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7 Pillow-Supported Yoga Poses to Inspire Calm Before Bed

August 16, 2020 Leah Pinkus

Between the coronavirus pandemic and every other disaster that has hit the world this past year, 2020 has been anything but calm and relaxing. As a result many people’s (namely my) quality of sleep has suffered. So if you are … Continue reading 7 Pillow-Supported Yoga Poses to Inspire Calm Before Bed

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Bow pose.

How to Achieve Strong & Sexy Backbends

June 12, 2020June 20, 2020 Leah Pinkus

Most people think backbends are all about flexibility. Well I am here to tell you that is simply not true. Backbends require strength, balance, and confidence. And like all yoga poses, you get out of them what you put into … Continue reading How to Achieve Strong & Sexy Backbends

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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Yoga Teacher Training

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 Leah Pinkus

I was 22 years old when I finally took the plunge and registered for my first yoga teacher training program—a 200-hour training with Kindness Yoga. Every weekend (Friday–Sunday) for four months, all I did was practice yoga asanas and study … Continue reading What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Yoga Teacher Training

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Wheel pose.

Common Styles of Yoga Explained

April 12, 2020April 16, 2020 Leah Pinkus

Have you ever attended a yoga class and felt out of your comfort zone? You’re not alone! With so many different types of yoga available, it can be hard to make sense of what type of yoga is right for … Continue reading Common Styles of Yoga Explained

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Reclined bound angle before savasana to finish off practice.

Four Everyday Hip-Openers to Try at Home

March 26, 2020 Leah Pinkus

With recent shelter-in-place regulations being put into effect in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, attending in-person yoga classes is no longer an option. However, it is during these uneasy times that practicing yoga and meditation to release … Continue reading Four Everyday Hip-Openers to Try at Home

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Taking in the early morning beauty of Maui.

Three Common Misconceptions about Yoga Teachers

March 16, 2020October 15, 2020 Leah Pinkus

I have been a yoga teacher for nearly three years now and I have noticed a few common misconceptions about yoga teachers. So I decided it’s … Continue reading Three Common Misconceptions about Yoga Teachers

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Five Heart-Openers to Practice this Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2020February 29, 2020 Leah Pinkus

February 14 is arguably one of the most romantic days of the year. On Valentine’s Day we express love and like to significant others through gifts and flowers. This year I am reminded that it is important to not only … Continue reading Five Heart-Openers to Practice this Valentine’s Day

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Sunrise on the beach.

What is Yoga Nidra and Why it Should be on Your New Year’s Resolution List

January 14, 2020 Leah Pinkus

In Russian culture January 14 is the “old” new year or Старый Новый год (stary novy god). The days between the “new” New Year (January 1) and the “old” New Year (January 14) are a time to celebrate the upcoming … Continue reading What is Yoga Nidra and Why it Should be on Your New Year’s Resolution List

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Practicing handstands outside.

How I Fell in Love with Handstands

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 Leah Pinkus

Some people think that if they can’t do a handstand, they failed at yoga somehow. I am here to say that is just not true. Yoga is not about nailing the pose; yoga is about the process. It’s about what … Continue reading How I Fell in Love with Handstands

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Finding a moment of peace while meditating to the sound of the gentle waves in Hawaii.

This is My Forgiveness Letter—Why You Should Write One Too

October 9, 2019December 27, 2019 Leah Pinkus

Today is Yom Kippur and I’ve heard “I’m sorry” from so many people. But not from anyone who has hurt me deeply. And now that I think about it no one who has hurt me deeply has ever really apologized, … Continue reading This is My Forgiveness Letter—Why You Should Write One Too

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