
Ashton is the founder and Content Director of YouAligned.com and YA Classes (we plant a food-producing tree for every class a member completes!). As a motivational author and speaker, distinguished yoga instructor and wellness entrepreneur, she believes that cultivating empowering self-talk and a healthy mindset opens the door to living an abundantly fulfilling life! Ashton lives in sunny Tucson, Arizona with her husband and their two rescue dogs.
All posts by Ashton August
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Ashton August | February 11, 2023
14 Quotes About Love That Deserve All the Heart Emojis
Every day, you have the choice to live from a place of love. Take a moment to enjoy these love quotes & allow them to fill your heart!
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Ashton August | February 6, 2023
If You Don’t Practice Self-Care, It’s Probably Due to These 3 Self-Limiting Beliefs
Self-limiting beliefs are the opposite of an empowering belief and can sabotage all aspects of your life - even self-care! Learn more here.
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Ashton August | December 30, 2022
Get Rid of These 25 Things to Declutter Your Life
When we declutter, we feel more organized and in control of our lives. Learn about what you can get rid of to clear your space and your mind.
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Ashton August | October 13, 2022
This Deliciously Addicting Turmeric Latte Will Boost Your Immunity (Easy Recipe)
This turmeric latte recipe - also known as a golden milk latte - is delicious, warming, easy to make, and boosts your immune system too!
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Ashton August | September 30, 2022
7 Natural, Easy Ways to Stay Healthy This Fall (And Always)
Want to stay healthy this fall? Here are 7 tips to help boost your immune system, avoid getting sick, and support your overall wellness.
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Ashton August | December 20, 2021
A Year of Self-Motivation for Women: YouAligned Founder Ashton August’s New Book Is Here!
A Year of Self Motivation for Women, written by YouAligned founder Ashton August, is a standout in motivational books! Read about it here.
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Ashton August | August 4, 2021
7 Steps to Process Grief In a Healthy, Healing Way
Everyone’s grieving process is different, but one constant is the need to learn how to process grief in a healthy way. Learn how here in 7 steps.
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Ashton August | December 4, 2020
17 Ways to Boost Positive Self-Talk When You Feel Down and Full of Self-Judgment
Here are 17 powerful ways to boost your positive thinking and self-talk for a healthier mind state when you feel down.
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Ashton August | November 23, 2020
This Is the Life-Altering Importance of Practicing Radical Gratitude
It has been said that gratitude opens the door to all abundance. Living with radical gratitude creates a positive shift in your life - learn how here!
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Ashton August | October 28, 2020
This Is Your Best Morning Routine, Broken Into 5 Fun Steps
A morning routine is the most important part of your day. Here are five morning rituals to customize a morning routine for a productive day.
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Ashton August | October 27, 2020
Learn the Difference Between Sun Salutation A + Sun Salutation B (Yoga Photo Tutorial)
Learn the difference between Sun Salutation A and Sun Salutation B - a common question in yoga - along with how to practice both in this yoga tutorial.
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Ashton August | January 7, 2020
13 Ways to Tell If You Are Emotionally Healthy (And How to Get There If You Answered No)
Are you in good emotional health, or on the path to becoming more emotionally healthy? Find out here and get guidance on how to get there if you’re not.
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Ashton August | December 27, 2019
Words Create Your Reality – That’s Why You Need to Cut These 8 Words From Your Vocab ASAP
Our self-talk creates our reality and the power of words is strong. Cut these 8 words from your vocab for a positive, successful life.
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Ashton August | December 27, 2019
Let It Go – Release These 10 Things For a Happier Y-O-U
When we release what no longer serves us, we create space for all the good in our lives. Let it go! Here are ten great ideas to get you started.
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Ashton August | November 8, 2019
How to Make DIY Facial Toner With Only 5 Natural Ingredients – Say Hello to Radiant Skin!
Learn how to make this easy facial toner with only 5 natural ingredients. This DIY face toner will give you radiant, healthy pH balanced skin.
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Ashton August | October 11, 2019
5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Yoga Practice
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or trying it out, these simple guidelines will help show you how to get better at yoga and enrich your practice.
