Joyful Heart Yoga Blog http://joyfulheartyoga.com Joyful Heart Yoga Blog Sun, 18 Nov 2018 02:56:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.9 https://users.feedblitz.com/65e76da102b7dfb8e11bd36aa5e49b36/JHY1fourth.png Joyful Heart Yoga Blog http://joyfulheartyoga.com http://joyfulheartyoga.com/mountain-pose/ Mountain Pose https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/580877212/0/joyfulheartyoga~Mountain-Pose/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/580877212/0/joyfulheartyoga~Mountain-Pose/#respond Sun, 18 Nov 2018 02:39:19 +0000 http://joyfulheartyoga.com/?p=8461 I have a thing for mountains and water. Seeing mountains with homes studded into the hills like little jewels looking down on the ocean makes my spirit sing. This landscape is my happy place. It may have started when I  was a little kid. My mother grew up in a house tucked into a hill […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/580877212/0/joyfulheartyoga~Mountain-Pose/feed/ 0I have a thing for mountains and water. Seeing mountains with homes studded into the hills like little jewels looking down on the ocean makes my spirit sing. This landscape is my happy place. It may have started when I  was a little kid. My mother grew up in a house tucked into a hill […]

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]]> http://joyfulheartyoga.com/when-life-gets-stormy/ When Life Gets Stormy https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/564125944/0/joyfulheartyoga~When-Life-Gets-Stormy/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/564125944/0/joyfulheartyoga~When-Life-Gets-Stormy/#respond Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:58:34 +0000 http://joyfulheartyoga.com/?p=7689 One of my favorite meditation spots is a little cove at the beach. Today the surf was rough, and as I sat there with my eyes closed it sounded like I was in the middle of a storm. The waves in front of me roared as they crashed into the sand, and the waves that were […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/564125944/0/joyfulheartyoga~When-Life-Gets-Stormy/feed/ 0One of my favorite meditation spots is a little cove at the beach. Today the surf was rough, and as I sat there with my eyes closed it sounded like I was in the middle of a storm. The waves in front of me roared as they crashed into the sand, and the waves that were […]

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]]> http://joyfulheartyoga.com/gentle-back-warm-up/ Gentle Back Warm Up https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/554412018/0/joyfulheartyoga~Gentle-Back-Warm-Up/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/554412018/0/joyfulheartyoga~Gentle-Back-Warm-Up/#respond Sun, 24 Jun 2018 20:55:12 +0000 http://joyfulheartyoga.com/?p=7263  Back pain is one of the most common complaints that plague humans. In many cases, doing daily simple movements that gently warm and stretch the back will help to keep pain and stiffness away. You can use this video alone, or as a warm-up before going into the rest of your yoga practice. You […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/554412018/0/joyfulheartyoga~Gentle-Back-Warm-Up/feed/ 0 Gentle Back Warm Up - Joyful Heart Yoga Follow this short, gentle video to warm up and stretch your back. It will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed at the same time. back,seated yoga,Gentle back warm up https://www.youtube.com/embed/5BdH89C_KeE  Back pain is one of the most common complaints that plague humans. In many cases, doing daily simple movements that gently warm and stretch the back will help to keep pain and stiffness away. You can use this video alone, or as a warm-up before going into the rest of your yoga practice. You […]

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]]> http://joyfulheartyoga.com/how-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep-part-ii/ How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep, Part II https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/548682264/0/joyfulheartyoga~How-to-Get-a-Good-Nights-Sleep-Part-II/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/548682264/0/joyfulheartyoga~How-to-Get-a-Good-Nights-Sleep-Part-II/#comments Tue, 29 May 2018 01:59:06 +0000 http://joyfulheartyoga.com/?p=6897 This is Part II of the How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep series. Part I has tips for prepping yourself for a good sleep as well as how to choose the right mattress and pillow, and this article — Part II — will help you to actually fall asleep. Also included in this series […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/548682264/0/joyfulheartyoga~How-to-Get-a-Good-Nights-Sleep-Part-II/feed/ 2This is Part II of the How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep series. Part I has tips for prepping yourself for a good sleep as well as how to choose the right mattress and pillow, and this article — Part II — will help you to actually fall asleep. Also included in this series […]

