Words of Wisdom

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Our blog gives you that little something extra, whether it’s the tunes to start your day off right, yummy recipe you’ve been craving or the warm words that you need at just this moment. We post reflections, recipes, playlists and yes, even the occasional puppy photo or two (or ten). And hey, communication is a two-way street: we always welcome feedback and suggestions for future posts.

Happy yogis in seated pose
By Maddie Rodriguez

Create Your Own Happy.

Throughout December we hear so much about the Most Wonderful Time of the Year that if you aren’t feeling particularly merry, it can be very frustrating and even lonely time of year. Here are some tips to help you fight the winter blues: Opt out. …

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By Lizl Fleury

Recipe: Taco Fiesta Bowl

This veggie taco bowl is like a fiesta in your mouth. Sauté these together in EVOO: 2/3 cup sliced mushrooms Pink Himalayan salt and pepper (to liking) Cayenne pepper (to liking) 1 tbsp minced garlic 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced) 1/4 yellow onion (thinly sliced) …

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Yogis meditating
By Maddie Rodriguez

Welcome Home.

Autumn is a season of endings: the leaves dying and falling from the trees, the days growing shorter and shorter, and the year drawing to a close. But, for many, it is also the start of something new, whether that be a new class, a …

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Yogi in Warrior 2 pose
By Maddie Rodriguez

Getting Started.

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” —Mark Twain There are some truths we immediately recognize in our brains, that we need to be reminded of. One of those essential truths is this: at no point is a task more daunting than before you’ve …

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Yogis with legs up on the wall
By Maddie Rodriguez

Surround Yourself with Positive People.

“Surround yourself with positive people” is something we’ve probably all heard before. We’ve heard it because it’s generally good advice—of course we should all surround ourselves with kind, loving people who celebrate with us through good times and support us through the bad. But, depending …

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Yogi in downward dog
By Maddie Rodriguez

Spring Clean Your Life.

There is something truly inspiring about the first real day of spring. Not a day of warmth and sunshine bracketed on either side by snow, the kind of day that only hints at what’s to come. No, the first real day of spring is a …

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Yogi in savasana
By Maddie Rodriguez

Letting Go in Savasana.

We’ve all been there: you’re lying motionless on the mat, but your brain is running a mile a minute. You know you’re supposed to be letting go, but you’re taking this rest from sensation and stretch to run through your to-do list. Or your grocery …

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Yogi in Wide-Legged Child's Pose
By Maddie Rodriguez

Wake Up to the Benefits of Yoga.

Motivating yourself for morning yoga can be a challenge. It’s tempting (especially when the temperature drops low) to just hit the snooze button and hibernate until you absolutely have to get up. But there are also so many great reasons to drag yourself out of …

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Yogi in eight-angle pose
By Lizl Fleury

Playlist: Tune Into Your Yoga Groove

On and off the mat, music has played an important role in our lives—from upbeat tracks that get us moving and motivated throughout our day, to slow and earthy jams that ease us into a slower rhythm. Whatever mood we want to be in, music …

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Yogi in eagle pose
By Maddie Rodriguez

5 Simple Ways to Stay Motivated and Do Yoga.

Winter can be a beautiful time of year, but sometimes it can also wreak havoc on your yoga practice. Suddenly something that seemed to come so naturally can become difficult, with a host of claims on your time, resources and energy cropping up. Even the …

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