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Yoga for Pregnancy: Yoga Benefits for Pregnant Women, Things to Avoid & More
Yoga is a low-impact exercise that can get your heart rate pumping, strengthen and tone your muscles, and help you maintain a healthy weight at any point in your life. Yoga is a great… Read more
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Yoga & Headaches: How a Yoga Practice Can Help With Headaches
Almost everyone gets a headache once in a while, with Harvard Health Publishing reporting 95% of women and 90% of men get them at least one a year. Some people experience them more frequently,… Read more
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How to Create a Themed Yoga Class
I’ve taught a lot of themed yoga classes throughout my time as an instructor. I find that choosing a theme helps unleash my creativity and offers something new to students who might be used… Read more
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Yoga & Massage: How to Do Self-Massage in Yoga & How Massage Complements Yoga
Since I was a teenager, I’ve prioritized regular massages in my life. I work a very physical job, and my body craves massages. I try to go at least once a month. (If you… Read more
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5 Reasons to Book a Private Yoga Class
Whether you’re a new yoga student or an experienced Alexandria, VA yoga teacher yourself, a private yoga class can provide myriad benefits. Private yoga can be more expensive than taking a class at a… Read more
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Benefits of Closing Your Eyes in Yoga
Most yoga classes, I’m always going to spend at least some of the time closing my eyes. During Savasana (Corpse Pose), which is typically the end of a yoga class, students are generally encouraged… Read more
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How Yoga Unlocks Emotions
Recently in a yoga class I was teaching, I mentioned to some new yoga students the connection between yoga and emotions. We were practicing Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana), a hip opener, which is… Read more
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Yoga Binds: How to Do a Yoga Bind & Yoga Bind Benefits
I was talking with a student who’s coming to an upcoming class I’m teaching in June at an Alexandria, VA, arcade. I asked her if she had any requests for moves to include in… Read more
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Virabhadrasana I: How to Do Warrior I & Benefits of Warrior I in Yoga
One of the most foundational poses in a yoga practice is Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I). This pose can be quite challenging, as the full expression of the pose has the yogi bringing their thigh… Read more
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