Yoga Journal USA - August 2016
English | 100 pages | True PDF | 43.2 mb

FEATURES
36 Ready, Set … Stop - Top yoga teachers Seane Corn, Linda Sparrowe, and Annie Carpenter share the challenges and rewards of taking a sabbatical. Plus, how to make a sabbatical work for you!
64 The Bliss of Setting Boundaries - Learning to say “no” is key to avoiding burnout. The secret? Reading your body’s signals so you know your limits. Build boundaries from the inside out with this mindful core-strengthening sequence. By Bo Forbes
79 Light Latin Fare - Healthy takes on Colombian and Cuban favorites—arroz con pollo, a watermelon mojito, vegan flan, and more—courtesy of chef Mariela Ramirez, winner of the Yoga Journal–Natural Gourmet Institute Scholarship. By Valerie Reiss

15 LIVE WELL
16 WHAT’S THE BUZZ How meditation eases pain; multitask to hone brainpower; how yoga may start in the womb; upcycle your old yoga threads; more.
2o BEAUTY Natural deodorants that really work.
22 ESCAPE A visit to the wellness resort Chiva-Som in Hua Hin, Thailand, leads one writer to heal old wounds she didn’t realize she’d been harboring.
3o ASK THE EXPERTS Wise advice on practicing during your period, the pros and cons of mirrors for asana, and what’s so great about hemp seeds (a lot!).
32 MEDITATION Reunite with your innate wholeness with an exclusive guided meditation by Integrative Restoration Institute founder Richard Miller, PhD, in the third installment of his 10-part series.

43 PRACTICE WELL
45 YOGAPEDIA How to move from Utkatasana to Garudasana with Functional Flow director and corrective-exercise specialist Robyn Capobianco.
52 ANATOMY Keep your neck safe in Supported Shoulderstand, the “Mother of asanas,” with prep poses that open the chest and shoulders.
59 HOME PRACTICE True Nature Wellness founder Amy Lombardo leads a morning and evening practice to energize your day, empower your intention, and quiet your mind—on and off the mat.

73 EAT WELL
74 FLEX TABLE Three tasty chilled soups packed with summer’s fresh fruits, veggies, and herbs.
76 SMART CHEF Swap out the sugar for these fruits, veggies, and spices that are so sweet (and healthy!) you won’t miss the white stuff.

89 CONNECT
89 IN FOCUS Readers share picture-perfect poses from their favorite getaway spots.
9o CONSIDER THIS How do yoga classes taught via Skype stack up to those taught in person?
92 TEACHER SPOTLIGHT Ashtanga Yoga teacher Kristin Laak talks about the Sadvidya Foundation’s peace and scholarship mission, and how she cultivates the noblest qualities in both herself and her students.
96 I’M A YOGI Two-time Olympic medalist in hurdling and 2016 hopeful Dawn Harper-Nelson shares the power of her practice, on the mat and at the track.
 
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