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Dear Yoga Student,
It’s always a challenge to find useful, reliable websites
for health and wellness info online, and I’m particularly
impressed by “Ask the Dietitian” (see video above).
If you have some thoughts or reference sites you use
for info, please share them with the YOGABODY gang
below.
Stay bendy,
Lucas
YOGABODY Naturals LLC
Yoga Protein for Strength & Power
Dear Yoga Student,
As you know, yoga students need lots of water
to rehydrate, to cleanse, and to keep their body
loose and lubricated.
But here’s the question: “What type of water
should I drink?”
I’ve got a really simple answer for you…
But first, let’s take a look at how crazy the water
business has become.
Take Figi or Evian waters, for example.
They are really good, yes, but in order to get that
water halfway around the world to you (assuming
you don’t live in Figi or The Alps), you have to dirty
up the environment by transporting the stuff…
… so to get your clean water now, you’re making
more water dirty during the transportation… this can’t
work long term (this system is only slightly less absurd
than polluted cities building giant fans to “blow” the
smog somewhere else).
From my research, here’s what I think the most
responsible and healthy choice for obtaining clean,
local water:
(1) If you live in a city with safe drinking water
(meaning no bacteria or parasites), filter it with
a carbon filter (Britta style) or a reverse osmosis
filtration system (more expensive, but better).
If you’re water is not potable or if you know that
it’s super high in fluoride or lead, then buy locally
filtered water in big jugs with high quality plastic
(better than cheap disposable bottles).
(2) When you do need to buy water (we all do),
buy local/regional brands, but keep in mind
that your home-filtered tap water is probably
more pure—so try to use that as your primary
source.
(3) Lastly, never drink straight tap water if you can
avoid it, even if you’ve got a private well or live in
a city that brags about its water (like NYC). Bad pipes,
ground water run-off… all sorts of things can get
into your water, and a simple carbon filter is cheap
and easy.
Stay bendy,
Lucas
YOGABODY Naturals LLC
http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com
p.s. There are all kinds of crazy complicated filters
on the market, but maintenance on most is really
complicated making them poor long-term solutions.
Really, you’ve got two options: Low end is the Britta-
style carbon filters what do a pretty darn good job.
And on the high end, you’ve got reverse osmosis
units. Everything in the middle is not worth it (in
my experience).
Got thoughts on this? Share them below:
Dear Yoga Student,
Lots of yoga students ask me, “What’s the best juicer or best blender to buy?”
It’s a great question, and I’ll give you my 2 cents as a chef and former restaurant manager and owner.
*Kitchen Tools 101*
1 – The good stuff costs a lot of money, but it will last for 5-15 years.
2 – The cheap stuff will work OK, but will break if you use it hard (like I do).
3 – Complicated kitchen tools with lots of parts are a nightmare and long cleanup time is a drag.
OK, so what’s the best juicer?
Well, if you’re serious about juicing, you’ll want to juice lots of veggies, maybe wheatgrass, and for sure things like ginger and fresh herbs.
So you need a masticating juicer. These juicers have an auger that moves slowly and “chews” produce into juice.
Forget the spinning ones. They’re no good. I know there are newer versions that can do
wheatgrass, but they can’t do nuts or sorbets.
Forget it.
Because of my restaurant work, I’ve had over a
dozen juicers including industrial monsters that
look and sound like a space pod. Those things have
their place, but for average-to-heavy home use, you
want to get an Oscar or a Omega single auger juicer.
They are reasonably priced, small, and best of all –
easy to clean!
(NOTE: the Samson is very similar, but it’s much
harder to clean. Oscar and Omega are the same,
just different brand in different countries.)
For blenders, I still use crappy blenders to this day
when I’m traveling because the good ones are so
heavy and pricey, but if you’ve got a good kitchen
setup, you want a Vitamix.
I’ve used them all (yes, the “will it blend” blender too)
and this is the most versatile. The only thing better is a
a commercial Warring Blender but that sucker costs
a small fortune and is way too much power for home
use.
DISCOUNT CODE: If you use promo code: 06-004355 they
will ship it for free (and shipping is pricy, the thing
is heavy).
