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On November 3, 2015 in General by Tara Kestner

Meditation? Seriously? I know what you're thinking, but yes, seriously I am going to talk about meditation for athletes. I consider myself to be a very practical person so my approach to yoga has always been from a real world perspective. Meditation has always seemed like a bunch of new age hokum. OK, so I was wrong, it happens.

Tagged With: athletes, Benefits of Meditation, Deep Breathing, Tara Kestner

How Taking a Yoga Retreat Cultivates Contentment

On November 2, 2015 in General by CPM

How Taking a Yoga Retreat Cultivates Contentment

“The result of contentment is total happiness. The happiness we get from acquiring possessions is only temporary. We need to find new ones and acquire them to sustain this sort of happiness. There is no end to it. But true contentment, leading to total happiness and bliss, is in a class by itself.” – T.K.V. Desikachar

Tagged With: Calistoga, Hiking, Mayacamas Ranch, Santosha, Wine Tasting, yoga retreat

Quinoa Beet Arugula Salad

On November 1, 2015 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

“Shockingly delicious” is the phrase my “non-health-food-fanatic-husband” uses to describe quinoa.

Tagged With: Arugula, Beets, Gluten Free, Grain dish, Kim Chi, Quinoa Salad

Yoga for Firefighters and Physically Demanding Jobs - Shoulder Edition Part 1

On November 1, 2015 in General by Tara Kestner

Yoga for Firefighters and Physically Demanding Jobs - Shoulder Edition Part 1

This series of articles was originally entitled Yoga for Firefighters as it was written for my firefighter specific class, however I have expanded it to other physically demanding jobs since the advice is equally valid and helpful to the construction trades, police officers, super heroes and military personnel. I will to address some of the specific physical challenges that firefighting and other such jobs create.

Intuition

On October 28, 2015 in General by Dana Damara

I have always been one to follow my intuition. Not a strategic plan … an intuitive knowing. And to be honest, it’s drove a lot of people close to me crazy and in some cases, away from me. And that’s fine by me because honestly, I can’t live any other way. I’ve tried and it hurts, it physically hurts to live outside of my intuition.

Tagged With: Audio experience, Gut reaction, Intuition, Visionary experience

The Difference Between Fear and Anxiety

On October 27, 2015 in General by Justin Kaliszewski

In honor of the Halloween holiday, I recently recorded a class and meditation “On The Difference Between Fear and Anxiety” for the OUTLAW Yoga Channel.

Tagged With: Anxiety, fear, Mind, Physical Body, Western Science

7 Healthy Snacks you Will Love

On October 27, 2015 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

Ready to get back into a healthy routine. Ready to get back into somewhat of a normal schedule.

A Simple Way to Cope With Fear

On October 26, 2015 in General by AndreaFerretti

Fear can feel painful, overwhelming, even paralyzing. Whether you’re facing a major life change like an illness or a break-up, or a more specific fear like giving a presentation to colleagues or standing in front a group and teaching a yoga class, I hope this post gives you some idea for navigating fear with more ease.

Tagged With: fear, Practice Yoga, Seven Stages of Coping with Fear, yoga

Balance

On October 22, 2015 in General by Dana Damara

Thank Goddess for this theme! After all the astrological upheaval that began all the way back with Venus Retrograde, followed by a deep dive into the Sun by Venus, followed by a Solar Eclipse, then Mercury in Retrograde, then a Lunar Eclipse, finishing with the finale of Mercury stationing direct, where else can we go but into balance?

Tagged With: balance, Compassion, Generosity, Guidance, love

A Meditation to connect the Ajna to the Anahata Chakra

On October 21, 2015 in General by AimeeHughes

A Meditation to connect the Ajna to the Anahata Chakra

The Ajna Chakra is the powerful center located in the middle of the forehead, also referred to as the 3rd eye. It’s an internal place that holds so much wisdom and so much innate intuition. The light and depth that resides in this internal center is so profound, that the ancient yogis as well as sages from other spiritual traditions have revered the 3rd eye as the center point of focus as they practiced long hours of meditation.

Tagged With: 3rd eye, Ajna Chakra, forehead, heart, Mantra OM

Yoga for Digestion

On October 21, 2015 in General by AshleyJosephine

It’s Vata season (fall), which means all of Vata’s wonderful qualities become heightened until Spring. As a quick recap, Vata is made up of the elements air and ether (space) and its qualities can include digestive irregularities, feelings of anxiety and overwhelm, creativity, and movement. Think wind, dryness, and cool air – all properties present in autumn.

Tagged With: cramping, digestive discomfort, stress, yoga, yoga for digestion

Pumpkin Turkey Crockpot Chili

On October 20, 2015 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

It’s Fall, y’all – and we’re pumped. Pumped for pumpkin, that is!

