Is Yoga Supposed To Be Hard?

There tends to be a misunderstanding in the yoga community that the best students and teachers are those to whom the practice has come "easily"—the naturally flexible or strong—as if some people are more "perfect" for yoga than others. First of all, I don't believe that the practice is easy for anyone. But more than that…

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Carrie's Classic Christmas Cookies

Being Carrie’s daughter and apprentice, I took for granted how exceptional her sugar cookies were, because she made it seem so effortless and fun. But now, as a grown-up baker who has experimented with enough faulty recipes to know better, I know without a doubt that my mom’s classic Christmas cookies really are the best. So without further ado, allow me to share the recipe with you.

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