DoYogaWithMe.com » Starting an At-home Practice

This last week I started my home yoga challenge. If you've followed me on here or facebook or know me personally, you're probably aware that I've been struggling with getting back to my yoga routine for well over a year. Then my friend said something to me the other day that clicked, "I don't know, your body responds to yoga... Maybe that's why you're having such a rough time." Maybe she was right. I've tried the gym, I've tried changing...

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Namaskar Yoga | Chicago, IL

LOCATION: Pretty straight forward directions through the Lakeview neighborhood to get to Namaskar and they had big yoga signs for you to see it right away too. Street parking only (some metered, but non-metered is nearby), and as with most Chicago street parking... Read your signs. They're near Wrigley, so show up early on game days to be sure you have a spot.   COST: $16 drop-in, cash or cards  STUDIO: Loved this space—they...

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Gray Bear Lodge: Rest + Relaxation Retreat | Hohenwald, TN

LOCATION: Gray Bear Lodge | Hohenwald, TN COST: $275-$425 (includes veg*n food, shared sleeping or you can upgrade to a cabin, yoga, and so much more) STUDIO: They built a separate studio off in the woods that is possibly THE most beautiful yoga studio I've ever set foot in. CLASS DESCRIPTION:  Their popular R and R weekends are based on our basic need to take time for ourselves. They are rooted in simplicity. During...

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My First Ever Juice Cleanse » DIY Style

We're doing our first juice cleanse! See how I said "we're" and "our"... boyfriend is joining me. In fact, it was his idea (as he shakes his head in regret). I've been working really hard to get back into a healthy routine at the gym and with yoga (successfully, I might add... pats on back), as well as keeping up with my acupuncturist's supplement requests (so many damn pills, I hate taking pills). I'm slowly starting to see an improvement, but...

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Rich Logan Workshops | Heading Om | Peoria, IL

LOCATION: Heading Om | Peoria, IL  COST: Part 1 $20, Part 2 $35, Part 3 $15 STUDIO: Love this studio—the sturdiness of this old brick building, the home-like warmth of the interior, the friendliness of those who work there. All around a great experience. CLASS DESCRIPTION:  Foundations of Mindful Vinyasa, 2-3:30pm This is a wonderful opportunity to experience mindful vinyasa yoga from a seasoned instructor,...

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