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Don’t Ignore This Signal When Doing Breathwork | Pranayama, Yoga & Breath Awareness
** While breathing exercises and physical exercises are generally safe they may not be recommended for all people or all conditions. It's...
Julia Lopez
18 minutes ago4 min read
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Yoga For Weight Loss | Thoughts, All These Years Later
I am not Indian and didn't grow up with Vedic wisdom. I am indebted to the people and cultures that shared Yoga's wisdom, and I've made...
Julia Lopez
May 15 min read
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If I was starting a (holistic) fitness journey all over again ...
There are non-negotiables in my approach to holistic fitness that have just become second nature to me. But, that wasn't always the case....
Julia Lopez
Apr 181 min read
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Yoga and Postpartum Recovery: How I Moved Forward With My Practice
Bringing a new life into the world was a badass experience for me! I knew going in that if I was healthy enough to maintain vigorous...
Julia Lopez
Aug 21, 20246 min read
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Are Yoga Poses Supposed to be Hard?
What happens when you start an article with a trick question? More people read it - at least, most likely, if the internet has taught us...
Julia Lopez
Aug 9, 20244 min read
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Why Yoga Teachers Need to be a Student ... Somewhere Else
I don't blog too often about my thoughts and opinions about studio ownership or being an experienced yoga teacher. Why? Well, honestly,...
Julia Lopez
Jul 1, 20244 min read
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Detaching from a Thought
Ever had a thought that just won't leave you alone? Chances are, yes. If you're anything like the billions of other people on this...
Julia Lopez
Jun 20, 20243 min read
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How to Make Sun Salutes Your Own
What are Sun Salutes? Sun Salutations are, in Sanskrit, Suryanamaskar. Surya = Sun Namaskar = Praise or 'I Bow to You' Sun Salutations...
Julia Lopez
May 29, 20244 min read
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Feel like a total QUEEN with this Breath Practice
Three part breath is also called Dirga Pranayama. Dirga (deer-gha) is for complete and total breath. This weekend I enjoyed my very...
Julia Lopez
May 14, 20242 min read
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My Go-to Mudra During Sleepless Nights
Lately I've been encountering a very familiar, but not so welcome friend - nighttime anxiety. Some of this I blame on a nearly 7 month...
Julia Lopez
Apr 24, 20243 min read
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Vinyasa Yoga While Breastfeeding
To avoid a misinterpretation of meaning let me start with the obvious: every pregnancy and postpartum journey is different. This is a...
Julia Lopez
Mar 4, 20244 min read
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Travel to a Yoga Retreat Like Your Yoga Teacher
Budget, Body, and Mindset Friendly Travel Tips for Yoga Retreat Goers Have you ever dreamed of a vacation where you came back feeling...
Julia Lopez
Feb 11, 20245 min read
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Yoga Practices for Cold Weather.
Warm up your inner fire with these yoga practice Cold snap have you bundled and shivering? Get off the couch and onto your yoga mat....
Julia Lopez
Jan 15, 20243 min read
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5 Way Being a Mom Changed my Yoga Practice
Prenatal Yoga and postpartum yoga isn't what you think it is. Being a fit mom with a stable approach wellness is all about her.
Julia Lopez
Dec 15, 20237 min read
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Yin Yoga The Meridians
Yin Yoga also sometimes referred to as Daoist Yoga is a system of yoga that works through the lens of meridian theory of Traditional...
Julia Lopez
Sep 13, 20223 min read
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Vinyasa Yoga: How Often Should I Practice?
Hey my love, if you’ve been bitten by the vinyasa Yoga bug, I totally get it! ​ While my first entry into Yoga Nidra and meditation, I...
Julia Lopez
Sep 13, 20223 min read
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Starting Your Day With Sun Salutations
If you're looking to incorporate both more movement and more opportunity for meditation into your day look no further than Sun...
Julia Lopez
Sep 13, 20222 min read
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The Power of Intention Setting
"SET YOUR INTENTION" It's a phrase that's at the tip of the tongue in Yoga and meditation settings, but the concept has quickly become...
Julia Lopez
Sep 13, 20224 min read
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Opt for A Gentle Mindset When Things Are Heavy
Struggle has been a companion of mine over the past few years. I don't particularly love having it along for the ride, but that's how...
Julia Lopez
Sep 13, 20222 min read
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