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The New Energy Bar: Healthy Jerky October 23, 2015 – Posted in: Uncategorized

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If “jerky” conjures up images of a preservative-packed meat stick from the convenience store, surprise: The latest versions of this portable, high-protein snack are all-natural, artisanal, and gluten-free. Aimed at the health-conscious seeking a natural, low-sugar energy source, these jerkies are made with leaner, higher-quality meat and without nitrates or other preservatives. Delicious vegan options exist, too. Some companies are even offering smoky jerky strips with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit for a nutrient-dense trail…

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Cozy for fall – Posted in: Uncategorized

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PSA: Don’t forget to enter to win our amazing hot yoga survival guide giveaway! And, we’re looking for YBC Ambassadors, if you want to help out! Lastly, we have one spot left at our Costa Rica yoga retreat coming up soon! Super cheap if you book one way tickets each way! Whew this has been a long week! The last few days in Connecticut have been a mix of chilly and mild – pretty typical for fall…

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The Most Intimate Experience – Meghan Currie Yoga (Video) October 22, 2015 – Posted in: Uncategorized

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“The inner process while I’m practicing is the deepest and most intimate experience I’ve ever had. It’s a full body awareness and a whole body listening. It goes from the toes to the fingertips to the core to the surface of the skin and beyond. So as I move, it’s like this beautiful and deep sensual massage. And the massage is an energetic massage. It’s like it’s brushing through every single particle and combing out…

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Yoga Teacher Talk: Tips for Adjustments – Posted in: Uncategorized

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PSA: Don’t forget to enter to win our amazing hot yoga survival guide giveaway! And, we’re looking for YBC Ambassadors, if you want to help out! Lastly, we have one spot left at our Costa Rica yoga retreat coming up soon! Super cheap if you book one way tickets each way! Yoga Teacher Talk is a series on YBC for current, new or prospective yoga teachers. We also have an entire section on our Yoga Forum for teacher…

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5 Reasons Yoga is My Soul Food – Posted in: Uncategorized

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In the South, we use food to comfort us. We sit around kitchen tables with family and friends for hours at a time eating familiar dishes and calling up past memories. As I’ve evolved over the years, I’ve learned to rely less on casseroles, fried chicken, and biscuits – although those are sometimes tasty too – and more on yoga poses, breath work, and meditation. I’ve realized that yoga is MY soul food.  Here are…

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A Thank You Note to My Yoga Mat – Posted in: Uncategorized

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As yogis we depend on our mats for every single aspect of our practice. The yoga mat is what supports us during each of our poses, but our mat’s job doesn’t end there. Our yoga mat is always ready to catch us when we fall out of a balancing pose. It’s there for us when we need to take a child’s pose, always inviting and accepting. Your yoga mat doesn’t judge, doesn’t criticize, and always…

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A Quick Guide to Chakras and Crystal Healing Stones – Posted in: Uncategorized

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As a yogi, you have probably heard the term chakra tossed around, but are you familiar with their characteristics, how they impact you, or how crystals play a role too? Chakras, derived from the Sanskrit word meaning wheel or circle, are the energy centers of your spiritual power within your body. The seven main chakras begin at the base of your spine and continue up to the crown of your head.   In a perfect…

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