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Can You Meditate For Five Minutes A Day?

I used to be intimidated by meditation. Not only daunted by the thought of sitting in stillness, but bad at it as well.  Harder than any of the asanas attempted during yoga class, the meditation or final relaxation was the biggest challenge.  I struggle daily with letting go as I am constantly thinking of what I... Read more »

By Yoga Mom,
January 6, 2012 at 9:00 am

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