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Shanna has been a yoga practitioner for eight years, and now teaches Ashtanga- and Vinyasa-style yoga. She is an avid reader and student of spirituality, and specializes in writing articles that raise consciousness. If you have questions or suggestions for yoga and spirituality adventures, please contact Shanna.

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Making time for yoga part 2: The importance of being consistent

In the first part of this series, you set your intention. In order for your intention to manifest, you must be consistent. Why you should be...
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Making time for yoga part 1: Setting an intention for practice

Are you finding it hard to make time for yoga? You are not alone. In our busy lives where most people work a 9-5 during the day, and take care of...
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Yoga is eating the fruit and not just the peel

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Many people come to yoga seeking the physical benefits. They want a toned healthy body free from pain and they crave the sense of accomplishment that...
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What they don't tell you in yoga teacher training

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Yoga Teacher Training programs have become hot commodities in the west. The tradition of Yoga used to be passed down from teacher to student after a...
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Yoga breathing exercises: Kumbhaka for endurance, energy, and concentration

Breath control, also known as Pranayama, is one of the 8 limbs of yoga and is a prominent feature in many yoga classes. Kumbhaka Pranayama is a breath...
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Building a home yoga practice: David Swenson book and DVD

For various reasons, many people find it difficult to get to a yoga studio. Fortunately, there are many DVD’s and books that present a balanced...
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For those of you who tried yoga but didn't like it

So you took your first yoga class and you hated it. Consider the following and try it again.There are many different types of yogaMaybe the yoga you...
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Tips for practicing yoga at home

Many people find it hard to start a home practice. Below are some suggestions to make it easier.Cultivate discipline by choosing a time to practice...
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Going upside down part 3: Facing your fears with yoga

Inversions bring up fears in most people because it forces you to see things physically and mentally from another perspective. Our feet ground and...
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Going upside down part 2: Headstand

To work up to head stand, you must strengthen the shoulders and the abs. The shoulders have to bear the weight of the body and the abs give you the...
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