Ali Washington
Author of The Perception Diet, Ali believes in yoga to mend mind, body and soul.
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Author of The Perception Diet, a book designed to help you create the life and body you desire through awareness and a deeper connection with yourself. Through her own struggles with body images issues, Ali used yoga, meditation, mindfulness and serious self love to heal. Now it is her mission to spread the tools she used to gain her wellness with the world.

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Reverse Warrior Pose

Each yoga pose is an opportunity to tap into a different part of ourselves and work on new challenges. Don't miss out on the benefits of Reverse Warrior!
Ali Washington
Top 5 Health Benefits of Reverse Warrior Pose

5 Fun Yoga Pose Variations To Spice Up Your Yoga Routine

If your practice is starting to feel a bit too routinary, kick things up a notch by trying these fun and challenging yoga pose variations.
Ali Washington
5 Fun Yoga Pose Variations To Spice Up Your Yoga Routine

Is Yoga Shaming The New Fat Shaming?

If the yoga community strives to be a diverse, vibrant, and positive place to spread love, it follows that any kind of yoga shaming is misplaced. Read this yogi's case.
Ali Washington
Is Yoga Shaming The New Fat Shaming?

5 Ways to Treat Your Body Like a Temple

Getting fit isn't the only way to treat your body like a temple. Here are more tips to help you honor your body physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
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5 Ways to Treat Your Body Like a Temple

The Lost Unity of Yoga

Yoga is great for all types, so what's the reason for some many divisive voices in the field today? Here's an article searching for the lost unity of yoga.
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The Lost Unity of Yoga

Top 5 Worst Reasons Not To Practice Yoga

Are you guilty of skipping a class with one of these notorious excuses? See these typical fears debunked and start to practice yoga today!
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Top 5 Worst Reasons Not To Practice Yoga

5 Ways To Make Your Yoga Practice Stick

As our lives change, so do our routines and habits. How can we retain a yoga practice through all the change? Here are some great tips to keep consistent.
Ali Washington
5 Ways To Make Your Yoga Practice Stick

Top 5 Bedtime Yoga Poses

It can be hard to wind down, decompress, and get some rest after a busy day, but give your mind and a body a chance with these great bedtime yoga poses.
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Top 5 Bedtime Yoga Poses

Should You Have A Yoga Diet?

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Should You Have A Yoga Diet?

The Importance Of Focus in Yoga (And Life)

Whether you have been practicing for 30 minutes or 30 years, focus or drishti is important both in yoga and in life. Here's why.
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The Importance Of Focus in Yoga (And Life)

5 Ways To Beat Overwhelm

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5 Ways To Beat Overwhelm

10 Sure Fire Signs You Are A Yoga Addict

Are you a yoga addict? If you do these ten things, you probably are. (Don't worry, we're yoga addicts, too!) Find out what the signs are here.
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10 Sure Fire Signs You Are A Yoga Addict

Tune Into Your Breath Now...

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Tune Into Your Breath Now...

5 Easy Ways To Start Meditation Now

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5 Easy Ways To Start Meditation Now

7 Reasons Why Inversions Rock

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7 Reasons Why Inversions Rock

5 Yoga Postures To Improve Digestion

Yoga famously relieves stress, calms the mind, and eases back pain, and it also treats digestive issues. Here are five yoga postures to improve digestion.
Ali Washington
5 Yoga Postures To Improve Digestion

10 Awesome Health Benefits Of Headstand

There are lots of benefits of headstand, or Sirsasana. Here are 10 of our favorites! If you feel ready, healthy, and stable, try practicing it every day!
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10 Awesome Health Benefits Of Headstand

5 Life Lessons I Learned From Handstand

The process of learning handstand has taught me some valuable life lessons. Here are just five of them.
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5 Life Lessons I Learned From Handstand

5 Health Benefits Of Yoga Twists

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5 Health Benefits Of Yoga Twists

5 Yoga Fails You Can (Probably) Not Avoid

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5 Yoga Fails You Can (Probably) Not Avoid

How To Get On The Yoga Mat When You Don’t Feel Like It

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How To Get On The Yoga Mat When You Don’t Feel Like It

5 Ways To Start A Self Care Routine

I'm so much better than I used to be at taking care of me, and my life is so much better for it. Here are my top five tips for starting a self care routine.
Ali Washington
5 Ways To Start A Self Care Routine

5 Ways To Make The New Year Rock!

Ali Washington
5 Ways To Make The New Year Rock!

