by Hali Schwartz I have always been fascinated about the story behind many of hatha yoga āsanas, and can remember countless evenings spent on a rooftop in the North Western Himalayas, listening to my teacher tell us stories from the Pūranas – the ancient tales of both Gods and humans, which belong to the South […]
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by Leza Lowitz Mindfulness is often defined as present-moment awareness of thoughts, emotions, body sensations and surroundings through a gentle lens. The practice of mindfulness is paying attention to thoughts, feelings and physical sensations without judgement—without labelling them “right” or “wrong.” Tuning into the present moment just as it is; not rehashing the past or
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By Alexa Rittichier, Prenatal Yoga Facilitator & Doula THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF PREGNANCY The New York Post reported on a study of pregnant people in 2019. Researchers studying the limits of human endurance have determined that the physical intensity of pregnancy is basically like running a 40-week marathon. “Pregnancy is the most energetically expensive activity the
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