Monthly Archives: January 2012

My Hips Story

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Whole Life Yoga

This week’s blog entry was written by guest author Sheryl Stich. Sheryl is a graduate of Whole Life Yoga’s 500 hour teacher training program and an instructor at Whole Life Yoga. She can be contacted at sheryl@calmawakenings.com. Our bodies are made up of … Continue reading →

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A Simple Meditation for Greater Mindfulness and Peace

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Whole Life Yoga

Meditation is one of my favorite practices, in that it is so simple, yet so incredibly powerful.  When I have a consistent meditation practice I am more mindful, more focused, more calm in the face of challenge.  When I don’t, … Continue reading →

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An Exercise in New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Whole Life Yoga

This week’s blog entry was written by guest author Jennifer Campbell. Jennifer is a graduate of Whole Life Yoga’s teacher training program. She  can be contacted at jenniecc@hotmail.com For several years, every January 1, I would wake up early and pound out … Continue reading →

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Can Yoga Wreck Your Body? Response to a Student Question

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Whole Life Yoga

I look forward to answering your questions in this blog.  Please feel free to leave a comment or e-mail your questions to tracy@wholelifeyoga.com. A student asks:   Do you have a response to the New York Times article  article called “How Yoga Can … Continue reading →

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Yoga Poses to Strengthen Knees

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Whole Life Yoga

I look forward to answering your questions in this blog.  Please feel free to leave a comment or e-mail your questions to tracy@wholelifeyoga.com. Barbara asks:  What are some knee strengthening exercises and/or exercises to strengthen the muscles around the knees? This question, … Continue reading →

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Reflections for a New Year

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Whole Life Yoga

The transition to each New Year can be a powerful time.    Like many, I spend this time reflecting on the past and creating promises to myself for the future.  These promises have ranged from the dramatic to the absurd.   From … Continue reading →

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