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Facebook is a fickle creature. It helps us to keep in touch with those who are no longer close or keep tabs on those who interest us. It also allows us to witness the life events of our peers through the computer. I’m at the age where many of my friends are...Thanks lululemon!
This weekend I had the fabulous opportunity to lead the Sunday morning class sponsored by the local lululemon athletica. This was the second time I was privileged to teach this incredibly large (70+ people) class on the grass at a local shopping center. The first time...Flexibility – is it more than just touching your toes?
What does it mean to be truly flexible? In the yoga-sphere, flexibility brings just a physical dexterity to mind, but we may actually increase our flexibility in other arenas with our practice. Flexibility is defined as 1: capable of being flexed: pliant2:...Acceptance? What a novel idea!
As I was reading the manual from my most recent training, I came across a great quote – “Accept yourself, learn your limits, and learn to drive pleasure from being in the practice instead of using the practice to punish yourself.” What a novel idea...Meditation Nation – the art of letting go
Do you have a lot of stress in your life? Has this stress caused you to lose sleep, decreased your appetite, or even caused physical problems/ailments? Did you know that you can help yourself and all it takes is some breathing? Yep, that’s right, all it takes...Have Some Patience
I think I have found my calling! I am in the middle of a yoga training that combines anatomy with movement to help people be more acquainted with and pain free in their bodies. It’s like anatomy lab all over again as we discuss fascia, muscles, myofibrils,...Meet your inner child
To fully embrace a practice, regardless if its yoga or work, you should not be afraid to fall. If you can’t fully commit to the task at hand, then you aren’t really doing it all. The other day, I decided to squeeze in some practice time of my own. As a...I survived…Canada!
So after the shipping debacle of 2012, I thought you may appreciate the update on how Canada went. It was awesome! The convention was very successful and the Canadians are super nice. I was there to attend the 2012 Canadian Fitness Professionals Expo. The majority of...People who practice yoga realize the benefits. So what are the rest of you waiting for? =)
In the past few days, I have been reminded the benefits of yoga by others. Yoga is not an activity that you can do for one hour a week, and then not touch again until next week. As you commit yourself to a regular yoga practice, you will find that it permeates...Hi, I’m Alex!
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