Have you ever had a hard time sticking with a goal? Especially a big one? Some goals tend to just live on as dreams in our journals pages. But we can change a dream into a goal with a little help from our friends.
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I never planned to teach a yoga class. Never.
Yet my 200 hour yoga teacher training program was like personal growth on steroids. A good training program can take our own yoga practice (which we love already) and turn it into a passionate love affair.
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Yoga inspired cooling waters for Summer heat. Try these Pitta season coolers created by our friends at Paavani Ayurveda. The summer season can aggravate a pitta dosha - and the rest of us as well! Cucumber, Lime, Mint and Watermelon to the rescue!
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This week’s blog was written by our beloved NuPower Teacher, Kim Whiteman. Kim is vulnerable and honest about the difficulties of quarantine. If you have been missing your routine and have felt disquieted in this season, we hope Kim’s words comfort you. You are not alone.
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Our minds can so easily become consumed by the waiting…waiting for our life to get back to what we consider to be “normal”. But what if we begin to shift our gaze and pivot our thoughts so that instead of focusing on and looking at this time as a waiting period, we begin to look at it as more of a formation period
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We all are getting through this one day at a time. We need to take the time to reflect and think deeply. Be intentional about your moments of reflection. It is easy to focus on our negative thoughts and worries. During the times when you stop and take inventory of your spirit, be kind to yourself. Journaling is a great way to practice this reflection and bring yourself back to gratitude. Here are five journal prompts you can use during quarantine to recenter.
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Practicing at home is an adjustment. One of the things we miss most about our four walls (other than seeing all of your beautiful faces) is the ability to leave stress at the door and focus on yoga. Keeping up with yoga at home is challenging because you are not able to be away from the distractions, especially if you have kids or are working from home. But we have never needed our homes to be a place where we can rest more than this season. Here are three tips for how to successfully practice yoga at home.
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During this unprecedented quarantine, many of us are starting to work from home for the first time in our careers. This is a shift that is forcing many of us to flex some new muscles. Our lovely Studio Assistant, Tiffany, has been working from home for several months and has become an expert. She kindly wrote a special blog filled with her best tips & tricks for telework success.
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With the Coronavirus becoming a global epidemic, there is a lot of confusion and misinformation. We have compiled a list of resources for our Tribe to reference during this time.
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Last night, a tornado ripped through our beautiful city and caused irreparable damage. Homes were destroyed, businesses were left in shambles, trees uprooted. Beautiful lives were lost and many of our dear ones left injured. We are heartbroken. We are mourning. But we are together. There is hope.
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Always waiting for the “perfect time” to get started on new projects? To learn a new skill? To eat better? To exercise more? Unfortunately, it’s also what keeps us from growing, thriving, being who we know we have the potential to be. That’s why all-or-nothing thinking — If I don’t do this perfectly then it’s awful – rarely gets us “all”. Read this week’s blog to start making and taking moments.
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Healing Wounded Warriors On and Off the Mat.
If ever a man represented Virabhadrasana in all its expression it’s my friend and colleague Dan Nevins.
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At NuPower, we believe that yoga is for everyone. We offer a Gentle Yoga class for those who are looking to ease their way into yoga and exercise. It is specifically created to enhance balance and strength. This class is designed for those who have been sedentary, have lost strength and balance from aging or illness, or just want to try yoga for the first time
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Here is one of the biggest lies out there: Taking a rest day is lazy. This is not true! In fact, you are doing your body more harm than good by constantly hustling. We totally understand that finding the balance between rest and hard work is a challenge. This week we wanted to share the Three Rules of Rest.
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This Sunday, we will celebrate our amazing 200 YTT students as they graduate and close this chapter in their yoga journey. While this will serve as a great source of encouragement for our teachers in training as they push towards the end of the certification, there is something beautiful we can all learn about facing our fears and taking risks. We hope these words inspire you, wherever you are in your yoga journey.
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This week we want to share seven superfoods with you. These are anti-inflammatory super heroes and you should eat them frequently, or at least three-four times per week.
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Here are three great New Year’s Resolutions for any yogi - whether you are a seasoned yoga teacher or have never taken a class, these goals will challenge you and bring out your best self.
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Newbie students often inquire about the Om chant at the beginning and end of class. How to answer without sounding all woo-woo and scaring them away? Maybe to mention how Om seals the space we create for our practice at the beginning of class and again at the end. Not too woo-woo right? But then I can’t help myself—it’s just too juicy not to say more.
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The Holiday Season is upon us! This can be a time of family and fun, as well as stress. During busy seasons, your sleep is crucial to your wellbeing. Yoga is a great way to prepare your mind for sleep in order to maximize your rest. Read below for an easy-to-follow Yin sequence you can do at home!
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Our teachers are the best in Nashville. They work hard to create unique yoga flows, keep the studio beautiful and welcome each student. They are also amazing individuals that are insanely talented and fun. At NuPower, we want you to feel like you are a part of our Tribe. That is why we are taking the next few weeks to introduce a few of our teachers! This week we are featuring Jourdan Parenteau!
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