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Jackie Allen
Jan 7, 20226 min read
All About Forward Folds
Hey readers! I am so glad you are here! In this month's blog post, I will take a semi-deep dive into the world of forward folds. ...
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Jackie Allen
May 14, 202113 min read
Yoga and Low Back Pain Part III - What does the Evidence Say?
Hey Readers! Welcome! I am so glad you are here. Today’s post is Part III of my “Yoga for Low Back Pain” series. If you have not read...
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Jackie Allen
Apr 16, 202111 min read
Caring for Your Voice - Evidence-Based Tips and Tricks
Hey Readers! I am so happy you are here! In addition to personal training and teaching yoga, I am also a licensed and certified...
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Jackie Allen
Apr 2, 202110 min read
Maintaining Your Body and Mind: Checking-in with Yourself
Hey Readers! I'm so thankful you are here! In today's post, I want to talk about the importance of maintaining your body and mind by...
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Jackie Allen
Mar 19, 202111 min read
How Yoga Helped Me Manage My Bipolar Disorder
Hey Readers! I am so grateful that you are here! I am going to really open myself up and share some personal information in today's...
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Jackie Allen
Mar 12, 20216 min read
Variations of Dancer's Pose - Let Your Inner Dancer Sparkle
Hey Readers! I am so honored that you are here! One of my most favorite yoga poses is Dancer's pose, also known as Natarajasana...
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Jackie Allen
Feb 26, 20219 min read
Self-Myofascial Rolling - Tricks of the Trade
Hey Readers! I am so glad you are here! In today's blog post, I will go over my personal history and "tricks of the trade" as it...
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Jackie Allen
Feb 19, 20219 min read
What is Self-Myofascial Rolling?
Hey Readers! I am so happy you are here! In today's blog post, I will give an overview of what self-myofascial rolling is and what the...
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Jackie Allen
Feb 12, 202110 min read
New to Yoga? What to Expect in Your First Studio Class
Hey Readers! I am so happy you are here! In today's blog post, I will give an overview of what you might expect when you go to your...
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Jackie Allen
Feb 5, 202115 min read
Gluteal Amnesia V - Prevention Practices and Exercises
Hey Readers! I am so thankful you are here! This is the fifth, and final, part of my gluteal amnesia series. In this installment, I...
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Jackie Allen
Jan 29, 202113 min read
Gluteal Amnesia IV - Neurobiology
Hey Readers! I am so thankful that you are here! This blog post is part IV of my gluteal amnesia series. In this series, I am taking a...
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Jackie Allen
Jan 22, 202112 min read
Gluteal Amnesia III - Muscular Biology
Hey Readers! Glad you are here! This is part III of my 5-part series on gluteal amnesia. If you have not read part 1 (click here) or part...
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Jackie Allen
Jan 15, 202111 min read
Gluteal Amnesia II - General Overview
Hey readers! I am so glad you are here. In this 5-part blog series, I am untangling the mystery of gluteal amnesia. If you have not read...
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Jackie Allen
Jan 8, 20219 min read
Gluteal Amnesia I - What Do the "Glutes" Do?
Hey Readers! I am so glad you are here! It's time to talk about our butts! Haha! But, seriously, I have spent many, many, many hours...
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Jackie Allen
Dec 11, 202016 min read
What is Holistic Wellness?
Hey Readers! I am so glad you are here. Holistic wellness is the guiding principle in my life. I whole-heartedly believe in wellness...
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Jackie Allen
Nov 20, 20205 min read
What is Restorative Yoga?
Hey Readers! I am so glad you are here! Have you ever tried a restorative yoga class? If you answered "no," you are missing out big...
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Jackie Allen
Nov 13, 20204 min read
Creating a Home Yoga/Workout Space
Hey Readers! Glad you are here! In this week's blog post, I will go over some tips and tricks for creating a home yoga/workout space...
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Jackie Allen
Nov 6, 20205 min read
Why I Love Bow Pose So Much
Hey Readers! Glad you are here! Bow pose, aka "Dhanurasana" in Sanskrit ("Don-YOUR-as-uh-nuh"), is one of my favorite yoga poses. Bow...
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Jackie Allen
Oct 30, 20204 min read
Yoga Prop Hacks - Totally Acceptable Prop Substitutions
Hey Readers! If you are new to my posts, welcome! If you are a returning lotus yogi reader, welcome back! I am so glad you are here! ...
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Jackie Allen
Oct 23, 20207 min read
What are Yoga Props and How Can They be Used?
Hey Readers! In this blog post I go over some of the more commonly used yoga props and my favorite ways to use them. Yoga props are...
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