eat these foods for flexibility
Foods that support and can increase your flexibility for yoga.
Read moreJanuary 10, 2017
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3 simple self-massage techniques for the hands, wrists & forearms
We use our hands, wrists, and forearms non-stop throughout the day, and yogis especially need to spend extra time on those areas since poses from downward facing dog to handstand involve putting pressure on those spots. Fortunately it’s easy to relieve…
Read moreChakras & essential oils: balancing the Root Chakra
Aura Cacia aromatherapist Charlynn Avery shares essential oils that help balance the root chakra. The root chakra (muladhara) is the energy center in the body connected with the foundational aspects of life — home, career, money, etc. In essence, it’s…
Read moreHow to use essential oils to naturally freshen laundry
Aura Cacia aromatherapist Charlynn Avery explains how you can use essential oils at home to naturally clean laundry that smells great. If you have been paying attention to home care products lately, you have probably noticed that many are now…
Read moreHow to make the perfect Yerba Mate Latte at home
Looking to switch things up from your daily cup of green tea or looking to cut back on your coffee habit? Yerba mate is great as a pre-class energizer, or a post-practice pick-me-up. Yerba mate, technically a leaf, but brewed…
Read moreDeepak Chopra: meditation for manifesting the power of intention
Got three minutes? Good, it’s time to meditate with Deepak Chopra. In this video from Chopra Well, Deepak guides you into a meditation that “helps you manifest the infinite organizing power of intention.” Sounds awesome, right? Go ahead and give it…
Read more4 easy chair yoga poses
Yoga truly is for everyone, and it can be practiced at any time. You don’t even need a mat; just use the chair you’re sitting in. Chair yoga is ideal for yogis with injuries, elderly yogis, or even yogis confined…
Read moreHealthy Thanksgiving snacks for kids
Looking for fun ways to get little ones excited about Thanksgiving? Blisstree put together a list of adorable Thanksgiving Snacks for Kids ideas. Check them out below. When I was in Elementary School, we’d have little Thanksgiving parties. We’d dress…
Read moreYoga-inspired Halloween costume ideas
Last Halloween, we gave you ideas on how to dress up like certain celebrity yoga teachers and your favorite yoga poses. This year, team alignyo is back with even more fun yoga-inspired Halloween costumes. A Kundalini-crazed Demi Moore? Oh yeah, we…
Read moreBest 5 uses for eucalyptus oil in fall & winter
Eucalyptus essential oil is a great tool for helping you feel your best this season. Here, aromatherapist Charlynn Avery highlights the top five uses for eucalyptus oil in fall and winter plus shares a recipe for a DIY all-natural eucalyptus…
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