Yoga

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

Jan 7, 20226 min read

All About Forward Folds

Hey readers! I am so glad you are here! In this month's blog post, I will take a semi-deep dive into the world of forward folds. ...

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Yoga and Low Back Pain Part III - What does the Evidence Say?

Jackie Allen

May 14, 202113 min read

Yoga and Low Back Pain Part III - What does the Evidence Say?

Hey Readers! Welcome! I am so glad you are here. Today’s post is Part III of my “Yoga for Low Back Pain” series. If you have not read...

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Caring for Your Voice - Evidence-Based Tips and Tricks

Jackie Allen

Apr 16, 202111 min read

Caring for Your Voice - Evidence-Based Tips and Tricks

Hey Readers! I am so happy you are here! In addition to personal training and teaching yoga, I am also a licensed and certified...

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Maintaining Your Body and Mind: Checking-in with Yourself

Jackie Allen

Apr 2, 202110 min read

Maintaining Your Body and Mind: Checking-in with Yourself

Hey Readers! I'm so thankful you are here! In today's post, I want to talk about the importance of maintaining your body and mind by...

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How Yoga Helped Me Manage My Bipolar Disorder

Jackie Allen

Mar 19, 202111 min read

How Yoga Helped Me Manage My Bipolar Disorder

Hey Readers! I am so grateful that you are here! I am going to really open myself up and share some personal information in today's...

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Variations of Dancer's Pose - Let Your Inner Dancer Sparkle

Jackie Allen

Mar 12, 20216 min read

Variations of Dancer's Pose - Let Your Inner Dancer Sparkle

Hey Readers! I am so honored that you are here! One of my most favorite yoga poses is Dancer's pose, also known as Natarajasana...

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Self-Myofascial Rolling - Tricks of the Trade

Jackie Allen

Feb 26, 20219 min read

Self-Myofascial Rolling - Tricks of the Trade

Hey Readers! I am so glad you are here! In today's blog post, I will go over my personal history and "tricks of the trade" as it...

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Jackie Allen

Feb 19, 20219 min read

What is Self-Myofascial Rolling?

Hey Readers! I am so happy you are here! In today's blog post, I will give an overview of what self-myofascial rolling is and what the...

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New to Yoga? What to Expect in Your First Studio Class

Jackie Allen

Feb 12, 202110 min read

New to Yoga? What to Expect in Your First Studio Class

Hey Readers! I am so happy you are here! In today's blog post, I will give an overview of what you might expect when you go to your...

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Gluteal Amnesia V - Prevention Practices and Exercises

Jackie Allen

Feb 5, 202115 min read

Gluteal Amnesia V - Prevention Practices and Exercises

Hey Readers! I am so thankful you are here! This is the fifth, and final, part of my gluteal amnesia series. In this installment, I...

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Jackie Allen

Jan 29, 202113 min read

Gluteal Amnesia IV - Neurobiology

Hey Readers! I am so thankful that you are here! This blog post is part IV of my gluteal amnesia series. In this series, I am taking a...

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Jackie Allen

Jan 22, 202112 min read

Gluteal Amnesia III - Muscular Biology

Hey Readers! Glad you are here! This is part III of my 5-part series on gluteal amnesia. If you have not read part 1 (click here) or part...

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Jackie Allen

Jan 15, 202111 min read

Gluteal Amnesia II - General Overview

Hey readers! I am so glad you are here. In this 5-part blog series, I am untangling the mystery of gluteal amnesia. If you have not read...

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Gluteal Amnesia I - What Do the "Glutes" Do?

Jackie Allen

Jan 8, 20219 min read

Gluteal Amnesia I - What Do the "Glutes" Do?

Hey Readers! I am so glad you are here! It's time to talk about our butts! Haha! But, seriously, I have spent many, many, many hours...

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Jackie Allen

Dec 11, 202016 min read

What is Holistic Wellness?

Hey Readers! I am so glad you are here. Holistic wellness is the guiding principle in my life. I whole-heartedly believe in wellness...

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Jackie Allen

Nov 20, 20205 min read

What is Restorative Yoga?

Hey Readers! I am so glad you are here! Have you ever tried a restorative yoga class? If you answered "no," you are missing out big...

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Jackie Allen

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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Yoga Prop Hacks - Totally Acceptable Prop Substitutions

Jackie Allen

Oct 30, 20204 min read

Yoga Prop Hacks - Totally Acceptable Prop Substitutions

Hey Readers! If you are new to my posts, welcome! If you are a returning lotus yogi reader, welcome back! I am so glad you are here! ...

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What are Yoga Props and How Can They be Used?

Jackie Allen

Oct 23, 20207 min read

What are Yoga Props and How Can They be Used?

Hey Readers! In this blog post I go over some of the more commonly used yoga props and my favorite ways to use them. Yoga props are...

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