5 things to remember when learning how to teach breath connection in vinyasa yoga.
INHALES are cued when we are lengthening the body. For example, we cue an INHALE when we come into urdvha hastasana (mountain pose). Or...
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Marda Zechiel
- Feb 5
- 1 min
Alignment Yoga Sculpt: Animal flow
Todays practice is a full body workout with the fun addition of an animal flow sequence that will get your heart rate up (with out...
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Marda Zechiel
- Jan 20
- 4 min
You are only as young as your spine!
I am not sure who said this first, but my husband says it often, and he is absolutely correct. "You are only as young as your spine." Did...
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Marda Zechiel
- Jan 20
- 1 min
Yoga Sculpt Short: Standing splits and chair pose
Yoga Sculpt Shorts are 10 to 15 minute sessions that will tone your body by utilizing combination exercises to get a lot done fast. Make...
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Marda Zechiel
- Jan 20
- 2 min
Techniques and exercises to step through from Downward facing dog to Low lunge. *30 minute practice
There are several exercises that can help yoga students improve their ability to step forward into a low lunge from a downward-facing...
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Marda Zechiel
- Jan 18
- 1 min
Yoga Sculpt Short: Anjaneyasana (Crescent Moon) Series
Yoga Sculpt Shorts are 10 to 15 minute sessions that will tone your body by utilizing combination exercises to get a lot done fast. Make...
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Marda Zechiel
- Jan 18
- 1 min
Yoga Sculpt Short: Warrior II and Goddess
Yoga Sculpt Shorts are 10 to 15 minute sessions that will tone your body by utilizing combination exercises to get a lot done fast. Make...
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Marda Zechiel
- Jan 5
- 2 min
The Problem with sitting too much.
Sitting positions the backbone vertically; it affords no relaxation or alleviation from the gravitational forces that compress it....
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Marda Zechiel
- Dec 2, 2022
- 6 min
Clean Skincare Products that Won’t Break the Bank
By now, you have heard a lot of research and information about how many of our beauty products contain harmful ingredients that can wreak...
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Marda Zechiel
- Nov 26, 2022
- 1 min
Thanksgiving Vinyasa (Gratitude Flow)
Dare to Be "When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully. When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light. When there is...
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Marda Zechiel
- Nov 21, 2022
- 3 min
Alignment Yoga Sculpt class with Marda
In this 42 minute class you will stretch and strengthen your body using the Alignment Yoga Sculpt method. Light 2 to 5 pound hand...
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Marda Zechiel
- Nov 21, 2022
- 3 min
Alignment Yoga Sculpt: Buns and Guns
Shorter 45-minute practice with a focus on glutes and arms. AYS is a sculpt format that focuses on slow controlled movement to focus on...
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Marda Zechiel
- Nov 21, 2022
- 3 min
Alignment Yoga Sculpt: Core, Glutes and arms
A full body workout using combination exercises to get a lot done in an hour. This class is strong in core, glutes and arms. Feel the...
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Marda Zechiel
- Nov 16, 2022
- 2 min
Clean -Shampoo and Conditioner
CLEAN PRODUCTS SWITCHOVER SERIES- by Marda I have tried several "clean" shampoos and conditioners over the years and have not been happy...
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Marda Zechiel
- Oct 18, 2022
- 1 min
Yoga for a better nights sleep
Improving your sleep quality through mindful movement and relaxation techniques along with a play list to calm the mind and set yourself...
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Marda Zechiel
- Oct 7, 2022
- 2 min
Posture asanas and exercises
Check out the entire 60-minute vinyasa practice here. Today's practice was a full-body vinyasa class with opportunities to level up to...
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Marda Zechiel
- Oct 1, 2022
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