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Ashton August | September 23, 2019
A Letter From the Editor ☀️🚐 What I Learned From 3 Months of #VanLife
After three months of living out of a van and traveling up the West Coast, I learned a lot about minimalism, presence, and finding balance in work and life.
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Ashton August | September 17, 2019
Wondering How to Start Doing Yoga? Follow These 7 Yoga Tips For Beginners (From a Teacher)
How to start doing yoga? Follow these 7 yoga tips for beginners so you can rock your yoga for beginners classes and enjoy your new favorite practice!
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Ashton August | June 19, 2019
The Power of Sankalpa: Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Setting Intentions in Yoga
Setting an intention in yoga is common. An intention (or sankalpa) is defined as a goal you decide on ahead of time. Here’s everything you need to know!
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Ashton August | December 12, 2018
10 Yoga Books Every Yoga Practitioner and Spiritual Seeker Should Read
If you share a love for books and yoga, here are 10 yoga books every spiritual seeker should read for deeper inner- and outer-knowingness.
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Ashton August | August 15, 2018
Eat These 3 Hydrating Foods for Healthy Radiant Skin
Feeling dehydrated? Food can help! Learn which hydrating foods - and hydrating fruits in particular - you can eat for healthy radiant skin.
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Ashton August | June 27, 2018
4 Go-To Breathing Exercises For Meditation, Stress Relief, and Overall Wellbeing
Breath is life and conscious breath work can relax, calm and restore. Learn 4 breathing exercises for meditation, stress relief and overall wellbeing here!
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Ashton August | June 11, 2018
3 Delicious Heart Openers You Should Get to Know and Love
We show you 3 Heart Opener Yoga Poses that help you tap into your emotions, gain clarity and control over your feelings, and build full-body strength.
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Ashton August | May 18, 2018
Allergies Got You Down? Try These 7 Ways to Make Your Home Allergen-Free
Our homes can carry countless allergens that create or contribute to your allergies. Learn 7 easy, natural ways to keep your home allergen-free.
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Ashton August | March 21, 2018
10 Yoga Poses to Awaken Your Inner Goddess and Harness Your Feminine Energy
As women, we all need to celebrate the goddess within! These yoga poses will help you harness your feminine energy and ignite your inner goddess.
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Ashton August | March 19, 2018
After I Destroyed My Hair, These Are 10 Tips I Used to Promote Healthy Hair Growth
Healthy hair that grows quickly is something we all want. If you want to promote hair growth, follow these tips for healthy hair and natural growth.
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Ashton August | March 16, 2018
If You Practice Hot Yoga, Here’s How to Prevent Dehydration
Hot Yoga is a detoxifying form of yoga but with all the sweat, it's important to stay hydrated. Learn how to prevent dehydration in your hot yoga practice.
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Ashton August | March 14, 2018
The Ultimate Guide to DIY Natural Cleaning Products (Infographic)
Almost all household cleaning products have an all natural, organic, counterpart. Here is a fantastic infographic showing you some healthier options to those dangerous bottles that live under your sink.
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Ashton August | March 12, 2018
The Secret to a Perfect Downward Dog and Plank Pose (Hint: It’s All About Alignment!)
The secret to a perfect Plank and Downward Dog is alignment. Learn the proper form to make sure you're practicing these classic poses safely and correctly.
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Ashton August | March 4, 2018
Hawaiian Mountain Yoga Flow That Will Make Your Soul Sing
Awaken your senses with this beautiful yoga flow in the Ko'olua mountains in Oahu, Hawaii. Yogi Coco Zhang has a vibrant practice that will inspire you.
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Ashton August | February 6, 2018
27-Year-Old Wrote “Note Before I Die” And Her Words Went Viral – Here’s Why
27-year-old Holly Butcher wrote now-viral “Note Before I Die” the night before she died of cancer. Her words and life advice will move and inspire you.
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Ashton August | January 21, 2018
Stop Surviving and Start Thriving! 7 Easy Ways to Change Your Life For the Better
Are you thriving or just surviving? Change your life for the better with these easy tips to help you thrive in all areas of your life.
