Culture – Page 2

August 1, 2022
From Surviving to Thriving: How yoga therapy and narrative medicine restored my relationship with body, breath and mind – and why I help others do the same

Over time, I ended up feeling disconnected from myself and my purpose – and it made me sick – literally. But I wasn’t clear on how telling this story impacted ...

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July 4, 2022
Rewiring our Mind-Body Physiology

Knowing that the mind and body are interconnected informs us that it’s possible to rewire our brain-body dynamic to reduce our own stress and anxiety and live with improved physiological ...

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Category: Culture
June 6, 2022
I Choose Self – Love: How Yoga Taught Me to Accept My Autism Diagnosis

Yoga has allowed me to accept myself in a life-changing moment seeded in stereotypes and preconceived notions of worth tied to neurotypicality: the moment I was diagnosed with autism. For ...

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April 25, 2022
Debunking the Western Narrative of the ‘Hindu’ Caste System as a Response to Growing Hinduphobia in the Yoga World

Both Hinduism and the caste system cannot co-exist since Vedas refute the birth-based caste system. Therefore, if one identifies themselves with a specific caste discriminating against others, they shouldn’t consider ...

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April 4, 2022
Looking Back at My Practice

Yoga happens in the awareness of a deep breath amidst work calls. Yoga happens in the silence that calms a reactive mind. Yoga happens in the compassion and care I ...

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March 21, 2022
An Interview with Rosa Santana

Methodical, Transparent, Honest Where are you from and/or where do you live? Made in Brazil with Mexican Ingredients. Live in South Florida How did yoga come into your life? The ...

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Category: Culture Practice
March 14, 2022
The Importance of a Positive Body Image

“I felt like shit about my body most of my life.” – Melanie Klein in Yoga & Body Image: 25 Personal Stories About Beauty, Bravery and Loving Your Body I ...

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March 11, 2022
What is Yoga?

Do you feel like you’re constantly under pressure? Are you struggling to find a way to relax and de-stress? If so, yoga may be the perfect solution for you! It’is ...

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Category: Culture
February 28, 2022
Overcoming Agonizing Body Image Dissatisfaction with Yoga

I now feel at peace with my body. I appreciate what my body can do. There are times when I feel triggered by social media, but yoga philosophy has taught ...

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February 14, 2022
An Interview with Jenny Perez

Passionate, Sweet, Corky Where are you from and/or where do you live? Born and raised in Miami, FL where I currently still live How did yoga come into your life? ...

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Category: Culture