Stay bendy,
Lucas
YOGABODY Naturals LLC
Yoga Swings for Back Pain
p.s. If you’re tight on cash and just want ONE tool,
get the blender. You’ll use it at least 2-3x more than
the juicer… but spinach juice is really nice:)
Write questions and comments below please!
Dear Yoga Student,
People hate dieting and restrictions, so to respond
to that, the pop health industry comes out with all
kinds of crazy, such as:
* Chocolate is a now a superfood
* Eat anything (including sugars) as long as it’s raw
* Reverse heart disease by drinking red wine
All this stuff sounds really exciting and is great news for unhappy dieters – and there is some truth to each of them…
… but in nutrition, the most common mistake is to
take what’s true in a petri dish and apply it to something
as complex and unique as the human body (says me).
So here’s the rub:
Red wine contains resveretrol, an anti-oxidant that
seems to prevent clogged arteries. The only problem is
that in the research with mice, these health benefits
appeared when mice were given the human equivalent
of resveretrol found in 100-1000 bottles of wine per day.
Here’s what we know:
*You’ll never be able to drink enough red wine to
get the huge doses of resveretrol used in the tests
(and please don’t try).
*If you are drinking for anti-oxidant benefits (and not
the buzz), just drink a grape smoothie or grape juice.
*If you ARE drinking for the buzz (but would like to keep
it as healthy as possible), drink organic red wine because
it can have up to 10x+ more resveretrol and other anti-
oxidants simply because those naturally-grown grapes
have to create anti-fungal, anti-bacterial compounds
to survive.
I think everyone should enjoy some chocolate, sweets,
and wine now and then – if you enjoy it – but it’s really
important to call it what it is so you treat it like it is.
An indulgence.
Stay bendy,
Lucas
YOGABODY Naturals LLC
Yoga Swings for Backbends
p.s. Got comments or questions? Please post them below!
Dear Yoga Student,
I watch a lot of weird films and read lots of
weird books.
Most of it, I just nerd-out with myself, but
occasionally I find something that really
strikes a chord.
“The Bitter Truth About Sugar” is one of those
films. [watch it above]
Here’s the shortlist of what I learned from Dr. Lustig:
*Fructose is ONLY metabolized in the liver making
it a weird/funky sugar that (when concentrated)
can be a real problem.
*Fast food can also be thought of as fiber-less food
*Corn syrup and fructose sweeteners may very
well be regulated in the future.
*Fructose sweeteners affect the body in the
exact same way as alcohol – just without the
noticeable intoxication.
WORD OF WARNING: you might have to watch
this a couple times. He uses simple language but
somehow it takes a couple times (at least for me)
to get it.
Stay bendy,
Lucas
YOGABODY Naturals LLC
Yoga Swings
p.s. The conclusion that most people jump to when they
hear fructose = poison is that fruit = poison. That’s not the case. You’ll see what I mean.
Dear Yoga Student,
As a former bean junkie, turned coffee-hater,
people are always giving me grief…
I can relate. I’ve been there. For many years,
I truly believed coffee was the gift of Gods.
Starbucks, my heaven in the sky. But then, by
chance, I was cut off from the bean for 10 days
straight (I was in silent meditation, actually). So
accidentally, I quit.
Simultaneously, I woke up.
No kidding, coffee makes you stupid tired. In a
pinch, it can wake you up for 90 minutes or so,
but other than that, it’s a liquid energy suck.
So I gave it up for good, and noticed all kinds of
other changes too… namely increases in my flexibility
and attention span.
If you secretly know that your morning brew is
keeping you down, learn more about quitting here:
YOGA & COFFEE
If you’re not ready yet to part with your coffee,
I understand. We’ve all got our vices, and there
certainly are worse ones.
Stay bendy,
Lucas
YOGABODY Naturals LLC
p.s. If you really want to hear me rant about coffee,
visit my new “quit coffee” page here:
YOGA and Coffee
p.p.s. Got questions or comments? Please post them
below.
Dear Yoga Student,
I make most of my own food, so it’s really
important to me that my food is (a) good
and (b) easy.
On holidays and things, I don’t mind spending
a couple hours in the kitchen, but mostly, I
just want to grab something that’s fast, healthy
and delicious.
