, know that I am always busy, continuously moving and racing  from one activity to the next.  So I have begun to think about ways to slow myself down, stop more often, and truly live in the moment.

As I reflect on my daily life, I realized that the time I feel most at peace, grounded, and connected is on my mat.  While there is no way to truly “turn off” our minds, a yoga class is a great way to reconnect and help the mind come back to the present, restoring clarity and alertness.

So in this week’s blog, I decided to write about how yoga can help you become more grounded and focused.  As I continue to practice yoga, I hope to apply what I learn on my mat into your everyday life and you can too! Continue reading Quieting the Mind →

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