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Yoga

Eating Crow

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, October 24, 2018  •  
I practice yoga, or I at least try to, regularly. I am a big believer in the Eight Limbs and I have seen how thoughtful practice of each has positively affected my life. As with all yoga practice, there are aspects of it that can...
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Demystifying the Eight Limbs of Yoga

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, October 3, 2018  •  
Yoga as a Western practice and yoga as a traditional practice are typically quite different. The majority of people walking into a Western yoga class are looking for the asanas to help with their flexibility, strength, or in some cases rehabilitation. And while there is...
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An Integrated Self

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, August 15, 2018  •  
In addition to talking about training goals and planning, I have written a bit about Dimensions of Wellness. The National Wellness Institute has a wonderfully researched model, and it has made its way into “pop” culture via Hal Elrod’s Level 10 Life. While I enjoy...
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Yoga… For the Rest of Us

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, July 11, 2018  •  
Yoga has many benefits. And I don’t necessarily mean the just the asanas. Breath work, meditation, and the practices of non-violence and self-study are hugely beneficial. But only if you practice yoga. And if you happen to be one of those yogis who can discuss...
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A Non-Traditional Yoga Instructor

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, June 27, 2018  •  
I teach yoga. Sort of. I am adjunct faculty on a college campus, so I teach yoga as a college course. That being said, my main goal with my students isn’t necessarily to see who can make the most impressive flexibility gains or do the...
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