All posts by Ashley Stern
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Too Much Screen Time? Go Unplugged With a Digital Cleanse – Here’s How In 6 Simple Steps
A digital cleanse helps us detox bad tech habits that infringe on our lives so we can regain more presence. Here's how to go unplugged and hit reset.
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20 Particularly Relevant Yoga Sutras Translated and Explained
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali contain some of the deepest wisdom of yogic philosophy. Here are 20 particularly relevant sutras translated and explained.
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The Chakras Explained: Learn the Basics About All 7 Chakras Here
Chakras are spinning wheels of energy that run along the central channel of the body. Learn the basics of the chakras in this article.
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This Is Your Brain On Yoga: Here Are 6 Key Mental Benefits of Yoga
As if we needed an excuse to do more yoga, modern science keeps finding mental benefits of yoga. This is your brain on yoga - check it out.
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If You Have a Desk Job, Your Body Will Thank You For These 5 Desk Yoga Poses
Sitting at a desk has a negative impact on our posture, our bodies and our overall health. Here are 4 easy desk yoga poses you can practice at the office.
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9 Easy Ways to Go Green This Earth Month (And Always)
There are many ways to go green and do your part to help save the planet. Learn 9 simple yet impactful ways to go green here!
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Learn All About the Yamas and Niyamas From the Yoga Sutra
Learn about the Yamas and Niyamas, yoga's code of ethics and morals from Patanjali's Yoga Sutra. These guiding principles apply to all aspects of your life.
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What Is Gluten and Is It Really That Bad for You?
Confused about gluten? We break down what is gluten, discuss if it's really that bad for you (check out our video!) and foods to avoid.
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8 Reasons Protein Is so Good for Your Body
Eating real (rather than processed) foods is a simple and effective way to get more protein. Lean meats, poultry, and fish are good sources of this macronutrient. Plant-based sources of protein include nuts, whole grains, and beans.
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Did You Know You Can Get a Master’s Degree in Yoga?
That’s right - you can get a Master’s degree in Yoga! During the two-year program, students focus on three distinct areas of study. First, the MA students study Sanskrit, enabling them to read and study Yoga texts in their original language.
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So, There Is Going to Be a Yoga Olympics. . .
The reason for the yoga olympics is to bring yoga to a new generation. The yoga games are a tactic to interest young people who have not previously tried it.
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New Study Exposes the Amazing Growth of Yoga in the US
More than 36 million people practice yoga in the US. Here are details from a recent study on the growth of yoga in the US.
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Are Your Yoga Pants Bad for Your Health?
There is an entire host of skin issues that can develop from wearing tight, synthetic clothing for too long; especially if you don’t shower or change out of your gear after a workout.
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This Harvard Psychologist Explains What People Who Are Truly Happy Are Doing Differently (Video)
We believe that we should work hard to be happy, but could that be backwards? In this fast-moving and entertaining talk from TEDxBloomington, Harvard psychologist Shawn Achor argues that we've got the formula to happiness all wrong.
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5 Airports With Yoga Rooms
How about a quick yoga session before takeoff? Maybe a few minutes of meditation to release the travel stress? The following are airports with yoga rooms...
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No Excuses: Tips for Fitting Yoga Into Your Daily Life
Some days are harder than others to get on your yoga mat. Here are seven easy ways to add yoga into your daily life, so you can say namaste.
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Gangster Yoga (Video)
Gangster Yoga: Meet Alexander Medin, a long-time yoga instructor and past boxer. In 2012, he began teaching yoga to prisoners.
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Should You Try High Intensity Interval Training?
H.I.I.T. classes seem to be all the rage right now. High Intensity Interval Training features blocks of high impact exercise with very short breaks in between.
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Stop the Comparisons! Yoga Is for Everybody (Video)
A healthy yoga practice should encourage self-love and self-acceptance. Let's normalize that yoga is for everybody, every body. Watch this.
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How to Maintain Balance on the Mat and in Your Life
Those who practice will agree, our yoga mirrors our life and our life mirrors our yoga. Here are 8 ways to maintain balance on the mat and in your life.
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Pope Francis on Yoga, Freedom, and Mindfulness
Pope Francis spoke about how having “hard hearts” limits our freedom. He said, “You can follow a thousand catechism courses, a thousand spirituality courses, a thousand yoga or Zen courses and all these things. But none of this will be able to give you the freedom as a child
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My Yoga Story – What Uttanasana Standing Forward Fold Taught Me About Myself
Yoga has become part of my daily life. I can touch the floor in a standing forward fold, and I am learning to be content with myself.
