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Read more about the article My Buddha Body: How I Learned to Practice Yoga in a Plus-Size Body

My Buddha Body: How I Learned to Practice Yoga in a Plus-Size Body

  • Post author:Michael Hayes

Michael Hayes had to find his own way in yoga and in the world. Now he helps others do the same. DECEMBER 20, 2021 Michael hayes, LMT Article published by Joga…

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Read more about the article Prep your space beforehand

Prep your space beforehand

  • Post author:Michael Hayes

How does one start a practice as a beginner? Set up your mat before you go to sleep, or before you leave to go to work. Prepare the space, so…

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Read more about the article Why Yoga

Why Yoga

  • Post author:Michael Hayes

Why Yoga What if the concept of yoga was to just move your body and see your reaction? Stretch your body and feel what’s happening. Move your breath like you’re…

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Read more about the article Your Curiosity into yoga starts your first step

Your Curiosity into yoga starts your first step

  • Post author:Michael Hayes

The more you practice the deeper is your journey and awareness builds. After a while you’ve created a pattern. And with due diligence and repetition you start creating depth. The…

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Read more about the article Emerging into the experience of teaching. A workshop.

Emerging into the experience of teaching. A workshop.

  • Post author:Michael Hayes

When I go into teaching a workshop I have all this information that I want to express. I have to submerge myself and pick out the main route to try…

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Read more about the article The Belly, the Breath, the Bandha, and the Great Massage.

The Belly, the Breath, the Bandha, and the Great Massage.

  • Post author:Michael Hayes

We know the belly. You’ve heard of the breath. But the Bandha? What are they? Why are they important? And how do we interact with them? The belly house’s organs…

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