Category Archives: Yamas

Be Kinder Than Necessary

Posted on January 6, 2016 by

One of my best friends signs all of her emails with this beautiful statement. What if we were all kinder than necessary, wouldn’t that make the world a much better place? Imagine with me a world where people let you … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Yogi

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

It seems to me that, according to my beloved yoga magazines, that you need to be hot, skinny, decked out in designer yoga pants and uber flexible in order to practice yoga. Or, maybe the intent is to get you … Continue reading →

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Negative Self Talk – Yoga Niyamas Continued

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

If your intentions are pure, even if it is to shed a few pounds and have strong lean quads, then you are on the right track. If you are comparing yourself with a model…then it may be time to reevaluate your self talk and intentions. There is nothing wrong with wanting a healthy body, just be content (another niyama) with were you are right now and know that you CAN change. Yoga will change you for the better… Continue reading →

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8 Limbs of Yoga; Yamas and Niyamas

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

In America we tend to focus on power, results and what something looks like – especially when it comes to our bodies. Yoga will give you power, results and good looks – but that is just the very tippy tip … Continue reading →

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Sneaky Sugar…Mysterious Milk

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

Day 7 of the cleanse. Frustration and irritability are my two companions right now. This morning, feeling bloated, tired and about to kill someone for a bagel, I stepped on the scale. I was not happy after stepping on the scale. … Continue reading →

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