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![[DIY] Music Junkie’s Yoga: Pigeon Pose](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/pigeon.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
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I have read time and time again that humans store emotional tension in their hips, which is probably why Pigeon is one of my favorite yoga poses. As a highly emotional creature, I find a serene freedom within the deep hip-opener known as Pigeon Pose. I’ve recently been experiencing some emotional intensity with the onset […]
![[DIY] Music Junkie’s Yoga: Child’s Pose](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/childs-pose.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
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If you’re anything like me, life seems like one big balancing act. Between overnight road-trips to festivals, dancing to my favorite producers until early morning hours, and writing about all the antics in between, sufficient time to practice yoga can seem a little unrealistic. Truth be told, most of us don’t have several hours a […]
![How To Make the Perfect Blackened Salmon [Recipe]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMG_1974-e1402934228451.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
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This is one of my favorite new recipes, both for the flavor and for the teamwork it requires. My wonderful boyfriend, Jameson, is always in charge of the blackened salmon itself. We usually cook together, and this is one of our best dishes. I’m highly sensitive to the massive amount of smoke that the cooking […]
![[MYO] Ultimate Ginger Detox Bath](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/steam.jpg?resize=377%2C213&ssl=1)
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The most essential part of having an effective detox bath is to sweat. Toxins build up within the body and sweating them out is one of the most potent ways to release them. Sweating rids the body of salt, alcohol and heavy metals. Raising the temperature of your body also produces more white blood cells, which sweating […]
![Treat Yo’ Self: 5 Awesome Energy-Boosting Festie Snacks [Health]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/nuts.jpg?resize=550%2C375&ssl=1)
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Festival season is upon us, meaning you’ve gotta keep those energy levels up; especially those of you who are gonna be doing a lot of camping this year! Indulging in all of the shenanigans a festival has to offer can be difficult, so your energy level is one of the most important things to maintain. […]
![The Volcano Sushi Roll [Recipe]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Jamesons-iPhone-571-e1402935014925.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
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The Art of Sushi-Making One of my first jobs in the food service industry was as a server at this tiny sushi restaurant in Euless, Texas. The owners were a married couple from Korea, who had studied the Art of sushi-making in Japan. On slow days, I would spend hours watching Mr. Kim roll sushi. […]
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Our luscious locks go through more damage than we’d like to believe during our day to day grind. Nature’s elements can be harsh, not to mention the variety of toxins, grime and chemicals in the air that make up the whole ‘living in the city’ experience. It can be easy to overlook your hairs’ cries […]
![[Artist Interview] Falling In Love with Krista Darling](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/zedarling.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
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///Falling in love with Krista Darling (real name Krista McKenzie) isn’t very hard. Not only is she an artist of several mediums, but she is extremely skilled in every single one of them. She has made custom pieces ranging from ‘wearable art’ dresses, paintings and sculptures. Each work of art is crafted with her signature […]
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Composed by Mary Jo Sparks ///I’ve got major love for anything DIY, especially when it comes to my skin. I’ve battled long and hard with my skin issues, and I have several other friends in similar boats. It’s pretty rare for me to find anything on the shelves that can actually avoid irritating my skin […]
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In my eyes, tea time is the best time. Besides the usual espresso at my day job (ah, the duties of a barista), hot tea is my go-to beverage of choice. Besides being significantly less caffeinated than most other drinks, it also has a wide variety of health benefits that you wouldn’t believe! All teas […]