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3 Rules To Choose The Perfect Gift

Unique Yoga Gift Ideas

20 Valentine’s Day Yoga Gifts

19 Zen & Metaphysical Gifts

15 Gifts For Yoga Moms-To-Be

13 Yoga Gifts For Seniors

16 Yoga Gifts For Winter

32 Yoga Gifts For Men

The Only 3 Rules You Need To Choose The Perfect Gift [+ Life Less Ordinary Jewelry Review]

Whether you're looking for a Christmas or birthday gift, here are my top three rules to choose the perfect present for just anyone [plus a cool gift idea from Life Less Ordinary].

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Unique Yoga Gift Ideas For People Who Do Yoga

If you’re struggling to choose an excellent gift for a close one who loves yoga, check out these unique and thoughtful gift ideas that every yogi will appreciate, whether they are beginners or experienced practitioners.

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20 Artisan Valentine’s Day Gifts For Yoga Lovers [From Buddha Groove]

Let's treat yogis in our lives with meaningful gifts as unique as themselves. From eco-friendly journal to inspiring artisan necklace, keep reading for the ultimate artisan gift guide for Valentine's (and any other occasion).

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19 Zen And Metaphysical Gifts Your Spiritual Friends Will Drool Over

From a gorgeously designed deck of tarot cards to crystal skincare, keep reading for the best zen and metaphysical gifts for spiritual people.

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15 Baby Shower Gifts That Yoga Moms-To-Be Will Actually Like

From yoga toys to postnatal skincare products, here 15 baby shower gift ideas that a yoga mom-to-be will actually be happy to receive.

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13 Best Yoga Gift Ideas For Seniors: Retirement, Birthday, Anniversary

Keep reading for the 13 best yoga gift ideas for senior yogis. These are perfect for celebrating retirement, birthday, anniversary, or any other special moment.

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18 Best Yoga Gifts For Winter Season (That Aren't A Yoga Mat)

From the coziest yoga apparel that makes cold months more bearable to organic skincare, find the 16 best yoga gifts for winter that your yoga pals will love.

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32 Yoga Gift Ideas For Men Who Love Yoga

Here's my go-to list of personalized, well-made, and thoughtful yoga presents for him that will inspire and guide the man in your life to get on the yoga mat.

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Are you full and well-rested, but still feel like

Are you full and well-rested, but still feel like a blob without the urge to do anything and without time to keep up with things? 😞 That's because many often mistakenly think that "recharging" is only possible by sleeping more or eating better, neglecting other effective ways that can not only make us feel happier but also more productive at work and fulfilled in life. In the book "The Power Of Full Engagement," Jim Loehr & Tony Schwartz talk about 4 types of energy:
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1️⃣ 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 -> sustained by sleep, breath, food, and movement
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2️⃣ 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 -> sustained by any activity that brings you positive emotions
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3️⃣ 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 -> sustained by positive self-talk, visualization, processing tasks, creativity
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4️⃣ 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 -> sustained by a healthy balance of commitment to others and self-care, reflection.
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To keep your energy high, you need to periodically check in with yourself, identify energy gaps, and balance the four types of energy by doing positive rituals.
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𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆.
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👉 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆. Think of at least 10 rituals to replenish the 4 types of energy. It can be as easy as drinking water throughout the day, taking a minute to breathe, or talking to a friend.
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👉 𝗔𝗰𝘁. Dedicate time each day during this weekend and next week to perform at least one ritual from your list.
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👉 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 &𝗮𝗺𝗽; 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁. Notice how you feel after each ritual. Note down your energy level in your journal.
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👉 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁. At the end of the next week, take a look at your notes to see what rituals give you the most energy. Try to do them as often as possible.

