Yoga

You've heard of yoga before. Maybe you've even taken a class or two. But do you know the benefits of regularly including yoga in your lifestyle? As it turns out, you don't have to be an ascetic or a spiritual seeker to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of this ancient discipline. In fact, no…

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For every emotion, there is a corresponding rhythm of breath. Have you ever noticed to how your mind and emotions effect your breath? For example, How do you breathe when you're feeling angry? (more…)

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Updated Feb 25, 2016 (Originally published Nov 28, 2012) When you love yourself, you love the world. When you love the world, you change the world. A riddle for you. What's one thing that allows happiness to blossom, makes health flourish, and can make you cry like a puppy lost in the snow? You guessed it.…

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Francie truly embodies the spirit of yoga. Being a part of “students leading students through yoga” at the University, Francie . . . gave me excellent feedback when I practiced teaching classes for the first time. She is a remarkable teacher. . . –Alison Martin      

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“Frances is my favorite yoga teacher. She has such a sweet, genuine, fun presence. . . She’s so in touch with the deep well of bliss that’s just under the surface. She helps inspire her students to tap into that source of joy and let it erupt onto the surface. I really appreciate her gentle…

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“Frances is my favorite instructor because she incorporates touch into yoga  . . .and she offers awesome analogies for the motions during breathing exercises. . . Her style of instruction is highly adaptive to any given class’ needs. I really, really miss having her in Reno!!!! Despite my search for a good replacement, there is…

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“Frances’ passion for yoga and her students is extraordinary. She embodies every single point of wisdom she shares with us. Words are but a humble glow compared to the sheer luminosity one actually feels in her presence.” –Fiona Anderson      

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We’re told that we are supposed to love ourselves, but no one teaches us how to do it. (Listen to Maria's guest interview with me here.) Loving your self is a state of being. Who teaches us how to practice self-care? (more…)

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"Vulnerability is our most accurate measurement of courage.” (Brené Brown) It's not every day that I find a TED talk so compelling that I would take notes and then write a blog post about it. In her talk about The Power of Vulnerability (Ted Talk), speaker Brene Brown shed light on two very dark and uncomfortable…

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Most of the suffering in our lives is the result of an ignorant understanding in what we think will bring us happiness. Some would argue that all of our suffering is a result of this misunderstanding. So listen up, because this post will help you understand where happiness is and where it is not. If…

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