
Elisha Thompson is a yogi, an academic, and an author. She is a registered yoga teacher with 400 hours of training. Aside from yoga, Elisha’s greatest passion is writing. Her new book, Yoga for Kink, will be published this year. In her spare time, she loves to travel, spend time with loved ones, eat good food, and cuddle with unicorns.
All posts by Elisha Thompson
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Elisha Thompson | February 13, 2023
10 Practical Tips to Express Your Sexual Desires to Your Partner
Talking about sex doesn’t have to be scary and intimidating. In fact, it can be sexy. Here are ten tips to talk about your sexual desires.
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Elisha Thompson | November 3, 2022
How Celibacy Can Be Beneficial and Why Some People Choose It
The practice of celibacy is often misunderstood. Read on to find out what is celibacy, the misconceptions, and why it is beneficial.
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Elisha Thompson | September 25, 2022
Recess Break! 10 Yoga Poses Your Inner Child Will Love
Yoga is well known for its healing abilities. Try out these 10 gentle and fun poses to let go, heal, and set your inner child free.
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Elisha Thompson | August 18, 2022
Curious About Anal Sex? Here Are 15 Tips for a Fun and Safe Experience
Curious about anal sex? Here's what you need to know about anal sex and safety tips for a safe and enjoyable anal experience.
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Elisha Thompson | June 28, 2022
BDSM and Kink: What It Is and How to Safely Explore It
What is BDSM and kink? If you are sexually curious in the bedroom, read on to learn about BDSM and kink, benefits and how to get started!
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Elisha Thompson | June 8, 2022
Gender Identity and Expression: A Guide to Terms, Tips and Allyship
Curious about gender identity and gender expression? Check out our guide to terms and tips on supporting your friends and loved ones.
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Elisha Thompson | January 25, 2022
Let’s Talk Sexual Consent: Here’s What You Need to Know
The topic of sexual consent is often avoided or perceived as unsexy or unnecessary. Read these tips for obtaining + discussing sexual consent.
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Elisha Thompson | October 18, 2021
Tantra Yoga 101: What It Is and What It Is Not
When you hear the term Tantra Yoga, what do you think of? Wild sex? That’s not really what it is. Learn what it is, what it isn’t, and how to practice here.
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Elisha Thompson | September 4, 2021
Yoga for Kink: These 13 Poses Prepare Your Body for Shibari Bondage
Yoga for kink can benefit many types of kink and bondage play. Learn about shibari bondage and how to use 13 yoga poses to prepare your body.
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Elisha Thompson | June 22, 2021
Consensual Non-Monogamy: 10 Tips for Opening Up Your Relationship
Are you considering opening up your relationship? Consensual non-monogamy can be challenging. Read this for 10 tips on making it a successful transition!
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Elisha Thompson | May 16, 2021
Great News! Here Are 8 Health Benefits of Having Sex Regularly
Sex is natural, normal, and enjoyable, but do you know the benefits of sex? Learn about the 8 health benefits of having sex regularly here!
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Elisha Thompson | May 3, 2021
These 10 Health Benefits of Masturbation Will Convince You to Make It Part of Your Self-Care Routine
Read this for ten health benefits of masturbation. Masturbation is more than just fun, it can help you sleep better and even increase your libido!
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Elisha Thompson | January 14, 2021
This Is How to Use Mula Bandha for Better Sex
If you want better sex, you need to realize what’s missing. Here’s how to use Mula Bandha for a deeper connection with yourself and your partner.
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Elisha Thompson | December 4, 2020
What Foods Have Gluten? We Answer This Common Question With a Gluten-Free Food List
What foods have gluten and which do not? Here’s a gluten-free food list (and which items you should avoid) to help guide you on your gluten-free diet.
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Elisha Thompson | December 4, 2020
Yoga for Bigger Bodies: 10 Tips to Make Your Practice Safe and Comfortable
Yoga for bigger bodies is both accessible and worthwhile. Meet your body where it is with these 10 plus size yoga tips for a safe and comfortable practice.
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Elisha Thompson | November 14, 2020
Going Gluten-Free? Follow These 8 Tried and True Tips
Going gluten-free is a big step. Here’s everything you need to know about a gluten-free diet, including tips for eating out gluten-free and more.
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Elisha Thompson | October 29, 2020
Is Gluten Bad for You? Here’s What You Need to Know About Eating Gluten-Free
You’ve likely heard about a gluten-free diet. But is gluten bad? Why should you eat gluten-free? Here are the answers to all your questions about gluten.
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Elisha Thompson | October 1, 2020
Your Body Is Already Beautiful! Use These 5 Tips to Find Confidence and Body Acceptance at Any Size
Self-acceptance isn’t easy when we’re constantly told we aren’t “enough.” Use these 5 tips to cultivate a positive body image at any size or shape.
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Elisha Thompson | September 14, 2020
Want to Stop Caring What People Think About You? Focus on These 8 Things Instead
Wonder how to stop caring what people think about you? Here are eight ways to let go of what other people think of you.
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Elisha Thompson | June 9, 2020
Dry Brushing: Your Step-by-Step Guide Plus 5 Key Benefits of This Ayurvedic Practice
The benefits of dry brushing are plentiful as it’s great for both the body and mind. Find out the top 5 benefits and exactly how to dry brush right here.
