Yoga Instructor, Coach, and Lifestyle guru Hope Knosher
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Join Hope Knosher for a time of rest, yoga, meditation, and lots of fun! Unwind, restore, and go deeper into your practice, enjoy healthy food, time around the outdoor firepit, walking meditation, time for gathering and time alone, outdoor Jacuzzi, local wineries and shopping, and spa services of your choice (additional fee). Reconnect with yourself …
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If you have planned a beach trip for the summer, you have probably looked at websites and brochures that feature a photo of a person on the beach, gracefully settled into Warrior II and silhouetted against a blazing orange sunset. And you thought to yourself, “Ooh! That looks so relaxing and fun. I want to …
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It is hard to believe it is almost June and the beginning of summer! Thoughts of summer (that magical time in childhood that lasts forever – or so it seemed back then) bring up memories of sleeping in, watching lightning bugs dance around in the night, riding my beloved horse Betsy and spending time with …
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My sister-in-law and I share a love of yoga. I recently took a road trip to Fairhope, Alabama (one of the prettiest small towns in the south) to visit her for a “yoga weekend”. We had a great weekend practicing together with Augusta Kantra and Roth Gates. I had been hearing how great Augusta’s classes were for quite …
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My latest article is up at MindBodyGreen ! This one is the nearest to my heart to date. If anyone had told me 5 years ago when I was working through a diagnosis of breast cancer as well as many other life lesson that I would one day be writing I would have laughed hysterically. …
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Saturday, May 10, 2014 — 9:00 am – 5:00 pm A one day retreat is an opportunity to be transported, awakened, and transformed. It is a precious period of time devoted to the purpose of rejuvenation and inner discovery. Come cultivate a space that will lead you toward insights, personal breakthroughs, and assimilation of all …
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Do you ever feel a little out of control or stressed out? We all lead busy lives with many stressors each and every day. Take a moment to read my latest article published by MindBodyGreen and find out how you can get centered anytime anywhere! When we can begin to notice the tension we hold …
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Last Tuesday I spent 13 hours traveling 25 miles in an Atlanta snowstorm. At the beginning, my journey veered between frustration and fear, but eventually it turned into yet another series of life lessons in gratitude and discovery. Here’s what I learned. It is better to fill up sooner versus later. Tuesdays are my day …
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I have lived through a lot in my life, including a bout with breast cancer. It seems the only road I ever took was the hard one. By the time I made it to a yoga class, I was spent. I finally went to see if I could get some real sleep, something that had …
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An experience in one of my classes prompted me to write this article for new yoga students! It is my hope that I can reach those who are thinking about trying yoga as well as those who have tried it but haven’t returned. Sometimes it takes trial and error to find the best fit in …
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I am a huge fan of Mind Body Green, and I am excited for the opportunity to be a contributor to this body of health and wellness information. Teaching yoga is a heartfelt calling for me as it has changed my life in so many positive ways. It is my sincere desire to be a …
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The Sun Salutation, or Surya Namaskara (SOOR-yuh nah-muh-SKAR-uh), is a sequence of extension and flexion postures practiced in a particular order that enhance strength and flexibility of every major muscle group while also building heat in the body. A Sun Salutation Series lubricates the joints, massages the internal organs and stimulates blood flow. It can …
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We are becoming more and more overstressed as a society as the pressures of our modern life keep mounting. How can you reduce your stress and find serenity? You might want to give yoga a try. Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines stretching exercises, controlled breathing, relaxation and meditation. And here’s the good news – there is a yoga class for almost everyone.
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Join Hope Knosher and Mark Dannenfelser for a weekend of rest, yoga, mindfulness meditation, great food and lots of fun! Reconnect with yourself and others in this beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain setting, just over an hour north of Atlanta Georgia.
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