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On August 5, 2015 in General by Marchildon

There’s so much pressure on local teachers to fill their rooms, be authentic, and sell studio memberships, that it’s a wonder anyone can remember why they wanted to teach in the first place.

Tagged With: Advanced Yoga, Basics, Plateau Buster, Pressure, Teaching

Yoga Extremism

On August 3, 2015 in General by J. Brown

Polarization seems rampant across all sectors of modern life. Debates on money, politics, religion, and even yoga, readily devolve into diametrically opposed camps. Moderate voices are lost in the din of intolerance and most folks understandably turn away from the discussion with disgust or lament. But without someone staking the middle ground, and others who embrace and support it, chances are the problems of the day will continue unabated.

How to rebound after vacation

On July 31, 2015 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

Everywhere I go right now, it seems as though women are stopping me, gesturing to their mid-section and saying, “Ugh, I feel so gross right now. How do I get back on track?”

Yoga is absolutely ordinary

On July 31, 2015 in General by AdamHocke

My daily yoga practice is absolutely ordinary. It is as ordinary and common place as brushing my teeth.

Tagged With: Adam Hocke, intensity, joyful, Mat, Postures, speed, yoga

Relationship

On July 31, 2015 in General by Dana Damara

This word, oh this word. Since it came into my awareness over 10 days ago, I feel like I have been rung through the ringer. And I’m not alone either! I’ve been holding space for emails, Facebook messages, texts and phone calls from people going through the same thing … Relationship issues.

Tagged With: Goddess, love, Relationships, Venus in Retrograde

Super Green Smoothie Bowl

On July 26, 2015 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

By now you know we’re HUGE fans of green smoothies! They’re nature’s “fast food,” especially when enjoyed on the fly in our favorite to-go container, the mason jar.

Don't Overthink it: Effective Methods to Find True Peace of Mind

On July 24, 2015 in General by sarah

Don't Overthink it: Effective Methods to Find True Peace of Mind

Paying bills, taking care of kids, going to work… life can be very stressful at times to the point you feel like you just want to scream. With the various events that happen throughout the course of the day the mind can begin to race constantly wondering what to do. If you’ve been feeling bogged down lately, or have perhaps been over thinking every scenario happening in your life, then it may be time for you to come to terms with reality and find true peace of mind.

Tagged With: Do Something Fun, Exercise, Massage, Meditation, Piece of Mind, Therapist

Jalapeño Strawberry Margarita

On July 24, 2015 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

It’s Friday and that means it’s time for a new Conscious Cocktail!

And Now for Something completely different: reality

On July 23, 2015 in General by Marchildon

And Now for Something completely different: reality

Are we working out? Or are we working in? When I was asked what I’d like to see in a yoga magazine, I said without hesitation: Reality.

Tagged With: enlightenment, material world, michelle marchildon, Reality, yoga

Foundation

On July 22, 2015 in General by Dana Damara

The other day, I’m in the car with my youngest daughter and she asks me, “Mom, is there an end to the sky?” And I said … “Um no honey. It’s infinite.” And she says … “Infinite… like energy?” And I say, “Yup, just like that.” And she sat there for quite awhile looking up and out of the sunroof. As if she was trying to figure it all out.

Tagged With: Foundation, Infinite, Security, Stability

Dry Rub Grilled Chicken Wings

On July 16, 2015 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

Summer is in full swing and between the smell of sunscreen and barbeque, it’s no mystery that grilling season is upon us!

Unfolding Time with Vedic Astrology

On July 16, 2015 in General by TracyAtkinson

What is Vedic Astrology? Jyotisha, or Vedic astrology, is the ancient astrology of India. It has an unbroken lineage going back over five thousand years. Jyotisha is derived from the Sanskrit word Jyoti meaning “light”. Thus, Jyotisha is often referred to as the science of light, for it helps us to see the past, present and future clearly as well as giving us insight into who we are and how to best actualize our potential.

