When she was working as a stats coordinator for MLB Advanced Media more than a dozen years ago, Steph Armijo took her first yoga class and immediately saw the potential benefits for ballplayers. Sure, shed look toward the field during pregame warmups and see some players doing lizard poses and variations of other asana, but none of it was being done in a methodical way to maximize the full benefits.

A few years after leaving MLB in 2007, she founded Yoga 42, a program geared toward elite athletes. When I first started knocking on this door and said I want to teach yoga, that didnt mean anything to them. Teams want to see the results, she says. You see players doing the typical yoga stretches, but nobody wanted to call it yoga and nobody wanted to do yoga. She eventually taught classes to the NBAs Brooklyn Nets and to front-office employees of MLBs New York Mets, but only occasionally to the players.

New research, however, offers a glimpse into the objective data that could convince clubs to open the door wider for implementing biomechanical yoga programs. Last summer, Armijo partnered with Motus Global and KineticPro to conduct a small pilot program that tracked the recovery of pitchers who participated in a 60-minute yoga class the day after pitching and then another 60-minute vinyasa class the day after that. Yoga therapy balls were also used for myofascial release.

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Athletes were tested on range of motion, jump force and isometric shoulder strength using six wearable Motus motion sensors and KineticPro resistance bands with force sensors. Though small in scopethe study included 10 high school and college pitchers in Florida, split evenly between a control group and a yoga groupthe results were promising.

Four variablespelvis flexion, non-dominant shoulder abduction, non-dominant shoulder internal rotation, and dominant trunk rotationall showed significant improvement among pitchers in the yoga class. The majority of data points, including dominant shoulder internal rotation, showed better results among the yoga participants, although many did not rise to the level of statistical significance. (A full white paper is available.) The study concludes, Yoga speeds the recovery process of several key fatigue markers, and may offer more physical benefits than has previously been considered.

After a start, theres a need to gain more mobility, and over the course of a season, theres a need to at least maintain your mobility, says Ben Hansen, who until last month was the VP of biomechanics and innovation at Motus before joining the Chicago White Sox as a senior biomechanical engineer. (Driveline Baseball acquired Motus sports sensor technology earlier this month, after the yoga research was completed.)

Earlier work by the married duo of Armijo and Hansen discussed how trunk separation and trunk flexion correlate to faster pitch velocitiesand how those qualities can be enhanced by yoga. For this most recent study, they drew on research originally emanating from the University of North Carolina. Longtime exercise and sport science professor Joseph Myers, along with doctoral students Sakiko Oyama, Lizzie Hibberd and Brett Pexa, worked on a series of studies that validated the use of ultrasound to identify inflammation and fatigue in the shoulder. A subsequent study used ultrasound and a range-of-motion assessment on UNC pitchers during the fall 2014 season to track fatigue and recovery.

A typical [starting] pitcher gets five days rest, and we have no idea whether that's a good number or not, says Myers, who left the university in 2016 to join MLBs Tampa Bay Rays as director of baseball performance science. "But we were trying to find ways to measure the trauma associated with throwing and pitching and when does it return back to baseline.

They found that shoulder musclesespecially the infraspinatus muscle in the rear of the rotator cuffbegan swelling immediately after an outing on the mound and stayed inflamed for at least 24 hours. Thats important, Myers says, because the infraspinatus is responsible for essentially putting on the brakes in the throwing motion.

This went along with some changes in shoulder range of motion that have been linked to injury risk and also just self-reported soreness, says Pexa, now an assistant professor in athletic training at High Point University and a consultant to the Texas Rangers. So we had some good recommendations to say that pitchers shouldnt pitch on back-to-back days. This was nothing new, it wasn't anything crazy, but now we had some really, really good evidence from an intramuscular standpoint.

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After Myers left academia, a larger study has continued under the purview of Pexa that is expanding in size and scope, including the examination of blood samples for inflammatory biomarkers as well as other wellness factors (sleep, stress, etc.), performance data gleaned from TrackMan radars, and monitoring the acute-to-chronic workload ratio of individual pitchers. Using a clinical reach test that provides a raw assessment of shoulder range of motion, Pexa found that players had their worst outcomes when throwing the mostor the least. It follows that ACWR research right now, where there's this Goldilocks zone, he says. We can't be working too high, but we also can't be working too low because we're not setting ourselves up for good performance in the future.

