Spirulina is not only a nutrient-dense superfood but is often called a perfect food. Why is it so beneficial to incorporate into your diet? Spirulina, a blue-green algae that grows in alkaline lakes, contains over 65% complete protein and is a rich source…
Read moreWhile we would love to work from our yoga mats, we at alignyo spend much of our days at desks to bring you this site. By the time we finish our work, our neck, shoulders, back, and even hands (from…
Read moreYoga goddess Ashley Turner has a vlog called “Sacred Sex: How to Improve Your Sex Life” and we just have to share it with you. She gives yogic tools to help you transition from having sex to making love. Want to gleam…
Read moreBuzzfeed’s 20 Ludicrous Things Yoga Teachers Say made us laugh out loud. Honestly, we’ve taken a few yoga classes where the instructor’s cues made us raise an eyebrow. Spiral your butt cheeks? Juice your spine? Um, okay. But besides being hilarious, you know…
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Read moreWhat makes you feel most free? Yoga does the trick for us and we’ve rounded some of our favorite liberating yoga poses. They feel so freeing because they open the front of the body, including the heart. Challenge yourself to…
Read moreJune is National Papaya Month. Who knew?! Vegan health coach Jenné Claiborne of Sweet Potato Soul fills us in on why we should eat more papaya (even when the month is over). It’s National Papaya Month! To celebrate I’m using papaya…
Read moreAlignyo contributor Blair Atkins recently completed her yoga teacher certification through CorePower yoga. Here, she shares five things to consider before becoming a yoga teacher. Teaching yoga can be a rewarding and inspiring profession, but like most occupations, it isn’t…
Read moreA mission statement captures the goals and beliefs of the party whom it represents in a few concise sentences. Many people believe that mission statements are reserved solely for companies or organizations, but a personal mission statement can be a powerful…
Read moreIf you’re overweight or obese, yoga can be a great way to get in touch with your body and help you lose weight. Colleen Saidman, star of Gaiam’s new Yoga for Weight Loss DVD shares easy tips and suggestions for overweight people who…
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