My favorite yoga poses are the ones that look the

My favorite yoga poses are the ones that look the easiest 🤫
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Corpse, Mountain, Easy pose - they look simple at first glance but there's so much more happening "behind the scenes."
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𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘁:
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👉 The front of the thighs fire up to lift the knee caps and ground down through the thighs
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👉 Core is strong to support the spine
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👉 Heels are reaching away from the body to stretch the calves and keep the feet flexed
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👉 Shoulder blades draw down and away from the ears.
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Staff, just like other so-called "easy" yoga poses, are great to get to learn your own body and mind a little bit more.
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❓What happens to your back and spine when you relax/engage your core?
❓What sensations do you experience when you reach down through your calves rather than relax them?
❓ How does your body feel when you shrug your shoulders down and stay open with your chest?
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𝗕𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁. Which means less slouching at the desk, walking taller, and breathing better.
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What are your favorite yoga poses? Share in the comments below! 👇

𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲 🏃

𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲 🏃‍♀️💨
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Ever since I became a parent, quick yoga has become my jam 🌝 The days when I can squeeze 5-10 minutes of daylight practice without my little one going mental are scarce (yes, I have a pretty needy kid), but when they do happen I try to give this yoga quickie my best effort.
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Rather than rushing through twenty poses in 5 minutes, I try to focus on few key poses with longer holds to really work up those tight achy muscles.
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Plus, it also gives me an added benefit of slowing down - my life is already hectic enough.
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𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗜 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮 𝘆𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲:
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1️⃣ 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵 - hold about 1 minute each side
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2️⃣ 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘀 - hold about 30 seconds each side
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3️⃣ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - hold about 30 seconds each side
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4️⃣ 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝟭 - hold about 30 seconds each side
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If you got some extra minutes, go ahead and rest in Child's Pose or Savasana.

𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗴𝗼 - 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮
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Aparigraha is a concept in yoga philosophy interpreted as the practice of non-possessiveness, non-grasping, non-attachment.
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Though often mentioned in relation to modern overconsumption, hoarding, and clinging to material objects, Aparigraha is also about mastering the art of letting go of intangible things - emotions, beliefs, experiences.
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The concept of Aparigraha emphasizes the fluidity of life.
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Everything in the universe is in a state of constant change. When we try to resist that change and want things to stay as they are, we are locking ourselves out from life.
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When following the principle of Aparigraha, we can:
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✅ practice a yoga pose without clinging to expectations of how we should look in it.
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✅ do the work we love without thinking about what will come out of it.
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✅ feel free and unburdened by material possessions.
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✅ let go of the past pain and disappointments and gain the courage to live new experiences, no matter what they might bring.
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Because the good or the bad - as everything in life, these too shall pass.
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𝗜𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁:
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👉 obsessing about the past (what if I did this and not that; what if this situation did or didn't happen)
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👉 the fear of the future (what if I fail, what if I lose my relationship/ money/ status).
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Practicing non-attachment gets easier if we approach our life from the point of gratitude.
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Acknowledging the things and experiences we are lucky to have helps shift the mindset from negative and "accumulative" to positive and “giving.”
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See-through yoga pants, an itchy shirt, and an une

See-through yoga pants, an itchy shirt, and an unexpected yoga fart during class...
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There's only one thing that can beat these yogi's nightmares - a yoga mat that feels like a skating rink.
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All jokes aside, slipping on your mat is not only the opposite of fun; it can also be downright dangerous.
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Here's where cork comes in.
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Cork gets grippier when wet, so you could flow safely and confidently no matter whether you're holding a Downward Dog or working on a Handstand.
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I have spent the last 40 days testing a natural cork yoga mat from @vidahindyaco.
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𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 🎥 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗮 𝟭𝟬% 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘆𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗬𝗢𝗚𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗜𝟭𝟬.

Scientists say that being near indoor plants and t

Scientists say that being near indoor plants and taking care of them is good for our emotional stability and mental health.
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No wonder - plants can be great meditation companions!
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Really, go ahead and try it.
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𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁.
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👉 Notice the small elements.
👉 Focus on the texture, color, and shape of the leaves.
👉 Look for the signs of roots in the soil.
👉 Notice the smell, if there are flowers blossoming.
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Daily mindfulness doesn't have to be hard. Something as simple as appreciating little things around you can have a huge impact on your well-being in the long term 🙏.

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