Jamie Silverstein
Jamie is an Olympian, advocate, yoga teacher and lover of all things sweet!
Jamie owns The Grinning Yogi in WA and OR. She heartily believes life's better when you are not a dick about things and that our bodies are here to love and be loved! Using yoga, Jamie recovered from an eating disorder in her teens and went on to compete in the 2006 Olympics. Connect with Jamie at The Grinning Yogi.
Home Depot Yoga: Confessions of a Yoga Studio Owner
Everybody Poops - There Is No Perfect
Why We Should Envy Dogs
Love Begins On The Mat
18 Things I Want For You... And One Thing I Want For Me
This yogini says, "There are 18 things I want for you." Here's what they are. Do you want these things for someone you love?
4 Lies We Tell Ourselves On The Yoga Mat
Do you know the 4 yoga lies? When we're on the mat, there are a view lies we tell ourselves. Find out what these lies are!
Wake Up Yogi - Why Change Is Hard But Wonderful
Change is hard, but it is important! If you want to change, you need to take action and start working on yourself right now. Here is how!
Permission Granted: 3 Ways to Love Yourself More Today
There are many ways to love yourself more! Here are three great suggestions that will help you discover how much you actually love yourself.
The Yoga of Impermanence
The Power of No
Learn to understand The Power Of No. Saying yes is easy. But do you master the use of the NO? If not, read this article.
4 Ways To Claim Your Day
Do you want to enjoy your life? If so, you'll need to claim your day. Not only this one, but all other days too. Here are 4 ways to do it.
One Reason I Love My Mother
Moms rock. They do so much for us, and deserve all our love. Here, one yogini gives her top reason of why she says, "I love my mom."
4 Reasons I Hate Yoga
Yoga keeps things real in a way that other things in our lives simply do not. Here are four reasons I hate yoga. Maybe you do too?
4 Things You Already Know
The Yoga of Relationships: Letting Go Of Need
"Hello" Asana - The Fertility of Starting Where You Are
What Nourishment Sounds Like
Cut the Fat: An Open Letter to the Yoga Community
The Root of Acceptance - YOU
How I'm Doing Things Wrong
The Yoga Of Kindergarten: Don’t Poke
4 Practices To Keep Doing This Year
3 Reasons Why Goals Stink - The Problem With A Check-List Life
Body Empowerment - Why It's Okay To Not Always Love Your Body
Every so often, I hear someone say: "Love your body", and I think: "Huh?" How do you respond to the call for body love and what does it mean anyway?
The Yoga Of Eating Disorders
7 Reasons To NOT Become A Yoga Instructor
Why Being "Yogi" Is Total Crap
Courage 2.0
My Apple Breakdown - Shifting From Should To Self-Love
Identity Theft - Who Are You In Your Yoga Class?
Who's Rules Are You Living By?
The Problem With Being Super - 3 Ways To Be Cool With Human
The Yoga Of Relationships - Learning To Love (Yourself)
4 Things No One Ever Tells You About Taking A Yoga Class
5 Reasons To Not Practice Yoga
How To Love ‘The Yoga Girl’
4 Things Yoga Does
Feel Better Now - 5 Things To Stop Doing Immediately
Yes, My Thighs Touch (and I am Absolutely Fine)
Many of us struggle with feelings of inadequacy. For this yoga teacher and writer, however, we're nothing short of amazing—even if our thighs touch.
How To Spot (And Love) A Real Yoga Guy
How To Be More Than Okay
Why Needing To Practice Body Love Is Okay
Dear Body, It’s Not Your Fault
Loving your body the way it is can be a difficult thing. But it's important to remember that we are ALL already okay. Read more here!
Break The Rules - Why It's Okay To Be Faking It
Why It's Good To Feel Like A Mess Sometimes
Compassion - The Practice Of Staying Lovingly Awake
Dating Your Body: The Relationship You Are Already in
As kids, we were always thrilled with what our body could do! Then, we grew up and things got complicated. Here's how to fall back in love with your body.
