Monthly Archives: July 2011

33 1/2 Things Your Asana Practice Might Teach You

Posted on July 24, 2011 by yogajolie

I’m borrowing this from fuckyeahyoga.  There are some good tips in here!  Enjoy! You can’t keep a secret from your mat. That deep, dark monster you’ve been pushing into the back of your mind WILL come to the surface in … Continue reading →

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Demystifying Sanskrit… Well, just a little anyway.

Posted on July 23, 2011 by yogajolie

Even if you’ve been a regular fixture in a yoga studio and have heard the Sanskrit names of the postures, you still may not realize what they mean.  For example, when you hear, “Utthita Parsvakonasana,” you may automatically move into … Continue reading →

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It’s the Simple Things

Posted on July 22, 2011 by yogajolie

As I was sitting in my office at the computer this morning, planning the day and having a delicious cup of coffee, I caught a flutter out of the corner of my eye.  A beautiful butterfly was dancing around the … Continue reading →

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Yoga Retreat

Posted on July 18, 2011 by yogajolie

I’ve had people ask me if I will ever host a yoga retreat.  My immediate reaction is YES!  I love the thought of delicious food, sunshine, yoga and people who love all three as much as I do all coming … Continue reading →

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Koundinyasana = Sanskrit for awesome. Okay, not really. But it IS a pretty awesome pose.

Posted on July 14, 2011 by yogajolie

Arm balances can sometime escape me.  And other times, I nail them… like today.  Rock on.  Namaste.

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I Feel Blessed and Fortunate

Posted on July 10, 2011 by yogajolie

Just thought I’d put that out there.  The people in my life are so amazing–when I stop to think about all that they bring to the proverbial table, it’s beautiful and humbling and awe-inspiring.  I hope that you feel the … Continue reading →

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Happy Independence Day!

Posted on July 4, 2011 by yogajolie
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Eat your veggies!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by yogajolie

I try to do a good job with getting a variety of fruits and veg into my diet.  Sometimes, I can get into a rut.  I’ll admit it.  (Especially after our raw foods chef resigned!  Boo hoo!)  Fortunately, we have … Continue reading →

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