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/ Nov 9

Niyamas: What are They and How to Practice Them

Niyamas (Internal Observances)  The eight-limbs of yoga come from “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.” The sutras is a philosophical text that instructs readers on living a meaningful life. This yogic vision is…

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/ Nov 2

Yamas: What are They and How to Practice Them

The Yamas — moral principles  The Yamas are the first limb in the eight-fold path of yoga, a holistic view of what it means to be a true “yogi.” Simply performing some…

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/ Oct 26

Introduction to the 8 Limbs of Yoga: What are Each of Them?

The 8 Limbs of Yoga come from “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali,” a philosophical text that teaches us how to live a meaningful life through a yogic vision called “Ashtanga.” Ashtanga, which…

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/ Oct 12

Yoga for Mobility: 5 Yoga Poses for Surfers & Other Athletes

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga As a former college athlete, lifeguard, and surf coach, I’m all too familiar with the many…

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/ Oct 5

Sun Salutation for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide

For those of you who want to start yoga but don’t know where to begin, Sun Salutations are the best answer. Sun Salutations, also known as Surya Namaskar, is a beginner-friendly sequence…

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/ Sep 14

The 10 Best Yoga Poses to Improve Balance 

Yoga is one of the few types of exercise that actually helps improve balance. It combines physical postures and mental focus to maintain an even weight distribution, keeping ourselves upright and steady….

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/ Aug 17

The Best Yoga Routine for Spinal Flexibility & Strength

The spine is the backbone of our body, both literally and figuratively. It supports our posture, protects the nervous system, and enables daily movements. A flexible spine allows you to move more…

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/ Aug 9

The Best Morning Yoga Routine for Beginners: 10 Yoga Poses to Jumpstart Your Day

Yoga is a comprehensive physical and spiritual practice that combines body postures, deep breathing, and meditation to promote well-being. When practiced in the morning, yoga has the power to awaken the body,…

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, / Nov 3

Yoga for Surfers: A Simple Sequence for Surfers of All Levels

Regardless of whether you are someone who is interested in learning how to surf or an intermediate or advanced surfer, you should seriously consider starting a yoga practice. You can do it…

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What is Savasana
/ Aug 26

Learning to Love Savasana (or “Corpse Pose”)

Never was there a time when I did not exist, nor you… nor in the future shall any of us cease to be. (Bhagavad Gita: 2.12) Savasana is the final resting pose…

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