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About: Anna Sheinman

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Anna is a passionate yoga student, a teacher, an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie, a bookworm, and an amateur writer who is hopelessly in love with the Rocky Mountains. She is 600+ hours registered yoga teacher and she continues to study with her teachers Chase Bossart and Guta Hedewig in the tradition of T. Krishnamacharya. Anna has been fortunate to take an intensive therapy course with Mr. Desickchar, Gary Kraftsov and AG Mohan. She enjoys hiking, dancing, skiing, rock climbing, good company, and the vastness of the mountains. Anna currently teaches yoga around the Boulder City area and organizes outdoor yoga retreats, where she teaches in her favorite studio - at top of the mountain. Anna’s life transformation has inspired her to help others on the journey to create healthier and happier lives through the exploration of yoga. Read more about Anna and connect with her on FB or via e-mail: streamoflifeyoga@gmail.com.
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7 Simple Steps to Get Back on Track & Make Things Happen.

by on May 1, 2013

Even if we quit our daytime job, we still won’t be able to it all! Besides, the idea is not to quit our day jobs, but to make our time less intense and incorporate things we love into our daily lives. With that in mind, instead of waiting for a perfect time, create a calendar appointment for yourself to perform your activity from the first exercise for 20 minutes every day.

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7 Tips for Skin Care & How to Put Your Best Face Forward.

by on Jan 29, 2013

From my teens into my late twenties I used to have a really bad skin with lots of zits, dryness and puffiness. Yoga probably permanently ruined my social life, but it certainly improved my skin condition. To name a few “offenders” that were harming me: smoking, drinking, eating unhealthy food, not exercising and finally, living in an unhealthy environment. I am going to be 39 this year and since I “found” the magic of yoga, my skin has never been better! I think, no matter how old you are, what happens on the inside truly does show up on the outside. Aging skin is biological rather than chronological. The process can be delayed or even reversed with a holistic, natural approach that includes optimal diet, lifestyle and product choices.

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6 Essential Steps for Your Perfect Winter Day.

by on Jan 29, 2013

I advocate playfulness intended to lighten our existential burden and promote what Joseph Campbell called “the rapture of being alive”. Dance, play, read fun books and enjoy the world around you.

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Get What You Need in the New Year: The Fulfilling 5-Fold Formula.

by on Jan 1, 2013

Amazingly, one of my wildest dreams, moving to Colorado, came true! Interestingly, the chain of events that unfolded to aid my move was as if the entire universe was co-operating with me. As 2012 draws to a close I have thought about the goals I’ve achieved: I quit smoking, lost weight and found my life’s passion – even a true love. All these goals – dreams I had for many years before seeing them to fruition- required that I make some similar actions. Once I realized the similarities and differences in the actions I made to fulfill my dreams, I came up with the following five-fold success formula, which I would like to share with you so you can see your dreams through, too.

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6 Essential Tips to Stay Centered & Fit During This Holiday Season.

by on Dec 25, 2012

Do not be afraid to say NO to a holiday invitation or dinner that may add to your stress and steal your rest time. Defiantly, getting to bed a little earlier would take you a long way. Another form of rest is tuning in and anchoring your awareness in the present moment.

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Six Essential Actions to Cultivate Gratitude in Your Life.

by on Nov 21, 2012

Gratitude can relieve us from endless wants and worries of our own life’s drama. Cultivating thankfulness develops into a feeling of being “lucky” and having a more refined appreciation for the nature of life. Gratitude can soften our hearts and build our capacity for forgiveness, which creates the clarity of mind that is necessary for the evolution of humanity.

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5 Essential Tips for A Successful Seasonal Cleanse. {Bonus: sample detox recipes}

by on Oct 28, 2012

It might sound lame, but the first thing that came to my mind when I signed-up for an on-line detox was losing the final extra five or so stubborn pounds. I am not sure why most of my female friends and students think they need to lose any pounds, but nonetheless…don’t get me wrong, the body has a robust mechanism for cleansing and digesting. It’s just that, as I mentioned, we tend to overload ourselves with toxic air, food, products and thoughts. So if you haven’t done so, I would recommend an easy cleanse. Please consult your doctor if you have any health issues. You should definitely educate yourself as much as you can and do your own homework before you get started on a program. Another very important part is to keep reflecting on how you feel throughout the cleanse, and adjust what you’re doing accordingly.

