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How yoga helped me… enjoy a fulfilling pregnancy

March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Mandy

Submitted by Mandy Lawson of Cobano, Costa Rica The day I found out that I am pregnant with my first child was one of the most astounding, emotional and happy days of my life so far. In our minds we can imagine how we will feel and react when something long awaited happens, but this was much more intense that I could have guessed. I doubt that I will ever forget the amazement and disbelief that I encountered upon seeing the two little pink lines on the pregnancy test. I just kept … [Read more...]

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I’m not flexible enough to do yoga

April 5, 2011 By 19 Comments
Feeling inflexible but doing yoga anyway

It took me years to turn up to a yoga class. Years and years of liking the idea of yoga before actually appearing on a yoga mat. Why? Whenever I confessed I’d never done a yoga class; I’d always append the confession with – I’m not flexible enough. Never have been. I got dropped from the gymnastics club at the age of eight because I couldn’t reach my toes. I could do handstands, I could vault, I could balance on the beam, but I couldn’t touch my toes. Perhaps there … [Read more...]

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How yoga helped me… recover from drug and alcohol addiction

November 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
Looking for belonging

This is an on-going series of yoga stories from readers about how yoga has made a difference their life. To contribute your story, click here. Submitted by Clare S. (not her real name) of New Zealand Coming from a dysfunctional family, it is not really a surprise that I got involved with punk rockers and street kids in my early teens. I felt a sense of belonging, I was needed. I brought them food and snuck them home for showers and meals. It didn't take long for me to get into the … [Read more...]

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How yoga helped me… stand tall, both literally and emotionally

November 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Yoga can make us stand tall, in many ways

This is an on-going series of yoga stories submitted by Yoga Lunchbox readers. Tell us how yoga changed your life and go in the draw to win a yoga prize package. Submitted by Kathie  Overeem of Dunedin, NZ, winner of a Yoga Prize Package I’ve been a sporty type for 10 years or so now I go through phases of running, biking, and weight training. Over the last 5 years I’ve found yoga and since then it has typically part been part of my weekly routine. I’m prone to very bad posture … [Read more...]

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How to learn from the goals we don’t achieve

September 9, 2010 By 4 Comments
Wide child's pose

by guest author Elissa Jordan Seems I don’t trust myself. I’ve recently committed myself to a 30-day sadhana or committed practice through 30 days of yoga. And as a result I’ve not gone anywhere near my yoga mat for days. Every morning I wake up and I have a talk with myself about how today is going to be different. Today I’m going to get up early. Today I’m going to respect my commitment. Today I’m going to practice yoga. And then the excuses start - too tired, too … [Read more...]

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How yoga can ease the shift to a brand new city

July 10, 2010 By 3 Comments
Elissa Jordan

by guest author Elissa Jordan I miss Jaqui. I was a happy Canadian girl living in London. I had my push bike and my belly dancing and my charity job. I had friends and I had my yoga. Then I met a Kiwi boy and fell in love. And now I'm in Wellington. A whole new chapter with thrilling opportunities and possibilities. It's an exciting time. And in every yoga class I go to in Wellington I am met by my mat, my openness to the teachings and a stranger leading the practice. And so I miss … [Read more...]

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