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We diversify our blog content so that you get multiple perspectives about the practice and application of yoga. Our authors are experts in the field who share their passion for the practice through their unique lens. My Vinyasa Practice online yoga school blog also features guest authors from time to time, and we welcome collaboration. If you’re a yogi blogger who is interested in writing for us you can contact [email protected] for more information.

It’s Always Important To Do Your Homework

It’s Always Important To Do Your Homework

Picking The Best Yoga Mat Picking the best yoga mat for your practice can be a challenge. As we get closer to opening our new studio on the ACC Highland Campus we’ve been purchasing blocks, bolsters, blankets, and mats to support our student population. These days...

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Yin Yoga For Anxiety

Yin Yoga For Anxiety

How To Use Yin Yoga To Calm Anxiety Did you know Yin Yoga can be used to calm anxiety? Many of us on occasion experience a sense of restlessness and unease that some may label as anxiety. Anxiety can be felt in numerous forms and can differ from person to person....

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How To Sequence A Yoga Warm-Up

How To Sequence A Yoga Warm-Up

There are many reasons you might want to know how to sequence a warm up for a yoga class. You might be looking to freshen up your teaching practice, maybe introducing new poses. You might have 10 to 15 minutes of free time you’re looking to fill and mindful movement...

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A Yogi’s Guide To The Holidays

A Yogi’s Guide To The Holidays

Making Time For You: Yogi Guide to the Holidays  by Emily Toles  I think by now we’re all saying “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Maybe you have found yourself in a situation similar to mine; singing this song as you frantically rush to get last-minute...

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30 Day Total Transformation Challenge

30 Day Total Transformation Challenge

30-Day Yoga Challenge: Transform Your Life with Yoga Are you looking for a powerful way to elevate your well-being and embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle? The holiday season can be a challenging period to maintain your health and wellness routine, given all...

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Teaching Yoga Internationally

Teaching Yoga Internationally

I started my teaching career over 15 years ago in Kuwait, where I was one of the Al Saba family’s private teachers. In the Middle East, the children of the royal family do not attend school. They are educated at home in a nontraditional setting. It was an enlightening...

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Nourishing Potato Soup

Nourishing Potato Soup

  A few weeks ago, I lead an intensive training in Ireland. One of the intentions of the training was to feed the group a minimalist diet to maintain focus and clarity while still nourishing and grounding the body. This nourishing potato soup helped us meet our...

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Establishing A Home Yoga Practice

Establishing A Home Yoga Practice

Establishing A Home Practice A few years ago, after moving back to my home town of Austin, TX, I decided I wanted to establish a home yoga practice that incorporated mindfulness, yoga, and meditation. I knew what I wanted it to look like and the results I wanted to...

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Yoga Therapy For Anxiety

Yoga Therapy For Anxiety

What is Yoga Therapy for anxiety? Yoga Therapy for anxiety can be a wonderful tool to help you navigate the rising and falling of experiences that can sometimes cause anxiety and dis-ease.  I began my journey with Yoga Therapy almost five years ago when I started...

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Deepen Your Practice With Online Yoga Teacher Training

Deepen Your Practice With Online Yoga Teacher Training

Over the past several years, online Yoga Teacher Training has become common place among Google searches looking for affordable, accessible yoga training. Up until recently Yoga Alliance has not validated online training but all that changed in September when Yoga...

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A Healthy Alternative To Kegels

A Healthy Alternative To Kegels

For decades women have been told to incorporate kegels into their daily lifestyle to improve muscle control in the pelvic floor. As a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist, I've been working for years to truly understand the nuances between kegels and the practice of Mula...

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Benefits of Private Yoga Instruction

Benefits of Private Yoga Instruction

Private Yoga Instruction These days yoga is a three billion dollar industry, and yoga is often marketed as a high end fitness solution with drop in classes ranging from $19 to $25 per head. Classes are typically held in a dance studio environment where the teacher...

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The Breath of the Eternal

The Breath of the Eternal

I feel extremely connected to the second chapter of the Upanishads, Kena. In this chapter the Gods are said to be boasting about their talents and accomplishments. They appear to forget that they are not doing anything, that their power and force is a direct force of...

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Deepening Your Practice

Deepening Your Practice

The Upanishads are the foundational text of the Yogic tradition. They are so important that we incorporated them into our online ytt programs. You can use online ytt to deepen your practice, and I'm of the mindset that the experience is our greatest teacher. I am so...

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