books Archives — Shut Up & Yoga

Book Excerpt and Review of Sex Drugs and Om: An Autobiography of an American Yogi by Greg Reese

Excerpt from Sex Drugs and Om: An Autobiography of an American Yogi: It was the peak of winter sometime in the middle of the night as I shivered beneath the bl...

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Tips and Tools for New Yoga Teachers

Laura Jaypalan

Being a new yoga teacher is simultaneously exciting and scary. It takes time to find your footing, develop your style and clarify the message you want to share ...

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Meet Cathy, the Author of Unlightenment and Cartoonist Behind @everydaypeoplecartoons

Shut Up & Yoga

@everydaypeoplecartoons Tell us about Unlightenment, A guide to Higher Consciousness for Everyday People. Who is this book for? It’s meant to be a rem...

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Visualize a white lotus flower

Brian Leaf

Visualize a white lotus flower behind your belly button. Picture it radiant, shining with a bright light. ☀ Meditate on this flower for 5 minutes. THIS IS...

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Om – the original sound and most sacred mantra

Brian Leaf

Color in this om, a representation of God, the original sound and the most sacred mantra. THIS IS AN EXCERPT FROM A BOOK ‘THE TEACHER APPEARS’ BY BRIAN LEA...

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Ganesha, remover of obstacles

Brian Leaf

Color in Ganesha, remover of obstacles, patron of letters and learning, god of beginnings. (Yes, print and color the good old school paper way!) THIS IS AN...

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Live as your spirit dictates

Brian Leaf

Live as your spirit dictates. ~Ana T. Forest, creatrix of Forrest yoga, author of Fierce Medicine. THIS IS AN EXCERPT FROM A BOOK ‘THE TEACHER APPEARS’ BY...

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Beginner’s mind never grows old

Brian Leaf

Beginner's mind never grows old. ~ Schuyler Grant, director of Kula Yoga Project and co-founder of Wanderlust Festival. THIS IS AN EXCERPT FROM A BOOK ‘TH...

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Color in Lord Hanuman, the monkey god

Brian Leaf

Color in Lord Hanuman, the monkey god, a symbol of strength, energy, and unyielding devotion. (Yes, print and color the good old school paper way!) THIS IS...

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Approach Each Pose As If It Were Your Medicine

Brian Leaf

When you move through your practice today, approach each pose as if it were your medicine. Notice whether you are taking the proper dosage. Are you hold...

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Core Essentials Part I: Back to Basics

Anatomy of a Yoga Butt

Recovering from Yoga: A Sobering Tale of Injuries, Dogma and Waking the F*ck Up

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Why We Need to Build Real Communities in the Yoga & Wellness Space

How Teaching Yoga Online Can Help You Stay Sane & Grounded During COVID-19

The Art of Staying Inspired: Why Using Other Teachers’ Content Isn’t As Bad As You Think

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August Tarotscopes: Live with Discernment

The Yogi’s Guide to Movement During Your Cycle

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Meet Ché Dyer, the Creative Yoga Teacher & Graphic Designer Behind @indieyogalife

Meet Shanté Cofield aka The Movement Maestro, Physical Therapist and Passionate Change Maker

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The 10 Most Comforting Films, Games, Shows, and Podcasts For Hard Times

The Yogi’s Bookshelf: The New Yoga: From Cult and Dogma to Science and Sanity by Rob Walker

The Yogi’s Bookshelf: Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche

#guides

6 North American Yoga and Wellness Festivals We’re Excited About in 2020

The Modern Yogi’s Gift Guide to a Conscious Christmas

Hawk’s Folly: Studio Reviews & Snark from a Migratory Bird of ‘Pray’. Yoga in Amritsar, India

#En Español

Auto-compasión, Límites, & Creatividad: Consejos Para Sobrevivir COVID-19

Humano Primero, Yogui Segundo

books

Book Excerpt and Review of Sex Drugs and Om: An Autobiography of an American Yogi by Greg Reese

Tips and Tools for New Yoga Teachers

Meet Cathy, the Author of Unlightenment and Cartoonist Behind @everydaypeoplecartoons

Visualize a white lotus flower

Om – the original sound and most sacred mantra

Ganesha, remover of obstacles

Live as your spirit dictates

Beginner’s mind never grows old

Color in Lord Hanuman, the monkey god

Approach Each Pose As If It Were Your Medicine