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Ashton August | December 29, 2017
Practice These 10 Moves to Tone Your Butt
There are many benefits to having strong glutes. You’ll have a toned and perky booty in no time with these 10 butt workouts. Instructional gifs included!
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Ashton August | December 27, 2017
Here’s How to Exercise Your NO Muscle and Set Healthy Boundaries (Video)
Video of inspirational speaker and author Iyanla VanZant on how to set healthy boundaries by exercising your NO Muscle. Prepare to be inspired!
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Ashton August | December 19, 2017
4 Sneaky Ways to Get Your Daily Probiotics For Gut Health and Immune Support
Probiotics support gut health and your immune system vitality to help keep you healthy overall. Learn easy ways to get your daily serving of probiotics.
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Ashton August | November 29, 2017
Don’t Want to Get Sick This Season? Here Are 5 Simple Health Tips to Boost Your Immunity
Everyone around you is sick - but you can stay healthy year-round with these 5 simple health tips to boost your immune system. Here’s what you need to know.
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Ashton August | November 5, 2017
The Fast Fashion Faux Pas and Why You’re Better Off Naked (Video)
Fast fashion is absolutely destroying the planet. Learn what you can do to counter the damage fast fashion is causing on the environment and your wallet.
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Ashton August | September 27, 2017
Bird of Paradise Pose Tutorial – Learn How to Master This Elusive Balancing Pose
Bird of Paradise pose is a beautiful yet challenging yoga pose that requires flexibility, strength, and technique. Learn how to master this pose!
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Ashton August | September 26, 2017
What’s Living On Your Yoga Mat? (Prepare to Be Grossed Out)
When is the last time you cleaned your yoga mat? Learn about all the nasty germs that could be living on your mat, plus how to keep it clean and germ-free.
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Ashton August | September 6, 2017
What Is a Drishti and How Can It Improve Your Balance In Yoga?
The drishti is a technique used in yoga to aid in concentration and balancing poses. Learn what the drishti is and how to use it in your yoga practice!
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Ashton August | August 31, 2017
Louise Hay: Self-Help Guru and Motivational Author Dies, But Her Legacy Lives On
Louise Hay had a great impact on many in the spiritual and wellness world. With the news of her passing, we pay our respects by remembering her.
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Ashton August | August 29, 2017
These 10 Photos Prove Burning Man Is a Yoga Paradise
Burning Man is an infamous desert gathering full of personality, art, music & yoga! Check out these stunning yoga pics from Burning Man.
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Ashton August | August 16, 2017
What’s Your Spirit Animal? Take the Quiz to Find Out!
Spirit animals represent guidance, support and strength. When we connect to our spirit animal we gain insight into various parts of ourselves and our lives.
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Ashton August | August 12, 2017
15-Minute Outdoor Yoga Flow (Free Class)
Practice this outdoor yoga flow to awaken your senses, feel grounded and at peace. Celebrate nature and take your yoga practice outside!
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Ashton August | August 9, 2017
Life Lessons We Can Learn From One-Hundred Year-Olds (Video)
When you've lived 100 years, you have many life lessons under your belt! Learn what people this age say about life, living, and the pursuit of happiness.
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Ashton August | August 5, 2017
This Is the Secret to Attracting REAL Love Into Your Life
Find love using the law of attraction. Attract the love you want into your life with a few simple dating tips to manifest Mr. or Mrs. Right.
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Ashton August | July 11, 2017
What Is Buti Yoga? Here’s Why So Many Are Drawn to This Unique Practice
Buti Yoga is more than a blend of plyometrics, Vinyasa Yoga, and dance - Buti is a movement! See why so many woman are drawn to this unique yoga practice.
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Ashton August | July 11, 2017
5 Tips For Beginner Yogis
Are you new to yoga? Welcome to you newest obsession. Read on for five tips to help you get acclimated to your blossoming yoga practice.
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Ashton August | July 10, 2017
Why I Practice Yoga With My Hair Down (And Why You Should Too)
This is a story about inner transformation and emerging with an awakened sense of authenticity. Unroll your mat, let your hair down and roar!
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Ashton August | June 5, 2017
Why We Set Intentions at the Beginning of Our Yoga Practice
Your yoga teacher asks you to set an intention at the beginning of class. Here's the why and what behind intentions.