While pro clubs are keen to apply findings to protect their playersand Myers and Pexa declined to discuss use cases from their MLBorganizationsa major motivator for this work is to assuage the arm injury epidemic at the amateur level. Many of the most promising pitchers might throw for multiple teams in the same season, with little-to-no communication between coaching staffs. In the recent application of yoga to facilitate recovery, Armijo found that her 10-pitcher cohort was comprised of willing yoga novices; a few members of the control group jealousy eyed the sessions.

Every player that does yoga says they feel better after a yoga session. Nobody says they feel worse, she says. The first day, they couldnt lift their arm over their shoulder. They were that sore, so we had to be mindful of working within those parameters as well.

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The bodys response to pitching is complex. There is not only an inflammatory response but also a neuromuscular one in which tissue stiffens. Even the non-throwing shoulder shows some markers of fatiguean effect on the nervous system that Hansen believes will be a future measurable in baseball.

Myers says theres not enough evidence yet to suggest a change to how pitchers are deployed, but there are still inherent benefits of practicing yoga. You could potentially use various various types of modalities, treatments, yoga, whatever, to maybe make them a little more ready for a bullpen session that happens two days after a start, or three days after start, he says. And its a comfort level. Youre decreasing some of the spasm and tightness that's present after throwing."

Other benefits of yoga include helping players relax and get better sleep during the grueling game and travel schedule of the season. Armijos vision is for a yoga instructor to one day become part of a pro clubs strength and conditioning staff. Were showing that these guys can recover faster, she says. How valuable would that be in the actual season when these guys need it?

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Joining a group fitness activity can be very intimidating, especially when you are a late bloomer with questionable fitness levels, like me. In the initial days after joining yoga, I often felt a childish happiness at the possibility of being able to bunk a class. Every time I looked around, from the way people carried and placed their mats to the way they held their postures I got overwhelmed. I could not hold my own body weight. The conversations around the journey from XL to L to M were even more discouraging. I never felt the high that people claimed exercising gives.

Nobody I know will ever consider me as remotely athletic, I have never had any misgivings in this regard either. However, I was at a point in life where fitness had to be embraced, there was no other way out. I have been practising yoga regularly, more or less, for the last two years now. In the last six months, my relationship status with yoga has undergone a metamorphosis. We now have a love-hate relationship.

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I have realized you are as strong in yoga as your mind is. The epiphany first came on the day I could feel a Khumbak (retention or holding the breath, a state where there is no inhalation or exhalation) and enjoyed it after Kapalabhati (pranayama). As you sit with your eyes closed it was a happy place to be in, what needed to be accomplished was accomplished and what was to be achieved next was away. Since then it has been my favourite zone. A friend had once compared this state to the time you take in deciding between two books, especially when you have just finished reading a very good one. You want to savour that aftertaste.

Now yoga classes have become more about me and my mind, the outside is not intimidating anymore. To achieve a posture all you need is a pact with your mind and I realized this on the day the eldest person in my yoga batch did a headstand. She was the first one in the group. It also brought back the joy of celebrating together and admiring each others journeys. I have learnt to look beyond the competition and push my body. Of course, none of this can be attained without a good teacher who opens your mind first and then literally handholds you through this journey.

So, am I a changed being? I definitely feel better in my own body. However, I still have days when there are aches and pains which make it impossible to get out of bed. I succumb too. But I also take my body and my mind more seriously. I am still learning to know the difference between my mind giving up and saying no, not today. I am more in sync with myself and try to achieve a Khumbhak in most things I do.

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At the end of a yoga class, you always do a Shavasana when you lie down after a rigorous session, you relax and rejuvenate and are ready to brave the world. You have earned that brief time to yourself because you have sweat it out and that has been the best lesson I have learnt in self-love. I now pat my back whenever I think I have outdone myself.

