Shoulder Stretches Courtney Bell Yoga

Three Shoulder Stretches

Hop on my email list and be the first to get free videos like this series delivered straight to your inbox.   First Shoulder Stretch. We begin with Eagle Fold in order to open the breath waves into the back body.  A simple breathing technique is practised in this video to experience the subtle actions of […]

Daily Power Poses

“Power Poses” are physical positions held for seconds or minutes at a time, that actually create chemical shifts that positively affect self-confidence and self-esteem. New research on Power Poses was recently conducted at Harvard by Amy Cuddy. You can view her TedX talk here. Check out the Daily Power section under the Featured Tab where […]

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How To Use Yoga Props

When I first started practicing Yoga I used props all the time. They helped me with a variety of anatomical and physiological benefits. I could go so far to say that I owe the love I have for Yoga to the use of yoga props from the beginning! When used correctly, they create more stability […]

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Seasonal Video Program

Great Affection is about to launch, opening you up to a comprehensive 4-week program that you can do at your own pace. You will have unlimited access to all videos and blogs in this program for 3 months. This video program gives you certain access to tangible power and skill that will MAKE YOUR YOGA […]

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With Great Affection

I absolutely love this picture and quote because I identify with the sensations of contentment, stability, and blissfulness within yoga. And I’d like to ask YOU if you also feel this in your yoga. Do you feel colorful heart symbols bursting through your poses? How about friendly birds perched onto your side? Yes? No? Maybe so? Well, I definitely […]

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Underlying the Inner Thigh Gap

Reading the following article reminded me of the dearly sought after “inner thigh gap” that displays a thin appearance of the femur bones. Now, as much as it would be an easy shot for me to condemn the “inner thigh gap” in order to justify the point that such superficial characteristics do not define beauty, I want […]