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Bad Yogi City Guide: Melbourne, Australia

Having moved to Melbourne a little over two years ago now I can honestly say that I am infatuated with this city, including its amazing yoga scene. In many ways I think Melbourne is the ultimate urban...

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5 Best Yoga Poses for Period Cramps

These are the best poses for when you have cramps on your period or during the days leading up to that time. I know it feels counter-intuitive to move when you’d rather stay curled in bed, but trust...

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How to Celebrate a “Yoga-versary”

People love to celebrate anniversaries … not just of their weddings, but of other significant events in their lives. I’m no different; this past April 21st marked the anniversary date of the first time...

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Five Yogic Ways To Use Chocolate

Chocolate is life. Without a doubt, it’s one of the most delicious things out there. This is not an opinion. Fact. Pure fact. Any season, and any time of year is the right time for chocolate. So as a...

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Q&A: How to be successful…

How to be successful as a yoga teacher or in the wellness space is a big question, but we’re tackling a few different elements of that today. I’m doing a rapid fire 3-part Q&A today answering your...

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Summer Cocktails: Classic Margarita Recipe

Even if it’s still fairly cold in Berlin (and I do mean winter jacket, heavy scarf cold), there is always times for margaritas. Margaritas are the prime summer drink. Mexican food isn’t the most...

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Let’s Talk About Anxiety (PLUS a Giveaway!)

I’m not going to pretend that I have a full-blown anxiety disorder, but I’ll be honest with you: I’ve found myself struggling with anxiety at different intervals since about 2014. It’s not constant,...

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Bad Yogi City Guide: St Petersburg, FL

St Pete is a city of sunshine and art, and the opportunities for incredible experiences are absolutely everywhere. From beach walks accompanied by dolphins and manatees to five-star dining and 30+...

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A Guide to Safe Detoxing

When it comes to getting the perfect beach body for summer, the buzzword of the year (or the last couple of years) is detox. Don’t eat for a couple days! Drink only juice! Exercise as much as you...

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I Am Not Your Fat Yoga Teacher

I’m not your fat yoga teacher I’m not your curvy plus size body-positive Instagram-envelope-pushing guru. I don’t want to be your daughter’s niece’s sister’s or your role model. We’re not playing that...

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Q&A-ish: Addressing the elephant in the room

I’m answering a rhetorical question because I think it’s worth bringing up to address the elephant in the room. And while we’re at it, let’s talk about feeling worthy… Over to you! As I said, I love...

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Three Ways To Manage Your Stress

Spring/summer is that time of year when things begin to pile up. Whether it means that finals are happening, or that it’s almost the end of a school term and your financials need to stack up – the...

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Bad Yogi City Guide: Columbus and Central Ohio

It is really difficult to separate Columbus, OH from the 5 counties that surround it. Collectively the area is known as Central Ohio. It’s this writer’s opinion that Columbus and central Ohio is the...

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Can You See What I Hear? Opening My Ears for Meditation

I love to people-watch. A while ago I was sitting in a very busy place with lots of people swarming about. All were going on with their busy lives, all except me. I was waiting to do something or...

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Yoga Retreats and More: 5 Vacations That Can Go Horribly Wrong

Most of us have limited vacation time and limited vacation budgets and perhaps have only one chance per year to get it right. Where’d Everyone Go? Cruises and all-inclusive resorts can be economical,...

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Q&A: Yoga & Money

Let’s talk a little about making money as a yoga teacher. There’s a ton of sticky feelings around this topic and since it came up, I thought it’d be a great one for this week’s Q&A. Over to you!...

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What to Expect from Your First Yoga Class

My New Year resolution was to try new things, actually get out of the house and have some fun. Part of that was trying fitness classes. Although I may be slightly behind schedule, a few months ago I...

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Bad Yogi City Guide: Pueblo, Colorado

All About Pueblo Pueblo, known as “Home of the Heroes” has been called home to four Medal of Honor recipients, a smaller city located in the southern half of Colorado, with a population around roughly...

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What to Do When Someone Walks out of Your Class

You planned a dreamy yoga class from opening om to closing savasana. You found a philosophical reading passage to match the theme of your class. Gemstones were arranged and incense were burned....

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Advanced Crow Pose Yoga Flow (free class!)

This advanced Crow Pose Yoga Flow is for anyone who wants to squeeze a little more challenge out of their practice. Crow pose is one of my favorite arm balances because it never stops evolving. No...

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