Why You Shouldn't Go On A Diet

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Why You Shouldn't Go On A Diet

Why You Should Always Follow The Nudges

Ali Washington
Why You Should Always Follow The Nudges

Why Gratitude Can (and Will!) Break Your Cycle of Stress

Now you may have heard this sentence said in a way that was meant to make you feel badly about complaining. You may have been lectured on how much we have, how rich we really are, how there are people out there starving and dying and we get upset about our iPhone breaking or not being able to get a clear internet connection. Read on to find out why gratitude will break the stress cycle
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Why Gratitude Can (and Will!) Break Your Cycle of Stress

5 Reasons To Do Your Yoga Teacher Training

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5 Reasons To Do Your Yoga Teacher Training

5 Reasons Vinyasas Rule

For me, going a day without doing a few vinyasas is like going a day without drinking water. Here are five reasons you should practice vinyasas every day.
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5 Reasons Vinyasas Rule

5 Health Benefits of Legs Up the Wall Posture

Viparita Karani or Legs Up the Wall improves circulation, stimulates digestion, and calms the mind. Here are five benefits of Legs Up the Wall Posture.
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5 Health Benefits of Legs Up the Wall Posture

5 Reasons You Should Practice Dolphin Pose

Dolphin pose is one of the most highly effective and underused strength and stability-building poses in yoga. Here are five reasons to practice this pose.
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5 Reasons You Should Practice Dolphin Pose

5 Reasons You Should Slow Down Your Asana Practice

It’s so easy to totally sidestep all the amazing, transformative powers of asana practice. So here are my top 5 reasons why slowing down will benefit you.
Ali Washington
5 Reasons You Should Slow Down Your Asana Practice

5 Tips for Finding Your Edge in Asana

Yoga instructors often tell you to “find your edge” in a pose, or to take it to "your fullest expression.” Here are tips for finding your edge in asana.
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5 Tips for Finding Your Edge in Asana

5 Yoga Poses to Open Up the Hips

Do you have tight, uncomfortable hips? Here are 5 great yoga poses for hips, so that you can move more comfortably!
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5 Yoga Poses to Open Up the Hips

5 Reasons To Hold Back In Your Asana Practice

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5 Reasons To Hold Back In Your Asana Practice

5 Health Benefits Of Child's Pose

Child's pose is a true resting pose that you can hold for long periods of time without the need for props. This article celebrates this glorious pose.
Ali Washington
5 Health Benefits Of Child's Pose

The 10 Foods You Should Always Eat

For a strong body, healthy lifestyle, and happy tummy, here are ten foods you should always eat that not only nourish you but also please your palate.
Ali Washington
The 10 Foods You Should Always Eat

10 Foods You Should Never Eat

If you want to lead a truly healthy lifestyle, here are 10 foods you should never eat. But don't worry, there's also substitutes you can use!
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10 Foods You Should Never Eat

Top 5 Pre-Yoga Meal Ideas From A Nutritionist

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Top 5 Pre-Yoga Meal Ideas From A Nutritionist

Top 5 Post-Yoga Meal Ideas From A Nutritionist

Let's look at 5 different post-yoga meal or snack ideas for different post-yoga circumstances. Check out these options and see what is best for you!
Ali Washington
Top 5 Post-Yoga Meal Ideas From A Nutritionist

5 Standing Yoga Poses for Stronger Legs

Here are 5 great yoga poses for legs. Core strength is great to have, but your legs are your foundations, and they should be strong, too!
Ali Washington
5 Standing Yoga Poses for Stronger Legs

5 Effortless Ways To Eat Healthier

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5 Effortless Ways To Eat Healthier

5 Yoga Poses To Get You Ready For Handstand

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5 Yoga Poses To Get You Ready For Handstand

Top 5 Health Benefits Of Shoulder Stand

Shoulder Stand or Sarvangasana is one of the most healing and restorative yoga asana. Here are five of the greatest health benefits of Shoulder Stand pose.
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Top 5 Health Benefits Of Shoulder Stand

Top 5 Yoga Poses For Stronger And Toned Arms

Strong arms not only let you do tasks and movements with ease and efficiency, they also look awesome. Here are five yoga poses for stronger and toned arms.
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Top 5 Yoga Poses For Stronger And Toned Arms

5 Exercises to Help You Get Into Upward Facing Bow Pose

Upward Facing Bow Pose can be a very challenging posture requiring strength and openness. Here are five exercises to help you enter this powerful pose.
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5 Exercises to Help You Get Into Upward Facing Bow Pose

