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Plus, check out all-new videos from your favourite teachers including Cameron Gilley, Sara Gebriel and Anita Seiz, plus a brand new flow from YogaWorks teacher Kia Miller. And our experts are sharing even more insights into how raw and vegan food can boost your health.

Teacher Spotlight: Kia Miller

Kia Miller is a beloved and devoted Yoga teacher whose dedication has led her to become one of the top teachers at Yoga Works in Los Angeles. In addition to the 10 classes she teaches weekly, Kia also teaches a host of private clients including celebrities and public figures. She runs four sold-out retreats and many workshops each year. For More on Kia... Read on.

Q+A WITH KIA MILLER

1. What do you recommend for people brand new to yoga?

Find a teacher who inspires you, someone who makes you want to come back and do more. If you don't find them right away keep looking! Yoga is a path that has something for everyone whether you are looking for a workout, a way to calm your mind, or a spiritual connection. Trust your body and stay safe. The goal of yoga is not to learn the next tricky pose...

Want to learn more? 5 more Q and A's with Kia.

Bhakti Flow Video

with Kia Miller

Kia Miller presents this back-bending inspired vinyasa flow with pranayama and meditation. Great for anyone wanting to release tension, to open their body, detoxify and connect to their hearts.

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TODAY'S TUESDAY GIVEAWAY

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New Yoga Videos

Slow Burn Hatha Yoga
with Cameron Gilley

A moderate Hatha class with a slightly more challenging sequence of postures leading to a very relaxing Savasana. A balanced class, blending stretch and strengthening, a great slow build that will make you sweat while still eliciting a state of deep relaxation.

Toes to Head Warm Up
with Anita Seiz

This short Pilates warm up from head to toe is an ideal preparation for your pilates class as you can flow right into the 100's. Incorporates hands on self-massage.

Hormones and Energy
with Kate Leinweber

This segment will discuss the role of hormones and their relation to energy levels.

Simmer and Serve
with Coco Finaldi

Tapas and Bhakti! Move for self discipline and heat to then navigate to the art of worship of the self or any divinity.

Nutrient Debt

with Sara Gebriel

Learn the secrets to increasing maximum vitality from your food. Excellent for people with inflammatory conditions, mineral loss and those wanting to maximize nourishment.

Expert Insight

Reflections for the Aspiring Yogi: 6 Tips for Developing your Yoga Practice

by David Magone

This yoga article has been provided by featured My Yoga Online teacher, David Magone of PranaVayu Yoga. David offers a series of tips on how to move into a consistent, fulfilling yoga practice. Read more...

Vegan Eating 101: A Proactive Protein Protocol
with Denis Faye

Often times, meat advocates love to use protein as their trump card when debating the merits of their diets with vegans and vegetarians. They just can't seem to wrap their heads around the notion that a body can get enough of this crucial macronutrient without regular hamburger consumption. Read on...

Raw Food Diet for Detoxification

with Yuri Elkaim BPHE, CK, RHN

Not only is yoga great for detoxification but so too are natural whole foods. And today we are talking about how natural raw foods help to cleanse and detoxify your body. This is a subject that I really like to talk about since I am a firm believer in cleansing - through food. The beautiful thing about raw foods is that they provide ALL the nutrients that are needed for the detoxification process. Read on...

Expert Q and A: Yoga for Neck and Shoulder Tension

with Kreg Weiss

Question: I have an anxiety disorder that results in lots of neck and shoulder tension - I'm finding that the cat/cow pose helps quite a bit. Are there any other poses that help with neck tension? Thank you! Read on...

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	Featured Pose: Upward Facing Dog
BENEFITS ·Expands your chest and shoulders. ·Strengthen the muscles that control your shoulder blades. ·Stretch your hip flexors and core musculature. ·Strengthens your low back musculature. ·Relieves some forms of low back pain. ·Therapeutic for asthma sufferers as it opens your accessory muscles of breathing. For more benefits, and the how-to video, go here.