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Yoga Anatomy

Yoga Anatomy

Posted by Margaret in Books on 03. Nov, 2011 | 0 Comments

Whether you are just beginning your journey or have been practicing yoga for years, Yoga Anatomy will be an invaluable resource.
From breathing to standing poses, see how each muscle is used, and how the spine, breathing, and body position are all fundamentally linked.
Author Leslie Kaminoff is a recognized expert and teacher in anatomy, breathing, and bodywork. [...]

What I Eat: Around the World in 80 Diets

What I Eat: Around the World in 80 Diets

Posted by Margaret in Books, Nutrition on 11. Aug, 2010 | 1 Comment

According to photographer Peter Menzel and his wife Faith D’Aluisio, their new book, What I Eat: Around the World in 80 Diets, is a display of daily diets that has gotten people thinking.
Their goal is to get readers to compare and contrast — to situate one’s personal diet.  How does your diet compare to the [...]

Shop Margaret’s Preferred Yoga Products

Shop Margaret’s Preferred Yoga Products

Posted by Margaret in Books on 09. Dec, 2009 | 1 Comment

This holiday season is the perfect time to share wonderful gifts like great books and homemade crafts with family and friends.  Below are some of my favorite gifts of love to celebrate the yogis in your life.
Books can be a source of inspiration for the new year.  One of my favorites is a book called Meditations [...]

Yoga Library

Yoga Library

Posted by Margaret in Books, Yoga on 17. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments

Whether you are a beginning yoga student or seasoned practitioner, there are numerous books that can add to your practice.  With the recent rise in popularity of yoga, it is a bit overwhelming how many yoga books, CDs and DVDs are available.  If you have been practicing yoga asanas or are interested in learning about [...]

Food, Inc.

Food, Inc.

Posted by Margaret in Books, Nutrition on 16. Nov, 2009 | 2 Comments

Food, Inc. reveals surprising—and often shocking truths—about what we eat, how it’s produced, who we have become as a nation and where we are going from here.
The book explores challenges raised by the movie in 13 essays by experts featured in the film including…
Eric Schlosser on the industrialization of our food supply.  Michael Pollan [...]

  • Featured Pose

    Navasana Pose

  • NAVASANA

    Type of pose: Seated

    Benefits: Builds abdominal and core strength

    Instructions:

    1. From a seated position, bring the legs straight up to a 45 degree angle.

    2. The torso will naturally fall back, but do not let the spine collapse. Make a "V" shape with the body.

    3. Bring the arms out straight in line with the shoulders.

    4. Balance on the sit bones.

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