Author Archives: thinkfirst

Spring Equinox

Posted on March 24, 2021 by thinkfirst

Spring on the calendar, but still snow and last remnants of last fall.

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Balancing emotional body

Posted on February 25, 2021 by thinkfirst

All emotions are meant to flow thru the body.  A Chinese proverb says that flowing water does not stagnate.  And that is good advice for emotions.

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Advice from Maria Sabina, Mexican healer and poet

Posted on February 21, 2021 by thinkfirst
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Lunar New Year 2021

Posted on February 14, 2021 by thinkfirst

It’s the year of the Ox, but since it’s a yin metal year, it could be also be called the year of the Golden Cow. The yoga practice this week at Rexburg yoga will feature cat/cow pose, and cow face … Continue reading →

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Winter Season of Water

Posted on January 21, 2021 by thinkfirst

Winter represents the most Yin aspect in Chinese medicine.  Yin is the dark, cold, slow, inward energy.  Growing, saving, and building potential for new life in the spring.  Rest is important for revitalizing the kidneys.  It is a good time … Continue reading →

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Chinese 5 element quiz

Posted on January 20, 2021 by thinkfirst

Here is a fun self-evaluation quiz to see what element or season you most naturally resonate with at the moment. As one grows up, matures, has life experiences, things might change and shift, but it is likely that one or … Continue reading →

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Yoga and Nature’s movement

Posted on January 20, 2021 by thinkfirst

Here in 2021 when Leslie is teaching, the theme will be on bringing together the seasons, Chinese 5 element system, movements of nature, and how those manifest thru the body in meridians, organ systems, and emotions. I’ll be posting up … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2020 Year of the Rat

Posted on February 5, 2020 by thinkfirst

Our Chinese New year practice is always fun and this is the year of the rat. Rats and mice are small creatures but when they all are working together at a large obstacle – it eventually gives way. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Yoga Practice at Ballet Arts Studio

Posted on January 2, 2020 by thinkfirst

Yoga ongoing every Tues and Thur morning classes.8:45 AM – 10 AM $12 Drop in $55 Monthly566 S 5th W Rexburg, ID Ballet Arts Dance Studio Modern Hatha YogaFlow yogaJoint-friendly yoga –Education of our students is a priority––Beginners welcome at … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Scorpion

Posted on November 22, 2017 by thinkfirst

During these weeks of practicing with scorpion pose, we will explore variations that do not require one to do a forearm stand. Sometimes we will use props and sometimes we will play with a posture we call Earth Scorpion and … Continue reading →

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