On a plant-based diet, nuts and seeds are an
amazing source for protein, healthy fats, and
minerals – and with some simple preparation,
you can make some really decadent foods.
Here is one of my favorites, cashew nut cheese
(I may have sent you this recipe before, but I
got so many emails wanting to “see” it that I
figured a video was best).
*RECIPE*
1 part water
2 parts cashews
miso paste to taste (chickpea miso is a good choice)
*IMPORTANT TIPS*
1 – If your blender is weak, you may need to blend
for 3-5 minutes, carefully using a spatula to mix
2 – You will be tempted to add MORE cashews because
it will look TOO thin – don’t do it! As they blend, it’ll get
thicker and thicker.
3 – Make sure you add all the ingredients together before
you start. Adding things slowly will not work.
Enjoy!
Stay bendy,
Lucas
YOGABODY Naturals LLC
Bikram Yoga Flexibility?
p.s. Got questions? Post them below….
Dear Yoga Student,
Ever heard of a miner’s canary?
Before we had all these tech gadgets to measure
toxins, coal miner’s took a bird in a cage with
them to work.
If the canary stopped singing (meaning it died),
the miners knew they’d be next if they didn’t get
out fast… usually it meant that there was too much
carbon monoxide or methane gas.
Canaries are no longer used in mines, but they are
kept as pets, and if you keep yours in the kitchen
while cooking with a nonstick pan, it might die.
Really? Yes, really. If you don’t believe me, read
Teflon’s official statement here:
NONSTICK KILLS BIRDS
So what gives?
Nonstick pans are made with perfluorinated chemicals
(PFOAs). When heated to 680 degrees F, toxic gases
begin releasing, and at 1000 degrees F (not as common,
but can happen), the nonstick turns into PFIB which
is a warfare chemical.
Aside from nonstick pans, what else has PFOA’s?
*microwave popcorn bags
*stain repellant sprays
*waterproof prays
*fire retardant sprays
*greasy food packaging
It’s not totally clear how PFOA’s affect humans, but a
10-year study of 3966 people suggests that people with
high levels of PFOA’s in their systems are 2x more prone
to thyroid disease.
And in all likelihood, many more disease connections will
be made in the future.
Long story short, if you’re in a mine and the bird
stops singing–run! If you’ve got nonstick cookware
(and I know you do), get rid of it. Don’t give it away,
throw it away.
Buy stainless steel or cast iron. I know, I know…
you’ll miss being able to fry an egg without
adding any grease. But what’s worse? A little
oil or a warfare chemical?
Stay bendy,
Lucas
YOGABODY Naturals LLC
Yoga Exercises & Yoga Poses
p.s. I travel a lot (and move a lot) so I know how
difficult it is to buy cookware that is NOT nonstick.
The high end stuff, the cheap stuff, it’s all made
nonstick right now so you really do have to hunt.
But you CAN find it.
Just a word of caution though… don’t get aluminum.
It’s cheap and light, but it’s not appropriate or safe
for cooking either.
Got a question? Post it below…
Dear Yoga Student,
Fiber is the secret to eating more, weighing less,
and feeling better.
“But what is fiber, anyway – is it just bran?”
There are 2 types of fiber: soluble and insoluble.
Both are undigested meaning they are NOT absorbed
or metabolized (as opposed to something like sugar
that IS metabolized or stored).
Instead, fiber moves through your body’s gastro-intestinal
tract like that weird-o at a party who bumps into things
on his way out the door, dragging his friends with him
as he goes.
With food, fiber does the bumping and dragging – and
it’s generally VERY heathly.
Soluble fiber forms a gel when mixed with liquid. You’ll
find it in foods like:
- Oat bran
- Dried beans and peas
- Nuts
- Barley
- Chia & flax seeds
- Fruits such as oranges and apples
- Vegetables such as carrots
- Psyllium husk
Insoluble fiber does NOT gel and instead passes through
your intestines intact. Here’s where you find it:
- Vegetables (like green beans and dark green leafy vegetables)
- Fruit skins and root vegetable skins
- Whole-wheat products
- Corn bran
- Seeds & Nuts
As a yoga student, here are the important things to
remember.