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Each of us reaches that stage in our careers when we ponder leaving our current job and taking on a new role in a different company. Fear that leaving our job may create conflict or stress with our current employer and colleagues we hold ourselves back from making a needed job change.

However, leaving your job doesnt have to create further stress when you apply some lessons from the practice of yoga. I interviewed Desi Bartlett, a health and wellness instructor, education provider, speaker, inventor, and author, about how to leave your job peacefully.

Q: How can meditation help you know when it is time to leave your job?

Desi: In the practice of yoga, we learn to take time in meditation to hear the inner guru. This means we take a few minutes each day to quiet all of the outside voices and hear our inner voice. Sometimes when we are very quiet and the mind is still, there is a clear message about our path. This is the part of you that knows your hopes and dreams and will gently steer you in the direction that helps you realize your full potential.

Q: How does the physical practice of yoga help with the transition?

Desi: Practicing yoga can be a wonderful stress release. In the physical practice of yoga, we learn about the importance of transitions. The physical transitions from shape to shape are a powerful metaphor for how we exit the old and enter the new. If we are mindful of our choices and our actions, there is a sense of confidence and fluidity.

When we are not mindful of how we exit a relationship with an employer, there is the potential for loss or misunderstanding. Transitioning out of a job and into a new life path is a great opportunity to put practice into action and make sure that each action is done with clarity and respect for yourself and your employer.

Q: What if you like your job and arent sure if you should give up something good for something that might be great?

Desi: We have all had relationships that we knew it was time to transition out of, but the fear of not finding someone or something great held us back from leaving. When we stay in a relationship that has run its course, there tends to be a sense of stagnation. The relationship might feel comfortable for a while, but the inevitable

is unavoidable. There is something to be said for finishing strong, and exiting while you are still standing in your power. Keeping that in mind can help you leave a job you may like for something waiting in the wings that you will love

Q: What are your five best tips for transitioning out of your job?

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Q: Is there anything else to remember for transitioning out of your job in a peaceful way?

Desi: Yes. Make sure you have money saved if you are leaving your current job and dont yet have a new job in place. Following your heart is admirable and important but so is being able to pay your rent or mortgage. Striking a healthy balance between the emotional and material worlds can help set you up for success.

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As Desi explained, when you take a peaceful approach to such a major life event, it can reduce the conflict and anxiety that you might have otherwise felt. Taking a mindful approach, practicing yoga, focusing on the positive aspects of that job, and participating in calming activities provide a way to clear your mind and settle your nerves. As a result, you can leave your job on good terms and pave the way for future opportunities.

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Of her 101 years, Tao Porchon-Lynch spent 93 of them practicing yoga. That dedication made her the worlds oldest yoga teacher, and on February 21, she took her last breath. The official announcement came from her Instagram page with a photo of her basking in the sun. With great sorrow and heavy hearts, we are writing to let you know that our beloved Tao passed away this morning, the caption read. As she would say, she is now dancing her way to the next planet.

According to her website, Porchon-Lynch became a yogi when she was just eight years old, and spent the rest of her life developing a deeper connection with herself. Born in India, she studied with yoga greats like B.K.S. Iyengar and K. Pattabhi Jois, and marched for social justice with Ghandi.

Before World War II, she moved to France, according to The New York Times, and helped her aunt hide refugees from the Nazis. Later in life, she channeled her activism toward preserving and protecting endangered wildlife, wrote a book of meditations titled Reflections: The Yogic Journey of Life, and became a competitive ballroom dancer. According to Huffington Post, she won over 700 dance competitions, and her impressive footwork was even featured on Americas Got Talent.

Clearly, Tao was incredibly dedicated to everything she did, and nothing could get in her way. Not even a slip on the dance floor and three subsequent hip replacements. I dont believe in calamities, she told Yoga Journal in 2014. I dont want to know what I cant do. Im only interested in what I can do.

Staying active was her key to a long, fulfilling life. She was also a vegetarian, but when asked if she thought the diet contributed to her impressive age, she shrugged. Maybe, she said. I dont believe in getting old. In America, look how many beautiful trees are hundreds of years old. They are losing leaves but they are not dyingthey are recycling. In a few months, spring will start up again. You can learn so much from nature.

