No matter what twists and turns your life offers you, your ability to be adaptable and flexible will help you to stay open to all of the hidden gifts that difficulty may offer.

Mandy Ingber

Categorized in : You Will Life Matter

We're always in the middle of two energies. Gravity is sinking you down; inspiration is pulling you up.

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Cardio activity burns fat, and when you burn fat while building muscle, you change the ratio of stored fat to lean muscle mass, and your arms appear to be more defined.

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Have gratitude for all that you have, and you can be happy exactly as you are.

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Any pose that is an arch will open the chest cavity and is excellent for energizing the body.

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Mountain pose is the mother of all poses. The alignment of mountain pose is contained within every yoga posture.

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I think of exercise as the father of the body and nutrition as the mother.

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Yoga is equal parts strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance.

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I schedule 'me' time because, just like everyone else, I need to unwind. I try to remember to take it easy and breathe.

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I have learned that grief is a vital part of my heart and accept it as a gift that exists alongside joy.

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I love the plie squat. I love that because I can feel my glutes and inner thighs, and it makes me feel grounded.

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You do not get into better shape being hard on yourself.

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When your chest is open, and you're breathing deeply, it lifts your spirits.

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When you stay hydrated, you're not as hungry. Sometimes, when you think you're hungry, you're actually thirsty.

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For nearly every challenging moment in life, there's a yoga pose to help you feel better.

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Flexibility depends upon your range of motion and will enable you to do more day-to-day tasks with comfort and ease.

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Twists are wonderful for whittling your waist, stretching your back, and detoxifying the body.

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Be grateful for what you already have. Set aside the time to take care of yourself, too.

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I don't do long juice cleanses because, for me, it messes up my metabolism, and I actually gain weight.

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Your body requires hydration to digest your food, to regulate your hormones, and to be able to think clearly.

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Speaking positively about our bodies is as essential as the physical activity we engage in.

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