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Anxiety Alert — The Need-to-Know Technically, anxiety is apprehension over an upcoming event. We anticipate the future with sometimes scary predictions that don’t necessarily have any basis in truth. In everyday life, anxiety’s physical and emotional symptoms can mean an increased heart rate (and even…
Read moreThe glitz! The glamour! The acceptance speeches! If you’re planning on watching the #oscars2023 today, try our 3 healthy ideas for the Oscars night. alignyo’s healthy Oscars night menu: A winning snack Popcorn is the perfect movie-watching snack, so make…
Read moreYou’ve probably done breath of fire (kapalabhati breathing) in a yoga class before, but did you know this breathing technique can also improve your sex life? In part two of their Yoga for Sexual Health video series, loveologist Wendy Strgar and yoga…
Read moreWe often hear of ways to use essential oils in the bathtub, but you can also reap the benefits of aromatherapy by using essential oils in the shower. Aromatherapist Charlynn Avery explains how below. An easy way to enjoy the…
Read moreBeing the publisher of an online magazine about yoga has its perks. We’re sent lovely creams to try, books and foods for review and can sometimes check out a free class or an event in our community. It also means…
Read moreYou’ve landed in the right place if you’re looking to manage stress, anxiety and build resilience. As a coach, I helped open the first 30 stores in the Northeast US for the global brand lululemon. I also became a mentor by creating…
Read moreThis Sunsugar Tomato, Barley and Kale Salad recipe from beloved Chicago-based yoga teacher Sara Strother is exactly the kind of thing we want to eat after a great yoga class. This vegan dish is filling, nutritious and can be eaten at room…
Read moreWe love the support of our yoga community, which is why we’re big fans of Claire Mark’s Cooking with a Yogaview. The cookbook, which features recipes from teachers, students and friends of Chicago’s Yogaview studios, is filled with delicious recipes for all different…
Read moreWhy Omega 3′s? If I could counter-migrate I would, and by that I mean I would do the opposite of most birds and flock to where snow blanketed the ground all year round. I have been known to sit cross-legged…
Read moreHere are the 3 knee strengthening excercises Chair Pose Chair pose strengthens your knees by targeting your quads and hamstrings, which, if tight, can lead to knee pain or even injury. To sink into your imaginary chair, start in a…
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