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Variations in Crescent Lunge

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, March 3, 2026  •  
Hello Friends, welcome back! Something that I like to do around here is demystify yoga asanas. Mostly because I think that just about everyone can benefit from regular practice of the postures. It is absolutely true, though, that we are all built differently and sometimes...
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Yoga Variations: Triangle Pose

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, September 23, 2025  •  
Howdy ho, Warriors! Much as I resurrected my Form Breakdown Series in July, I’d like to resuscitate my Yoga Variations Series. It’s been awhile and I hope that these analyses are helpful. Just as I restarted the Form Series with the classic push ups, I want...
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Why Sun Salutations Make A Good Choice For Mobility Work

In Strength Training, Yoga  •  by Melissa, March 18, 2025  •  
Fitness Friends, it is no secret that I dislike labeling exercises as good or bad. I believe that all exercise is valuable and the ones you will do, and do consistently, are the best for you. I also believe that it is important to challenge...
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Practical Ways to Adjust Yoga Asanas

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, August 13, 2024  •  
Hi Warriors! Being a yoga instructor has a lot of challenges, but being able to accommodate your student’s needs should not be one of them. Unfortunately, we get one body to live our lives in and if we don’t have the lived experience of different...
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Seated Yoga for Core Strength

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, September 26, 2023  •  
Hello Warriors! Core strength is crucial for day to day life. And especially as we go through the aging process. Today I have a yoga based workout that focuses on core strength!
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Yoga Options: Side Angle

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, June 6, 2023  •  
Well Warriors, it’s been a minute since I’ve posted something in my Yoga Options series. If you are new to my blog, this series is about making yoga poses more accessible. One of the things I hear from students/clients all the time is that they...
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Yoga for Low Back Pain

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, February 28, 2023  •  
Happy Tuesday, Warrior! Something that many of us will deal with during the course of our lives is low back pain. Chronic low back pain can cause disruptions in day to day decisions, which can lead to Mental, Emotional, and Social Health implications. If you...
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Easy 10 Minute Post Travel Stretch

In Exercise, Yoga  •  by Melissa, November 22, 2022  •  
Hi Warrior, hope you are well! We are at the point in the year when holidays and travel abound. Whether you are headed out by car, bus, train, boat, or plane, travel usually means long days, cramped seats, and tension. I’ve got a quick 10...
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Pigeon Pose and Options

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, October 4, 2022  •  
Hi Warriors! Hope you are well and you are enjoying all the fall feels where you are. It has been a minute since we tackled some yoga variations around here. So, let’s remedy that today and chat a bit about Pigeon Pose.
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Warrior Series for Flexibility

In General Fitness, Yoga  •  by Melissa, July 26, 2022  •  
Hey Hey Warriors! When most of my clients hear the term flexibility they focus on what they aren’t able to or can’t do. Or maybe long stretches and the boring part of the workout. Flexibility, in reality, is much like any other area of our...
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