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GOMUKHASANA: GIVE IT YOUR ALL

Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana) Pronounced: go-mook-HAS-uh-nuh Gomukhasana, or Cow Face Pose, derives its name from the Sanskrit words “go” (cow), “mukha” (face), and “asana” (pose). This pose invites us to mold our bodies into a shape that mimics the…

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Healing in all directions

When you set out to climb a steep slope, the most expedient route isn’t a straight line toward the peak. Instead, you zig and zag, gradually making your way upward at an incline that’s sustainable. Though at times it…

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VIRABHADRASANA I: WHAT’S WORTH FIGHTING FOR?

Pronounced: VEER-uh-bhah- DRAH-suh-nuh Warrior Pose, First Variation Have you ever wondered, “If yoga is meant to help me be more peaceful, what’s with all the ‘warrior’ poses?” Well, there are actually many reasons, but for now, let’s go back…

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A full day of renewal, on us

This month we’ve been talking about the September Scaries—that nagging feeling at the end of summer when you realize that your chance to have the perfect beach vacation, get in shape, get your errands done, “Marie Kondo” your home,…

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THE SEPTEMBER SCARIES

Understanding the September Scaries: From Seasonal Anxiety to Emotional Extremes The Back-to-School Blues Back to school. No matter how old we get, we still experience a wave of anxiety when we hear this phrase. Though we’re no longer headed…