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]]> http://joyfulheartyoga.com/guided-relaxation-to-help-you-sleep/ Guided Relaxation to Help You Sleep https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/548682266/0/joyfulheartyoga~Guided-Relaxation-to-Help-You-Sleep/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/548682266/0/joyfulheartyoga~Guided-Relaxation-to-Help-You-Sleep/#respond Mon, 28 May 2018 16:04:58 +0000 http://joyfulheartyoga.com/?p=7031 This six-minute guided relaxation is intended to help you relax deeply so you can easily drift off to sleep. You can use it as an entry into Savasana too. Be sure to read How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep, Part I and Part II for tips on sleeping well. Although I’ve worded it for people […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/548682266/0/joyfulheartyoga~Guided-Relaxation-to-Help-You-Sleep/feed/ 0 http://joyfulheartyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Guided-Relaxation-to-Help-You-Sleep.m4a This six-minute guided relaxation is intended to help you relax deeply so you can easily drift off to sleep. You can use it as an entry into Savasana too. Be sure to read How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep, Part I and Part II for tips on sleeping well. Although I’ve worded it for people […]

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]]> http://joyfulheartyoga.com/how-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep-part-i/ How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep, Part I https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/548682268/0/joyfulheartyoga~How-to-Get-a-Good-Nights-Sleep-Part-I/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/548682268/0/joyfulheartyoga~How-to-Get-a-Good-Nights-Sleep-Part-I/#comments Fri, 25 May 2018 19:52:39 +0000 http://joyfulheartyoga.com/?p=6891 It turns out that I have so much to say about how to get a good night’s sleep, that I have to write this article in two parts. Part I has tips for what to do before you go to bed and how to choose a mattress and pillow, and Part II  has tips for […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/548682268/0/joyfulheartyoga~How-to-Get-a-Good-Nights-Sleep-Part-I/feed/ 2It turns out that I have so much to say about how to get a good night’s sleep, that I have to write this article in two parts. Part I has tips for what to do before you go to bed and how to choose a mattress and pillow, and Part II  has tips for […]

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]]> http://joyfulheartyoga.com/how-to-fix-foot-pain-plantar-fasciitis/ How to Fix Foot Pain – Plantar Fasciitis https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/545873344/0/joyfulheartyoga~How-to-Fix-Foot-Pain-Plantar-Fasciitis/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/545873344/0/joyfulheartyoga~How-to-Fix-Foot-Pain-Plantar-Fasciitis/#comments Tue, 15 May 2018 05:42:53 +0000 http://joyfulheartyoga.com/?p=6782 Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition that is difficult to treat. If you’re one of the many people who’ve tried the usual recommendations of stretching, boots, and orthotics and still suffer, this five-minute video could be a game-changer. It’s easy, painless, and effective. Give it a try and let me know how it works. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/545873344/0/joyfulheartyoga~How-to-Fix-Foot-Pain-Plantar-Fasciitis/feed/ 4 How to Fix Foot Pain - Plantar Fasciitis - Joyful Heart Yoga Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition that is difficult to treat. If you're one of the many people who've tried the usual recommendations of stretching, boots, and orthotics and still suffer, this five-minute video could be a game-changer. It's easy, painless, and effective. Give it a try an yoga therapy,how to fix foot pain, how to fix plantar fasciitis https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6UFMn8PQAY Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition that is difficult to treat. If you’re one of the many people who’ve tried the usual recommendations of stretching, boots, and orthotics and still suffer, this five-minute video could be a game-changer. It’s easy, painless, and effective. Give it a try and let me know how it works. […]

