My name is Hallie and I am a certified yoga teacher, sharing my classes for free with you. Join me on your mat for a unique experience. The classes are based in Hatha Yoga, with specific details to the Anusara alignment principles. There is an emphasis on body awareness and body acceptance. Each class is a journey that brings you closer to who you really are. Breathe. Listen. Be You. And Excuse Me While I Yogini...
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Inspiring, spicy, fun, joyful and uplifting live and unplugged yoga classes taught by Pittsburgh yoga teacher Elsie Escobar. Classes range from strong beginners to advanced. They are 1hr or 1hr and 15 min. Depending on the level and length of the individual class they may include all or some of the following: a theme, meditation, pranayama, warm ups, sun salutations, standing poses, arm balances, hip openers, thigh stretches, backbends, forward bends, cool down poses and relaxation. Remember ...
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Mountain Pose Many health-minded people detox and cleanse by eating pure foods, juices, and smoothies. I have done some juice feasting and smoothies cleanses the past few years, and I have always thought of detoxing as a result of my eating habits until my yoga training. My teacher led a detox yoga series. This blew my mind! I can use asanas, breat…
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101 Tenacious Gratitude 90 Min Level 2 Yoga Class
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1:43:07Leave me feedback! [email protected] or leave me a message on SpeakPipe Come see me at the New Media Expo in January! Tenacious Gratitude Thoughts? I can tell you mine. Tenacious didn’t quite feel “right” with me. I felt that being tenacious was not something I aspired to be. It’s too rough. Too hard. Too pushy. Too manly. I imagined the quintes…
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Hello friends! Here is a 75 minute All Levels class just for you! I have really been enjoying the creative process of my podcast and cannot wait to post a 5th class. I am so motivated to share my practice with the world! This week’s class is dedicated to the incredible power of our bodies, minds and spirits to yoke! To mesh well, to align, to becom…
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Welcome to my 3rd podcacst yoga class! I hope you enjoy this class and that it brings you into a deep relaxation so you can really have time to be with yourself. At the end of the class I lead the Upanishad Mantra. I wanted to give everyone a chance to read it, understand it and learn the meaning before hearing it. Upanishad Mantra Om Asatoma Sat G…
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Hi friends! It has been a little over a week since I posted my first yoga class. I am so motivated to keep these classes coming. Please contact me via e-mail or message and comment me here with any questions or concerns you might have regarding this yoga class. Also, suggestions are always welcome. I am brand new to podcasting and would love any he…
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Hello! And welcome to my first podcast yoga class! This is very exciting for me. Man, oh man, did it take some work to get this posted onto my blog. The easiest part is recording. Alas, I figured out the many steps afterward (it was probably a lot less complicated than I made it out to be) and I now have my first podcast class up for everyone to en…
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Ep 100 From student to yoga teacher and yoga teacher training with Naime Jezzeny and daily ayurvedic practices and postpartum care with Cate Stillman
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1:45:49It’s episode 100 of Elsie’s Yoga Class! This is not a yoga asana class today, but my goodness what we have is serious yoga study and conversation. This is super special because it’s the 100th episode and also my 6th year podcasting!!! In order to celebrate I gathered two of my most influential teachers and we have incredible conversations about yog…
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Ep 99 37 min Level 1-2 Yoga Class Shine Within As You Shine Without
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43:15I just wrote a post called When The World Doesn’t See You As You See Yourself, which was the basis for this episode. The execution of embodiment, which to me = action is what I feel in my humble opinion is a giant factor in creating lasting embedded change in our lives and something that most of us lack. We think a ton and don’t actually do anythin…
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Ep 98 30 min Level 2 yoga class Brighten Your Inner Moxie
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31:59Oh what a story do I have to tell in this episode! At least you know what’s it’s going to be all about looking at the artwork for this post. That image was taken very soon after I walked through my door after I got held up. I found both of my girls immersed in watching My Neighbor Totoro one of our family’s favorites. Such dichotomy. You can of cou…
