
If you are like me, part magpie, you adore shiny things.
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When you are feeling a bit blue, let it out. When you are feeling frustrated, tap into the root cause of that anger and realize it. When you are feeling overwhelmed with joy, express it with laughter, dance and a smile.
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The process of developing your yoga practice entails self learning.
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In this time of new beginnings, choose Love for yourself. Even when you have tonnes of obligations and ideas on who you are and should be; remember to take some time to smell the roses and remember your favourite things.
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Cold and flu season is here again. If you’ve been hit by a virus – take it easy in your yoga practice.
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I love coffee. I’d like to say it’s not a habit, but… Coffee is a part of my daily ritual – I turn on a pot before I shower and take my yoga practice
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There are a lot of clichés on age and aging. Wrinkle creams are being targeted to 20 year olds. Botox, hair dyes, ointments and all methods of surgery are being used to augment bodies and minds into believing that we are younger (and perceivably better?) than we are. Inspired by the stories of some beautiful yoga teachers; 91 year old Bernice Bates 83 year old Bette Bakasana & 92 year old Porchon Lynch – I took a moment to think about age and getting older as a yogi.
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But, you need to do this and have to do that and should and will and could and and and…
We put so much stress on our minds and bodies that it is a wonder so many of us suffer from chronic pains and illnesses. When was the last time you choose to slow down?
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Take care of yourself over the next few months, to ensure you get enough exercise and ‘outdoor’ time. Even when it is cold and blustery out, getting into a regular habit of breathing fresh air can wake you up and brighten your mood. Smoking may not be a wise decision for your health – but, the habit of moving away from your desk regularly, to go outside for a break, is a great habit. So – I propose a challenge: to go outside for a Breath of Joy whenever you can. Ask your Yoga instructor to show you how it’s done. Or look at some of these great resources.

http://www.yogaflavoredlife.com/wellness/try-breath-joy-energize-uplift-and-cleanse.html
http://yogayak.com/all-videos/breath-of-joy-pranayama/