Category Archives: body

The fear of emotional overwhelm

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Interestingly enough, fully allowing that rage to flow through me and feeling it completely took maybe 30 seconds. A very slow 30 seconds, to be sure. Continue reading →

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Best gluten-free burger in Austin at Hopdoddy’s!

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

That, my friends, is a gluten-free bun, and it was light and kind of crispy on the outside. Toasted! And it actually had some flavor, too. Continue reading →

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Share your story of healing or transformation through yoga

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

I’m looking forward to reading stories about yogic transformation! Continue reading →

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A little yoga humor…

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

YOGA STYLES: a simple, animated guide – yoga humor, yogini style, yoga personality, yoga tips – Y is for Yogini. Click this link to go to a page that clearly delineates the various styles of yoga. Seriously. Click the link.

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The simplest way to improve your posture

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

Try it when you think about it. Let one or both palms rest facing up, or outward if you’re on your feet. Notice the subtle but significant changes in posture. Continue reading →

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Downward-facing dog and the bladder meridian: why it feels (and does) good

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Stimulating the bladder meridian activates the parasympathetic nervous system, inducing relaxation. It’s why people get so much out of having their backs massaged. Notice all those BL points in the sacrum area? Continue reading →

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Tao Porchon-Lynch: teaching yoga, ballroom dancing videos

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

She’s my inspiration, my role model for wellness, because what she can do now is based on what she did when she was much younger: her healthy habits. Continue reading →

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More from the world’s oldest living yoga teacher: she tangos!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

Oh, and she also likes to waltz, jitterbug, samba, cha-cha, foxtrot, and tango.
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Meditation develops your brain

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

Role of Meditation in Brain Development Gains Scientific Support – NYTimes.com. This New York Times article reports on new research findings about the effects of long-term meditation on the brain. The role that meditation plays in brain development has been … Continue reading →

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15 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

15 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy. I was so impressed by reading 15 Power Things Happy People Do Differently that I checked out more of Purpose Fairy’s website and found another jewel. This one, as the title says, … Continue reading →

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