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Why New Mexico Still Loves Hot Yoga
Hot yoga has deep roots in New Mexico, and for many people it’s been a meaningful way to move and find clarity. But once you understand what extreme heat does to hormones, thyroid, and stress physiology, you can choose practices that support your body more sustainably.
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Unraveling the Myth of Ashtanga Yoga
Unraveling the Myth of Ashtanga Yoga I once believed Ashtanga yoga was an ancient tradition. It’s not. Pattabhi Jois created the system—and the same teachers who shaped modern vinyasa protected him while he abused students. Teaching Ashtanga normalizes rape culture. Here’s why I walked away.
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Ayurvedic Wisdom: 5 Reasons to Avoid Ice Cold Water
Ayurveda, the ancient holistic healing system from India, teaches that our bodies thrive on balance and harmony, and even the temperature of our water can significantly impact our health. This summer, explore the Ayurvedic reasons for avoiding cold water and discover how embracing these principles can lead to greater well-being. We’ll uncover why cold water…
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The Potency of Ojas in Ayurveda & Yoga
How do we explain the unexplainable? One thing that Ayurvedic practitioners are constantly trying to build in their clients is Ojas. Ojas is a sanskrit word that does not directly translate to english. We describe it and why it’s importance but many of these subtle eastern concepts are difficult to understand. Ojas is the subtle…
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Do you want to get better?
As an Ayurvedic Clinical Practitioner I’ve discovered a recurrent theme. I find myself asking clients “Do you want to get better?” This question often catches people by surprise. There’s the answer you’re supposed to say and then there’s the truth. Sometimes the answer is “Yes,” and sometimes there is a hesitation that lingers a little…
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Ayurveda and Leftovers
I began studying Ayurveda, the oldest medicinal system, in 2001. One of the first things I learned is that leftovers are considered toxic and bad for your health. At the time the explanation was that it was “dead food”, that it was lacking Prana, the Sanskrit word for life-giving force/energy. It wasn’t until 2018 when…
Magnolia Ayurveda
Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist & Yoga Educator
