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How to meditate without banging your head against the wall

Meditate. Does this word conjure up an image of a serene person in lotus position on an exotic beach? But does the thought of trying it send shivers of fear up your spine? You’re probably aware of all

How To Keep Your Summer Glow When Autumn Arrives by Jessica Blanchard

Have you noticed a tickle in your throat, sniffles, or itchy eyes as autumn breezes blow in? I’m here to introduce you to Ayurveda, India’s 1000-year old medical system. Ayurveda helps you to prevent

Yoga Transforms by Tracey Duncan

Last summer I got dumped, unceremoniously and without warning. Within five months of moving to New Orleans to start our new life together, my beautiful future bride had moved out and into the suburbs.

Do you make this monumental time management mistake? by Jessica Blanchard

Vacation is over. School is in session. Your task list at work is mounting. Your kids have tons of after-school activities that demand your attention. You had strong intentions of keeping your

It’s all in the prana by Jessica Blanchard

I’m beginning the fourth week of the Teachers’ Intensive with Richard Freeman. Intensive it is. I had the idea that I would have time to write weekly or even bi-weekly inspiring blog posts. Just being

Why do we do “jump backs & jump throughs” in Ashtanga Yoga?

In a hot and sweaty Mysore Yoga Class, I’m strolling around, watching, giving hands-on adjustments and verbal cues, the Hot Yoga of East Nashville is one of the best classes, those who come fall

Mysore Yoga Challenge – What are your goals? How are you feeling?

June 1 – 3oth we are challenging a group of you to practice 5-6 days per week with one home practice allowed. One of the nicest parts of practicing yoga is connection and unity. You will notice that

Why Ashtanga Yoga is unique

A practitioner for almost 15 years, in three continents, through job and life changes, including childbirth. An authorized Level 2 teacher from the direct lineage of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, these are some

From the Big Apple to the Big Easy by Amanda Smear Bauder

We are delighted to welcome Amanda to the teaching team at Balance. Come and meet her Thursdays at 7:30pm, donation based class until 5/29, then an Intermediate Level Vinyasa class. She will also teach

Building Community with Fund17 by Haley Burns

This Tuesday at 7:30pm Balance Yoga & Wellness will be hosting a Candlelight Yoga Fundraiser benefitting a new and growing non-profit, Fund 17. As the founder of Fund 17, I am excited that other community

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