Thats whyeven at 101she always wore high heels. They brought her closer to natures most elevated elements. I wear high heels because I climbed Machu Picchu I climbed up into the atmosphere and I felt I was just one with the whole of nature, she said in an Instagram video. It takes me on another level of consciousness.

Every thought and action she put into the world was full of wisdom, but theres one piece of advice that stands out: Wake up every morning with a positive mindset. Whatever you put in your mind materializes, she told The Times. Within yourself, theres an energy, but unless you use it, it dissipates. And thats when you get old.

Tao may have passed away, but she never got old.

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Meal options abound for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diners at the eight-month old wellness oasis.

Dont let the name fool you: Lacuna Juice and Yoga caters to more than just practicing yogis and steadfast juicers. The spaces bright cafe accommodates an expansive egg, dairy, and, meat-free lineup that gives everyone something to love.

Were not trying to be restrictive or convert people to veganism, says owner Megan Whiteside, who opened the wellness oasis with her husband Trent DeMichele in June. We just want to broaden peoples dietary horizons.

The completely organic menu, much of which is or can be made gluten-free and touts everything from soups and salads to toasts and breakfast bowls, certainly demonstrates the infinite possibilities of plant-based eating. One such prospect is the curry coconut wrap ($11). Inside its paper-thin shell (comprised of raw coconut meat and salt), layers of limey kale, tender tofu, shredded carrots, sliced jalapenos, ground shiitake mushrooms, and a miso-ginger-and-peanut butter spread work together in piquant harmony.

The brainchild of this hand-held delight and the rest of Lacunas culinary offerings is former Table 6 executive chef Carrie Shores. Shores, who sources ingredients from neighboring Altius Farms and Growers Organic, draws on her fine-dining experience and nearly lifelong veganism to lead Lacunas kitchen with minimal food loss. Were working toward zero-waste, says Shores. So I try to cross-utilize ingredients as much as possible.

That means any leftover cashews from the cafes protein-packed golden milk ($11) are incorporated into the shortbread crumble for the dulche de leche apple pie overnight oats ($6) or made into a spicy cashew ranch. The cold-press process, which makes each of Lacunas 10 juices so vitamin-rich, is also unfortunately its biggest food-waste culpritthough thats just about the juices only drawback.

In addition to ample nutrient goodness, the juices are wildly drinkable. For instance the Ruby ($11), which claims benefits such as increased energy, sings with fruity naval orange and Anjou pear while only hinting at its more polarizing components (beet, turmeric, fennel, and lemon). The grass-hued Jade ($11) delivers a tart and citrus-y herbaceousness while packing the superfood punch from greens like spinach and kale.

The yoga classes are similarly approachable, offering a gentle combination of Vinyasa, Hatha, and Katonah techniques. Yoga mats are provided by the studio (!) as well as blankets, blocks, and other props to make the practice as comfortable as possible.

In January, the cafe added gluten-free, almond flour weekend waffles (only available Saturdays and Sundays) to its menu. With vegan-made toppings like sliced bananas, caramel, and chocolate sauce, the dish is yet another reminder from Lacuna that even with dietary restrictions, theres still plenty of deliciousness to be had.

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Owlwakening meets once a week and promotes the practices as tools for self-development.

Last August, Miriam Shlafman went to La Casa Shambala, a registered yoga school in the Ko Pha-ngan District in Thailand, where she became a certified yoga teacher.

I finally kind of was able to centralize my knowledge in a codified language, and that really helped me to develop further, refine my knowledge and understand better, said Shlafman, a junior human resource management major.

Shlafman returned to Temple University wanting to share her knowledge about spirituality and self-development with other students and created the student organization Owlwakening in Fall 2019. In the organization, she leads a 16-week course that guides and helps students find a purpose and have a better understanding of themselves.

College is a time period when there are so many options and a lot of exciting new opportunities, and it is really easy to get lost, Shlafman said. So, I want to help people find their voices and find themselves, and to not think there is something that society has put on them, but to find something that they are on the inside and bring that out and let that shine through them.

In the organizations first semester Shlafman met one-on-one with students to talk about spirituality and self-development.

