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by Kristine Kaoverii Weber, MA, C-IAYT, eRYT500, YACEP

Some say that 2020 was the year of removing the veils of illusion, but I think it was more like ripping off Band-Aids. Today, all over the internet, folks are saying “good riddance” to 2020—like somehow we can start fresh and things will go back to “normal.” But let’s remember that what those of... Read more

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Regardless of the style of yoga you’re teaching, there is no doubt you’re working with the shoulders a great deal. Even in a purely restorative practice, there are a few Downward Facing Dog Poses (Adho Mukha Svanasana) or maybe a Thread the Needle Pose (Parsva Balasana), both of which affect the... Read more

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If you haven’t been affected by back pain, you’re one of the lucky few. In our modern world, most people have suffered from back pain at some point in their lives. It’s estimated that up to an astounding 80 percent of adults will experience at least one episode of back pain at some point in their... Read more

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No pose energizes, focuses thought, and breaks us out of dull, listless moods as effectively as Headstand Pose (Salamba Sirsasana). But Headstand isn’t a pose for beginners. So this week’s five-minute yoga challenge is to do five minutes in a Headstand preparation every day. Headstand is one of... Read more

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