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Why I Almost Quit Yoga

danielle diamond · Jan 18, 2017 ·

Were you one of many ringing out 2016 by saying “good riddance?” This past year was plagued with unexplainable violence, racism, and tragedy; and to top it off, no matter my opinion on his politics we’ve somehow elected a president who is the last person on earth I want my two boys emulating- in real life or on social […]

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The best foods to eat to fuel your workout

Danielle Diamond · Dec 30, 2016 ·

As important as moving your body is every day, it’s just as important to make sure you’re fueling it correctly before and after, to optimize your performance and enhance recovery. You don’t want to go to the gym without eating- your body will be pissed! No, you don’t want to eat a full farmer’s breakfast […]

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Relationships Are Like Yoga Poses…..

Danielle Diamond · Dec 30, 2016 ·

The first few breaths (years) are bliss, then all of a sudden you’re holding your breath (and biting your tongue) Yoga means “union, to bring together.” Within your physical practice you negotiate the union of the mind with body, body with breath, and breath with movement. A union of some sort takes place in any relationship […]

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Warrior 1 Aligment Video + Xen Strength Version

Danielle Diamond · Dec 29, 2016 ·

Tired of the same old Warrior 1? Mix it up by adding some weights and take it to Xen Strength status. I’m using Warrior 1 as the foundation here, and give detailed alignment instruction on the basic pose before adding the weights element. Working the poses this way not only gives you a fabulous stretch, […]

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Time for a “Mental Handstand”

Danielle Diamond · Dec 28, 2016 ·

As much as I practice gratitude on a daily basis, even the best of us can slip into ungrateful mode… as I did last week while driving to teach a yoga class. As always, I call myself out on my crap and shared the following story with my students. They appreciated my honesty and laughed […]

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What John Mayer Taught me About Meditation

Danielle Diamond · Dec 27, 2016 ·

This month marks 15 years of marriage to my awesome husband, so a few weeks ago he surprised me with a trip to Atlantic City to see John Mayer; probably one of the only modern day guitar players I’d care to see live. I couldn’t have been more excited, until he told me it was […]

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Yoga as a Mirror for Life

Danielle Diamond · Dec 27, 2016 ·

Have you always wanted to start a yoga practice, but weren’t quite convinced it was worth it? Maybe you didn’t want to “waste time” just stretching, or heard it was some cult-like, religious thing…. I’m happy to tell you neither is true. From personal experience, and that of my students, I can confidently confirm that […]

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WORK / LIFE BALANCE

Danielle Diamond · Dec 27, 2016 ·

Do you ever feel like your life is all work and no play? Lately I’ve been extremely guilty of spending way too much time at my computer, and not nearly enough time “playing.” Although I couldn’t be more grateful for building an international yoga brand and wellness business,  I now realize how another aspect of life […]

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Abs of Fire(works)

Danielle Diamond · Dec 25, 2016 ·

Right in time for your holiday BBQ, this new 10-minute ab challenge includes a few of my favorite, low to the ground yoga with weights moves all in a row- without a sit-up in sight. So many of you told me how you’re always pressed for time to squeeze in a workout, and that’s why I make […]

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Traditional Triangle Pose + Weights

danielle diamond · Dec 25, 2016 ·

Want to add more OOMPH to your OM? Grab some weights and add them to your Triangle Pose.  You’ll challenge your obliques even more than the traditional variation, plus strengthen the upper body all at once!  

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What to Eat Before and After Yoga

Danielle Diamond · Dec 25, 2016 ·

One unexpected lesson I’ve learned from my yoga practice is that looking and feeling your best doesn’t always come from your favorite lipstick or sweating it out on your mat. What we put INTO our bodies is just as important… if not more so. My students ask me all the time what I eat to […]

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The 8 Limbs of Yoga 101: Aparigraha/ Non-Hoarding

Danielle Diamond · Dec 24, 2016 ·

I can’t believe it’s almost May, and Easter has come and gone. A few weeks ago I went on a shopping spree at Target and returned home with a car full of Easter-egg hunt supplies. I was happy to find, that unlike at Halloween, the shelves were still stocked with plenty of items to keep the little scavengers happy. Not only did they have plastic eggs, but they had plastic eggs in the shapes of baseballs, footballs, and even Hello Kitty. There were Peeps shaped like bunnies and chicks- in pink, purple, traditional yellow, and some covered in chocolate-genius!

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