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The more I try this pose and its other variations, the more difficult it is for me. I know I have the strength and balance to do it. I've done it before and multiple times even. And I can crow and side crow like a boss, so why the problem? I fell once and hurt my bum and now I'm stuck in my own head. That makes this pose an excellent practice in trusting myself and my abilities and letting go of fear. I love yoga for that. I can physically and mentally practice the same concepts at the same time. #lessonsfrommyyogamat 👖@Shovava

#lessonsfrommyyogamat

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Day One of #BendAndBeMerry is cat and cow pose. These two poses are an essential aspect of any backbend practice. At least they are of mine! Here are some tips to remember:: keep your wrists and shoulders in a straight line as well as your hips and ankles. Don't dump the bend into your lower back but focus on rolling through the entire spine. And lastly, take your own pace and follow your breath. This video is sped up 3 times. Good luck, have fun, and can't wait to see your entries!! Much love to my co-hosts: @alexzandrapeters, @yoga_lovely, and

#bendandbemerry

Add a new element to an old pose and everything changes. Playing with balance and focus on arm balances with my @plexusyogawheel. Next post will be for day one of the #BendAndBeMerry challenge. For day one of #SantasArthletes, check in with @aleksic_twins. _______________________________________________ beautiful lace print leggings by @shovava.

#bendandbemerry #santasarthletes

Hello friends! I hope you are having a very merry Holiday season so far! We want to make it even merrier and invite you to join us for our back bending challenge.... #BendAndBeMerry starting December 11th. Join us as we focus on opening our hearts during this giving season, and prepare for the new year! Because it is the season of giving, our amazing sponsors will be giving away some very special prizes to the winners! You can choose to keep or even bless someone else with your prize if you win! @MindFit305 will be gifting TWO FREE MONTHS of yoga! (Miami Locals Only) @MesoniJewelry will be gifting a piece from her beautiful collection! @Liforme will be gifting a mat! @PlexusYogaWheel will be gifting a $50 gift certificate! To participate: 1. Repost this photo. 2. TAG and FOLLOW all sponsors listed above, 3. Use HASHTAG #BendandBeMerry 4. TAG and FOLLOW all of the AMAZING hosts: @yoga_lovely @elisheva_yoga @cheryld126 @mindfit305 @alexzandrapeters Lets #BendAndBeMerry together!

#bendandbemerry

Finally jumping on the planking band wagon. 👖@nina_b_roze 📷 @brad_yoga

The deeper you go, the more you learn about yourself. @fabletics #fabletics

#fabletics

Never waste any amount of time doing anything important when there is a sunset outside that you should be sitting under!

Connecting with nature helps me connect to myself. I fall in love every time I go outside and experience the beauty of the world (outside of the city that is). #naturerules #gooutsideandplay

#gooutsideandplay #naturerules

Balance: physical practice and state of mind. Without one, you cannot sustain the other. #goodnight peeps!

#goodnight

Fun in the setting sun with one my favs, @actionhiro. There are much better versions of what we were trying to accomplish here with this shot, but this one is my favorite because it captured the fun of the moment instead of just the poses. Sandy and salty and full of smiles. #sunsetsarethebest

#sunsetsarethebest

Thank you all so much for the birthday well wishes! I really appreciate all the love. Today was a beautiful day in sunny SoCal. My last seven birthdays have been spent in snow and ice back in Vermont. While I miss the snow, it was definitely amazing to be outside, dancing and playing in the sunset, at the beach without a full length winter coat. Thanks to @lolathlete and @actionhiro for meeting me in Santa Monica today to help me bring some yoga fun to my birthday!

So I gotta say, 30 feels exactly the same as 29...except now I can't say I'm in my 20s. 😂😂😂 On another note, who from LA is going to be at the green in Santa Monica today? If you are, come say hi! I'll be the bendy red head with @brad_yoga and @actionhiro wearing leggings with pink and purple leaf prints. Very hard to miss! 👍🏻😜

Where am I looking? I'm watching my twenties walk out of the room. Two hours until I enter a new decade. My 20s were a great chapter, but I'm looking forward to turning the page and beginning a new one. Hope everyone has a safe and fun Saturday night! #goodbye20s #soontobeathirtysomething

#goodbye20s #soontobeathirtysomething

I'm really digging the shadows in my yogitoes. @yogapaws #wearyourmat

#wearyourmat

Peace, love, and empowerment. That's what the beautiful teal and gold bracelet on my wrist from @samesky stands for. This holiday season, when doing your shopping, keep in mind both those less fortunate, and those socially conscious companies who do something to give back. #notasponsoredpost #justaconaciousshoppingadvocate

#justaconaciousshoppingadvocate #notasponsoredpost

12 days of Christmas? Make it 15! 🙌🎄We are so happy to announce @arthleticwear’s very first challenge and it’s going to be EPIC! 😍 15 days- 15 prizes + MEGA PRIZE on Christmas day!!! 🎁🎁🎉 Are you going to be #SantasArthletes? The challenge starts during Hanukkah and ends on Christmas! It’s our way of connecting the world this year! - Aaand we are also so thrilled to announce that the hosts for this challenge will be a multicultural mix of these phenomenal ladies: @silver_cloudss @brendayoga @courtneychung81 @hollybentley_yoga @cheryld126 and @aleksic_twins 😄 - How to apply? In 3 simple steps: 1) Re-post this photo and tag 3 friends to join in. 2) Follow and tag all hosts and sponsor @arthleticwear. 3) Make sure to use the hashtag #SantasArthletes - The challenge starts on December 11th! See you then! 😄😘😘🎄 Posting order will be announced soon!

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I'm super mobile in my lower back, and all sorts of tight in the upper part. It's important that those of you like me take time to work on the upper back and shoulders to avoid damage to the lower part of our spines over time. One of the ways I do that is by incorporating hollow backs into my practice. In hollow backs, the bend comes from an open chest and shoulders and helps to train your muscles to bend with the upper part of your spine. It's not easy work opening up tight shoulders, but not only is it important for your health, also with patience, it's a rewarding experience to see your practice evolve over time. 👚👖@fabletics

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