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Apr 13
7 min

Avoidance Culture

We live in a culture that seeks to avoid pain and mental suffering at all costs. But, in our avoidance we become obsessed.

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Olivia Rousseau

Oct 26, 2019
5 min

Inheriting Hurt

This post has been on my mind for the past six months or so, but when my dad died recently, I knew I had to find the time to write it- to...

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Olivia Rousseau

Nov 20, 2018
3 min

The Magic of Manifesting

Let's get right to it. Manifestation seems like this other worldly sort of magic. You see friends posting photos of vision boards or cand...

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Olivia Rousseau

Apr 27, 2018
4 min

Align Your Crescent Lunge

Full crescent lunge is one of the best stretches and strengtheners for your hips and legs. But, there are quite a few intricacies to be aw...

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The Epidemic of Overwork: When Saying "No" Is Really Saying "Yes"

Olivia Rousseau

Apr 4, 2018
5 min

The Epidemic of Overwork: When Saying "No" Is Really Saying "Yes"

It took my whole life for me to get to this point. The point where I say "no" to opportunity more often than I say "yes". Overwork has be...

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5 Easy Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice

Olivia Rousseau

Feb 7, 2018
5 min

5 Easy Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice

If you've been doing yoga for a while now, these tips will help make the most out of your practice. If you are relatively new to yoga or ...

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Why Intention-Setting Might Be Doing You More Harm Than Good

Olivia Rousseau

Jan 8, 2018
3 min

Why Intention-Setting Might Be Doing You More Harm Than Good

In the yoga world, the words "intention" and "affirmation" are often used interchangeably. Most commonly, students are encouraged, at the...

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How Yoga Helped Me Learn From & Conquer My Depression

Olivia Rousseau

Dec 28, 2017
5 min

How Yoga Helped Me Learn From & Conquer My Depression

I took antidepressants from age 16 to 24. At the time the doctor prescribed them, I was dealing with a lot of hurt and family trauma. I s...

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