Ann Swanson
Certified-Yoga Therapist. Anatomy Nerd. Faculty at Maryland University of Integrative Health.
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Ann is a mind-body science educator, yoga therapist, and author of Science of Yoga. She supports people in living happier, healthier lives, by making wellness non-intimidating and accessible to everybody. With a Master of Science in yoga therapy and roots studying yoga in India and qi gong in China, Ann uniquely applies cutting-edge research to mind-body practices while maintaining the heart of the traditions. She internationally speaks and teaches on the science supporting yoga’s benefits to both the public and yoga professionals. In her private practice, Ann helps busy people relieve pain, manage stress, and find ease through one-on-one online yoga therapy. Head to her website to learn more about her internationally published book, Science of Yoga: www.Scienceof.yoga

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The Office Yoga Challenge

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Yoga for Core Strength & Confidence

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Yoga for Great Posture

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Yoga for Lower Back Health

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Yoga for Upper Back Health

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9 min

Office Yoga to Improve Focus
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Office Yoga to Reduce Stress
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8 min

Office Yoga to Feel More Balanced
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10 min

Office Yoga to Boost Energy
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11 min

Office Yoga for Wrist Pain
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11 min

Office Yoga for Rejuvenation
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9 min

Office Yoga for Self-Control
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11 min

Office Yoga to Strengthen the Back
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10 min

Office Yoga for "Tech Neck"
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11 min

Office Yoga for Lower Back Pain
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19 min

Yoga Nap (Nidra) for Confidence
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24 min

Yoga for Core Confidence
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18 min

Chakra Meditation for Confidence
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51 min

Core Stability for Back Health
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14 min

Sun Salutations for Back Health
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21 min

Yoga Nap (Nidra) to Relax
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37 min

Stretchy Yoga
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12 min

Meditation for Back Pain
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23 min

The 6 Movements of the Spine
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36 min

Yoga for Back Health
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21 min

Yoga Nap (Nidra) to Cope with Pain
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29 min

Body Awareness
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29 min

Yoga for the SI Joint and Hips
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49 min

Yoga for the Lower Back
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21 min

Yoga Nap (Nidra) to Let Go
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30 min

Full Chair Yoga Class
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13 min

Meditation to Let Go
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39 min

Yoga for Sitting Too Much
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25 min

Neck & Upper Back
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3 Yoga Tips to Alleviate and Prevent Back Pain

Yoga asana can be a great tool to help you prevent back pain and alleviate aches. Here are practice tips to keep in mind to help you achieve just that.
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3 Yoga Tips to Alleviate and Prevent Back Pain

5 Physiological Benefits of Belly Breathing

Taking deep breaths helps us calm down, but did you know that it's also good for you physically? Here are some of the physical benefits of belly breathing.
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5 Physiological Benefits of Belly Breathing

Why I Don’t Roll Up from a Standing Forward Fold

We often hear the cue, "roll up to standing" in yoga class, but it may not be the best way to move upright from from a standing forward fold. Here's why.
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Why I Don’t Roll Up from a Standing Forward Fold

How to Use the STOP Technique to Relieve Stress

Nowadays, stress can seem so unavoidable that it badly affects how we live. Click here to find out how to use the S.T.O.P. technique to relieve stress.
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How to Use the STOP Technique to Relieve Stress

How to Find Your Pelvic Floor (for Mula Bandha)

Do you know how to find your pelvic floor and how to be fully aware of it as it lifts and falls? How do you engage those muscles? Get the answers here.
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How to Find Your Pelvic Floor (for Mula Bandha)

6 Fundamental Keys to a Safe Yoga Practice

Don't get caught up in "accomplishing" getting into different poses. Make sure you have a safe yoga practice by following these fundamental tips.
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6 Fundamental Keys to a Safe Yoga Practice

3-Step Mindfulness to Reset the "Should" Mindset

Always thinking about what you should've done won't change the situation. Here's a 3-step guide to practicing mindfulness to reset the "should" mindset.
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3-Step Mindfulness to Reset the "Should" Mindset

Why Do We Always Start Yoga Poses on the Right Side?

Ever wonder why we always tend to practice yoga poses on the right side first, instead of the left? Here's an interesting read of possible explanations.
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Why Do We Always Start Yoga Poses on the Right Side?

How to Become a Certified Yoga Therapist

There is a bit of a difference between yoga and yoga therapy. Read on as Ann Swanson talks us through the steps to becoming a certified yoga therapist.
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How to Become a Certified Yoga Therapist

6 Tips to Use Yoga for Arthritis

Do you use yoga for arthritis? Here are 6 tips to use yoga to manage your pain, and how to recognize if you're taking it too far. Find out more here!
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6 Tips to Use Yoga for Arthritis

Yoga to Increase Your Balance

Have you taken up yoga to help increase your balance? Here are some poses that can help, from beginner to intermediate. Check them out right here!
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Yoga to Increase Your Balance

What is Yoga Therapy?

Yoga therapy is just normal yoga, right? Wrong! Here you'll find what makes yoga therapy different from normal yoga, and what you can expect from it.
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What is Yoga Therapy?

Yoga for Tech Neck

Do you suffer from tech neck from looking down at your phone too much? Here's some yoga for tech neck, so that you feel better, faster. Check it out here!
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Yoga for Tech Neck

Why Practice Yoga for Great Posture?

Practicing yoga for great posture will make you feel better physically, and trick your brain into releasing hormones that boost confidence! Read more here!
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Why Practice Yoga for Great Posture?

How to Strengthen Your Back With Yoga

A sedentary lifestyle can easily lead to a weak back. Let Ann Swanson guide you on how to strengthen your back with yoga using these simple exercises.
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How to Strengthen Your Back With Yoga

5 Simple Yoga Poses You Can Do At Your Desk

Doing simple 5 to 10-minute mini yoga can be beneficial when you're in an office. Here are simple yoga poses you can do at your desk.
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5 Simple Yoga Poses You Can Do At Your Desk

A Modern Guide to Yoga Philosophy: Yamas & Niyamas

An in-depth, practical guide for understanding yoga's moral and ethical guidelines, the yamas and niyamas.
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A Modern Guide to Yoga Philosophy: Yamas & Niyamas

How I Yoga: A Glimpse Inside Ann Swanson's Practice

A DOYOU Allstar and teacher, Ann Swanson shares her yoga journey, some sage advice, and her inspirations.
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How I Yoga: A Glimpse Inside Ann Swanson's Practice

For Yoga Teachers: How To Teach The Yamas in Class

Infuse and teach yoga philosophy in class, specifically the Yamas, with detailed cueing.
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For Yoga Teachers: How To Teach The Yamas in Class

Infusing & Teaching The Niyamas in Class (For Yoga Teachers)

Learn how to infuse yoga philosophy in class by teaching the Niyamas with specific cues.
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Infusing & Teaching The Niyamas in Class (For Yoga Teachers)
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