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Tree Pose Variations - "Go Out On a Limb" by Trying Something Different
Hey Readers! In this blog post, I will describe several different variations for tree pose. Tree pose, known formally as "Vrksasana"...
Jackie Allen
Oct 16, 20206 min read
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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),...
Jackie Allen
Oct 9, 202011 min read
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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...
Jackie Allen
Oct 2, 202010 min read
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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,...
Jackie Allen
Sep 25, 202012 min read
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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...
Jackie Allen
Sep 11, 202010 min read
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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...
Jackie Allen
Sep 4, 20209 min read
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The Autonomic Nervous System - General Overview
Hey Readers! Terms such as "Autonomic imbalance," parasympathetic state," "and sympathetic overdrive" are used in the health and...
Jackie Allen
Aug 28, 202010 min read
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Yoga for Individuals with Autism - Duration, Frequency, and Tidbits of Wisdom
Hey Readers! This blog post is part 3 of my "Yoga for Individuals with Autism" series. If you haven't read part 1, which discussed what...
Jackie Allen
Aug 21, 202013 min read
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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...
Jackie Allen
Aug 14, 202013 min read
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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...
Jackie Allen
Aug 7, 20206 min read
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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? ...
Jackie Allen
Jul 31, 20209 min read
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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...
Jackie Allen
Jul 24, 20205 min read
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Spinal Rotation Exercises
Hey Readers! This blog post is a follow up to my earlier post titled "The Basics of Spinal Rotation (read it here). If you have not...
Jackie Allen
Jul 17, 20206 min read
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The Basics of Spinal Rotation
Hey there reader! Let's get twisted! Haha, JK! But for realsies, let's chat about the spine for a bit. The spine can move in several...
Jackie Allen
Jul 10, 20206 min read
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Exercises to Strengthen Your Scapula Muscles
Hey Reader! This post is a follow-up to my previous post about the scapular muscles ("The Scapula: More than Just a Shoulder Blade"). ...
Jackie Allen
Jul 3, 20206 min read
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The Scapula: More Than Just a Shoulder Blade
We have all heard the term "shoulder blade," and we probably even have a pretty good idea where our shoulder blades are. But, did you...
Jackie Allen
Jun 26, 20203 min read
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5 Myths about Yoga
Like many topics, there is a lot of misinformation circulating out there about yoga. As a yoga practitioner and teacher, I would love to...
Jackie Allen
Jun 22, 20203 min read
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Significance of the Lotus Flower
The lotus flower is a representation of the beautiful, shining light found within all of us.
Jackie Allen
May 26, 20202 min read
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