On the mat is the perfect place to start When was the last time you gave attention to your hands and feet? We often take these body parts for granted, despite all they do for us every day. In my acupuncture practice and in my yoga classes, I see what happens when you don’t give
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Hint: Listen to your body Ever since my early 20s, I was aware of different types of food. Some foods were deemed“good,” and some were “bad.” I tried to avoid the bad foods, but found that complete deprivation only led to binge eating later. My willpower waned after a while and I would beat myself
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Welcome to this monthly series where you ask questions about yoga poses and I answer them! Learn to practice these poses mindfully, intentionally, and with more ease. Downward Facing Dog is one of my favorite poses. It is a strengthening pose, a stretching pose, and, believe it or not, a resting pose in many flow
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It doesn’t need to be a struggle Have you ever thought about why you eat? Of course we need food to survive, that’s one reason. But when you do eat, is it just to stop yourself from being hungry or is there more to it? In both the book I wrote and the online coaching course “Intentional Eating: Finding Peace
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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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