relinquish blog

Blog posts include small “bites” of yoga therapy techniques (movement, breathing, mindfulness, and more) and definitions of common Sanskrit words. Techniques shared in the blog are simple tools to support your serenity!

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Cool as a Cucumber

What to do when the dog days of summer are here? From an Ayurvedic perspective, the pitta dosha is elevated during the summer months. Signs that this is the case include: inflammation red, irritated...

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Dosha Defined

Dosha is a Sanskrit word that roughly means your constitution, which Google defines as your physical state with regard to vitality, health, and strength, as well as your mental or psychological...

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5-4-3-2-1 Practice

A great mindfulness practice to tuck in your toolbox is 5-4-3-2-1. This is something you can use when the monkey mind starts spinning or during stressful moments. It is a simple technique that uses...

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Sadhana Defined

Sadhana was one of the first Sanskrit words I learned, and a perfect word to start off the year. In yogic terms it simply means daily practice. This practice may include movement, breathing,...

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Laughter Yoga Practice

This practice is like yoga dessert. Healthline.com sites the benefits of laughter yoga as uplifting your mood, reducing stress, boosting the immune system, reducing fatigue, improved quality of life...

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Santosha Defined

So far I have introduced to you all the ideas of dinacharya and sangha. Moving into the holiday season, a concept that I have found helpful is santosha. A one word definition is contentment, but as...

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