As I am still moving (it’s going well, thanks for asking!), here is another repost, from my pre-Substack days. Moving has me thinking about shoulder placement, so I thought this would be an appropriate post. I am grateful for you and your support! New posts soon! 💜 Janine As you age, your body become less
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How to get the most out of standing poses Standing poses are part of many yoga practices, and with good reason. Poses like Warriors 1 and 2, Triangle pose, and Side Angle pose build strength in the legs and core, while creating stability on your feet. However, through teaching yoga for 26 years I have
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And what to do instead I have been an emotional eater for as long as I can remember. Like with any addictive behavior, I was attempting to get rid of my feelings through food. The funny thing about emotional eating, is that the feelings don’t always need to be overwhelming, like stress or anxiety. Sometimes
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Arm and leg spirals will change your practice Unlike what the title implies, I will not be talking you down off the ledge. While yes, sometimes when you practice yoga your mind can get away from you and you start to spiral, this is not the type of spiraling that I’m going to address. That’s
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Practicing yoga affects the body, but it also affects the mind. Yoga builds strength, resiliency, balance, mobility, calm, groundedness, and more. Everything you practice on the mat comes with you off the mat. You might find interactions with other people go smoothly after a yoga asana practice or a few minutes of mindful breathing. There
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“Eating well” isn’t just about the food you put in your mouth, it is also about how you relate to your food. It’s common knowledge that eating more fruits and vegetables will improve your health, but when it comes to actually doing it, how does that feel? Overwhelming? Easy? Shame inducing? Anxiety producing? Many people
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Find more peace in your body with this sometimes frustrating pose Warrior 1 is one of those of those poses that I used to struggle with until I fully understood it. Maybe you’ve struggled with it too. The knees, shoulders, hips, and lower back can all cause discomfort if they are “misplaced” or you aren’t
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