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Journal

Freebie Friday! 11.16

Bill Shakespeare knew better than most that it is not the stars that hold our fate, but our own decisions and choices, our own ambitions, our own gumption. Don’t sit around and wait for others to choose your destiny for you; choose it yourself. Don’t sit at home and curse the foul weather; grab your mat and get yourself to yoga. You’ll undoubtedly feel better — and feel better about yourself — by making a choice. Download It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. William Shakespeare (This freebie was designed by Karla in her own inimitable...

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Top Yoga Books You Should Read

Last week was national reading group week, as a follow-up we’ve gathered some of our favorite yoga books. Check them out below! Download Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life by Judith Lasaster “If you think that you have to retreat to a cave in the Himalayas to find the enlightenment that yoga promises, think again. In this second edition of Living Your Yoga, Judith Hanson Lasater stretches the meaning of yoga beyond its familiar poses and breathing techniques to include the events of daily life — all of them — as ways to practice.” Amazon Poser: My Life in Twenty-Three...

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Freebie Friday! 11.09

Hey U.S. citizens! Did you express your right to vote this week? It’s our civic duty! Your vote matters, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise! We’re closing out the election week with a quote featuring the Notorious RBG. Feeling inspired yet? We sure are! Download My mother told me to be a lady. And for her that meant be your own person, be independent. ~ Ruth Bader Ginsberg

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Freebie Friday! 11.02

This week was National Reading Group week so we figured, why not celebrate with a book-themed #FreebieFriday! We know that life can become overwhelming at times, and one of the best ways to take a break from all that chaos is through a really good book. Whether it’s an old favorite, or a new one you’ve been dying to dive into, let’s all take a break to read and relax! Share this week’s art piece with your fellow book nerds over on social media! Download Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life ~ Fernando Pessoa

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Our Fave InstaYogis

Does it feel like you’re just seeing the same three pictures and videos over an over again on your Instagram feed? Same here! That’s we’ve been trying to spice up who we’re following! To help you get some new content on your Instagram we’ve collected a few of our favorite “InstaYogi” profiles. Peruse their profiles at your leisure! Download Jessamyn Stanley (@mynameisjessamyn) “Jessamyn Stanley is a yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and writer based in Durham, North Carolina. Jessamyn uses high energy vinyasa flow as a way to move past mental and emotional barriers. Her classes provide a body positive...

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