Category Archives: Yoga

The Family That Asanas Together, Stays Together

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

By: Ginny Simon, Creator of Mindful Organics & Green Monkey Guest Writer I cannot express the joy and pride I feel when I enter a Yoga studio with two of my boys and husband in tow.  I feel so incredibly … Continue reading →

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Interview with DJ Derek Beres

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

Derek Beres has devoted his life to exposing people to international music, yoga and mythology, and better nutritious choices as a means of creating both better individuals and a more understanding global culture. He is one of the leading figures … Continue reading →

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Combating Emtional Holiday Baggage

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

By Sam Pogue, Green Monkey Staff Writer Over the holidays I gain weight. Along with 99% of the rest of the world. That said I’d hazard a guess that 50% of the weight gained is literal, while the remaining half … Continue reading →

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How Health Challenges Helped Me Reconnect with my Active Monkey

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

By Sam Pogue, Green Monkey Staff Writer I used to be a very active monkey. Especially as a teenager. And then something happened and that all changed. Whether that “something” was a year-long depression when I was 19 years old, … Continue reading →

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From Soccer to the Yoga Studio

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

Growing up, both my sisters did ballet, so starting in the first grade, I got into it as well. After a few years of that, however, I realized that  it wasn’t quite my style.  In the fourth grade, I started doing softball … Continue reading →

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Hitting the Mat and Taking Control

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

by Samantha Flanagan, Campus Monkey Editor You’d think that, because I intern for a yoga studio, I’d be at that yoga studio every day working hard to find my inner peace… False. As much as I love yoga and encourage others … Continue reading →

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“Yoga Vision:” Embracing Your Third Eye

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

by Katie Damminger, Campus Monkey Blogger When celebrating Yoga Month, let us not only remember how yoga’s physical practice enhances our lives, but let us also remember the power of its teachings. Savasana. Mrtasana. Corpse pose. While this may seem … Continue reading →

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Yoga: Is it Exercise?

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

By John Maccari, Personal Trainer & Green Monkey Columnist As we examine the landscape of exercise, how does Yoga fare as it goes up against the most common forms of physical exertion?  Many claim that Yoga is an exercise form … Continue reading →

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Yoga Poses for Runners

Posted on September 15, 2010 by

By Becky Striepe, Green Monkey Staff Writer Running is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise, but it can be a little tough on your body.   A great way to balance out your high impact running regimen is with some … Continue reading →

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Yoga: Connecting with Reality

Posted on September 10, 2010 by

By Corrina Steward, Green Monkey Contributing Writer It’s hard to imagine my life without yoga.  Yoga (including the meditation aspect of it) is my core foundation for self-care, physical strength, spiritual connection and inner guidance.  My practice has changed over … Continue reading →

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