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Ep 97 45 min Level 2 Yoga Class Invest Deeply
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51:55When was the last time you invested in yourself? I’m not talking about buying something, whether it be a yoga class, a workshop or even a nice new outfit. I’m talking about taking some REAL time to be with yourself, to feel your body, to listen to what’s going on in your heart and in your head. When was the last time you did this right smack in the…
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Ep 96- 30 Min Intermediate Yoga Class For Quick Rejuvenation [Video]
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35:29Guess what I did??? Free Video Yoga Class is the House! This is my first full on video yoga class which includes my signature intro PLUS a cameo appearance of my girls Hunter and Mae! There is no theme. It's only 30 minutes. It's an intermediate level class, because I don't break things down to much and it keeps a pretty steady pace. I would LOVE y…
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Ep 95 40 min Level 2-3 Yoga Class I'm Fine Thanks
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46:18How Are You…Really? How many times has someone asked you “how are you?” and you mindlessly say “I’m fine, thanks.” When you are not. When I say, you are not, I don’t mean that you just had someone you love die, or you just lost your home, or your job, or you just found our your beloved was cheating on you…I mean “you are not,” because you don’t act…
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Ep 94 60 min Level 1-2 Yoga for Focus and Concentration
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1:09:45This yoga class is simple Nothing fancy. No crazy poses. In fact, there are very little poses. This is more of a practice of just doing THIS. One. Thing. It's more about dharana- one pointed concentration. It's about stopping doing all things at once (including quickly getting a yoga class in as part of your continued multitasking.) ;) Let me know …
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Discover The Eve Of Your Breath FINALLY!!! The more I live my life, the more I recognize that the most important aspect of the practice of yoga is the breath. Every key insight either about me, a specific pose, the way my body functions or even my relationships has come through a growth in the breath. I remember two distinct times while practicing …
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Ep 92: Level 2 90 Minute Class, Home Equals Heart
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1:31:09I've been at home A LOT lately. My body has gone through a pretty massive transformation since giving birth, as it should, since it facilitaded an entire new human being to come out! My goodness does that still keep me in awe. It floors me when I think of what this body is capable of. If something is magical, it's our bodies :) I'm also keenly awar…
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Ep 91- 90 Min Level 2 Yoga Class, From The Darkness Blossom Into Light
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1:30:50I know there are some of you still in the midst of Winter. Maybe your winter has been going on for so long you're not sure how to deal with it or if you can deal with it. Winter, or at least the qualities of winter, the darkness in particular, that darkness that forces you to remain inward, to cover yourself, and to slow down is great in little bit…
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Ep 90: Level 2 90 Minute Yoga Class Filling Your Gas Tank
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1:29:03The theme for this class was inspired by one of my friends Hillary Rubin. She has this amazing post plus video, asking questions that needed to be asked at that moment....hmmmmm. Or at least I needed to ask these questions ;) It was all about RUNNING OUT OF GAS! Well, at least for me it was about running out of gas. It made me think about the vario…
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Ep 89: 60+ Min Level 1-2 Prenatal Yoga Class, Creating Bountiful Meaningful Boundaries
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1:12:15This week show is brought to you by Ice.com, please visit ice.com/yogaclass to get 25% off sitewide. I'm getting soooo fancy! This class was inspired by one of you lovely people. The mighty Jennessa posted on my Facebook wall asking if I would consider doing a prenatal class in the next couple of weeks and voila! Here it is. Here is the disclaimer:…
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Ep 88: 20 min Level 1-2 Yoga Class Love, Support And Reflect Goodness
