Studio Spotlight: 18th Element Yoga

Studio Spotlight: 18th Element Yoga in Colorado Springs Written By: Abby Rosmarin Imagine working for 60 hours straight. Imagine being a yoga teacher and being part of something that goes on, without stopping, for 60 hours. This is what Lara of 18th Element Yoga does, every year, for Veterans Gratitude Week supporting Veterans Yoga Project. “We begin prior to sunrise on Friday and stay open teaching classes, running workshops and building a community until 30 minutes…

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What is Compassion Fatigue and why should you know about it?

What is Compassion Faitgue and why should you know about it? Written By: Samantha Eddy Compassion is a normal response many of us experience when we see another person suffering. This natural response is also vital to our survival. Studies suggest that compassion is crucial to the evolution of the human species (Seppala, 2016), and that helping behaviors can even help you live longer (Post, 2005)! But can you exhaust your supply of compassion? The Origins…

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Veteran & Teacher Profile: Mark Ballinger

Veteran & Teacher Profile: Mark BallingerA Marine's Resilience after a Helo Crash Written By: Abby Rosmarin In 2011, everything in Mark’s life changed. A helicopter crash would affect him in profound and irreversible ways – but also get him on the path to yoga, both as a student and as a teacher. Before the crash – before he even enlisted as a Marine – Mark Ballinger was a child of the 60s, having full run of…

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