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Weird Health Trends: Laughter Yoga June 24, 2016 – Posted in: Uncategorized

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YBC Intern Madison with the laughter yoga instructor PSA: Join us in Morocco in August for a yoga retreat that will take you deeper into your personal practice. If online is more your jam, we now have video bundles available for all levels. Don’t forget that you’ll get a free gift when you screenshot your review of our app to Lauren. And lastly, our book, Namaslay, is available for preorder. This is a guest post from YBC’s amazing intern, Madison,…

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Do You Practice the Eightfold Path of Yoga? Why it Matters – Posted in: Uncategorized

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Yoga, in our Western culture, has over time become known as a method of exercise. The sad truth is that, in many cases, this is how yoga is being taught – even by those that have undergone training and have been qualified as “experts.”   Leave it to our culture to take such a vast and efficient means of spiritual growth and turn it into something that focuses primarily on how great it makes your…

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Get to Know the YBC Team June 23, 2016 – Posted in: Uncategorized

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Gettin’ the shot! PSA: Join us in Morocco in August for a yoga retreat that will take you deeper into your personal practice. If online is more your jam, we now have video bundles available for all levels. Don’t forget that you’ll get a free gift when you screenshot your review of our app to Lauren. And lastly, our book, Namaslay, is available for preorder. In today’s post I wanted to formally introduce Lauren (even though most of you guys…

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Stoke Your Inner Warrior with Sadie Nardini’s Solar Plexus Power Flow – Posted in: Uncategorized

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Empower, awaken, and speak from your solar plexus, your seat of will, with Sadie Nardini’s short third chakra sequence. Want to practice with Sadie in person? Don’t miss her Warrior Within Flow, designed to activate your third chakra, at Yoga Journal LIVE! San Diego, June 24-27. Sign up now!   The post Stoke Your Inner Warrior with Sadie Nardini’s Solar Plexus Power Flow appeared first on Yoga Journal.

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Sale Round-up – Posted in: Uncategorized

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Sale Picks PSA: Join us in Morocco in August for a yoga retreat that will take you deeper into your personal practice. If online is more your jam, we now have video bundles available for all levels. Don’t forget that you’ll get a free gift when you screenshot your reviewof our app to Lauren. And lastly, our book, Namaslay, is available for preorder. Disclaimer: The links in this post are affiliate links. This means that YBC earns a small commission…

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5 Minute Yoga Sequence for a Sore Neck (Video) June 22, 2016 – Posted in: Uncategorized

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I’m not going to lie . . . I spend a lot of time on my computer – way more than I’d like to. At the end of the day, I almost always have a sore neck and tightness in the upper body.   Sound familiar?   Thankfully yoga is a wonderful healer and through trial and error, I’ve found the easiest and quickest way for me to relieve neck tension. This sequence can be…

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My Month of “No”: How Saying It More Often Changed My Life – Posted in: Uncategorized

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YJ senior editor Meghan Rabbitt shares how learning to say this one little word more often empowered her to makeover her entire life. I’ve been a “yes” girl for as long as I can remember. I was that kid who took on extra credit assignments in high school and college even though I already had an A average. In my first job as an editorial assistant at a big national magazine, I didn’t turn down one assignment,…

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10 Life-Changing Uses for Activated Charcoal – Posted in: Uncategorized

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Activated charcoal has been used medicinally for its detoxifying and anti-poison properties since the 1500s BC. Activated charcoal is a fine, odorless, tasteless and non-toxic substance made from coal, wood or other natural substances (such as coconut shells) that is heated to high temperatures.   When ingested, activated charcoal traps and absorbs toxins, poisons, chemicals and drugs that can wreak havoc on your body. While not toxic, charcoal shouldn’t be taken within two hours of…

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Macros and Injuries – Posted in: Uncategorized

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Wearing: My current favorite sports bra PSA: Join us in Morocco in August for a yoga retreat that will take you deeper into your personal practice. If online is more your jam, we now have video bundles available for all levels. Don’t forget that you’ll get a free gift when you screenshot your review of our app to Lauren. And lastly, our book, Namaslay, is available for preorder. If I’m being honest, I wasn’t looking forward to writing this post…

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10 Yoga Poses That Increase Your Sex Drive and Why June 21, 2016 – Posted in: Uncategorized

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A 2009 study in The Journal of Sexual Medicine showed that yoga can improve sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, and overall sexual satisfaction. How, you ask? By increasing circulation to the pelvic region, activating and engaging the body’s core region, sharpening our focus, and increasing oxygen levels in the body.   Let’s face it. Sex is one of life’s most delightful pleasures. It can be soft and sensual, playful and exciting, or deeply spiritual and connecting.…

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