7 Ways to Stay Happy, Healthy and Aligned

On October 14, 2015 in General by AimeeHughes

7 Ways to Stay Happy, Healthy and Aligned

To connect with your true nature and the nature of the cosmos – especially as we transition into autumn - be sure to make the following actions a habit:

Tagged With: Be Present, Eat Whole Foods, Get Outside, Hydrate, Move Your Body Daily

Mega Yoga

On October 13, 2015 in General by J. Brown

Once heralded and esteemed, yoga conferences have lost much of their appeal as livelier yoga festivals have come into emergence and birthed new forms of yoga events. Large-scale gatherings and demonstrations, happening under the auspices of group yoga practice, are setting new precedents and are emblematic of ever expanding roles yoga is playing in our culture.

Tagged With: Mega Yoga, Mundane life, Power of a Group, Practice Ritual

Superfood Cashew Clusters

On October 13, 2015 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

We’re still very much in an 80:20 mood here at the Conscious Cleanse and nothing says 80:20 like raw chocolate!

Yogic Living 101: Try this Transformative Mindset Shift

On October 11, 2015 in General by AshleyJosephine

Yogic Living 101: Try this Transformative Mindset Shift

Ever get stuck in a rut of negative thinking? Feel overwhelmed by the amount of complaining in your life, both by you and those around you?

Tagged With: Big Magic, Mindset Shift, Negative Thinking, Pema Chodron, True Yogic Living

Find Your Stance

On October 7, 2015 in General by AdamHocke

As a beginner, among the many confusions of learning yoga, is figuring out your stance for standing poses (meaning Warrior II, Side Angle, Triangle, etc.). How long from the front foot to the back foot? How much width between the heels? What are the angles the feet are turned? Is there an absolute right way? And it’s also highly probable you haven’t given this a second thought and just step your feet apart and do your best to make the shape. Here’s a step by step guide to keep it simple and increase the power of your postures.

Tagged With: Adam Hocke, balance, Find Your Stance, Practice, Stability, yoga

The Beginner Mindset

On October 3, 2015 in General by AshleyJosephine

Happy Autumn Equinox! I don’t know about you, but it’s slowly starting to feel like fall around here. Cooler weather. Pumpkins on display at the grocery store. Cravings for soup and hot tea. Northface jackets. And of course, football!

Tagged With: Anxiety, Beginner's Mindset, Ego, Vulnerability, yoga

Hibiscus Tea Cooler

On October 2, 2015 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

Happy Friday! We’ve been anxiously awaiting this day since we’ve been in decompression mode from the last Conscious Cleanse. And now we’re ready to celebrate! Who’s ready for a Conscious Cocktail?

Love Your Body

On September 30, 2015 in General by Meek

One day during savasana (the relaxation pose at the end of a yoga class) I basically ‘woke’ up. In that moment, I felt completely content, possibly for the first time in my life. I began to clearly see the suffering I was putting myself through in relationship to my body and eating.

Tagged With: Body, Mindfulness, Practice, Savasana, yoga

Cashew Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms

On September 28, 2015 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

As I was cruising around the Farmer’s Market last Saturday I noticed these beautiful bright yellow and orange flower-like veggies at one of the stands. Upon further investigation, I realized that these beauties were squash blossoms!

Why You're Better off Without Your Partner on a Yoga Retreat

On September 28, 2015 in General by LifeForceProject

Why You're Better off Without Your Partner on a Yoga Retreat

We are constantly relating to our environment and surroundings as a means of understanding ourselves. We relate to our dogs, our friends, our bosses and especially our lovers as a way of seeing ourselves or adding greater meaning to our dynamic personalities. When we are relating to our boss, we may see the side of us that is anxious, hard-working and tenacious. When relating to our dog, we may see a side that is care-free and adventurous.

Tagged With: Couple, Experience, Interdependence, Partner, yoga retreat

Creating Yoga Space in Your Bedroom

On September 27, 2015 in General by HannahWest

Like eating a healthy breakfast, doing yoga before you start your day can raise your energy levels and boost your metabolism. It also reduces anxiety by letting you start off each day with a clean slate, free of distractions and in touch with yourself.

Tagged With: Bedroom, Inspiration, Natural Light, yoga, Yoga Space

Yoga Center Expiry

On September 26, 2015 in General by J. Brown

The unforgiving trajectory of real estate markets poses the greatest challenge for independent yoga centers. In order to survive, smaller centers need to locate in popular areas where residents can afford the service they provide. But there seems to be an unmistakable time limit on how long the profitability of a yoga class can keep pace with ever rising rents.

Tagged With: Abhyasa Yoga Center, high rent, real estate, Water, yoga, Yoga center

Top 5 Reasons to Choose a Yoga Retreat for Your Next Vacation

On September 23, 2015 in General by LifeForceProject

Top 5 Reasons to Choose a Yoga Retreat for Your Next Vacation

These days there are so many options when it comes to travel. Sometimes it can even feel overwhelming when trying to make a decision of where to go and what to do. Here are a couple of pointers that can help to shed some light on why yoga retreats are a fun and easy way to have the vacation of a life time.

Tagged With: Growth, Money, Sharing, Time, Vacation, yoga retreat

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