SOLUBLE FIBER slows down digestion and regulates hunger
(this is good). It also helps regulate blood sugar and cholesterol
levels. A diet high in soluble fiber can help reduce your risk of
heart disease, diabetes, and may help you lose weight.
INSOLUBLE FIBER (imagine eating tree bark) is the type that
helps prevent constipation, colon problems and other
digestive diseases.
Cavemen ate 100-150 grams of fiber each day. Modern
man eats just 15 grams. You should aim for 30-50 grams
daily, ideally with a sizeable dose for breakfast.
Stay bendy,
Lucas
YOGABODY Naturals LLC
p.s. If you’re eating whole, unprocessed foods all the time,
fiber is easy. When you can’t get fresh veggies or if you’re in
a rush in the morning (yes, I am suggesting you eat veggies
for breakfast), I always just drink a glass of chia lemonade.
It’s super easy to make and it sorts out your bowels too.
We have organic chia now here: YOGABODY Store
Dear Yoga Student,
I’m going to tell you one of the simplest, most powerful tricks
for improving your flexibility right now.
Drink more water.
Sounds too easy? Well, here’s the situation. Most people
are dehydrated. They drink coffee and tea and soda all
day long, and they pee out all their vital fluids.
I’m not exaggerating, and I’m not making this up.
Literally 70-80% of people are dehydrated and constipated,
and the combination means your connective tissues are
going to feel stiff and stuck all the time.
The good news is you can fix it, fast!
Step 1: Try to drink a maximum of one caffeinated beverage
per day.
Step 2: Drink 3-4 liters of water per day for 1 week to
reprogram your system (I know that’s a lot, but do it).
Step 3: Add a little bit of apple cider vinegar (the raw
kind) to your water to improve your absorption.
Step 4: Eat water-based foods as much as possible (there’s an
entire section in the YOGABODY Handbook devoted to this).
Stay bendy,
Lucas
YOGABODY Naturals LLC
http://www.YogaBodyNaturals.com
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“Thank you. I love this scientific and logical approach.”
- Debapriya (yoga student)
Dear Yoga Student,
If you’ve heard about the heart-healing and brain-power benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids but just haven’t gotten around to doing anything about it…
…then I’d like to introduce you to my new 100% organic, energy-packed YOGA Seeds!
I’ve been a closet fanatic about chia seeds for years, but it was nearly impossible to find a consistent, USDA organic supply, so I couldn’t really get too excited—until now! I got ‘em!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1 – Squeeze 1/2 a lemon into this mixture and it’ll taste awesome (no lemon, no taste).
2 – This stuff LOOKs weird, I know, but it’s tasteless and amazing for you (omega-3, protein, trace minerals, and enzymes).
3 – You can use juice instead of water for natural, tapioca-style pudding.
You can buy organic chia seeds here.
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Dear Yoga Student,
I recently did a very interesting teleconference with Rachel
Tsai who is a yoga & Ayurveda teacher and Ayurvedic clinical
& nutrition consultant.
Here’s what we talked about:
1 – How different bodies react differently to foods,
yoga, seasons, and lifestyle choices.
2 – How to find a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner to help
you learn about your unique constitution.
3 – The differences and similarities between Western
medicine and Eastern sciences.
I learned a bunch of new things on this call, so I encourage
you to listen in by clicking “play” above.
Stay bendy,
Lucas
YOGABODY Naturals LLC
p.s. Above are the 2 cookbooks that Rachel recommends.
p.p.s. You can learn more about Rachel at: www.Matipatha.com
Dear Yoga Student,
Here’s something you have to experience to believe:
“The right foods can increase your flexibility immediately!”
Sounds crazy, right? Well, it’s true. This is not science or theory; it’s a real-life, student-tested fact. If you eat a water-dense, plant-based diet with lots of superfoods, you’ll notice flexibility gains within three days.
Don’t take my word for it—just try it!
Below is a shortlist of my favorite Superfoods. Buy them fresh or low-temperature dried, and purchase organic whenever possible.
DARK GREENS
Dark green vegetables are some of the most mineral-dense foods on the planet, and waterborne greens or sprouted greens are even better (waterborne greens usually have 2-10 times more minerals)
MY FAVORITES
Spirulina, chlorella, barley grass juice extract, wheat grass, kale, parsley, all seaweeds and sea vegetables, chard, and spinach.
