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Kino's Yogi Assignment Blog

14 Jan 2022

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An Introduction to Intersections in Ashtanga Yoga

What does it mean to unlearn? It’s important to understand what these words mean and how the language we’re using changes and evolves with the needs of our society. It isn’t easy to rewire our brains to think differently about ourselves and our history, but it’s a process many yoga practitioners are familiar with. Sitting…

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10 Jan 2022

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What IS Yoga?

Yoga is a mirror that all of us need in order to take a good, long look at ourselves — not just as individuals but as a society and a community. Unfortunately, the yoga practice is intimidating. It can seem impossible when you see yogis bending backward with ease, but the practice is more than…

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31 Dec 2021

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How To Improve Your Flexibility

The practice of yoga has less to do with your ability to do a headstand and more to do with your personal experience on this journey. I have been practicing and teaching yoga for over 20 years, and I see so many yoga students who think they cannot practice Ashtanga due to skill level or…

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27 Dec 2021

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Why You Need To Be Persistent In Yoga

The uniqueness of the Ashtanga practice is not the asanas, which are the same every time you step onto the mat. But it’s your unique, individual practice that turns yoga into one of the best mirrors you can shine on yourself. Many people have a negative reaction to the practice at first because this mirror…

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16 Dec 2021

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How The Dynamics of Ashtanga Yoga Are Changing

The Ashtanga practice provides us with the eight full limbs that create the moral and ethical guidelines we need to live a full life. Your spiritual practice can provide you with a blueprint for taking on the real world and its problems, but those who teach Ashtanga have a responsibility to protect the lineage of…

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13 Dec 2021

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Love, Honor, and Respect the Body

Meditation is a practice that is here to teach us something new. It’s true that the meditation practice helps bring a calm mind and a happy heart, but it can also help us in being more conscious to love our bodies and accept ourselves for who we are, flaws and all. It takes practice to…

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6 Dec 2021

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Art, Inspiration, and The Miami Yoga Garage

After an 18 month long effort, we are so excited to announce that The Miami Yoga Garage is officially opened! On Saturday, December 4th, we officially celebrated our grand opening of our brand new yoga space in Miami with our amazing yoga community and with many events that took place! From free yoga classes, including…

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29 Nov 2021

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Sometimes a Yoga Teacher, Always a Student

The practice of Ashtanga is hard, gritty, and anything but easy. So my focus is on inspiring students to keep getting on the mat every day, even when they feel physically (and sometimes emotionally) drained.  I put the spiritual practice of Ashtanga front and center. The traditions and lineage are integral to your practice. By…

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29 Oct 2021

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Enjoy the Path Just a Little Bit More

It’s been a pretty intense week, and I want to catch everyone up with the changes that are happening. Change is never easy, and I am now facing a lot of the grief and sadness that comes about when things are ending.  We founded the Miami Life Center 15 years ago, and so many family…

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24 Oct 2021

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Are You Ready to Face the Spiritual Journey?

Yoga is more than a physical practice. The asanas can be made accessible for everyone, and yoga practitioners are responsible for creating a community that welcomes everyone to the yoga mat. But is yoga for everyone?  The spiritual readiness of the student is very important when it comes to taking the first steps on this…

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