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Ashton August | April 11, 2017
What Are Samskaras? Learn How They Impact Your Brain
Samskaras are habitual thought-patterns that over time and with repetition, weave grooves in the brain. Learn about your own samskaras here.
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Ashton August | February 22, 2017
Founder of Yoga Rocks the Park Launches a New Mindfulness Event – The AWAKE Experience
Mindfulness opens the door to living your life eyes wide open and to squeezing every last drop of...
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Ashton August | January 31, 2017
MOMENTS – A Beautiful Yoga Sequence with A Yogi and Her Dog (Video)
This beautiful yoga flow is a homage to the sacredness that is our time on the mat. Watch Alex and Lennon carve out a moment in time to simply move, breathe, and be.
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Ashton August | December 30, 2016
The Superfood That Replaces Coffee + 14 Incredible Health Benefits
Cacao is gaining in popularity as a delicious raw chocolate superfood with an incredible list of health benefits....
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Ashton August | August 1, 2016
Cameron Diaz Talks How to Live Authentically and Find Contentment (Video)
We’ve all seen her beautiful smile in movies. We’ve fallen in love with her in Charlie’s Angels or...
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Ashton August | April 24, 2016
10 Reasons Yoga is Modern Torture (funny video)
This funny yoga spoof is a great reminder to not take your yoga practice - or yourself for that matter - too seriously.
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Ashton August | March 14, 2016
Move From Love – A Beautiful Yoga Video from Meghan Currie
Your moments of mindful clarity are inspiring. Prepare for another dose of inspiration in the form of this beautiful new video by Meghan Currie
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Ashton August | February 7, 2016
Yoga Sexualized in Bud Lite Super Bowl Commercial
On a positive note, YOGA made the cut for a Bud Lite Super Bowl commercial back in 2011.
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Ashton August | January 12, 2016
Surviving Whole Foods (Video)
Whole Foods is like Vegas. You go there to feel good but you leave broke, disoriented, and with the newfound knowledge that you have a vaginal disease.
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Ashton August | December 29, 2015
What’s Wrong With Yoga (Funny Video)
What makes a "good" yogi and what is the most "spiritual" yoga pose? Watch this funny video from JP Sears on what's wrong with yoga.
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Ashton August | December 16, 2015
An Interview With Yogi Kathryn Budig
If you are interested in learning more about Kathryn, visit her or follow her on Instagram
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Ashton August | November 3, 2015
The Beauty of Movement (Video)
Watch this beautiful sentiment from yogi Slava Goloubov to what movement can mean to an individual, to yogis everywhere, and to all of humanity.
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Ashton August | October 22, 2015
The Most Intimate Experience – Meghan Currie Yoga (Video)
Watch this beautiful being as Meghan Currie moves through an ocean side practice, narrating what yoga means to her in a way that all yogis will listen to and say, AMEN!
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Ashton August | October 21, 2015
A Simple, Holistic, and Practical Guide to Healthy Digestion
We are aware of how important digestive health is to our bodies, our days, and our lives overall. This article talks about a guide to healthy digestion.
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Ashton August | October 13, 2015
Meghan Currie Yoga Video in Forest (Tasteful Nudity)
Watch this gorgeous Meghan Currie yoga video for a dose of beauty and inspiration. Meghan Currie delivers with this time lapse sequence.
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Ashton August | October 6, 2015
Product Review – InYo Tie-Dye Yoga Leggings (Video)
Today we will be reviewing the InYo Tie-Dye yoga leggings. Let’s take a closer look at the style, fabric, functionality, and value to decide what makes these leggings a good fit for you.
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Ashton August | October 2, 2015
Every Yoga Pose From A-Z (Video)
This video is a beautiful tribute to the ABC's of your yoga practice in a literal sense -- you watch the yogis as they move into different postures, following the letters of the alphabet. Yoga ABC's never looked so good, and this video really brings the poses to life. Onzie is really onto something original and creative here, and we at YouAligned™ are honored to share this beautiful, inspiring video.