PREHISTORIC GRAINS & SEEDS
Today, the most nutrient-dense foods are what I call the prehistoric plants; the ugly, brown-colored, intimidating dry good you see in plastic bins at the health food stores.
These are commercial crops, but nutritionally-speaking, they more-closely resemble their ancestors. They take a little extra work to prepare (cooking or sprouting), but it’s well worth it.
SHOPPING LIST
Millet, quinoa, amaranth, wild rice, bulgur, sesame seeds, sprouted seeds of clover, broccoli, mung beans, and radish.
SUPERFATS
Most people get their fat from inferior, animal-based foods like milk, ghee, cheese, butter, and meat. In animals’ bodies (and yours), built up toxins like pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, and pollutants are most-often deposited in fat cells.
To make things worse, animal fat also contains the notorious LDL (bad) cholesterol that can lead
to damaged arteries and heart disease. No wonder fat has such a bad reputation!
Foolishly, many people today try to avoid all fats when really, they should be avoiding animal fats. Plant fats are not only good for you—they are essential for health and wellness and MUST be
eaten on a regular basis. Good fat give you sustained energy, heals your body, and balances hormones.
SHOPPING LIST
Raw almonds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, avocado, coconut, durian, and cold-pressed oils (olive, coconut, hemp, flax, and sesame seed are all great).
WHY SUPERFOODS?
Yoga students put heavy demands on their body, often neglecting to replenish their system with nutrient-dense, natural foods that will keep them healthy and strong.
Food for thought…
Keep Practicing,
Lucas
YOGABODY Naturals LLC
p.s. On pages 10-23 of the YOGABODY Handbook, I go into a lot
more detail about what and when to eat for health and flexibility.
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I tried YOGABODY courtesy of my yoga teacher trainer & mentor, and was amazed by the results. After just 24 hours taking the supplements, I did an advanced practice and could not believe the difference in my strength and flexibility. Whoever put this together really knows what they're doing!
- Mariann Grace (certified yoga instructor)
I don't like supplements usually, but since this one is all-natural, I thought I'd give it a try. My right hip was really giving me problems, and YOGABODY reduced the pain immediately.
Within a week, I was able to stretch deeper than ever. It could have been a coincidence, but I don't think so. Thanks!
- Daniel Stringer (yoga student)
I have been taking YOGABODY for about a month, and one of the most significant effects I noticed, was when I decided to do a 6 mile run with a friend. I hadn't run 6 miles in a couple years, and my running routine had dwindled to only 4 miles, 2-3 times per week. Normally in the past if I had done a 6 mile run I would be VERY sore the next couple days, but this time, with the addition of YOGABODY, I wasn't sore AT ALL!! I couldn't believe it!
- Shireen Khavari (runner)
Right away I noticed a significant difference in the amount of energy I had: before, during, and after a yoga class when taking YOGABODY. I challenge every yogi/yogini to try this product-yes, it's THAT good!
- Tunde Martinez (yoga student)
Thank you! I've been taking YOGABODY for just over a month and already I notice a difference. I have knees and ankles that get very stiff and sore, and in fact, I've had two knee surgeries more than ten years ago.
While taking YOGABODY, I notice less recurring stiffness and more range of motion. It feels like I need less warm-up time.
- Eric Stryson (yoga student)
I must thank you again for the capsules. I typically take between 4 and 6 caps every day, depending on my eating schedule. I definitely have a reduction of appetite. It seems that food just does not taste as good, so I'm less tempted to eat it. As a result, though I am not more than a couple of pounds lighter, I feel much lighter.
I'm more of a runner than a yoga practitioner, and I feel like I can simply bounce up the off-road trails I run on daily. And, in terms of yoga, my backbends are getting much stronger and bigger-way bigger!
- Jason Polley (yoga student)
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I've had lower back pain for years... an old injury. Yoga has helped a lot, and now, YOGABODY is increasing the benefits. It relieves pain within about an hour and seems to be helping me heal and get flexible. I don't go to the studio without it.
- Karen Gamble (yoga student)
This really works! I wasn't expecting much, but I followed the instructions, took my supplements, and you know... I actually noticed it the first day! It also cleared up my skin within a week. So thank you!
