This is a cross-post from Green Monkey, a monthly newsletter where I contribute. They have a great collection of writers covering topics like yoga, meditation, and nutrition. I’m going to repost some of my columns for them here from time to time, but you can also sign up for the Green Monkey newsletter [...]
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Gentlemen, sorry to leave you out today, but there’s lady business to discuss. One of the most challenging times to stick to that yoga practice is when you’re having serious menstrual cramps. Thank goodness there are poses that can help us gals get through our periods!
I’m not a big fan of taking medicine, especially [...]
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Have I mentioned here before that I’ve taken up running again? Running seems to be one of those things that I’ve always done on and off. The off times usually come because of some injury – running-related or not. This goes back to when I was 16 and screwed up my knees by running [...]
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At the start of this year, I decided to buckle down and really get a regular yoga practice going again. I’ve got to say that in that time, I’ve seen a big difference in myself. I feel calmer but also somehow more energetic. It’s a great balance to the twice-weekly runs with my [...]
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I’ve been feeling not-so-hot this week. A nagging sore throat and stuffy nose have me wanting to sleep in and skip my practice. It seems like folks are divided on whether it’s best to push through with your yoga when you’re feeling a little worn down or if you should hit the snooze [...]
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If you’ve got a specific health problem you’d like to address in your yoga practice, you might play around with Yoga Journal’s pose finder. You can search by anatomical focus or by therapeutic focus. It’s a great resource, whether you’re looking to overcome a one-time headache or a chronic health issue through [...]
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I’ve had the same yoga mat since I was 19 years old. I’m pretty sure that old mat is full of nasty PVC, but I also have a hard time justifying a new one when the old one is still pretty much like new.
The thing is, I worry a little bit about [...]
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My biggest challenge lately has been finding good music for my morning yoga. I’m a little embarrased to say that my go to lately has been The Velvet Underground – Andy Warhol. This is a stellar album but not really the soothing tunes that help me quiet my thoughts and focus on the [...]
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So, I posted a little while back about starting up a Facebook group for yoga tips and support (here’s the original post, if you’re interested), and I thought it would be fun to sort of chronicle my adventures here, too!
One of the toughest parts for me about getting into [...]
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