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The yoga teacher dictionary: what do their cues really mean

9/11/2014

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I was recently in a yoga class where the teacher told me to ‘sparkle through my toes’ (which I assume meant to spread them, though I could be wrong…) and it got me thinking about some of the common cues that yoga teachers use that sometimes don’t make a lot of sense. If you’re like me and at times could use a translator in a yoga class, then hopefully this list might be a useful read! Here are some of my personal favourites (and I may be guilty of using a couple of them myself):

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Rebuttals to the 6 Most Common Excuses Not to Try Yoga

7/8/2014

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As a long time yoga student turned yoga teacher I have been trying to get everyone I know to try yoga for years, and honestly think the world would be better if everyone did yoga. I mean EVERYONE. Every man, woman and child should be practicing some form of yoga daily. But hey, I would settle for a few of my friends trying it just once before they dismissed it. And I would love for my friend who tried a hot power vinyasa class and decided it was some form of torture to maybe give another style a chance!

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3 Good Reasons to Blow Off Yoga and Drink Wine Instead

10/7/2014

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I know just the title of this alone has probably made some yogis completely furious. Particularly those who believe that alcohol is not congruent with a path of seeking spiritual enlightenment. Thankfully, neither is judgement of others — and for some of us, that means that the occasional glass (or 7) of wine/beer/vodka etc. is just part-and-parcel of keeping us sane.

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Things No-One Tells Us About Trying Yoga For the First Time

8/6/2014

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So you’re interested in giving yoga a try. You’ve seen all the pictures of bendy girls on the internet, you’ve heard that Jennifer Anniston and Hugh Jackman swear by it, you know it’s great for staying in shape, improving your athletic performance and rehabilitating from injuries, so what’s not to love? If you’re thinking of taking the big brave plunge (it takes guts!) here’s our top 5 things that no one tells you that might be handy to keep in the front of your mind:

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