Tagged With: Ayurveda, Meditation, Vedas, Vedic Astrology, yoga

Common Confusing Yoga Cues and What not to do

On July 16, 2015 in General by AshleyJosephine

Common Confusing Yoga Cues and What not to do

There are plenty of funny articles online about the weird things you hear yoga teachers say, and I’ll admit I’m an offender on some of them.

The need to know

On July 15, 2015 in General by Dana Damara

“You don’t have to see the entire staircase, just take the first step” – said a very wise man named Martin Luther King Jr. So very, very true.

Tagged With: Miracle, Pattern, truth, Universe, Unknown

Mediterranean Summer Salad with goat cheese feta

On July 14, 2015 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

Mediterranean Summer Salad with goat cheese feta

As a team here at the Conscious Cleanse we’ve been talking about our favorite summertime salads and we knew we had to share them with you.

Tagged With: 80:20 Mediterranean Summer Salad, Summer Salad Roundup, Tomatoes

The YogaDownload.com Top 10: Your Fave Online Yoga Classes

On July 14, 2015 in New Classes & Programs by YogaDownload.com

The YogaDownload.com Top 10: Your Fave Online Yoga Classes

We have thousands of classes, whether you’re looking for a specific teacher or anatomical focus or just want to see what’s out there. These are the classes you gravitate to the most – your top downloads this year. Try them all to see what your fellow YogaDownloaders are loving!

Tagged With: top 10, yoga

To tuck or not tuck your tailbone: What to tilt when

On July 9, 2015 in General by AshleyJosephine

To tuck or not tuck your tailbone: What to tilt when

I know you’ve heard it before. I’ve said it before. But what does it really mean to tuck your tailbone? When you should you tuck and when shouldn’t you? And can you tuck your tailbone too much? Yes, yes you can.

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Svadhyaya or the art of courageous self-inquiry

On July 9, 2015 in General by Wendy

Svadhyaya or the art of courageous self-inquiry

There was a moment in my life when I realized that I couldn’t blame anyone else for what I was experiencing, feeling, or doing. Every action was mine alone and until I owned that, I would remain out of control.

Tagged With: abandonment, Courage, honest, self-study, Svadhyaya

Pros and Cons of Yoga Teacher Training

On July 7, 2015 in General by J. Brown

Yoga teachers don't really make a living off teaching yoga classes anymore. Many rely upon conducting yoga teacher training. But contrary to popular belief, this trend may have less to do with the business or marketing inclinations of yoga teachers and more to do with the purchasing and study habits of the yoga-going public.

Vanilla Custard Fruit Tart

On July 7, 2015 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

When I first met my husband, he showed up to a BBQ with a gorgeous gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free fruit tart just for me.

Kiwi-Tini

On July 3, 2015 in Healthy Recipes by Jo and Jules

It’s Friday and that means it’s Conscious Cocktail time!

How to manifest what you want (and why positive thoughts aren't enough

On July 2, 2015 in General by TeresaBigelow

How to manifest what you want (and why positive thoughts aren't enough

It seems like ever since The Secret hit shelves, everyone from housewives to college students to investment bankers are evangelists of the positive thinking movement.

Tagged With: Keep Yourself Healthy, love, The Secret, Universe

Why I Move

On July 2, 2015 in General by AdamHocke

I continually ask myself and reconsider what I’m actually doing and teaching others to do in asana. I often refer back to the great teachers on what they have to say. Beyond the mechanics of making shapes, there is, for me, a profound process under way.

Tagged With: Adam Hocke, basic goodness, Downward-facing dog, Meditation, Savasana

What are the Chakras? And...Why Should I be Interested?

On June 28, 2015 in General by Meek

What are the Chakras? And...Why Should I be Interested?

Every living thing has energy...plants, animals, humans, etc. In the yogic tradition we have energy centers that house particular qualities that affect our overall physical and psychological well being.

Tagged With: Asana, Chakras, Jennifer Meek, Root Chakra, Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra

Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese

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

Boy oh boy do we have some good news for you today! You’ve asked us to do a Conscious Cleanse makeover to the ultimate comfort food and the day has finally arrived!

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