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27:58This whole podcasting thing has taken a life of it's own. You guys are my inspiration. You are what keeps me going. Yet again, I was inspired by another one of you. This podcast episode is dedicated with love to the virtual kula, specifically to Michelle and Alfie ? If you'd like to support the show's sponsors, please feel free to purchase the Elsi…
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Ep 87: 25 min Level 2-3 Yoga Class- Immunity as Receptive Strength
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30:31Hunter got sick and it totally made me think about immunity. I'm sure that those of you that read this blog and perhaps other content that is similar are aware that immunity is not just about bacteria and viruses being present in your body and all of a sudden you get sick. It's not just about the physical. It's all about the beautiful trifecta of m…
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Ep 86: Meaning and Truth To Sustain, Level 2 90 min yoga class
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1:34:23This episode was absolutely inspired by one of you. I was asked basically how to practice yoga daily. This is something that I think about every day, that I meditate on, and continue to refine. I'm not going to describe my own process but tell you what it boils down to, at least for me: Meaning and Truth. If you don’t first and foremost ask yoursel…
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The second mudra is called Kubera Mudra One of the hardest things to do once you have resolved to stick to a really meaningful promise to yourself, or you've committed to something really valuable to you is sticking to it. We always waver. No matter how strong your commitment. Kubera mudra is a physical expression of your deepest wish to stick to i…
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Ganesha Mudra- The One That Fires Up The Heart
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3:27Here is the first mudra that I’ll be sharing with you for grounding yourself attuning to your heart. I’ll first really quickly simply show the mudra itself and what to do. We are not going to practice them. If you do want to practice the mudra, check out the corresponding videos and audio only available for both of these mudras over at elsiesyogaku…
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This video is part of a series of three videos which will offer two mudras as a way to ground yourself through the holidays, and are part of my Holiday Toolbox! If you are not interested in watching the video, simply read on, and you will get the same information The tools that I offer focus a lot on the engagement of your whole self. The mudras ar…
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Ep: 85 Level 2 90 Minute Yoga Class Are You The Bully?
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1:28:29Who Is The Bully? I've been doing a lot of meditation on worthlessness or the feeling of being unworthy. Often times this feeling arises from the way the world speaks to us, perhaps in the form of bullies around us, family members, peers, bosses, etc. but what has really become clear is that it's not the world that is the root of this feeling, but …
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Ep 83: 25 Minute Meditation- Finding Your Center In Difficult Situations
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23:5325 minute meditation. These past few months I nearly got overwhelmed by anxiety. This hasn't happened to me in a LONG time. I lost control of my rational thought process and simply dove into a feeling that was suffocating and terrifying. I can't say that I was in any way comfortable. The only thing that pulled me out of it was my toddler Hunter. Sh…
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Ep 82: 90 Min Level 2 Yoga Class- Stay Open, Learn, Choose the Highest and Share
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1:29:13An iPhone 4 Yoga Class For Your Enjoyment! And here I thought that I was going to get some time to be able to publish more episodes to you guys...in JULY. Not so much, but alas! Here’s a yoga class to start the month off right! This one is close to my heart. It’s focus is all about the way we are swayed and often times misguided by what we see and …
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EYK Episode 6: Newsletter, Inspiration and First Time in Yoga Class
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45:38Welcome to EYK episode #6! Just in case you are a new listener, the Elsie’s Yoga Kula Episodes are all about community. There are times when I want share with you guys more than the few minute intro that my Yoga Class Episodes allow me ;) This is where I share some of the feedback that I’ve gotten from you guys, plus answer some questions I get, or…
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Ep 81: 85 min Level 2 Yoga Class- Immerse Your Value into The Heart and HOLD!