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Top Three Essential Qualities to Improve Your Life & Bring Your Mind Into a State of Equanimity.

by on Oct 20, 2012

The practice of Yoga is about eliminating impurities – not necessarily toxins from the body, which is a part of it – but mostly toxic pattern or behaviors. Imagine a perfect diamond covered with dirt. You are just like this diamond, whole, perfect, but the dirt is preventing you from truly shining. Tapas is about removing what’s not shining…Tapas can aid svadhyaya and vice verse. As we progress in our journey, we can see that self-knowledge is a step to discovery of the bigger “diamond-Self”. You need to understand yourself to properly understand the world.

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Celebrate Life Before Death.

by on Jul 8, 2012

Death is sudden. A heartbeat away, but life is even closer. I was very young when I first encountered the awareness of mortality; everyone is a sand timer – grains slipping away, who knows how few are left…And this thought makes me smile because Life is here to celebrate! Enjoy what’s in your hands, without worrying how much or little you may have left to go. Plans for the future should be made with anticipation in the heart. Hope, not fear.

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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Your Summer & Stay Balanced.

by on Jul 6, 2012

The summer season seems to hit the city in one single day, with its quick burning and growing energy yelling, “Go, go, go!” I imagined what kind of gender each season would be. I thought of the spring as a young girl, autumn as young women, winter as a beautiful Russian queen and summer as an island man—a god of summer!

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The Keys to Happy Back-Bending.

by on May 19, 2012

Another definition of yoga is to attain what was previously unattainable. Going to the unknown and confronting your fears is a part of the yogic path.

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To suffering there is a limit; to fearing, none – Francis Bacon.

by on Feb 15, 2012

Reflecting on my earlier years, I had nearly no fear of death. At the age of 11, I came to the realization that I was going to die on or by my 30th birthday. I thought it would be most likely a car accident. I guess 30 seemed like an old age back then. There was nothing to be afraid of and, even though my life would be somewhat short, it would be very fun and fulfilling….

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Screw the resolutions! Read on for solutions!

by on Jan 16, 2012

Don’t underestimate what you can do in an average year! Set your goals high! I know, right now, you may be saying, “Wait until you have kids,” or “I am not good enough.” STOP! This is your fear talking. Welcome it and let it go. Take some time to go through all the points of this exercise, and you’ll thank yourself later. You can also create your own points. Write it out, send it to your friends, do whatever it takes to commit to your plan!

What do you have to lose? What if this is best year of your life? It can be.

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Do Meaningful Work, Have Passion, Develop Good Relationships & Be Happy; Yes – You can have it all!

by on Dec 30, 2011

Ever since I can remember, I have been a dreamer. I was seeking transformation without even knowing it. I used all kinds of improper tools, but somehow I got lucky and I’m still alive! I have always believed in myself and have always thought of myself as one lucky gal who had many options. Even when life beat me and kicked me when I was down, I knew there would be a light at the end of the tunnel…

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The True Meaning of the Holidays Cannot be Wrapped in a Box.

by on Dec 23, 2011

The most important thing is to make sure that you are acting on your own believe system and not blindly following the mainstream. Take a moment and feel. What does this holiday season really mean to you? Remember, there are many ways to conduct your life, many paths to follow. If you feel the “traditional” holiday experience is dragging you down, you might want to consider creating new and healthy traditions.

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Chase Bossart workshop: Manomaya – Human Intellect

by on Nov 24, 2011

Our world might be different from the ancient one, but we are still the same monkeys running around asking the same questions, trying to leave our lives. If we can just chill out and learn how to listen and observe, we can develop the ability to maintain attention. It will require some open mindfulness and desire to receive instructions. It can help us to develop our intellect and have a better understanding of our lives.

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Yoga of Rock-Climbing.

by on Nov 1, 2011

On the mat, holding a warrior, focusing on breathing or sitting in meditation, you learn how to focus on the internal rather than being affected by your senses.

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Weight Loss, Yoga, Love & the Story of My Life.

by on Sep 14, 2011

I was born and raised in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. My parents are lovely folks who never exercise or eat healthy. They love to have fun, go out, eat, dress, drink, dance and indulge in general. Both of them had a really good jobs and a thriving business. We were well off and life was good for a while. Things always change, but this is another story. I came to New York just in time for my 19th birthday for the summer break. I fell in love with NY and never looked back!

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