We’ve come a long way, huh? We’ve dissected what it truly means to make space in your life, how uncomfortable the change can be at first, and yet, how wonderful it can be to embrace learning something new that brings a fire and passion back into your heart. Before you move along, make sure to […]
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Welcome back! If you’re new to the series, I’ve been diving into how I have created space in my life, how I have had to embrace the (sometimes difficult) change and now, how I have pursued a life that I am passionate about, and lastly, how you can, too. Anatomy wasn’t my thing in school. […]
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Last week we discussed how I create space in my life for the more important things, and now I want to express how I embrace the change. Embracing a yoga practice means that some opposite things both seem true. Yoga is clearly a treat and a luxury, but it can also be challenging and […]
Keep ReadingWhy Inspire Yoga: Create Space (1 of 8)
Dear Fellow Yogis, Your dedication over these many years allowed this community to thrive and grow. We are larger, tighter knit, and stronger than ever. I’m grateful for this opportunity to reflect on the sources of our shared success. When Bethaney and I opened the first Inspire Yoga® location, there were plenty of little problems […]
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Happy Monday, Yogis! Before I dive right into my experiences of an at-home and in-studio yoga practice, I wanted to introduce myself since it’s my first blog with Inspire! My name is Alana Speed, I am a senior (thank heavens) at the University of North Texas, majoring in public relations with a double minor in […]
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“Tis the Season… for allergies and sinus congestion! First off, if you have never heard of a Neti Pot I like to personally welcome you to a nasal cavity changing experience. I did not know, nor had I ever heard of said Neti Pot before participating in my first yoga teacher training. I felt super […]
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It’s been a crazy month for my family. It seems like every other day someone is fighting another kind of sickness. It started with the stomach bug, transitioned to general congestion, colds, and now strep throat. I love home remedies so I have been chugging this immunity juice for weeks now – and it’s delicious. […]
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Janis Joplin once said, “You can destroy your now by worrying about tomorrow.” And it’s true. Worry pulls you out of the present moment and keeps you either dwelling in the past (things you can’t change) or aching for the future (which you cannot predict). As yogis, I think we can all agree that the […]
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I often get asked what “the perfect plate” looks like. My answer is always the same: there is no universal perfect! The goal in meal composition is always to nourish the body deeply, and the specifics of that looks different for each person. I have been a dietitian for over 3 years now, and in […]
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You show up for your favorite vinyasa class. You love it because it gets your heart beating. The music is always in perfect unison with your breath. When I Believe I Can Fly starts playing, your feet effortlessly lift from the earth as you hover in bakasana. You love that feeling of a good and […]
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