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Elisha Thompson | March 14, 2020
Intention Fuels Purpose: Follow These 5 Steps to Practice Intentional Living
Intentional living means being present, grounded & self-aware. Here are 5 simple steps to live with intention.
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Elisha Thompson | January 6, 2020
My Gastric Bypass Didn’t Improve My Body Image, But Yoga Did: Here Are 5 Ways Yoga Cultivates Body Positivity
Many struggle with body image, but yoga helps create healthy body positivity. Read this inspiring journey of weight loss, yoga, and finding body positivity.
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Elisha Thompson | April 25, 2018
Do These 6 Things Before Starting a Meditation Practice
Starting a meditation practice can be intimidating but it doesn't have to be. Learn how to meditate in six simple steps and start your meditation practice.
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Elisha Thompson | April 20, 2018
High Yoga: Does Weed Have a Place in Your Yoga Practice?
The merging of yoga and cannabis is a hot topic within the yoga community as the popularity of marijuana increases. Find out if High Yoga is for you here.
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Elisha Thompson | December 19, 2017
Wrist Pain? Practice These 10 Stretches to Reduce Pain and Prevent Injury
Wrist pain and injury are common with most yogis. These ten yoga poses and stretches will reduce wrist pain and even help to prevent injury.
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Elisha Thompson | July 23, 2017
Here Are 10 Reasons to Do Inversions (In Case You Needed an Excuse)
Inversions are any yoga pose where the head is below the heart. From improved circulation to increased immunity, here is why you should get upside down!
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Elisha Thompson | July 5, 2017
Activate Your Sexual Energy with These 9 Yoga Poses
Yoga is great for many things. It can help you relax, revitalize, and even awaken you sexually. Use these 9 yoga poses to activate your sexual energy.
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Elisha Thompson | June 30, 2017
Tune into Your Body with These 9 Grounding Yoga Poses
Yoga poses can alter your energy when you're feeling imbalanced. Try these yoga poses to ground you during times of change and high stress.
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Elisha Thompson | October 14, 2016
10 Yoga Poses Perfect for the Female Body
While yoga is universally beneficial, specific poses benefit the female body and mind. Here are ten yoga poses for female bodies.
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Elisha Thompson | September 8, 2016
All About Body Image: How Getting Naked Can Cultivate Self-Acceptance
It wasn't until yoga found me that I began to let go of all those preconceived notions of what my body ‘should’ look and feel like that I began to accept and love it.
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Elisha Thompson | August 23, 2016
Yogi Highlight: An Interview with Nina Camille
This month’s yogi is the talented and inspiring Nina Camille. Nina: My life mantra is “love today.” Part of the yogic path is to dedicate our practice to something higher than ourselves
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Elisha Thompson | June 21, 2016
10 Yoga Poses That Increase Your Sex Drive and Why
Sex is one of life's most delightful pleasures and your yoga practice can help you take your sexual practice to the next level!
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Elisha Thompson | October 9, 2015
Quit Calling it “Yoga Porn”
Those who are against yoga selfies have been quoted as saying that the growing mass of images depicting girls in yoga poses goes against the true meaning and intention of yoga, calling them "yoga porn".
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Elisha Thompson | May 2, 2015
15 Quotes to Help You Live More Passionately
Many of us have our favorite inspirational quotes that we turn to to help keep us on track, humble, positive, and motivated. Here are 15 fantastic quotes to help you live a more passionate life.
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Elisha Thompson | April 24, 2015
The World is Ending… It is Time to LOVE (Video)
This beautifully inspirational spoken word video may bring you to tears but, hopefully, drive you to love MORE, not less. Get out there and live with your heart yogis. Through love, we can change the world, and breathe life back into it.
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Elisha Thompson | April 17, 2015
8 Ways to Be Happier Right Now
8 Ways to Be Happier Right Now: Life can be difficult. There are moments of great sorrow and pain; moments that often leave us feeling as if the world has come crashing down upon us.
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Elisha Thompson | April 8, 2015
Why You Should LIVE Your Life Now
Why You Should Live Your Life Now. One of my greatest challenges is fear. Fear of what will be, and what will not be. Fear of what has been, becoming again. If I allowed it, my mind would be a constant whirl of negative possibilities.
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Elisha Thompson | March 6, 2015
5 Ways Yoga Helps You Find Self-Acceptance and Self-Love
Here are five ways that a regular yoga practice can help you find self-acceptance and self-love: It forces you to prove that you CAN.
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Elisha Thompson | September 19, 2014
Weight Loss and Yoga: A Journey Towards Finding Myself
Weight loss and yoga: this woman shares her incredibly inspirational story of her journey through weight loss, finding herself, and yoga.
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Elisha Thompson | September 8, 2014
6 Things Every New Yoga Teacher Should Know
As you step into the next chapter of your life as a yoga teacher, honor the time you have devoted to this accomplishment and go forth with confidence and compassion towards all that you meet.
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Elisha Thompson | August 6, 2014
6 Tips For Finding Your Yogic Breath
It is said that without breath there is no yoga. Breath is a crucial part of yoga and...
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Elisha Thompson | August 6, 2014
3 Ways Yoga Helps Defeat Anxiety
Anxiety has taken many peaceful mornings from me. It has taken afternoons, nights and entire days too. With it comes shaky and sweaty hands, racing thoughts