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]]> http://joyfulheartyoga.com/ujjayi-breath/ Ujjayi Breath https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/545610064/0/joyfulheartyoga~Ujjayi-Breath/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/545610064/0/joyfulheartyoga~Ujjayi-Breath/#comments Mon, 14 May 2018 05:25:40 +0000 http://joyfulheartyoga.com/?p=6764 Watch this video to learn the technique of Ujjayi breath — the ocean sounding breath. This breath will help you to focus better during your yoga practice, it brings in more oxygen, and can even help you fall asleep at night. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/545610064/0/joyfulheartyoga~Ujjayi-Breath/feed/ 2 Ujjayi Breath - Joyful Heart Yoga Watch this video to learn the technique of Ujjayi breath — the ocean sounding breath. This breath will help you to focus better during your yoga practice, it brings in more oxygen, and can even help you fall asleep at night. Give it a try and let me know what you think! breathing,Ujjayi Breath, ocean sounding breath https://www.youtube.com/embed/5-A3qPz3UWY Watch this video to learn the technique of Ujjayi breath — the ocean sounding breath. This breath will help you to focus better during your yoga practice, it brings in more oxygen, and can even help you fall asleep at night. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

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]]> http://joyfulheartyoga.com/gentle-shoulder-exercises/ Gentle Shoulder Exercises https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/543890624/0/joyfulheartyoga~Gentle-Shoulder-Exercises/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/543890624/0/joyfulheartyoga~Gentle-Shoulder-Exercises/#comments Sun, 06 May 2018 22:14:40 +0000 http://joyfulheartyoga.com/?p=6646 Stiff, achey shoulders are as common as a stiff, achey neck. The shoulder joint is probably the most unstable joint in the body, and the muscles get short and tight from sitting at a desk, poor posture, repetitive movements, and overuse. Many people find themselves getting “frozen shoulder” as they age. But don’t despair. You […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/543890624/0/joyfulheartyoga~Gentle-Shoulder-Exercises/feed/ 2 Gentle Shoulder Exercises - Joyful Heart Yoga Stiff, achey shoulders are as common as a stiff, achey neck. The shoulder joint is probably the most unstable joint in the body, and the muscles get short and tight from sitting at a desk, poor posture, repetitive movements, and overuse. Many people find themselves getting “frozen shoulder” as they seated yoga,shoulders,warm-ups,yoga videos,stiff, achey shoulders, shoulder pain https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nw4EN-xKes8 Stiff, achey shoulders are as common as a stiff, achey neck. The shoulder joint is probably the most unstable joint in the body, and the muscles get short and tight from sitting at a desk, poor posture, repetitive movements, and overuse. Many people find themselves getting “frozen shoulder” as they age. But don’t despair. You […]

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]]> http://joyfulheartyoga.com/gentle-neck-stretches/ Gentle Neck Stretches https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/542794550/0/joyfulheartyoga~Gentle-Neck-Stretches/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/542794550/0/joyfulheartyoga~Gentle-Neck-Stretches/#comments Tue, 01 May 2018 08:26:55 +0000 http://joyfulheartyoga.com/?p=6231 Does your neck hurt? Almost everyone can benefit from doing simple, gentle neck stretches every day. If you spend a lot of time looking at a computer, reading, driving, or holding your head in a certain position for most of the day, you probably have sore, tight neck muscles. Take a look at this short […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/542794550/0/joyfulheartyoga~Gentle-Neck-Stretches/feed/ 8 Gentle Neck Stretches - Joyful Heart Yoga Does your neck hurt? Almost everyone can benefit from doing simple, gentle neck stretches every day. If you spend a lot of time looking at a computer, reading, driving, or holding your head in a certain position for most of the day, you probably have sore, tight neck muscles. Take a look at this sho neck pain,seated yoga,warm-ups,yoga videos,gentle neck stretches https://www.youtube.com/embed/W7soCD8XBEU Does your neck hurt? Almost everyone can benefit from doing simple, gentle neck stretches every day. If you spend a lot of time looking at a computer, reading, driving, or holding your head in a certain position for most of the day, you probably have sore, tight neck muscles. Take a look at this short […]

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