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What is body positive yoga? Well, the answer is actually ‘It depends who you ask.’ The term ‘body positive’ has a slightly different meaning depending on who you ask. However, its core message is one of self-acceptance and a belief in oneself — regardless of shape, size or level of your yoga practice. I can’t …

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Veronique is a yoga teacher specialising in yoga for Multiple Sclerosis, Long Covid and Fatigue. Join Veronique for a special class on Yoga for Fatigue on Tuesday 17th October, find out more and sign up here: https://www.yogamatters.com/pages/community-yoga-classes-2023 What does a typical day look like for you? I’m an early riser. Three times a week, I …

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This post explains one of the 4 Foundations of Mindfulness. Normally, I might have chosen to write this after the first foundation (mindfulness of the body). But mindfulness of change has been at the forefront of my mind recently, so I’m offering this now, while it’s most alive for me. Labor Day marked the first …

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You won’t often see “fancy” poses featured in this blog. I don’t consider these poses to be staples; they’re more like “dessert.” They’re fun to do occasionally, but aren’t really the main course of yoga practice. The main dishes are the basics, poses like Vrksasana (Tree Pose), Virabhadrasana I and II (Warrior I and II), …

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Sharing some of my tips for beating afternoon slumps and making it through the day with full energy! Of course, this is not medical advice. If you struggle with low energy, talk to your doctor. If you’re ready for a boost of energy, join us for our Community Detox starting September 11. You can order …

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