This semester, Owlwakening is meeting in small groups. They focus on yoga and also do activities to explore art forms and complete writing prompts.

Kourtney Clark, the universitys fitness coordinator, hopes that having a student-led yoga classes may inspire others.

[Yoga] has a lot of health benefits, improving flexibility and helping improve your longevity and your health as an individual, Clark said. Also, I think for students it is important to do yoga because it can be a stress reliever and they can focus on mindfulness.

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 30 minutes of physical exercise five days a week. It can be a moderate or vigorous activity, and yoga is perfect because it is a moderate level of physical activity but it also has great flexibility component, Clark said.

Yoga helps with stress management, mental and emotional health, promoting healthy habits, sleep and balance, according to National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.

Because students are focused on their careers, social life and money, college is an intense time period, helping students find a balance in life is one of her goals, Shlafman said.

A lot of our students have a great need for finding ways to practice, to access their spirituality and define to calm down and listen to their inner self and I think the way that the organization is set up for the participants to engage in these processes is very practical and very effective, said Merian Soto, a dance professor and the organizations advisor.

Julia Rudy, a junior Italian major and member of Owlwakening, said yoga has helped her get in touch with her body and feelings. As a transfer student, the club has been beneficial to her, she added.

It helps me feel better when I am focusing on working on myself, and I can do that through this club, Rudy said. It has been a really nice transition for a personal reason and I feel it is a very welcoming community.

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Its the perfect combination: doing yoga in a brewery while surrounded by free-roaming, adoptable dogs and puppies.

And its exactly what two classes of 45 people got to experience at Olde Mother Brewing Co. in Frederick on Sunday.

Youre taking something healthy: yoga. Right? And youre bringing animals that can be adopted...thats wonderful. You cant get anything better than that, I dont think, said Sarah Chlebowski, who attended the event. I just think its a really good thing.

The event was led by Sol Yoga Advisor Wendy Phillips and the class was coordinated by Doggy Noses & Yoga Poses, an organization that helps raise money for animal rescue groups.

On Sunday, a portion of the proceeds went to Key to Lions Heart Rescue, located in Derwood, Maryland.

Chlebowski wasnt there to adopt a dog, since she and her husband already have one at home, but never say never was the phrase of the day when floppy puppies began romping around the room.

Ann Anders accompanied Chlebowski and said she was excited to have a great day spending time with a friend, doing yoga and playing with puppies.

She said events like this are important because people can see dogs in their natural environment, instead of in cages.

Here, we can see how playful they are and loveable and their interactions with other dogs so I think its a great opportunity for the community to come together and support a great cause, Anders said.

Doggy Noses & Yoga Poses was founded by Debra Furstenberg and was originally based out of Central New Jersey.

We started it two and a half years ago, she said. It was originally supposed to be a one-time event. It was a community service project for my older daughter and after the first one people wanted to do more of them.

The program has now expanded to seven states and donated over $80,000 to animal rescue groups.

Furstenberg said that the events arent just good to support animal rescue groups and introduce adoptable dogs to people but they also help the communities where the events are held.

We always look for rescues who are local to the venue. We look for yoga studies and instructors who work local to the venue. We really want new audiences to be introduced to everybody we work with, she said.

Furstenberg said part of what keeps her going is her love of animals, but also her love of the people who rescue them.

I see some of the stories that they tell about, you know, the situations that they go into to rescue the animals, some of the conditions that these guys are found in, some of the places that theyre kept in and rescuers, in my mind, do something that you need to be a certain kind of person to do, she said.

Ali Imhoff and Chelsea Hayas-Keller came to the event together and Imhoff was already eyeing one of the puppies before she got there.

Im hoping to [adopt a dog], she said. I keep going back to one in particular.

Imhoff said events like this one are important because they bring awareness to charities and dog adoption but also help support local businesses like Sol Yoga and Olde Mother Brewing.

I just think its really important to collaborate and show what Frederick is about, she said.

Hayas-Keller has two dogs of her own and wasnt looking to adopt on Sunday but was excited to spend time with the puppies and see how yoga and dogs were incorporated.

