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Mindfulness Moves off the Mat

Posted by mindbodybrew on January 31, 2016 · Leave a Comment

The following post was written by Liz Beres, a NYC-based dancer, dance teacher, and yoga teacher certified by The Perri Institute for Mind and Body. Liz currently teaches yoga privately and at various gyms, including that of the Federal Reserve Bank of NY through Plus One. She is continually intrigued by and appreciative of the power of mind/body … Continue reading →

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Monday Mantra: Listen

Posted by mindbodybrew on January 18, 2016 · 3 Comments

The following piece was written by Brianna Goodman, copy and features editor for MindBodyBrew. Brianna teaches yoga with The Perri Institute for Mind and Body in New York City. She currently attends Fordham University, where she is pursuing a degree in English and creative writing, with a minor in communications. Catch her class Sunday and … Continue reading →

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“Hidden” Treasures

Posted by mindbodybrew on January 17, 2016 · Leave a Comment

The following piece was written by Kathy Hartsell, a fellow yoga instructor and mind-body practitioner who studies alongside the Mind Body Dancer® community. She writes from Boston, MA. This past week, trotting through a familiar city path, my eyes parked on a pair of beautifully crafted doors that I had somehow grazed by hundreds of times … Continue reading →

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Making Meaning

Posted by mindbodybrew on September 27, 2015 · 3 Comments

The following post was written by Liz Beres, a NYC-based dancer; dance teacher; and yoga teacher, certified by The Perri Institute for Mind and Body. Liz currently teaches yoga privately and at various gyms, including that of the Federal Reserve Bank of NY through Plus One. She is continually intrigued by and appreciative of the power of mind/body … Continue reading →

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Imperfect Colors

Posted by mindbodybrew on June 28, 2015 · Leave a Comment

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The Joy of Destruction: Lessons Learned From My Three-Year-Old Nephew

Posted by mindbodybrew on April 26, 2015 · 1 Comment

The following piece was written by Maggie Gavin. Maggie has been teaching yoga for The Perri Institute for Mind and Body for five years. She is currently pursuing her MSW at Fordham University, to learn how to support mental health through yoga. Catch her class at Steps on Broadway: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 AM … Continue reading →

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Monday Mantra: Taller

Posted by mindbodybrew on April 20, 2015 · 1 Comment

“Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.” – Paramahansa Yogananda Spring has finally sprung in New York City. The abundant sunshine lifted the collective prana level citywide and there were few frowns around town. As our hearts lift towards … Continue reading →

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Study Sessions: Lorena Delgado

Posted by mindbodybrew on March 29, 2015 · 1 Comment

MindBodyBrew is ultimately about providing a space for written reflection at every step along the yoga path. We hope that by sharing assignments from our Teacher Trainees, we can expand their deep investigation into community-wide dialogue. The following is a piece written by one of our newest, current trainees, Lorena Delgado, regarding a mindfulness meditation … Continue reading →

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