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Yoga Myths Let’s break down the Real Reasons To Start Practicing by dispelling Yoga Myths. Our preconceived notions of yoga often deter us from even stepping onto the mat. If you’ve dismissed the idea of trying yoga due to misconceptions, this article is for you. You never truly know how something feels until you experience […]

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Your Path is uniquely personal

The pain of losing someone can be all-consuming It can feel like a physical ache or a wave of completely unexpected emotions like anger, guilt, or even relief. For others, it’s a spiritual challenge, casting doubt on our firmest beliefs. The last time we confronted the heartbreak of losing a loved one, none of it […]

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5 Books to Deepen Your Journey Within

The 5 Books that Changed My Life & Deepened My Inner Journey In life, there are moments that we later can look back to and realize that they were pivoting moments of our path. The following books are such moments for me. Each one read at a different point of my journey, and each one […]

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Depicting a walk through an sand maze as metaphor for the individual path taken.

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Embodiment Practices as Healing Exercises: An Overview

________________ Author: Frederike Leclerc Healing Through Movement: Discover the Power of Embodiment Practices In today’s fast-paced world, it is easy to lose touch with our bodies and the present moment. We’re often so focused on meeting external demands from school, work, and society that we ignore the signals our bodies send us. This disconnection can […]

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Map of the world highlighting stakeholder participation in the Yoga Alliance global survey gathering insight into yoga participation and practices across various audiences.

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Understanding Mental Health: Yoga’s Role

________________ Author: Frederike Leclerc Understanding Mental Health is an Ongoing Process Mental health, an integral part of our overall well-being, is a complex construct that includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It influences how we think, feel, and act, playing a crucial role in how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. […]

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This octopus is a metaphor for our inner wisdom

Feminine Embodiment

A deeper connection with ourselves

The Inner Shala practice is an interpretation of traditional yoga and fluidUs, interwoven with embodiment practices, drawing inspiration from mystical exploration, Tai Chi, and Qigong. This holistic approach aims to reconnect individuals with their innate body movements and energy flows.  In the context of contemporary sedentary habits, our intentional movement flows seek to enhance sensory […]

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Jana Shala,
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A yoga teacher and feminine embodiment guide, devoted to helping women remember their softness as strength.

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