- Alexia Briones Van de Walle (yoga instructor)
I've practiced yoga for almost 3 years and Ashtanga is my favorite practice. Though I have a pretty flexible body, I will sometimes get sore or pain in my hamstring. Also, I had a hard time in doing Marichyasana D alone.
But, after taking YOGABODY for a week, I can do Marichyasana D right now, and I can feel that my backbend poses can further be deepened. Yet, I don't feel sore even after a strong practice. My body can recover very soon! It's amazing!
- Maisie Chan (yoga student)
I've been stretching daily for 6 years, and yet my hamstrings are still like two solid blocks of ice when I get on the mat each morning - all stiffness and pain. Two days after I began using YOGABODY Stretch, I noticed that my hamstrings were really limber and my body felt loose and light. I also feel clear-headed and energized. Naturally, I was really surprised at how quickly I could feel the effects.
- Daniel White (yoga student)
I have been taking YOGABODY for just over 3 weeks and I noticed the results immediately. I take 3 caps in the morning, about one hour before practice, and 3 caps at night. I can't quite explain it but I have been flying through practice, and as a result, have been more focused and more on the ball.
My appetite has also shrunk and digestion is a lot better. For whatever reason, I feel more energized, and this all happened when I started taking YOGABODY! I love it! This extra energy helps both in my own practice and when I teach.
- Tiana Harilela,Yoga Teacher (yoga instructor)
I used to overstretch quite frequently when practicing, with vulnerable inter-coastal and upper-back muscles. Ever since taking the green supplement, my body has been feeling stronger and more elastic. Muscles have an increased safety range, and I barely experience any of the previous random discomforts.
- Alex Reachi (yoga student)
You'll never believe the progress in my flexibility using YOGABODY over a 2 week period. I am 47, and before now I could never do the splits. After I started using YOGABODY I am so much more flexible it's unbelievable. These two pictures speak for themselves. In the first I am 5 inches off the ground, and the second pic is after only 6 stretching sessions! I am also not as sore after workouts and my body recovers faster with YOGABODY. I am so pleased, thank you!
– Angela Surajpal (yoga student)
I borrowed a friend's Yoga Trapeze and it was an awesome experience. It gave me such a feeling of lightness without being dizzy. Almost instant relief from backache and a feeling of the spine decompressing. I just wanted to stay upside down for hours it was so relaxing.
– Bryan Bender (yoga student)
I recently started yoga again and as I was taking YOGABODY, I did 3 days in a row and my body healed so much faster than normal. I find it easier and more enjoyable to practice yoga when taking YOGABODY and I don't dread the pain I would normally get when I stretch. YOGABODY makes me more positive during my workouts which is an added bonus because I feel awesome afterwards! This is my honest and sincere opinion about this product, yeah the green pills may look weird but they work!! So grateful I found them!
– Kim Chi Kim (yoga student)
I use YOGABODY daily and work on the Gravity Poses. I just got the laminated chart and it's helping to remember how they are to be grouped. Almost down in splits on right side which is amazing. I wasn't making as much progress until I started the YOAGBODY program. Actually getting closer on left side too - which I never dreamed I would be able to do!
– KCSuzy (yoga student)
I bought the Yoga Trapeze for my wife who doesn't practice yoga but has had slipped discs since adolescence. She gets relief from doing a simple inversion in this for seven minutes each morning
– Jeremy Johnson (yoga student)
I have had huge flexibility gains in the 12 weeks I have used this product and the Gravity Pose techniques. I have even been able to join a fitness center to do additional resistance training. I am 62, have had 2 serious spinal injuries at ages 16 & 28, and 7 spinal surgeries (3 lumbar, 4 cervical) in the past 44 years, along with several other invasive spinal procedures. Thanks to YOGABODY I'm doin' better every day now!
