BlogHide Resteemsmarita.dortins (48)in yoga • 6 years agoWrist Conditioning for YogisDuring yoga we spend a lot of time weight-bearing on our hands. A traditional yoga practice doesn't offer much to build strength the wrists and the supporting muscles of our forearms, and our wrists…marita.dortins (48)in yoga • 6 years agoFour Top Tips for New Yoga TeachersEarly days as a yoga teacher can be overwhelming, and even a little scary. Here are my four key tips for new teachers, new-ish teachers, and honestly for all yoga teachers. If you prefer reading…marita.dortins (48)in vegan • 6 years agoMoroccan-inspired Stuffed DatesMy partner and I currently teaching yoga at a beautiful boutique hotel/surf camp in Taghazout, and one of the perks of the gig is that we get to eat dinner there. There aren’t many places to dine…marita.dortins (48)in yoga • 6 years agoYoga Vid! 30-min Vinyasa FlowSome days, I like to guide myself through a self practice and move intuitively. Other days, I land on my mat and want to be told what to do. Admittedly, a video is never quite as good as going to a…marita.dortins (48)in acroyoga • 6 years agoBeginner AcroYoga FlowMy partner and I completed AcroYoga teacher training in January this year, and we've had the opportunity to teach a few beginner workshops recently. We're leading another one tomorrow and we can't…marita.dortins (48)in yoga • 6 years agoYoga to Strengthen your HamstringsIn modern asana practice there tends to be a lot of emphasis on stretching the hamstrings, and not nearly so much focus on strengthening them. Over time, this can lead to injuries, particularly for…marita.dortins (48)in yoga • 6 years agoBest Yoga Music: my top 10 artistsI love teaching yoga to a great playlist – and for my vinyasa classes, I like music that’s uplifting and joyful. Music that will infuse my students with energy and happiness. Most of my yoga music…marita.dortins (48)in yoga • 6 years agoAsana: so much more than a good stretch...Why do we practice asana, really? What’s the point in contorting our bodies into peculiar shapes on a regular basis? There are lots of answers, and from my perspective, they’re all valid. Any…marita.dortins (48)in vegan • 6 years agoCheat-y Crunchy Chocolate ClustersI nearly didn’t post this recipe because it seems so easy and frivolous, and not like a ‘real’ recipe. And because I feel like using store-bought chocolate (instead of making everything from…marita.dortins (48)in food • 6 years agoRecipe: Macadamia CrunchYears ago, I read an article which stated that all truly fabulous desserts contain three textures: creamy, meaty (meaning something you can sink your teeth into, not something resembling a carcass)…marita.dortins (48)in yoga • 6 years agoHi guys! A Little about me, a vegan, yogi gypsyI’m on a mission live a kinder, more mindful, happier, healthier life. I want to wake up each morning feeling clear and purposeful. To be fulfilled. To align my actions with my values. And I want…
