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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 is...

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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, this pose gently...

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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. 

Theme: Relaxed Flow 

Duration: 50...

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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, Creative Seque...

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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 hol...

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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 Balances
Dura...

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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 across re...

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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 moment to ...

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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 body’s unique struc...

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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 experience in modern We...

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A Day in the Life: Part 2 - Aligning Your Life with Nature’s Rhythms and Personal Priorities business lifestyle mindset Dec 04, 2024

Following on from my previous A Day in the Life post, I wanted to share some of the key frameworks I use to organise my days. I hope they offer you some inspiration and guidance for when you're lookin...

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A Day in the Life of Sami (Founder of Live to Serve Academy)  academy news business mindset Nov 25, 2024

One of the most asked questions I get, is ... well, it’s usually, “How do you do it all?” But I’d like to refine that a little to, “What does a typical day look like?” 
 
I think when women ask me ‘How ...

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