There is nothing more tranquil then waking up before the sunrise and starting my day off with a meditative yoga practice. Even if the practice is an intense one, the environment is absolutely serene. It is completely still and silent, stress has not crept in my mind from my job, and I find that the physical practice paves a smooth path… View Post
What Does Progression In Yoga Really Mean….?
Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.. – Pema Chodron There are endless amounts of benefits of practicing yoga. I think one of the most… View Post
Inspiring Posts From Influential Bloggers (And One Just For Fun)
It’s Friday Mixtape day! I’m not sure how you feel, but I sure am happy it’s Friday! What a busy week it’s been! I have had to work a little late, and wasn’t able to stick 100% to my editorial calendar (sorry!), but I have so many great things coming up that I’m excited about. My weekend pretty much started yesterday when… View Post
The Boy In The Striped Pajamas & A Bunch Of Book Recommendations From YOU GUYS
A few weeks ago I gave away a gift certificate to Audible.com as a way to say Thank You because I’m so grateful for all of your support and friendship! Part of the entry was to write a comment about your favorite book, and last night I was finally able to get this amazing list together of your suggestions. First a… View Post
Embed Your Instagram Photos and Bring Your Blog Posts To Life
Instagram is one of my favorite social media platforms to connect with people from all over the world. I just love the simplicity of capturing everyday moments and inviting people into my world through photojournalism. One feature I love about Instagram is how I can easily embed the pictures or videos on my blog. It really saves time from actually… View Post
5 Totally Rad Shops I Wouldn’t Have Known About If It Wasn’t For Twitter
I started using Twitter a few years ago when I started my first blog, The New Vegan. I found it overwhelming, and did not have the energy or motivation to figure it out. When I started The Yogi Movement, I decided to give it another try, and now I’m hooked. I can’t get enough of Twitter! The only way I… View Post
Feature Review: Retromended Vintage Fashion (& GIVEAWAY)
Tucked away in a courtyard across from Lake Ivanhoe in Orlando, FL is an authentic and modern vintage boutique called Retromended owned by Brandy Tezak. I first met Brandy about three years ago when she came into my yoga class. It was around that time that she had just opened her Etsy Store. It has been incredibly inspiring to watch her dreams… View Post
Basmati Rice With Seaweed Crumbles
Do you think it’s strange that I love to snack on seaweed? I love getting those little snack packs of seaweed slices and snacking on then while I’m cooking, and I hate admitting this, but yes, I sometimes open it up right when I get in the car and snack on it on the way home. It’s a habit I… View Post
Five Minutes A Day To A Quiet Mind: My First Guest Post!
Hi Everyone! Last year I attended a Vipassana Meditation retreat. It was a profound experience where I learned to observe the mind and thought patterns through meditation techniques. This process created less suffering and more happiness in my life! It was one of the best experiences of my life, and made me see the world from a completely different perspective…. View Post
Asana Lab: Learn & Chant The Ashtanga Yoga Closing Mantra With Me!
The Ashtanga Yoga Practice starts with a beautiful mantra which I wrote about <here>, and it ends with a just as equal beautiful mantra. The mantras are traditional, and they should be chanted with intention. Usually when you walk into a traditional Ashtanga Yoga Shala, the teacher calls “Samastitihi”, which means equal standing posture. You might also know it as… View Post
How To Install Social Media Icons Without A Plugin
Hi Friends! It’s essential to have all of your social media icons on your blog so your readers can stay up to date with all of your posts and updates. Chances are, each one of your readers is connected to at least one (but probably many) social media networks, so it’s great to post updates about what you’re blogging about… View Post
Treats From My Foodie Penpal – March 2014
Hey Everyone! It’s Foodie Penpal Reveal Day! I LOVE Foodie Penpals if you can’t tell. Foodie Penpals is a program that Lindsey at The Lean Green Bean set up. After you sign up, she matches you with someone. From there, you get in touch with your penpal and discuss any allergies or food restrictions, and then send a package to that person. I… View Post
11 Ways To Calm The Mind & Unwind
Today’s post of a few ways to calm the mind for the busy people out there… I find that the majority of people have incredibly busy lives, and I can relate. It’s been a struggle for me to balance my full time 9-5 job, being a full time blogger, a yoga teacher, and fitting in my yoga practice in the… View Post
Three Audio Book Reviews (Win A Gift Certificate To Audible.com – Giveaway)!
(Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are authentic and my own. I only sign up with affiliates if I believe in their product) The first time I decided to give Audible a try was when I booked my trip to Nepal. It was my first trip out of the country, and had a few layovers and an airport… View Post
Progress or Problems in Pasasana (Part 2)
A few weeks ago I wrote about my struggle with Pasasana, the first posture of the Intermediate Series (Nadi Shodhana) of the Ashtanga Yoga practice. I’ve been working on it consistently, but still feel like I’m still in the same spot. This tends to happen in Ashtanga, at least to me. However, as a teacher, I see this pattern of struggling… View Post
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