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Ashton August | September 10, 2015
The Walk of Life – Why Yoga is the Perfect Guide (Video)
We invite you to watch this sweet, touching video. The Walk of Life video will show you what yoga truly is and can be. You soul is waiting...
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Ashton August | August 5, 2015
Product Review: Hottie Yoga Wear Quench Capri
It is an honor to review one of my personal favorite yoga clothing lines, Hottie Yoga Wear. There are so many things to love about this company, so I’ll start by providing a little background.
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Ashton August | July 19, 2015
The Unspoken Responsibility of a Yogi (From the Editor)
This is an inspirational call to action: we can all be that catalyst of change in someone’s life. In fact, whether we realize it or not, whether we consciously do it or want to do it or not, we all actively influence others each and every day.
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Ashton August | July 15, 2015
BKS Iyengar Teaching Ashtanga in 1977 (Video)
BKS Iyengar once said, “Action is movement with intelligence. The world is filled with movement. What the world needs is more conscious movement, more action.” To watch the fluidity of his movements is to understand this statement.
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Ashton August | July 11, 2015
The Music Video to That Song Called “Yoga”
If you haven't already heard of it, there's a catchy new song out there titled "Yoga"! Here is the wonderfully random music video. Enjoy!
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Ashton August | May 6, 2015
A Beautiful Yoga Video Showcasing a Love for Asana & Travel
We've got goosebumps over here! This yoga video is a moving tribute to the parallel between yoga and travel. Both offer an invigorating, scintillating rush of energy and inspiration, and Masha Yoga has captured this sentiment eloquently in this awe-inspiring flow sequenced around the world.
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Ashton August | April 16, 2015
Product Review – Miado Athletic Tidal Yoga Pants
As I write this, I am gazing longingly towards my laundry hamper, where my new pair of beloved Tidal leggings by Miado Athletic have finally been retired after days and days of continued wear.
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Ashton August | April 8, 2015
Product Review: The Cork Yoga Mat by Yoloha
We review the Cork Yoga Mat form Yoloha - When it comes to product reviews, we don’t mess around. All of the items we review are put through the ringer of everyday use. You can trust that our reviews are non-biased and completely honest.
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Ashton August | March 29, 2015
A Dance of Inner Connectedness (Video)
Glass Animals is a beautiful song, perfect for your yoga playlist in a gentle flow or yin class, or as a warm-up song in a vinyasa class.
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Ashton August | March 23, 2015
Never Give Up – Inspirational Yoga Transformation! (Video)
Meet Arthur, a Gulf War veteran badly injured in his service as a paratrooper. Doctors told him he'd never walk unassisted again, and as he explains in the video, he began to give up. He gained weight, he lost hope, and he felt he had no way out.
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Ashton August | March 12, 2015
Why More Men Should Be Doing Yoga (Video)
Let's face it. Yoga is viewed by some as a female-dominant practice. Of course this isn't true, and there are plenty of male yogis doing their thang around the globe.
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Ashton August | February 20, 2015
Yoga On The Millennium Bridge in London (Video)
Check out this beautiful and eloquent video of yoga on the Millennium Bridge which showcases the sacred pause.
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Ashton August | February 15, 2015
Touched by an Angel – A love poem by Maya Angelou
"We, unaccustomed to courage exiles from delight live coiled in shells of loneliness until love leaves its high holy temple and comes into our sight to liberate us into life."
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Ashton August | February 8, 2015
The Power of Selfless Giving (Inspirational Video)
When we live and act from a place of love, we attract more of the same. When we offer love without conditions, we get it back tenfold. This is the law of attraction at its most basic, most fundamental form. Enjoy this beautiful video of the power of love and selfless giving.
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Ashton August | February 1, 2015
An Interview With Bad Yogi Erin Motz
Let us start by saying that you, dear girl, are simply bad to the bone! So it's easy to understand where your yoga brand name, Bad Yogi originated.
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Ashton August | January 27, 2015
Why We Breathe – A Beautiful Documentary About WHY We Do Yoga
Why We Breathe is a beautifully moving documentary that delves into the "why?" of yoga. Why do we as yogis practice, what is it that we're seeking to gain from this practice, and what is it that fuels this passion?
