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How to Practice Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) asana techniques yoga pose yoga teacher training Jan 21, 2025

Cat-Cow Pose is a gentle flow between two postures (Cat Marjaryasana and Cow Bitilasana ) that stretches and mobilises the spine, neck, shoulders, and abdominals while promoting spinal flexibility....

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How to Practice Staff Pose (Dandasana) asana techniques yoga pose yoga teacher training Jan 14, 2025

Staff Pose, or Dandasana, is a foundational seated posture that is unique in its ability to build foundational strength in the quadriceps, core, and erector spinae while simultaneously...

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Applying the Doshas (Beyond Quizzes & Dosha Diets)  ayurveda education health Jan 13, 2025

Ayurveda, the ancient science of life and wellness, can seem overwhelming when you first encounter it - especially when it comes to understanding and applying the doshas. But at its heart, Ayurveda...

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How to Practice Cobbler’s Pose (Baddha Konasana) asana techniques yoga pose yoga teacher training Jan 08, 2025

Cobbler’s Pose, or Baddha Konasana, is a classic seated posture in yoga that promotes hip flexibility and grounding. With the soles of the feet together and the knees opening outward,...

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Hatha-Vinyasa Class: Slow Flow asana yoga yoga class yoga teacher training Jan 07, 2025

A relaxing slow flow that invites your mind and body to let go of control, tension, expectations – any ‘should’s you may unconsciously place on your practice or self....

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Hatha-Vinyasa Class: Vinyasa & Yoga Nidra asana yoga class Jan 07, 2025

A dynamic flow with less focus on technique accuracy and more focus on mindful movement, breathing, and having a good time.

Theme: Fun Flow
Duration: 60 minutes
Style: Hatha-Vinyasa, Flow,...

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Hatha-Vinyasa Class: Full Body (Joints & ROM) 60mins asana yoga yoga class yoga teacher training Jan 07, 2025

A well-rounded practice designed to mobilise and strengthen the major joints of the body. We engage in muscle contraction and relaxation to explore active range of motion, followed by long passive...

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Hatha-Vinyasa Class: Energy & Strength (Arm Balances) & Yoga Nidra yoga class yoga teacher training Jan 04, 2025

Cultivate calm, the foundation for clarity of mind. Build grounded, stable energy - a reservoir from which you can act with awareness and intention.

Theme: Energy & Strength, including Arm...

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What is Kichadi? (Ayurveda’s Nourishing, Comforting Meal)  ayurveda lifestyle nutrition Jan 03, 2025

What is Kichadi? 

Kichadi (also spelled khichdi) is a simple, one-pot Ayurvedic meal made from rice, lentils, and spices, cooked into a soft, easy-to-digest gruel. Its preparation may vary...

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My Story and the Mission of Live to Serve Academy academy news Jan 02, 2025

Namaste and Welcome! 

A new year, a new cycle - the perfect time to reflect, reconnect, and realign. And with so many new faces joining us at Live to Serve Academy, it feels like the right...

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How to Practice Child’s Pose (Balasana)  asana education techniques yoga yoga pose yoga teacher training Dec 30, 2024

Child’s Pose is more than just a resting posture. For practitioners, it creates space for grounding and self-awareness. For teachers, it can be an invaluable tool for observing the...

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How to Stress Less in 2025 (A Girls Guide to taking the Edge off Stress in Modern Western Culture) health lifestyle mindset women's health Dec 27, 2024

Being anxious and stressed all the time has become the new normal, but it’s unnatural and unsustainable. We’ve lost touch with ourselves and Nature's way. Much of the stress we...

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