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Hi, it's Cate Stillman, and I'm here with Coach of the Month Kari Zabel. We're so happy to have her on the show today, where we will talk about her journey through law school and a graduate degree in City Planning to practicing and then teaching yoga, all before changing her path to become a Yoga Health Coach. Tune in to hear how Kari Zabel overcame the cultural norms surrounding her to pursue her passion...

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  The numbers are in…cue the drum roll…Here are the top 10 Yoga Health Coaching posts of 2017. The best blogs of the year featured personal tips to help you dial in your habits and professional advice for coaches to better support their clients. Top YHC blogs shared personal advice on everything from your morning coffee, to potty talk, to eye exercises when you’ve been at the computer far too long. In 2017, blogger, Alexandra Epple’s popular...

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It is that time of the year where you look back and reflect on what you have done or not done. It is a transition time to the new year and possibly a new YOU.  It is the time to celebrate your connection with family and friends, your achievements at work and your ever-thriving body. How awesome does that feel to you? How can you refine and strive for an even greater awesomeness next year?   Setting...

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Eewy, gooey, toxic sludge. Sticky, thick and yellow. Waste. No, I’m not on the wrong holiday, and this isn’t a throwback to Halloween. This is AMA. Ama is the byproduct of poor digestion - not just digestion of food, but also of life experiences. In a body where ama is present, so are illness and disease. Expect to have health, energy and balanced emotions in a body that is ama free. Understanding the Ayurvedic concept...

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Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg – oh my! The holidays are upon us, and so are seasonal spices.  Have you ever wondered how the traditional spicing of the winter season came to be?  Why do cinnamon flavored drinks run rampant in coffee shops this time of year?  Why are ginger cookies usually a mid-winter’s treat?  And why is eggnog (almost always) reserved for the holidays?  Admit it, Christmas cheer might not quite be the same without...

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I had the ideal holiday meal. My spontaneous meal wasn’t really planned but somehow worked out perfectly. My family was traveling to Virginia to be with my niece and her family. I was scheduled to present a yoga retreat at Kripalu Retreat Center,  the day after Thanksgiving. There was no way to be in two places at once so I stayed home in  NYC  for the holidays. I was so excited about this spontaneous holiday...