5 Health Benefits Of Bridge Posture

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5 Health Benefits Of Bridge Posture

5 Reasons Early Morning Yoga Practices Rock

There are lots of benefits of yoga in the morning, but we've narrowed it down to 5. So don't hit the snooze button; hit your mat instead!
Ali Washington
5 Reasons Early Morning Yoga Practices Rock

5 Health Benefits of Supine Twist

Supine Twist or Jathara Parivartanasana helps transition an active yang practice into the yin of Savasana. Here are five reasons to practice it regularly.
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5 Health Benefits of Supine Twist

5 Ways Yoga Can Help You Lose Weight, Heal Relationships, And Balance Your Life

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5 Ways Yoga Can Help You Lose Weight, Heal Relationships, And Balance Your Life

10 Signs Yoga Has Infiltrated Your Life

If you do these 10 things, it's more than likely that yoga has infiltrated your life. Check it out here, and see how many fit to you!
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10 Signs Yoga Has Infiltrated Your Life

10 Reasons To Do Your Yoga Teacher Training

Yoga teacher training is a life changing experience. If you need more convincing, here are 10 great reasons to do it, even if you don't plan on teaching.
Ali Washington
10 Reasons To Do Your Yoga Teacher Training

I'm Ali Washington, And This Is How I Yoga

Ali Washington
I'm Ali Washington, And This Is How I Yoga

5 Yoga Poses to Help You Chill Out

Yoga can help dial the nervous system down to allow complete relaxation. Here are 5 yoga poses for chilling out when I feel frantic and need to recover.
Ali Washington
5 Yoga Poses to Help You Chill Out

5 Reasons to Practice Squats Every Day

Doing squats regularly brings tremendous benefits to the body. Here are five reasons why you may want to consider adding some Squats to your asana practice!
Ali Washington
5 Reasons to Practice Squats Every Day

The ONLY Bliss Ball Recipe You Will Ever Need

Ali Washington
The ONLY Bliss Ball Recipe You Will Ever Need

5 Yoga Poses to Boost Your Energy

Here are a few yoga poses you can whip out in a pinch to help give you a boost of energy so that you can power on through the rest of your day.
Ali Washington
5 Yoga Poses to Boost Your Energy

5 Reasons To Practice Downward Dog Every Day

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5 Reasons To Practice Downward Dog Every Day

10 Reasons You Should Never Start A Yoga Practice

There are lots of reasons to do yoga, but also 10 reasons to never start a yoga practice. Get ready to feel some feels and for cheese fries to be ruined.
Ali Washington
10 Reasons You Should Never Start A Yoga Practice

Top 5 Yoga Poses for Runners

These yoga poses help build core strength and open up tight spots that pounding the pavement creates, so you can keep running safely and optimally.
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Top 5 Yoga Poses for Runners

Top 5 Yoga Poses For Cyclists

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Top 5 Yoga Poses For Cyclists

Top 5 Yoga Poses For Dancers

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Top 5 Yoga Poses For Dancers

6 Tips for Selecting a Yoga Teacher Training Program

With so many options for trainings out there, how do you even begin to decide which program is right for you? I have created this checklist of considerations to help you narrow down your search for programs that best suit you and your life.
Ali Washington
6 Tips for Selecting a Yoga Teacher Training Program

5 Tips for Starting a Yoga Practice as a Beginner

Ali Washington
5 Tips for Starting a Yoga Practice as a Beginner

5 Health Benefits of Bow Pose

The yoga pose Bow Pose or Dhanurasana has many health benefits. This article lists the different parts of the body this posture strengthens and opens up.
Ali Washington
5 Health Benefits of Bow Pose

Top 5 Uttanasana Variations And Their Health Benefits

Uttanasana and its variations has so many benefits. Here are our top 5 faves, along with how-tos and benefits for each of these forward folds.
Ali Washington
Top 5 Uttanasana Variations And Their Health Benefits

Top 5 Benefits of Splits Pose

Hanumasana or Splits Pose seems intimidating, but it does wonders for the core, hips, pelvis, and thighs. Here are five key benefits of splits pose in yoga.
Ali Washington
Top 5 Benefits of Splits Pose

5 Yoga Poses That Help If You've Eaten Too Much

Gorging on sumptuous food at this time of the year is not uncommon. Practice self-care this season with five yoga poses that help if you've eaten too much.
Ali Washington
5 Yoga Poses That Help If You've Eaten Too Much

