The Power of Inversions. ~ Sapha Arias

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“Maybe the only thing each of us can see is our own shadow…not the exact image, but everything reversed or upside down.” ~ Chuck Palahniuk As a child, I was the kid who lived life in a constant state of terror. You know the kind of kid I’m talking about. That little kid who always [...]

The Power of Fellowship

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I was recently interviewed for a magazine article and was asked, “Why do you think yoga is becoming so popular in our culture?” This question had me in inquiry for awhile, even after my interview. When I put the physicality of yoga aside (because I could go on and on about the physiological benefits of [...]

Where There Is Love, There Is No Question

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Enjoy a poem and a sutra on Love by Yogi Bhajan: Love gives you the power to merge,  From finite to infinity Love gives you the power to trust From nothing to everything Love gives you the powerful prayer Between you and your Creator Love gives you vastness As vast as there can be Love [...]

Unlock Your Heart To Flow In Love

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” The highest love doesn’t keep score; it merely is the sound of the universe, it plays within us the music of the spheres unstruck (anahata), without cause, without asking anything in return, it lights our soul” The heart is essential for the function of our physical body as well as emotional. A block in the [...]

Practice Yogic Breath, Pelvic Power & Focus For Euphoric Sex

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 Happy February lovers of love. Where do yoga and sex come together? Right here, within the space of this enlightening  and inspiring video presentation by Kim Anami. Enjoy with your partner and your sexual relationship will blissfully soar! Stay with us all month long for inspiring Valentines Day articles, sure to ignite your heart chakra! Always [...]

20 Minute Body & Soul Morning Workout

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“To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” – Buddha When you don’t have enough time in the morning for your yoga practice or daily fitness routine, but still want to prepare your mind and body for the day, I [...]

Acceptance Can Turn Obstacles Into Inspiration

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A month ago, a student in my yoga class requested to speak with me. “Allison, you are so strong”, she said. “Yet, I sense you’ve had many challenges in your life. Where does your strength and happiness come from?” “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” Albert Einstein I’ve been moved [...]

Your Best Year EVER

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Every New Year resolutions are made — most of which are short lived — new declarations announced, and goals set. This year I decided to go big. I am committed to making 2013 the best year of my life, because… well, why not? I am 39, turning 40 in November, and I can’t come up [...]

What’s That You Said? No Time To Exercise? – Come On, Give It All! And, No Rules I Try To Live By

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Muhammad Ali once said: “I don’t count my sit-ups; I only start counting when it starts hurting because they’re the only ones that count”. Do more and overcome your strength and abilities; give it all and you will be rewarded. Yogi Bhajan said: “Keep up and you will be kept up” I say: “When we [...]

Start Your Winter Detox Now With Early Spring Cleaning – Mind, Body & Home

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It’s mid-January and my boots have officially been shelved and flip flops are the only thing you’ll be seeing me wearing. If  ”Fit Flops” worn with socks aren’t your thing then I have several suggestions to help lighten your load. (Colorful stripes and bright patterned socks are the look for spring. Check out these fun new [...]