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5 Minutes 4 Positive Change | Lisa’s Asana 101 Goddess Pose Sanskrit: High Malasana Squat or Utkata konasana Benefits: Opens the hips and chest; strengthens the lower body; tones the lower body; stimulates the cardiovascular and respiratory systems According to Sally Kempton, popular journalist on Yoga Journal, in Indian lore, Parvati comes onto the stage of…

Parsley, Kale, and Berry Smoothie (2 servings) Submitted by Yogini Cathy N. Puree 1/2 cup (packed) flat-leaf parsley (leaves and stems), 4 kale leaves (center ribs removed), 1 cup frozen organic berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, mango, peaches, pineapple), 1 banana, 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed (optional), and 1 cup juice (such as pineapple). Blend until…

  ~5 MINUTES 4 POSITIVE CHANGE~ Crane Pose Sanskrit: Bakasana Benefits: Crane pose strengthens the arms and wrists, stretches the upper back, strengthens the core muscles, and opens the groin. Lisa’s Asana 101 Just as I was a writing this I heard a very loud splat hit my window. I looked up as I saw…

So today was a great day! I held two classes one at a loveal gym for beginners and my HOT Rock Your Abs at Yoga 4 Love, then came home to teach my fave class, Outdoor Yoga at the Waterfall with Amy and Christina, co teaching with me! Christina Cathey and Amy Middleton came from…

Lisa’s Asana 101 Pose of the Week | Utkatasana | Chair Benefits: Stretches shoulders and chest, strengthens the ankles, thighs, calves, and spine, reduces flat feet, and stimulates the abdominal organs, diaphragm, and heart. Begin in Mountain Pose, Tadasana. Bring feet parallel, grounded, toes to touch. Reach fingertips wide near the sides of your body,…

Today is the day she was placed to rest and also the day she was born. My mother would have been 70 today. 4 years ago today we laid her to rest. She is forever our angel. May you be Light, May you be Love, May you be Peace. Mom. 5-17-42 to 5-7-08. Laid to…

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90 Days to Feeling Fit Summer Program with Lisa Ware held at Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio 2nd Sundays of the month 3:00 -4:30 $15 per Family | Grocery List Provided | Make and Eat or Take Home | RSVP June Snacks 4 Healthy Families July Smoothie Party + Greens Kids Will Eat August Back to…

Today we will practice Meditation on the Power of our own Love and also the power of our own Consciousness. As I wrote this it is on the super full moon with the moon, called Perigee when it’s closest to Earth. Use firelog, lotus, staff or sukasana pose to begin. May all beings be happy…

Lisa’s Asana 101 Pose of the Week l Lotus l Padmasana This asana is common for sitting in meditation or contemplation for periods of time, as well as working on the breath. I will cover beginning a meditation and Pranayama practice with you in another post. Sitting on your mat or a firm folded blanket,…