5 Tips To Enjoy The Holidays Without Trashing Your Yogic Lifestyle

Christmas and New Year's is a time of feasts and merrymaking, often to excess. Here are tips to enjoy the holidays without trashing your yogic lifestyle.
Ali Washington
5 Tips To Enjoy The Holidays Without Trashing Your Yogic Lifestyle

5 Reasons New Year's Resolutions Suck, and How to Create Change that Lasts

Most New Year's resolutions get dropped within a few weeks. Here's why New Year's resolutions suck, and how to better set goals you can achieve instead.
Ali Washington
5 Reasons New Year's Resolutions Suck, and How to Create Change that Lasts

5 Easy Ways to Start the New Year With Yoga Without Going to a Studio

Many of us want to make yoga a priority this year, but access to a studio isn't always available. Here are five ways to do yoga without going to a studio.
Ali Washington
5 Easy Ways to Start the New Year With Yoga Without Going to a Studio

10 Reasons Yoga and Meditation Will Ruin Your Social Life

People gush about the life-changing effects of meditation and yoga. Here are ten ways yoga and meditation will transform you that no one tells you about.
Ali Washington
10 Reasons Yoga and Meditation Will Ruin Your Social Life

Top 5 Benefits of the Yoga Drop Back

The yoga drop back is a powerful sequence that involves getting into Upward-Facing Bow Pose from standing. Here are five benefits of yoga drop backs.
Ali Washington
Top 5 Benefits of the Yoga Drop Back

The Physical, Mental, and Emotional Benefits of the Warrior Poses

While they are fundamental asana, Warrior poses often get taken for granted during practice. This article shares the holistic benefits of the Warrior poses.
Ali Washington
The Physical, Mental, and Emotional Benefits of the Warrior Poses

5 Yoga Poses to Help You Get Into Straddle Splits

Straddle splits can look intimidating, but with proper preparation, one can do them eventually. Here are five yoga poses to help you enter straddle splits.
Ali Washington
5 Yoga Poses to Help You Get Into Straddle Splits

5 Yoga Poses to Help Brighten Your Mood

Just because you're in an emotional funk doesn't mean you have to be glum forever. These yoga poses help boost your mood, turning your frown upside-down.
Ali Washington
5 Yoga Poses to Help Brighten Your Mood

5 Ways to Sneak Meditation Into Your Day

Incorporating meditation into your daily routine is pretty simple. Here are five great ways to sneak meditation and mindfulness into your everyday life.
Ali Washington
5 Ways to Sneak Meditation Into Your Day

How to Be a Terrible Yogi

If you’re new to yoga and are unfamiliar with how yoga folks roll, here is a list of how to totally ruin the vibes of all the yogis around you.
Ali Washington
How to Be a Terrible Yogi

5 Reasons to Practice Upward Dog Every Day

Upward-Facing Dog or Urdhva Mukha Svanasana is a common pose that can easily become unremarkable. Here are five great benefits of doing Upward Dog everyday.
Ali Washington
5 Reasons to Practice Upward Dog Every Day

5 Ways to Avoid a Yoga Injury

Whether you're a beginner to yoga asana or have been practicing for a while, here are my top five ways to avoid a yoga injury.
Ali Washington
5 Ways to Avoid a Yoga Injury

How to Find Your Yoga Style Soulmate (Part One)

There are plenty of yoga styles to choose from and all of this choice may make you stop and wonder, what is really the right style for you?
Ali Washington
How to Find Your Yoga Style Soulmate (Part One)

How to Find Your Yoga Style Soulmate (Part Two)

Each yoga style has its own benefits for the body, mind, and soul. Today, let’s explore the benefits of Restorative yoga, Kundalini yoga, and Hot yoga.
Ali Washington
How to Find Your Yoga Style Soulmate (Part Two)

Top 5 Health Benefits of Extended Side Angle Pose

Extended Side Angle Pose stretches and strengthens the quadriceps, shoulders, chest, core, and side body. Here are five reasons to do this pose regularly.
Ali Washington
Top 5 Health Benefits of Extended Side Angle Pose

Top 5 Health Benefits of Triangle Pose

Triangle Pose or Trikonasana helps you build the foundation needed for more advanced yoga poses. Here are five reasons to practice Triangle Pose every day.
Ali Washington
Top 5 Health Benefits of Triangle Pose
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