– Lulgi (yoga student)
I do my gravity stretches and take YOGABODY every morning. I love the CD as it contains plain instructions and at the same time makes me feel as if I'm taking a class in a group. I started practicing yoga about 20 years ago and I was quite flexible and bendy. Then I quit and lost a lot of movement. Some of the gravity poses help me feel like I still can move freely without feeling pain or tension. My work gives me neck, back and leg pain. After couple of weeks of YOGABODY Stretch and Gravity Yoga I felt no pain in my neck, my back hurts less, and my legs have become lighter. Before it was quite difficult for me to walk. After approximately 100 meters I wanted to stop, to sit, to have a rest. Now I'm walking at least 7 km a day and feel good. Thanks a lot! I feel the life coming back to my body.
– Galina (yoga student)
I eat at least one tablespoon of Chia seeds a day. They are a revelation. My intestines are humming, and my skin is really soft. I have given these away to friends, and recommend them to everyone.
– Julie Madill (yoga instructor)
I have been using your "gravity" poses to loosen my hips and they have done wonders for me. I can sit in lotus pose for about 1 hour now without tremendous discomfort.
– Stephen McConnell (yoga student)
I am so thankful for the YOGABODY Handbook. It will surely deepen the benefits of my Bikram practice. Again many thanks and Namaste
– Barbara (Bikram Yoga student)
I use a tablespoon of chia seeds in my morning spinach, banana, carrot, ginger, lemon and plain yogurt shake. That's my breakfast. (You've helped me realize the power of drinking as much spinach as possible from a masticating juicer) I quit the coffee over a year ago, and these chia seeds are wonderful for a not-so hungry feeling and maybe I'm imagining it, but I do feel more energized!
– Kitty-Marie LaVeaux (dance instructor)
The stretches you laid out in your manual do wonders. Lately I've found that if I bike my butt off and break a good sweat then do your long holds, my bad hamstring seems to improve much faster.
– Kris Waldron (Bikram Yoga teacher)
I have just started the YOGABODY Gang, and am loving the idea! It gives a nice feeling of sharing and being part of something. Great advice and responses. The Gravity poses are amazingly effective, after just one week I feel a difference! The YOGABODY Stretch supplements also seem to help me in kicking my coffee to the curb!
– Marianne Huus Mjøen (yoga student)
Chia seeds are an absolutely fabulous product. They feel so amazing in my system. I often start my day with some chia and water for breakfast. Within 10 min I'm completely satisfied for 2 - hours.
– Deirdre Butler (yoga student)
I received the YOGABODY Handbook about ten days ago, and I have been using the gravity poses every day (sometimes twice a day) since then. I have to admit that this program greatly exceeds my expectations!
I am 56 and I have been practicing yoga since I was 14. The problem is that I am (was) as stiff as a board and that yoga was always a struggle for me because I was always so far from the posture that I could not relax and benefit from it. I therefore had long periods of discouragement and I felt like I got nowhere, even after so many years. At least, that's until I tried your gravity poses. I think that a kind of a miracle is starting to happen! Gravity poses work - and damn well! For the first time in my life I see and feel progress! I obviously have to put in the work and allow time for more progress, but I trust the method and I know it is going to work wonders with a little patience, because I already feel quite different, I would say more "free". Great product, Lucas, God bless you!
– Paul Belizere (yoga student)
I am 30 years old, and since I was 16 I have belonged to the Yog Sadhan Ashram. I am also a Yoga Coach and have used the Ashram for my daily yoga practice, since I was 12 years old. I used to be very healthy naturally, but when I turned 23, I became very busy and concentrated on my studies, marriage and career. I stopped practicing every day, until I could not even do PAAD HAST AASAN. My weight jumped to 83kg and I was very stiff. One day I found your site and read all your articles. It took two days, but I was convinced and changed my diet. I bought Spirulina, MSM, Chlorella, stopped eating fast food and started eating more raw vegetables like spinach, cabbage and also some plant foods. I was also a coffee boy before, but I cut it out. In one month I lost 10kg and now I can also do CHAKRA ASAN - can you believe it? Thank you so much!
– Sanjeev (yoga student)
I drink Yoga Protein in a smoothie every day, and just love it. It gives me the energy I need to practice yoga and Tai Chi, and leaves me feeling great - plus, the recovery time after classes are faster. Thank you for getting these products out to us and helping us get better results.
– Jacquelyn Sword (yoga student)
Yoga Protein is great stuff! I have tried all types of protein and this is by far the best tasting and easiest to mix with liquid.
– Kimberly Hruby (yoga student)
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