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Yoga is all in my head

Most of my yoga practice is all in my head lately.   It starts off like this: I roll out my mat in my meditation room and feel the hips in a lunge, maybe a pigeon first off. My back has an argument with me. My left sacrum argues with me. My right rotator cuff

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How are you? Really?

People ask us how we are all the time. Do you notice what you answer? Often it’s a quick, auto-reply: “OK”, or “fine.” But it’s also equally an answer like this: “Aw man, my car didn’t start and I think I need to spend a lot of money to get it fixed.” “I’ve been busy

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Just B Yoga anniversary package specials

I am humbled and grateful beyond belief. Six years ago I started teaching yoga in a school gymnasium with an idea to make yoga more accessible to everyday people. And every day you ALL never cease to amaze me in your adoption and adaptations with yoga in your lives. Thank YOU for SIX YEARS OF

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Sexual trauma, teens and transformation

It’s a modern day Breakfast Club of sorts. A gymnast. A martial artist. An honor student. A book worm. Teenage girls. Stressed about school and dating. In love with social media and music. Worried about college. They are bonded each week knowing they’ve all suffered something horrible in a special yoga class I teach with

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Parent-Tot Yoga starts Feb. 8!

Bring your infant-toddler to Just B Yoga and let’s get creative in finding yoga together. This class welcomes a parent with up to two (2) little ones (birth to age 4) to come in and have fun exploring movement and breath. Feel free to bring a baby carrier, small bouncy seat, quiet (soft) toys or

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How it all began: The journey to Just Being

Just B Yoga, a donation-based yoga studio, got started on a public bus in 2010. It was the #14 on the CATA system here in Lansing. Michigan was in the tailwind of the Great Recession. It was an idea that got into motion as I noticed no one who rode the bus with me went

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Curvaceous Lingerie Sports Bra Trunk Show & Fit Experience

On Monday, Jan. 11, we will host “Curvaceous Lingerie Sports Bra Trunk Show & Fit Experience” at Just B Yoga from 6-9 p.m. Owner, Lauren Long, will talk about the value of a properly fitted bra and particularly for your yoga practice. RESERVE YOUR SPOT – TRUNK SHOW IS FREE. ATTEND FOR CLASS OR JUST

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The Mat and the Meds, by Kim Lewis

(August 18th , 2015) I’m taking a big step. Coming off medication prescribed for bipolar disorder after 25 years of taking anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medication, and mood stabilizers. Really, I’m taking another step in series of small steps. This is not a reckless, unplanned leap from a complicated mix of drugs to zero drugs. And I’m

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Yoga superheros save the day for Jack the Cat

Around 9 a.m. this morning we put out a call to action to help a neighbor, Aaron, pay for an emergency surgery for his cat Jack. Yoga Call to Action: Help Save Jack The Cat Jack had emergency surgery at the MSU Vet Clinic last night for an obstructed urethra (uncomfortable!!) and had to stay

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Yoga call to action: Help save Jack the cat

Meet Jack the cat. Jack had to be taken to the MSU Vet clinic last night because he was very sick. Turns out he had an obstruction in his urethra.  The surgery and overnight stay are going to be about $1,000. Meet Aaron. He’s Jack’s human who saved him from the Capital Area Humane Society

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Karma Ka$h pays it forward for yoga classes and workshops

Since we started the Karma Ka$h pay it forward option students have contributed more than $176 to help others attend class or workshops. It’s so humbling to see our community come together to make it possible for others too practice. It’s lovely to see community want an opportunity to help. The Karma Ka$h has helped:

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Make your next meme matter with mantra and mindfulness

Our newsfeeds are chock full of words of encouragement and positivity. “If you change nothing, nothing will change.” “Inhale confidence, exhale doubt.” “You is kind, you is smart, you is important.” (One of my favorites because it has a kitty). They are awesome little poofs of inspiration that make us smile at our computer or

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