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Move Through Tough Health Changes Without the Shame: questioning wellness industry norms
There’s this weird moral judgement associated with health and goodness. If you look healthy or thin, you must be good and take care of yourself. But is this really true? And what if you don't fall into the stereotypical "healthy" category?

Jessica Lucey
2 days ago6 min read


A Yoga Teacher's Thoughts on "Body of Truth"
How "Body of Truth" by Harriet Brown relates to yoga and yoga practices for 3 points.

Jessica Lucey
Oct 5, 20233 min read


How to create and use affirmations to relieve stress and change your mindset
Learn how to use words to your advantage to relieve stress and, eventually, change the way you see the yourself and the world.

Jessica Lucey
May 24, 20225 min read


5 Life Changing Benefits of Meditation
You know what’s harder for me than hiking 14ers or snowshoeing through three feet of powder? Sitting in stillness for meditation and...

Jessica Lucey
Mar 16, 20193 min read


Find Balance on the Yoga Mat and in Life
Balance. It’s not just about standing on one leg without falling. It’s about finding both the strength and lightness in the things we...

Jessica Lucey
Feb 28, 20193 min read


Why is Savasana so Important?
Savasana. You either love that time at the end of practice where all you have to do is lay on your back and breathe, or you hate it. ...

Jessica Lucey
Feb 15, 20193 min read


How to Create Your Home Yoga Practice
“Ugh, this sucks,” were the words I told myself as the ship moved with the waves and took me out of tree pose. No amount of “press the...

Jessica Lucey
Feb 1, 20193 min read


How to Start and Maintain a Home Practice
When I first started yoga, I’d go to class every week at my college gym… sometimes more than once a week. It was great! Then, I...

Jessica Lucey
Jan 18, 20194 min read


Get the Life You Want. Set Intentions, Not Resolutions
The first time I heard about New Years Resolutions, I was nine. My teacher told my class they were something people wanted to accomplish...

Jessica Lucey
Jan 3, 20195 min read


Yoga is for Everybody (aka Real People Like You)
As I was scrolling through pictures, trying to find something for my yoga blog post on practicing with injuries, I got really upset. ...

Jessica Lucey
Dec 21, 20183 min read


How to Benefit from Yoga
You’ve heard about the benefits of yoga, and you want in. And who wouldn’t? I know I’m not about to turn down a calm mind, less stress,...

Jessica Lucey
Dec 7, 20182 min read


Seven Real-Life Benefits of Yoga
You’ve probably heard it before, maybe even from your doctor. Yoga is beneficial. But what exactly are these benefits? The seven...

Jessica Lucey
Nov 19, 20184 min read


A lesson in expectations from biking the Heritage Trail
“What kind of bike ride is this going to be?” That’s the question I asked Tom so I would know what to expect on our trip along the...

Jessica Lucey
Nov 1, 20183 min read


Finding clarity through reflections in the Tetons
On our way into Yellowstone National Park, we took the South Entrance through Grand Tetons National Park. Since we liked the look of the...

Jessica Lucey
Oct 5, 20184 min read


Is Yoga Really Exercise?
Some people say that all you need to do for physical activity is yoga. Other people say it's just a nice compliment to a workout. And a...

Jessica Lucey
Aug 7, 20183 min read


How do we practice yoga to prevent injury?
For some of us, the fine print in the waivers about injury is a very real thing. There's this desire to find healing, but there's also a...

Jessica Lucey
Jul 18, 20182 min read


How do we start yoga: answers to beginner yoga questions
My first yoga class I was so nervous for my first yoga class. I didn't know what to do, what to wear, or if the people there would like...

Jessica Lucey
Jun 24, 20185 min read


Stranded in St. Louis with two flat tires: How mindset builds reality
After our stay in Boone, Tom and I headed towards St. Louis. We planned on meeting some friends for dinner in the city before heading...

Jessica Lucey
Jun 5, 20183 min read


The Joys of Packing: How moving is teaching me to surrender and let go
This past month has been the calm before the storm. Most things have been pretty routine, but I can sense the change, uncertainty,...

Jessica Lucey
Apr 24, 20183 min read


What to do now that it's Spring
The Spring Equinox marks the official start of spring. The earth begins to awake from its slumber. It's a movement toward longer days...

Jessica Lucey
Mar 20, 20182 min read
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