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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Posted by mindbodybrew on June 28, 2015 · 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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Posted by mindbodybrew on May 4, 2015 · 1 Comment
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. “The sun, with all those … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on November 10, 2014 · 7 Comments
“Life is glorious, but life is also wretched. It is both. Appreciating the gloriousness inspires us, encourages us, cheers us up, gives us a bigger perspective, energizes us. We feel connected. But if that’s all that’s happening, we get arrogant and start to look down on others, and there is a sense of making ourselves … Continue reading →
Posted by mindbodybrew on October 19, 2014 · 5 Comments
Lately I have this desire to get rid of things—it’s not a familiar sensation. I’ve always admired the adventurous types that can pack their lives into compact suitcases; the people who are ready to get up and go at a moment’s notice, who aren’t afraid to leave where they’ve been in order to go where … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on May 11, 2014 · 4 Comments
As a teacher, I am always looking for inspiration. Undoubtedly, there are times of year when I feel tired or burned out. I have not lost my love of teaching, but the inner fire of my teaching spirit is lower than usual, diminished by long periods of time in the classroom. It is part of … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on May 4, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Preserving a daily meditation practice is tough. You would think that teaching yoga would instill a staying drive and discipline in you, but I have to say, while teaching has deepened my personal practice on the mat and sharpened my awareness off of it, I have not yet solidified a regular meditation practice for myself. … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on June 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Mondays tend to signify the beginning of the week and with that, comes the chance to begin again – at work, at school, in our relationships with others, and in our relationships with ourselves. We at Mindbodybrew would like to help you our readers make your way into each week by offering tidbits of inspiration … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on May 26, 2013 · 2 Comments
As a teacher, I am always looking for inspiration. Undoubtedly, there are times of year when I feel tired or burned out. I have not lost my love of teaching, but the inner fire of my teaching spirit is lower than usual, diminished by long periods of time in the classroom. It is part of … Continue reading →
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