On Whole-Hearted Love
Our past traumas can make us unable to give and receive love fully. Here, a yoga teacher and writer shares how she learned to practice whole-hearted love.
Why I Will Never Do A Detox
Why Suffering Is The Best Fuel For Change (Sometimes)
Are You Listening To Your Body?
3 Reasons To Stop Dieting Immediately
Are You Vulnerable?
9 Ways To Be A Better Yoga Teacher
5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Yoga Practice (and Life)
You are already enough. Try incorporating these five lessons into your yoga practice and feel more like you today.
Is Disordered Eating the New Normal?
Disordered eating includes strict food rules, exercising to offset caloric intake, fasting for weight control, and cutting food groups from your diet.
What The Kosha? How To Connect Holistically
Five Signs Your Yoga Teacher Is Awesome
2 Reasons To Stop Being So ‘Nice’
Being nice is awesome and wonderful, but don't be nice at the sake of yourself. Here are 2 reasons to stop being so nice and keep it real.
I Don't Know What Yoga Is
6 Simple Ways To Feel Like Utter Crap
5 Things To Do When The Going Gets Rough
Dear Lululemon: An Open Letter From Someone Grateful (And Ashamed) For You
What Does "Advanced" Mean In Yoga?
Advanced postures in yoga do not exist solely as benchmarks of physical superiority, but rather as a means to gain self-knowledge, perspective, and growth.
3 Positive Practices To Get You Through This Holiday Season
Festive Christmas dinners can invite overindulgence and post-meal guilt. Here are some positive practices to get you through this holiday sane and whole.
30 Life Things - A Celebration Of Getting Older
4 Yoga Books To Hang Out With As You Practice
The Ultimate Superfood Treat You Gotta Try - Chia Pudding
Take That Instagram! The Problem With Yoga Selfies
What Is A Yoga Body?
I Don't Know - The Truth That No One Tells
When was the last time you admitted, "I don't know?" Celebrate not knowing, and enjoy the journey. Because it's ok to not know all the time.
Confessions Of An Olympian Turned Yogi
3 Easy Steps For Wholesome Eating
Do you hate dieting? That's ok! Dieting doesn't equal wholesome eating. Here's how to eat well and healthily for your whole life.
5 Quotes To Inspire Reflection
Why It’s Important To Lose Your Shit Sometimes
It may sound crazy, but there's actually a benefit to letting yourself unravel and lose your shit sometimes. And here's why.
6 Things That Yoga Taught Me (And Will Teach You!)
Yoga’s Golden Rules - PART 1: Yamas
Yoga’s Golden Rules - PART 2: Niyamas
How Yoga Taught Me To Love My Body
How To Eat Healthier (Without Really Trying)
4 Tips For New Yoga Teachers
Are You a Comparison Junkie?
Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy." Here's why you should stop perceiving yourself as less than others, in yoga and in life.
5 Ways to Make Yourself Happier NOW
The whole point of creating a good life is so that you can enjoy it. Here's how to stop delaying your enjoyment and make yourself happier, right now.
3 Ways to Make Your Yoga Practice Better TODAY
When you find yourself daydreaming on the mat, here are a few tips that will instantly help you reconnect to yourself to boost your yoga practice!
The Value of Fear And Why It Can Be A Good Thing
3 Ways to Feel Better About Your Body RIGHT NOW!
I used to suffer because of how negatively I related to my body. Hopefully, these tips help you feel better about your body as they helped me embrace mine.
The Three Most Powerful Words You Can Say
3 Reasons Yoga IS Magic
The 10 Golden Qualities Of An Amazing Yoga Teacher
5 Tips To Score A Yoga Teaching Job At Your Favorite Studio
Dealing With Yoga Burnout
Why Your Heart Connects You To The Universe
5 Simple Practices To Create A Habit of Happiness
5 Reasons To Practice ‘Advanced’ Asana
The Art of Sticking Up For Yourself
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