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Ashton August | January 26, 2015
Fit Snack Subscription Box Review
Fit Snack is a company committed to helping people who are busy and on the go, but serious about their health. We all know how time consuming going to the grocery store can be, especially when you have a list of healthy criteria to meet. High protein, low sugar, GMO-free, organic, sustainable, clean, and raw are the criteria for every single item you’ll find in this box.
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Ashton August | December 17, 2014
Product Review – Kast Fitness Yoga Capris
Next on the review list is the lovely, versatile, and oh-so-stylish yoga capris from Kast Fitness Wear. Let me just start by saying that these capris get noticed everywhere I go.
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Ashton August | November 27, 2014
May You Be Blessed (A Poem)
We'd like to share a poem that reminds us all of everything we have to be grateful for....
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Ashton August | November 23, 2014
Product Review – The Manduka Pro Lite Yoga Mat
Today I am reviewing the Manduka Pro Lite yoga mat through my perspective of being a yoga teacher. Teaching 8 or more classes per week, in addition to my personal practice, means that I spend a lot of time on a yoga mat!
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Ashton August | November 14, 2014
Product Review: The Montiel Teardrop Bra
Today, I have the pleasure of reviewing the Montiel Teardrop Bra. Montiel is a new active wear clothing line launched in 2013 by Maggie Montiel.
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Ashton August | November 12, 2014
15 Reasons Why You Should Date a Girl Who Loves Yoga
What if there was an eay way to classify your future potential lovers? Here are fifteen reasons you should date a girl who is into yoga.
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Ashton August | October 4, 2014
10 Things Your Yoga Teacher Wants You to Know
Teachers have the honor of guiding all levels of students through their journey. Here are 10 things your yoga teacher wants you to know.
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Ashton August | October 3, 2014
Do This One Simple Thing & I Promise You a Happier Life (video)
Affirmations have the power to change your life right now. How? First, watch this adorable video. Then, let’s break down the power behind affirmations.
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Ashton August | September 24, 2014
This Yoga Sequence is Absolutely Beautiful (video)
Here is another incredible yoga sequence from the talented and beautiful Meghan Currie. She calls this video "Air Dancing" and for good reason.
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Ashton August | September 22, 2014
5 Yoga Clothing Brands You Need to Know About
Here are 5 yoga yoga clothing brands you need to know about. Watch out Lululemon, these companies are on to you.
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Ashton August | September 17, 2014
Ganga White’s Poem “What If” Teaches Us How Yoga Transforms Your Mind, Body and Spirit
Let's exampine how we can embody Ganga White’s poem "What If" and make our daily lives our temple through the vehicle of yoga.
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Ashton August | August 31, 2014
Beautiful Beach Yoga Sequence (Video)
Here is one of our favorite yogis, Meghan Currie, in might what be the most beautiful impromptu beach yoga sequence we have ever seen. Perfect to get you motivated this Labor Day weekend. Enjoy!
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Ashton August | August 25, 2014
Meet Bizzie Gold, One Seriously Inspirational Yogi (video)
Every month in the "Get to Know a Yogi" series, we highlight a yogi that we think is making the yoga community a better, more uplifting and positive place. This months yogi is the inspirational and beautiful, Bizzie Gold.
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Ashton August | August 17, 2014
What You Must Know About The Power of Your Yogic Thoughts
When you can let go of old self-limiting thoughts, you empower yourself to be the change you wish to see. By confronting challenges with awareness and self-love, you build self-confidence and a sense of self-worth, creating space for positivity and peace in your life.
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Ashton August | July 27, 2014
5 Perfect Yoga Poses for Maintaining A Healthy Spine
Practice these 5 basic yoga poses to help you get and maintain a strong and healthy spine.
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Ashton August | July 1, 2014
5 Ways Hot Yoga Makes You Better In Bed
We all know that in terms of health and wellness, hot yoga has some pretty crazy bragging rights. But who knew that practicing hot yoga could make you better in the sack?
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Ashton August | June 1, 2014
Follow These 5 Rules to Avoid Injury During Hot Yoga
The health benefits of hot yoga are well established. It is important to maintain a safe practice. Here are 5 tips to help you avoid injury during hot yoga.