How Yoga Saved Me from Domestic Violence
My abuser was a martial artist who thrived on domination and control. In the dojo, he taught me how to face an opponent. At home, he taught me what humiliation tasted like as he broke me down behind...
View Article5 Ways To Love The Present No Matter How Scared You Are
Recently, a small black mole appeared on my ankle. I had a sinking feeling when I saw it. A biopsy and a personal call from the doctor confirmed that the spot was indeed cause for concern and I...
View Article8 Excuses For Not Meditating That You Should Ditch Immediately
I felt like a meditation fraud for years. As a yoga teacher, meditation is practically in my job description. Only problem was, I had an extreme aversion to sitting still. Everyone around me was...
View Article5 Steps To Overcoming Your Fear Of Inversions
When it comes to inversions, my yoga class is typically divided into two factions: those who love to invert (or fly, as I like to call it) and those who are petrified of falling. If you are in the...
View Article5 Yoga Poses That Build Total-Body Strength
Yoga is not usually the first thing that comes to mind when we think about strength training. While hitting the weights is an effective way to bulk up, total-body strength involves more than six-pack...
View ArticleHow To "Kick" Your Yoga Practice Up A Notch
If your Sun Salutations are starting to feel a bit stale, it might be time switch up your yoga practice. While it may sound unconventional and even contradictory, consider looking for inspiration off...
View Article6 Tricks To Practice (And Hold!) A Lotus Handstand (Infographic)
Editor's note: During this year's revitalize event , we caught up with mindbodygreen contributor and founder of Primal Yoga , Liz Arch, and asked her to show us her favorite yoga move. And while it's...
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