Yoga Journal USA - July-August 2017

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august

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yogajournal.com

“I meditate once, sometimes

twice, a day, and I teach medi-

tation at the end of every

class,” says Caley Alyssa,

teacher of the inversion prac-

tice on page 82. “I think it’s

vital—everyone needs it.”

PHOTO: AMANDA FRIEDMAN; MODEL: CALEY ALYSSA; STYLIST: NICOLE GRIFFIN/HAZEL & PINE; HAIR/MAKEUP: BETH FOLLERT/JK ARTISTS, USING MAC; TOP: ALO

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FEATURES

43 Hydrate Your Plate

With summer in full swing, any

yoga class can turn into a hot, sweaty

one. To help replenish fluids lost to

perspiration, eat (yes, eat!) this.

By Victoria Clayton

Recipes by Abigail Wolfe

71 A to Z Guide to Cues

Microbend your knee; lengthen your

side bodies; activate your QL. With so

many alignment cues (and variations

of them) out there, it’s tough to know

which ones to listen to and which to

ignore. This simple guide can help.

By Ryan Peacock

82 Turn Your Practice

Upside Down

Whether you’re terrified to go

upside down or you pop up into

Handstand every chance you get,

this practice will help you master

five key inversions—and get the

most out of them.

By Caley Alyssa

ON THE COVER

65 Get strong: An empowering sequence

to do at home

90 Master Class: Alignment

53 Happy inside: 8 poses that uplift

97 10-minute meditation to set your intention

60 Find balance: Enjoy more stability

on and off the mat

71 Key cues to elevate every pose

82 Poses and tips to boost your confidence

18 13 healthy grab-and-go snacks

cover credits Caley Alyssa in Natarajasana (Lord of the

Dance Pose), variation; photographed by Amanda Friedman.

Stylist: Nicole Griffin/Hazel & Pine; hair/makeup: Beth Follert/

JK Artists, using MAC; top and bottoms: Alo