YOGA TODAY Search Beyond, Seek Within: Spice Up Your Practice by Creating Your Own Adventure! BY LINDSEY VAN WAGNER
and went to five different studios and took six classes! I also dined at a vegan restaurant and visited an animal sanctuary where the love- ly owner let me interview her as we sipped homemade ginger shots. I was so encouraged by her sense of dedication and support for the community. Stepping into fresh vibes, exchanging good energy, and meeting new friends and instructors, I felt invigorated and inspired. Each of these spots and studios had their own unique flavor and energy — even the tattoo shop was a special experience. (I’ve included a list of the names of the places I visited at the end of this article, in case you are interested in taking a trip there yourself!) As you travel and explore new spaces, let Yoga instructors and oth- er wellness leaders be your healers and tour guides. Learn new poses, get new ideas, move into flows you have never tried. Learn what you like and what you don’t like. Take note of the commonalities of the practices as well as the differences — each region you visit will have their own vibe, and then each studio within those regions will have their own specialties, and then each teacher, each class will have their own unique gifts to offer. Search beyond to seek within. Shift your perspective. Trust the syn- chronicities that occur… how you seem to cross paths with the right person at the right time, receive intuitive messages, stumble upon business opportunities. Yoga travel is about building peace, communi- ty, bliss, and love everywhere. Because wherever you go, there you are. Every day we aim to clear out and rearrange our inner space so we can better relate to our outer world and feel that sacred alignment with the Universe. Then we bring that knowledge back to our homebase and share this renewed energy with others. Now, get to planning your next trip and reTREAT yourself! * * * Below are the names of my new favorite Miami spots and their Instagram handles. Yoga Studios: YoBk — www.yo-bk.com/miami; @yo.bk Mimi Yoga — https://mimiyoga.com/; @mimiyogastudio Sol Yoga — https://solyogaflorida.com/; @solyogaflorida Modo Yoga - Miami Beach — https://modoyoga.com/miami-beach/; @modoyoga Hanu Yoga — https://hanuyogamiami.com/; @hanuyogamiami Vegan Attractions: Aguacate Animal Sanctuary — https://www.aguacatesanctuaryan - drescue.com/; @aguacate_sanctuaryoflove Love Life Café — https://www.lovelifecafe.com/; @lovelife_cafe Tattoo Shop: Skye Ink Miami — https://www.skyeink.com/; @skyeinkmiami
These days, we are fortunate to have access to so many amazing healing modalities, especially in the DMV area. However, sometimes our routines can feel a little monotonous. While repetition and consis- tency are the keys to wellness and habit change, our practices start to feel stale if we do the same sequences in the same places with the same teachers over and over. So, being the spirit junkies that we are, we ven- ture to Bali, Tulum, Hawaii, and many other getaway destinations for the latest and greatest wisdom and insight — whether it be movement, meditation, and a host of other alternative practices. These can be very profound and enlivening experiences. But you don’t have to wait until you have enough money or va - cation time to quench that thirst. Some of us aren’t ready to embark on a 20-hour-flight to an exotic location. Yet we are still looking to enhance our experiences and heighten our inner journeys. There are easier ways to get out of your comfort zone while staying in your com - fort zone. Take yourself on a getaway, perhaps a few days or a long weekend, to somewhere more accessible. Create your own retreat by checking things out on your own. Get curious. Our country is so diverse that you don’t have to travel far to feel like you are in a completely different corner of the world. Do the activities you like in a different landscape. Get Ready To Spice Things Up! I recently participated in my own personal retreat to Miami, Flor - ida. Through the help of Yoga buddies and online connections, I laid out a roadmap of studios and sights, and made the vacation mine. Af- ter a flight of only two and a half hours, I stayed in Miami for four days Gentle Dental Care FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Mercury Free Dentistry since 1982 Board Certified by the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine Our office offers a unique approach combining the best from the natural modalities of homeopathy, Chinese medicine and nutrition, with the latest lifesaving treatment for sleep apnea and snoring. We have been a health oriented practice for over 40 years, offering a variety of quality services including:
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