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1:31:42A powerful Level 2 yoga class that builds lots of internal strength and stamina I know that if I asked you who or what you hold valuable and dear you could tell me without much thought. I'm sure that you've thought about how much your family, your homes, your friends, your culture, etc. means to you. I'm sure that now that I've brought your attenti…
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EYK 5: Interview With Donna De Lory, Inspiring Yoga Books and West Africa
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58:11This is not a yoga class! This is another episode of Elsie's Yoga Kula, the community facet of my live yoga classes. Here I get a chance to address feedback and add content that isn't a yoga class, but is yogic in context. In this episode we address some feedback from you guys, including inspiring yoga books, plus we have an awesome interview with …
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Ep. 80 : 90 min Level 2-3 Yoga Class- As The Precious Gift of Meaning
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1:27:05This is a level 2-3 class :) I had never viewed memory as something alive and tangible. In fact, I don’t believe I’ve ever thought about memories as ‘gifts.’ As I thought about this concept I realized that when I remember something from my childhood or come across a scent I hadn’t smelled in a long time, or find an article of clothing I haven't wor…
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Ep. 79: 90 min Level 2-3 Yoga Class- Nourish the Culture of Your Body
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1:32:09It’s when we are about to loose something that we hold dear that we choose to step in fully to do something about it. Why is that? Why must we wait until the situation is dire before choosing to fully engage in our lives, our relationships, our environment, our bodies, our hearts, etc? Move back into the culture of your body, cultivate it and grow …
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Ep. 78: 75 min Level 1.5 Yoga Class- Elements, A practice in Studentship (Adhikara)
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1:24:56Yoga Lesson: How do we tune into nature and allow it to deepen our life? Every day I am brought to back to the application of yoga lessons in my life. Yoga or life as I choose to see it now, becomes a pulsating beneficent opportunity, a gift really, for me to become a better human being. This past week I was given the task of preparing one of my cu…
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EYK 4: James Wvinner, How To Create Your Own Fitness DVD + Men and Yoga
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40:22This is NOT a yoga class! Hello and welcome to episode number 4 of Elsie’s Yoga Kula the special series of Elsie’s Yoga Class: Live and Unplugged Podcast, that’s all about you and all sorts of extra exclusive information about yoga and culture. As always this podcast is brought to you by the Elsie’s Yoga Class Podcast App for the iPhone and iPod To…
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Ep. 77: 85 min Level 2 Yoga Class - Infrastructure and Love Freely
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1:44:53Upon learning about and delving into the earthquake in Haiti, and specifically the lack of infrastructure within the area where the earthquake hit, and the lack of foundation to receive help, it forced me to look at what was going on in my ‘home’, my heart, my surroundings so that I could help create clarity HERE and NOW. Why HERE and NOW? I donate…
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Ep. 76: 75 min Level 2 Yoga Class- Vasudeva as December Lights
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1:26:52I have to be very honest, winter is very challenging for me. I do my best to see all the goodness, I really do, but when winter begins, man does it kick my spiritual booty! I don't often have time to sit and meditate on my themes for my classes. I'm working on being more efficient in my themeing and conveying more of the Anusara Principles of Align…
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Ep. 75: 32 min Immune System Relaxation And Imagery- Keep the flu away!
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38:05Hello All! Here's a new one towards the end of the year! I know I know! It so has been forever. I will now officially stop apologizing. Here's all I have to say about my lack of posts...Hunter. If you don't know who that is..that's my 14 month old daughter. Anyway, This week's episode came about from a lot of your requests for some more meditation/…
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EYK 3: Yoga App, Muscular Energy and The Best Yoga Mats
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45:22The voice mail that is played at the beginning of this episode is why I decided to do these episodes that I call Elsie's Yoga Kula. There is so much power to sharing your journey. This practice of yoga can take you to so many absolutely fabulous places, not only on the mat but off the mat. I know that my yoga practice opened up so much for me, in f…
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Ep. 74: 90 min Level 1 Yoga Class- Sankalpa
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1:31:00Ready to delve into the depth of your Heart? Yikes! One of my all times favorite themes to teach is Sankalpa, or Intention. This isn't a general intention, or a teeny tiny intention but your heart's truest wish, your deepest heart's desire embedded in the richness of your Self. I know that when I was first offered the opportunity to meditate, truly…
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Ep. 73: 75 Min Level 2 Yoga Class- Skillfully Attune to Know Deeper
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1:28:16A Level 2 Yoga class!!!!! How Do We Truly Know Anything? Man am I always a mess! Believe me, I do try to be neat...and tidy...and organized...but somehow I always end up with fantastic chaos all around me ;) The worst part about this is that I was like this BEFORE I welcomed my beloved baby, so now with her in the picture my chaos(mess) has escalat…
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EYK 2: Financial Anxiety Meditation and an Update
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18:42The Yoga of Everyday Life and Podcasting! I honestly have tried to post and episode for almost a month. Every day I think about it. Every day I decide THIS is the day to get it all done. Every day the day ends, I'm exhausted and focusing on editing, writing, encoding and uploading is the last thing that my brain is capable of doing :( 3 years ago I…
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Ep. 72: 1 hour Beginner Yoga Class- July 4th How Clear Is Your Heart To Reflect Freedom?
