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Read about current best evidence and philosophical frameworks for yoga and general health/wellness practices.

Nov 13, 20204 min read

Creating a Home Yoga/Workout Space

Hey Readers! Glad you are here! In this week's blog post, I will go over some tips and tricks for creating a home yoga/workout space...

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Jackie Allen

Nov 6, 20205 min read

Why I Love Bow Pose So Much

Hey Readers! Glad you are here! Bow pose, aka "Dhanurasana" in Sanskrit ("Don-YOUR-as-uh-nuh"), is one of my favorite yoga poses. Bow...

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Jackie Allen

Oct 9, 202011 min read

Belly Breathing - How To Practice This

Hey Readers! Welcome back to part 3 of my Belly Breathing series. If you have not yet read part 1 (click here) or part 2 (click here),...

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Belly Breathing - 10 Reasons Why YOU Should Practice This

Jackie Allen

Oct 2, 202010 min read

Belly Breathing - 10 Reasons Why YOU Should Practice This

Hello Readers! This blog post is part 2 of my belly breathing series. If you have not read part 1 yet, I highly recommend that you go...

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Belly Breathing - General Overview of Breathing

Jackie Allen

Sep 25, 202012 min read

Belly Breathing - General Overview of Breathing

Hey hey readers! In this new series, I will discuss the what, why, and how of belly breathing. Belly breathing goes by many names,...

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The Autonomic Nervous System - Re-balancing Through Therapeutic Massage

Jackie Allen

Sep 18, 20203 min read

The Autonomic Nervous System - Re-balancing Through Therapeutic Massage

by Guest Blogger, Beatrice Carlson Bumbacher, LMT, MLD-C, C.A., Owner and Founder BeAwareHealthMassageTherapy, Cumming/GA, located inside...

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The Autonomic Nervous System - Re-balancing Through Breath Work and Meditation

Jackie Allen

Sep 11, 202010 min read

The Autonomic Nervous System - Re-balancing Through Breath Work and Meditation

“Breathing in, I know I am breathing in. Breathing out, I know I am breathing out.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh Hey Readers! This blog post is part...

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The Autonomic Nervous System - Re-balancing Through Yoga

Jackie Allen

Sep 4, 20209 min read

The Autonomic Nervous System - Re-balancing Through Yoga

Hey Readers! This blog post is part 2 of my “Yoga and the Autonomic Nervous System” series. If you have not read part 1 yet, I highly...

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The Autonomic Nervous System - General Overview

Jackie Allen

Aug 28, 202010 min read

The Autonomic Nervous System - General Overview

Hey Readers! Terms such as "Autonomic imbalance," parasympathetic state," "and sympathetic overdrive" are used in the health and...

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Yoga for Individuals with Autism - What Should Be Included In a Yoga Practice?

Jackie Allen

Aug 14, 202013 min read

Yoga for Individuals with Autism - What Should Be Included In a Yoga Practice?

Hey Readers! This blog post is part 2 of my "Yoga for Individuals with Autism" series. Part 1 discussed what Autism is and the benefits...

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Yoga for Individuals with Autism - What are the Benefits?

Jackie Allen

Aug 7, 20206 min read

Yoga for Individuals with Autism - What are the Benefits?

“I am different, not less” ~Temple Grandin Hey Readers! The topic of Autism is near and dear to my heart. When I am not teaching yoga or...

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Why Can't My Body Move That Way? A General Overview of Joint Mobility

Jackie Allen

Jul 31, 20209 min read

Why Can't My Body Move That Way? A General Overview of Joint Mobility

Hey Readers! Have you ever wondered why certain positions or poses (in yoga or otherwise) are hard, painful, or seemingly impossible? ...

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Jackie Allen

Jul 24, 20205 min read

The Importance of Touch

by Guest Blogger Beatrice Carlson Bumbacher, LMT, MLD-C “Nothing is as healing as human touch”. - Bobby Fischer I have been following...

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