Autumn is a big shift in the energy of the outside world as well as a crucial shift to the body’s internal energy. The changes in the weather and the energy of the year has shifted to Vata season. Vata is the Ayurvedic dosha (bio-elemental energy) that contains the properties of the elements ether and air and governs movement in the body, mind, and heart. The Ayurvedic qualities of Vata …
After 4 days of hard work, today’s 15-minute Pilates routine is designed to help you stretch & relax.
Doesn’t that sound delightful?
I’ll lead you through tension-busting stretches and simple exercises to improve flexibility, release stress, and increase blood flow.
You’ll end this workout feeling refreshed, renewed, and ready to take on the day!
Today’s mindfulness assignment is one of my favorites!
Keep up the great work!
xo,
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The food we eat plays a huge role in the health and wellness of our body, mind, and spirit. The ancient yogis realized the energetic and healing properties of food and created a yogic diet that focuses on cultivating sattva, or inner-peace. A sattvic diet includes the purest, lightest and most easily digestible food you can eat. A sattvic diet is important to explore and embrace all levels of yogis …
We've teamed up with our friends at One Tribe Apparel for this month's yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of October, YogaBasics readers can have a chance to win a Small Boho Bundle of a mala necklace, boho bracelet and a pair of elephant print harem pants. About One Tribe Apparel: Sourced from the hills of Pai, Thailand, One Tribe Apparel offers a beautiful selection of clothing and goods fit for yoga …
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Yoga is infamous for its ability to increase flexibility and reduce stress—but experienced yogis know how important muscular strength is for a successful yoga practice. Many of the more challenging and advanced poses require a tremendous amount of upper body strength, and weakness in the arms can lead to misalignment and injury when attempting these poses. The forearm or lower arm is often the weakest link in the kinetic chain …