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"...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jackie Allen
Aug 21, 202013 min read
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...
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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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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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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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Jackie Allen
Jul 17, 20206 min read
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...
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Jackie Allen
Jul 10, 20206 min read
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...
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Jackie Allen
Jul 3, 20206 min read
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"). ...
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Jackie Allen
Jun 26, 20203 min read
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...
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Jackie Allen
Jun 22, 20203 min read
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...
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Jackie Allen
May 26, 20202 min read
Significance of the Lotus Flower
The lotus flower is a representation of the beautiful, shining light found within all of us.
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