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1:08:13This week's Yoga Class Online is a beginner yoga class Declare Your Freedom I had the opportunity to teach a yoga class at this year's Annual Mensa Gathering in Pittsburgh! It was quite an exciting experience. It's always such a treat to teach outside of the yoga studio, and it's also very exciting not knowing who is going to be showing up :) I was…
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Ep. 1: Elsie's Yoga Kula (The Beginning of Deepening Community)
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32:31This is NOT a yoga class. This is episode 1 of a new facet of the podcast. More yoga classes comig up next week! Hello and welcome to the First episode of Elsie's Yoga Kula, where we share, cultivate relationship and deepen our yoga by entering the community of the heart, which is both your own heart, AND it's the heart manifesting as the company w…
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Ep. 71: 75 min Level 1-2 Yoga Class- Agni in Body, Mind, and Breath
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1:23:47The Power of Fire Hunter and I got the opportunity to see fire at it's most powerful, as it blazed across the street from our home. I was in awe of watching it burn. I had a visceral reaction to the flames, as I felt it's strength and felt it's power of destruction deep into my bones. As much as this fire was destroying the building across the stre…
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Ep. 70: 75 min Level 1-2 Yoga Class- Does Your Yoga Help You Be A Better Person?
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1:14:23The Path of the Yogi Within Social Networks I’ve been on Twitter since the Spring of 2007, way before it became so CRAZY mainstream. When I first got on Twitter, there were only a handful of people that I had actually met face to face. In fact, the people on twitter that I interacted with were basically all from the podcasting/new media community a…
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Ep. 69: 70 min Level 1-2 Yoga Class- Take a Moment To Stay Steady
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1:17:22Always doing SO many things at once.I know for myself it is very rare that I do just ONE thing at a time. Now being a Mom, it becomes even harder. The mind races from one place to the next, things become so cluttered and often times takes us away from our center. Practicing some asana and taking even just a few moments to pause quietly and feel can…
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Ep. 68: 75 min Level 1-2 Yoga Class- Align and Re-Align with Sensitivity
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1:15:30Aligning and Re-Aligning My baby girl has recently started having solid food. She got constipated. One would imagine that the only thing that it would affect, would be her demeanor, as she was pretty uncomfortable. In fact, this constipation made other things come out of alignment. She was unable to process her food properly because nothing was rea…
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Ep. 67: 75 Min Level 2 Yoga Class- Why Listen?
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1:19:35I'm going to stop saying that I'm going to post more episodes more often. I absolutely don't know! Agh! Mind you, I'm now all set up technically, finally! I've been recording more consistently, so now it's just a about editing and posting :) I have recorded more than one class, and I'm refining my workflow so that I can TRULY post more episodes. I'…
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Ep. 66: 75 min Basics Yoga Class- Pause and Feel
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1:29:28Wooo hoooo Finally got a new episode up :) Please feel free to follow me on Twitter By Free Marketing Directory and to add me as a friend on Facebook! Also, you can leave me voice feedback at 310 651 6238 I would so love it :) This is my personal blog, little teeny bits and pieces of me. No long posts ;) This is a leve 1 (Basics) Yoga Class. This i…
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Ep. 65: 75 min Level 1 Yoga Class- Align to Harmonize (Yoga Mat Winner Announced)
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1:23:12LISTEN TO THE PODCAST TO FIND OUT WHO WON THE MIGHTY JADE YOGA MAT!!!!! The winner must email me with their snail mail address, and color choice so that they can get the mat delivered straight to them :D New Contest! This time win an iPod Touch! Facebook Please Review Me in iTunes :D In this Level 1 Free Yoga Class: Seated Side Arm Stretches Hands …
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