I think for these dogs, theyre getting to know each other, theyre getting to know us and different humans and getting comfortable around all these people, she said. It makes them more adoptable.

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Enjoy a wine walk with your friends downtown Wednesday

Join Wine Walk Wednesdays for a get-together of wine walkers on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Head downtown to Register Bar, Hotel Indigo, Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar and more, and indulge in two wine tastings per venue, 5:30-11:59 p.m. You must be 21 or older to participate in this event.

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This event is in downtown Baton Rouge.

Give your core and your soul a workout with Yoga on the Lawn with Tin Roof Brewing Co. Wednesday, Feb. 26. Besides indulging in some meditative yoga, enjoy a cold beer on tap while youre at it!

Tin Roof Brewing Co. is at 1624 Wyoming St.

Tapas are such a staple in Spanish cuisine, and heres a great chance to try some. Gather your friends and head over to City Pork Brasserie & Bar for its Tapas Wine Pairing Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 27, starting at 6:30 p.m. Executive chef Rory Wingett will prepare charcuterie boards, grilled octopus, red wine-marinated sirloin and more, all paired with different wines.

Reservations can be made and tickets can be purchased here.

City Pork Brasserie & Bar is at 7327 Jefferson Highway.

Mardi Gras season doesnt have to end on Tuesdayif you dont want it to. Creative Canvas LLC wants you to enjoy some light refreshments at Socially Yours Inc. when the doors open at 8 p.m., then get your painting session started at 8:30 p.m. Tickets include all art supplies, photo booth pics with your friends and more, all while having the DJ take you downtown, uptown, West Bank and more.

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Socially Yours Inc. is at 7227 Exchange Place.

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PAXTON On Mondays starting March 2, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Paxton Senior Center Basement, 17 West St., Paxton Recreation is offering a kids and caregiver yoga class. The fee is $60 for one adult and one child for the eight-week session. Additional children are $40 with the same caregiver.

Bring your 3- to 5-year-old preschooler and join instructor Daniella Wittern Bush. The group will sing, dance, and move their bodies in ways that will get the wiggles and giggles out, and learn how good it can feel to settle into stillness with a mindful story, too. Playing with yoga poses together, the group will foster breath awareness and deep bonding between caregiver and child. Yoga teaches little ones, and the adults who love them, about the connections between movement, breath and emotions, offering children coping strategies they can use throughout their lives.

Daniella has been "playing yoga" with her own little ones for the past seven years, and teaching children's yoga in libraries, schools, summer camps and birthday parties for the past three years. She is an E-RYT adult yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance, a NASM certified personal trainer, and a certified children's yoga teacher through Kidding Around Yoga. Bring a yoga mat or a thick towel to class.

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Jafar Alexander - Based in Washington, DC, Jafarbegan sharing the practice of yoga in 2008 after years as an athlete and is certified in the styles of hatha, restorative, therapeutic, vinyasa, and yin. He is also a passionate meditation guide. New classes include "Arise and Unwind" (Vinyasa Level 1), "Softening the Shoulders" (Yin Level 1-2) and "Energetic Armor" (Meditation). See Jafar Alexander here.

Tiffany Bush- Based in Colorado, Tiffany is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher and loves teaching to underserved populations, athletes, and those interested in redefining their health. She specializes in flowing yoga asana and meditation. Newly added classes include "Shoulder Care for Climbers" (Hatha Level 2) and "Workday Rest for Hips" (Vinyasa Level 2). See Tiffany Bush here.

Taylor Harkness- Based in Atlanta, GA, Taylor is passionate about public health and social issues. As a former paramedic, he found his way to yoga in response to the stress of long nights spent driving an ambulance.Now a yoga teacher and nurse, his friendly, energetic and personable teaching style is supported with his medical background for a strong foundation in anatomy and his love of helping people de-stress and find healthy lifestyles. Newly added classes include "All Day Strong" (Vinyasa Level 1-2) and "Energy Flow" (Vinyasa Level 2). See Taylor Harkness here.

Jafar, Tiffany and Taylor join ranks of world-renowned yoga and meditation teachers now accessible to gaia.comsubscribers around the world.

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