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Nama-whatdidyoujustsay?

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Namaste is a word commonly used in yoga, typically at the end of class. But what does it mean exactly and why do we use it? Simply put, Namaste is a greeting or salutation; however, the translations and implications of the gesture are much deeper and more significant. Furthermore, the whole action unfolds itself at [...]

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A 30-Day Challenge Survival Guide – Part 4: Muscle Soreness

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The final chapter in our 4-part survival guide is what you’re probably icing right now… Sore muscles!! This was something I didn’t realize yoga could even perpetuate until the challenge. Nevertheless, it happens… And knowing how to properly prepare for and relieve muscle pain is tantamount to finishing. Here’s your RX: L-Glutamine – these pills [...]

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A 30-Day Challenge Survival Guide – Part 3: Nutrition

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When it comes to proper nutrition during a 30-Day Challenge, there are no set rules. This advice is purely based on what worked for me (keep in mind, third time was a charm;-) I was RAVENOUS through the course of my first two challenges and I found, by following the guidelines below, I was able [...]

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A 30-Day Challenge Survival Guide – Part 2: Hydration

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When it comes to hot yoga, proper hydration is of the utmost importance. In a 30-Day Challenge, it’s critical!! And just drinking water isn’t going to cut it… That said, you should CERTAINLY drink water and plenty of it… (In fact, I like to jazz mine up with slices of lemon or cucumber to keep [...]

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A 30-Day Challenge Survival Guide – Part 1: Scheduling

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Finding time in your busy schedule for one class every day is the REAL 30-Day Challenge!  That’s why I found it helpful to actually plan it ahead of time. Take an hour, sit down with a calendar, and pencil in all the classes that fit between work, meetings and bingo nights. If several classes fit in a day, jot them all down [...]

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A 30-Day Challenge Survival Guide

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Have you ever contemplated a 30-Day Challenge, and then found any (and every) excuse in the book not to do it? If you answered yes, you’re not alone (take it from a gal who’s tried 3 times and just completed her first this past January;-) But what I learned, through all my attempts, were the [...]

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HBHY… Where Yin Meets Yang

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We, at Huntington Beach Hot Yoga, understand that yoga is serious business… But we also seriously know how to have fun;-) As our community grows, we want to take this opportunity to show you our silly side. You may have seen us giggling behind the front desk or laughing in the locker rooms and it’s [...]

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