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Amanda of Amanda Energy

I teach Yoga, both from an anatomical standpoint and a philosophical inquiry. My goal is to empower you to practice yoga – and live life – in the way that serves you best.

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A monthly newsletter that explores all things Yoga – from adjusting your asana to discussing philosophy – and how to make all of it your own. Happy New Year! Happy January! Hello Reader, Way back when I was planning my maternity leave, I expected to have things figured out enough to start teaching again in January. Surely, 6 months was enough time to adjust, right? Wrong. I have nothing figured out. Maybe even less than before. πŸ˜΅πŸ’« While that lets every day become an adventure, it's also...

A monthly newsletter that explores all things Yoga – from adjusting your asana to discussing philosophy – and how to make all of it your own. Happy Month! Hello Reader, It's the holiday season, and I am celebrating with ALL the festivities I can manage! Plus, I'm reminded of the power of deep breathing – especially when you're three years old and feel incredibly frustrated that the round balls keep. rolling. GAH! (The struggle is real.) Even a few decades later, taking those deep breaths can...

A monthly newsletter that explores all things Yoga – from adjusting your asana to discussing philosophy – and how to make all of it your own. Happy Month! Hello Reader, While I can't say I'm thrilled with the state of the world right now, what I see to do is suck it up (or in), brace ourselves, and try to keep moving where we can. (Which is what we're talking about in the physical realm this month.) As things settle in to the fall rhythm (at last), I'm anticipating that I can free up time to...

A monthly newsletter that explores all things Yoga – from adjusting your asana to discussing philosophy – and how to make all of it your own. Happy October! Hello Reader, I'm back in your inboxes, and planning to stay! Transitioning to two kids at home means I never get out the door quickly, my laundry has more than doubled, and "working" often happens with my laptop on the floor…but I'm committed to starting up these newsletters again. Here's to crumbs in my keyboard πŸ˜‰ As always, I'm happy...

A monthly newsletter that explores all things Yoga – from adjusting your asana to discussing philosophy – and how to make all of it your own. Happy May! Hello Reader, It's official – I'm on maternity leave! My last month of teaching was quite the challenge, between a bronchitis spell and a back spasm. It seems clear that my body is ready to take a break πŸ€ͺ While you can't find me on the mat for a few months, I do have a couple of options for practicing with or learning from me while I'm gone....

A monthly newsletter that explores all things Yoga – from adjusting your asana to discussing philosophy – and how to make all of it your own. Happy March! Hello Reader, The countdown to maternity leave is on – my schedule is reducing as my waistline keeps expanding. I'm hopeful that I'll be able to continue these monthly newsletters during my teaching hiatus, but only time will tell...kids have a tendency to change your plans (as any parent can tell you!). In the meantime, as we gear up...

A monthly newsletter that explores all things Yoga – from adjusting your asana to discussing philosophy – and how to make all of it your own. Happy February! Hello Reader, This month is short and sweet, which is exactly what I'm feeling up to writing right now. Brevity is the name of the game today! We're in the countdown to my maternity leave – it's official. I'm phasing my classes out one per month through April, so if you want to practice with me in person, come see me soon. Official end...

A monthly newsletter that explores all things Yoga – from adjusting your asana to discussing philosophy – and how to make all of it your own. Happy January – and Happy New Year! Hello Reader, I don't know about you, but my 2024 has kicked off with a bang. And it's left me thinking about balancing things in life – and how often we fall out of balance. The first big change in my world is a familial one: my husband bought an optical shop! He's officially a small business owner, and thrilled to...

A monthly newsletter that explores all things Yoga – from adjusting your asana to discussing philosophy – and how to make all of it your own. Happy December! Hello Reader, However you celebrate moving into winter, passing through the darkest night, and coming through to the new year, I hope you balance your social calendar and personal reflection time. Stay tuned for my philosophy course in the new year; in the meantime, my public classes continue through December as usual. I'm sending you...

A monthly newsletter that explores all things Yoga – from adjusting your asana to discussing philosophy – and how to make all of it your own. Happy November! Hello Reader, I used to work for a massage therapist, and he always called this time of year "shoulder season" – when we start hunching in against the cold, ducking our heads from the winds, and generally tensing up. (Could be holiday stress anticipation? Hmm...) No matter what has you turtling those shoulders up by your ears, I hope you...