
I am a yoga teacher and writer filled with wanderlust. I have a finely tuned appetite for adventure and a healthy thirst for cocktails and coffee. I am inspired by simple pleasures. I am passionate about all things wellbeing, making people happy and standing on my hands. I love shoes, feeding friends and snuggles. I host yoga retreats across the globe intended to uplift, nourish and stir the soul.
All posts by Katherine Smith
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Katherine Smith | May 26, 2018
How to Actually Practice Mountain Pose – There’s More Technique Than You Think
Mountain Pose, or Tadasana, is a fundamental yoga pose that is practiced often. Here's the technique to practice it properly.
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Katherine Smith | May 17, 2018
How to Practice Child’s Pose For Beginners
Balasana, or Child's Pose, is a very basic yoga pose, and is taught in nearly every yoga class...
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Katherine Smith | May 10, 2018
Breaking Down Camel Pose (Ustrasana) and How to Safely Practice It
Camel Pose is a backbend that develops flexibility in the spine and helps relieve low back pain. Here's a breakdown of the pose and how to practice safely.
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Katherine Smith | October 17, 2017
What Is Ayurveda? Here’s a Crash Course in Everything You Need to Know
Ayurveda is an ancient holistic system for healthy living closely connected to yoga. Ayurveda promotes balance - learn everything you need to know here!
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Katherine Smith | April 15, 2015
Simple Ayurveda Tips for A Healthier You
Ayurveda is primarily concerned with boosting our health and wellbeing by harmonizing our doshas and optimizing our digestion for increased energy. Here are some simple yet highly effective Ayurvedic health tips that will have the biggest impact on your wellbeing, and fast:
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Katherine Smith | March 31, 2015
Five Yoga Poses for a Better Night’s Sleep
Gentle, restorative yoga poses are proven to have a positive impact on your sleep. Yoga before bed will calm the mind, relax the body, and lead you into a good night’s sleep so you can wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world.
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Katherine Smith | March 13, 2015
Why Putting Coconut Oil in Your Coffee Can Help You Lose Weight
A year ago, I started to drink my coffee with coconut oil, butter and a little honey in it. I’d read something about ‘Bulletproof’ coffee and was curious.
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Katherine Smith | March 7, 2015
How to Cultivate Healthy Habits For a Positive Self-Image
Here are some suggestions to help you cultivate a healthy self-image and take your power back: New habits take practice and many of the beliefs that are connected with our self-image and identity stem from our childhood conditioning.
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Katherine Smith | March 3, 2015
8 Tips on How to Create The Perfect Personal Retreat
Lets face it. We all need the occasional ‘duvet’ or ‘mental health’ day. Keeping the blinds closed and staying where it’s cozy gives us the opportunity to hit the pause button, unplug and process what’s happening in our lives.
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Katherine Smith | March 1, 2015
20 Books To Help You Become More Spiritual
These are our favorite books for a spiritual mind. From Deepak Chopra to BKS Iyengar this is the most comprehensive reading list you'll find.
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Katherine Smith | March 1, 2015
How To Start A Spiritual Practice And Where To Begin
Here is some guidance to get you started on your own spiritual quest for a more fulfilling life. We are here to help you on your spiritual journey.
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Katherine Smith | February 25, 2015
Yoga Poses and Advice For Period Relief
During our time of the month, it’s important to allow our bodies to surrender and soften. Our bodies are going through a hefty natural detox process and we’re not helping ourselves by keeping calm and carrying on. This is a time when we don’t have to be so strong!