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My Big Toe Pose Secret I would see the images of yogis beautifully bending forward in a Big Toe Pose, seemingly relaxing their hands to hold their feet without any effort and I felt envious. My pose was more of a Fingertips hovering near my knees pose. I thought that I was simply born with …
Stress Buster My Secrets I would even wear my stress as a badge of honor. The strained shoulders, the fog in my head, the temper–all that seemed to be the inevitable accompaniment of a hectic life. I was operating on fumes and it was getting a toll on my health and happiness. I was aware …
My Life with Bee Breath I recall the initial experience of successfully experiencing the impact of Bee Breath. It was an insane whirlwind of deadlines and to-do lists in my head. I was always accompanied by anxiety. A yoga teacher then instructed our session in this ancient yoga, which is called in Sanskrit, Bhramari Pranayama. …
Heal Faster: My Yoga For Sick Recovery Journey I did not expect to be strong on a yoga mat. My body was a foreign body after a lengthy, debilitating illness. My muscles were too weak, my energy was nonexistent, and my spirit was crushed. The gym was not an option. A high-paced stroll was a …
My Secret to Yoga Kiss I did not consider that one breath is going to redefine intimacy to me. I thought as a devoted yogi that I knew connection; to my body, my breath and my spirit. However, it was when I discovered the notion of a Yoga Kiss that I really got to know …
Yoga For Risk Takers I’ve always craved the rush. The thrill was my hobby, it was my identity, in my case. It was climbing a rock face with little equipment, or it was going on a risky business trip, I just loved that rush of adrenaline, the calculated risk, the moment when everything worked out …
Workout Ever Puppy yoga Chicago The first time I heard puppy yoga in Chicago, I genuinely believed that it was such a cute thing that it could not be true. Just imagine you are doing your favorite yoga performs and all the time there are running, cuddling and even sleeping puppies all around. And that …
Morning Yoga vs. Evening Yoga Benefits I have had issues with regular yoga practice. This was not a motivation issue, it was just a matter of timing. I used to listen to gurus who glorified the salutations at sunrise, my body was like a heap of bricks at 6 am. Then I would attempt to …
About international yoga day I have never imagined that one day can transform my life. However, that is what International Yoga Day did to me. It was not merely an experiment with a new stretch, but it was instead a journey toward a calmer and stronger me. Wondering what this day is really all about …
Sunrise Yoga at Red Rocks To tell the truth, I have done yoga in many beautiful studios. Nevertheless, there was nothing, and I mean nothing, that trained me to the pure magic of doing yoga at Red Rocks. It was not only a workout, but a spiritual awakening, a concert to my soul and the …