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By Lipsa Shah
The most abundant, intimate, and fulfilling relationship you are ever going to have—and perhaps the most important—is the one that you have with yourself. We must take care of our minds and bodies before we can have a rewarding relationship with anyone else. We sat down with Raleigh-based psychotherapist Whitney Jenkins to talk about this and other big stuff, including heartbreak, communication, and secrets to a lasting relationship.
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What does it mean to live your practice?
So you’ve mastered some poses . . . and you’re pretty good with Ujjayi breath. What’s next in your practice? Read more to dive deeper into making yoga your lifestyle.
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If you’ve taken a class at Midtown Yoga, you’ve likely heard our teachers referring to “chakras.” The chakra system is an energetic system that you don’t necessarily see, but you can absolutely feel it if you pay close enough attention. We’re here to break down why your belly may feel like it’s heating up under stressful situations, or why you may not be able to get the words out when you need to express your true feelings. If this is your first introduction to the chakras, we invite you to absorb this information--then revisit it and start to explore these concepts on your mat.
Read MoreBy Dakota Green
Our breath is our life force. It connects our body to our mind and is often something we do without thought. Our subconscious brain is continuously operating our body to keep it alive and keep us going. But what happens when we slow down and give it the attention it deserves?
Read MoreYou've heard it before. Go with your gut. Trust the process. Listen to your intuition. Well, what does it mean and how do we really tap into our truth? We sat down with Sharri Gaines, an intuitive healer and reflexologist with more than 20 years of experience, to learn more about the power of your gut and how you can become your own intuitive healer.
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