Lara Land

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10 Simple Steps to Becoming More Disciplined Today

10 Simple Steps to Becoming More Disciplined Today

“I wish I had your discipline” is something I hear so regularly it got me thinking. It’s said as if it is something I inherited from parental dna and not actually what it is, something I learned, nurtured, and refined.

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Beginner’s Guide to Love

Beginner’s Guide to Love

Living in New York City the signs of love can get very confusing. In a city of driven creative workaholics whose first question is “what do you do?” evaluation of and compatibility with others tends to be transactional (even though we often don’t see it that way).

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The Elimination Diet

The Elimination Diet

In some ways, it’s very simple. Most people, however, miss this step when trying to conjure something new in their lives. You need space before anything new can come.

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Confessions of an Embarrassment Junkie

Confessions of an Embarrassment Junkie

The absolute terror of the first time I walked into an Ashtanga Yoga Mysore class is something I will never forget. The room was silent and steamy and the teacher did little more than grunt and nod to acknowledge my existence.

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How to get everything you want

How to get everything you want

I have been accused of being stubborn and unmoving on one practice and I certainly am. It’s the single habit that when fully incorporated into one’s life results in the attainment of everything the practitioner desires.

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Accessible Yoga Conference Europe

Accessible Yoga Conference Europe

For the first time ever, the Accessible Yoga Conference is coming to Germany. This three-day conference is designed to support yoga teachers that want to expand access to Yoga teachings for people with disabilities, chronic illness, seniors or others who may not feel...

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How to Stop Procrastinating

How to Stop Procrastinating

Procrastination is a tricky issue for even the best of us. Here are some ways to conquer the avoidance habit and get head of the game:

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My Magic Manifestation Formula

My Magic Manifestation Formula

Jump start your manifestation today! Want something badly and can’t wait to see it materialize, use these three practices which go all the way back to the Yoga Sutras circa 400 CE.

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Three Common Manifestation Misconceptions

Three Common Manifestation Misconceptions

As we head into the new year I know you are all excited to bring new projects and plans to life! This is the most popular year to work on manifesting and could be a great time if you set yourself up right. Here are the 3 most popular misconceptions and mistakes people...

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Can vs. Should

Can vs. Should

“I’m not flexible” is the number one excuse I receive from people as to why they can’t do yoga. First of all, yoga is not something you do. It’s something that happens when the breath, mind, and body come to oneness. Being flexible is not important. In fact, being too...

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5 Reasons to go to a Yoga Festival this Summer by Mel Lotz

5 Reasons to go to a Yoga Festival this Summer by Mel Lotz

Too expensive. That was the main reason to keep me from going to yoga festivals for a long time. I thought, how many classes can one possibly take a day and how can it ever be worth it, spending so much money? I got the chance to answer my questions and review my...

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Lord Ganesha Ruler of Love?

Lord Ganesha Ruler of Love?

Most people think of Parvati or Radha when they think of love Gods, not Lord Ganesha. Me? I think of the elephant headed boy come to dissolve all obstacles. I think of Him because I know the truth, that love isn't lost and in need of finding. Love is everywhere and in...

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