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I interviewed Tamal Dodge, owner and founder of YogaCo in Santa Monica, CA. I received my 200 hour Yoga Alliance teacher training from Tamal last year. Where are you from? The north shore of Oahu. When did you start practicing yoga? I started from birth as my family raised us in a donation based yoga ashram. What did [...] I’ve heard so many horror stories about yoga teachers and personal trainers (or not) taking their students or clients to unsafe territories in their bodies. Working out isn’t supposed to make you want to throw up, and yoga isn’t supposed to hurt. Practicing it is supposed to make you feel better, but doing it wrong [...] Reporting in from InSpiral Lounge- London, England I’m writing this review as I sit in this lively raw organic vegetarian restaurant (and Vegan) in Camden Town, London. I’m sitting at a small wooden table with uneven chairs, by the glowing Himalayan sea salt figure light source, while the energetic African music smiles in my ears. I just [...] Regular yoga practice is associated with mindful eating, and people who eat mindfully are less likely to be obese, according to a recent study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. First of all, what is “mindful eating”? The Center For Mindful Eating says that mindful eating has several components, including: *learning to make choices [...] Reporting in from Maya Tulum, Mexico As Baron Baptiste, the great yoga teacher and guide would say, life is about two things: expanding and contracting. We are either opening up, or closing down. We are becoming larger, growing, evolving, transforming. Or, we are becoming smaller, hiding, lessening ourselves. The key to living your life in a truthful, [...] Here are my Specials for the month of December. (Dec 3-25) 1. Yoga Challenge: How much yoga can you do in 22 days?? feel more flexible within 3 sessions, more balanced & less stress within 1 session The best way to burn calories and morph your body is to move quickly and with intention. I like to combine powerful yoga poses with strength moves for my personal training clients. Here’s an example of a routine- you can do these exercises at home or at the gym, combining yoga and strength, with or without [...] This weekend I went to a music and yoga festival in Tahoe called Wanderlust. One theme kept recurring in my head: Spirituality. I use this word a lot: “I’m very spiritual”, “I wish he were more spiritual”, “let’s be one and connect with our spiritual self.” But, in all actuality, how do I define spirituality? And how do others? The interesting [...] When we travel, near or far, bus, car, plane or camel, there is no doubt our body is affected. Sitting for long periods of time makes hip flexors tight, you piriformis ache, and your mind foggy. While sitting in the airport waiting for my friend to pick me up to go to **WANDERLUST!!!!!! I [...]
soak and sprout 'em!
Boost the Protein when Seeds and Nuts are Sprouted, drop the Carbs! You probably already know that nuts are good for you. If you don’t, let me tell you why they are! They are an excellent protein alternative for those who are trying to eat less meat and they are packed full [...] |
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