Sagdrina Jalal

Yoga Misconceptions in a Modern World

CarbSmart Magazine October 2013

When someone mentions yoga what comes to mind? Long, lean bodies chanting in the direction of the sun while bent in positions otherwise only mastered by acrobats in Cirque du Soleil? I began a regular yoga practice in February of this year. What I’ve learned is that yoga is built on three main structures: breathing, exercise and meditation. The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’ which means to join or unite. So join me as I examine three common misconceptions about this sacred tradition.

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Natural Fall Beauty DIY

CarbSmart Magazine October 2013

Flip flops and sundresses feel like distant memories at this point. As we lament over the long lost lazy days of summer, we yearn for the natural beauty that seemed to come along for the ride. Although it tempting, is it necessary to head to the department store to reclaim that sun kissed glow? Sagdrina Jalal shows us that beauty vitality can be achieved during this season without even leaving the comfort of your home!

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6 Reasons to Attend the Ancestral Health Symposium in 2014

CarbSmart Magazine September 2013

6 Reasons to Attend the Ancestral Health Symposium in 2014: I've been a CrossFit athlete for close to two years and I consider myself an evolutionary eater for the purposes of health and performance. To say I was very excited to attend this conference is an understatement. I had never heard of AHS before the publishers of CarbSmart asked me to attend, but one look at the website and I was sold.

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5 Lessons from a Beginner Runner

CarbSmart Magazine Issue 5 July 2013

Summertime screams a few musts in a healthy person’s life: must feast on fresh berries, must soak up some sun, and must get outside to exercise in the fresh air. Summer provides a nice break from the gym; giving us space to breathe, sweat, and simply play in the dirt.  Runners, in particular, look forward to the long days of summer. No better time to get in a scenic ‘five miler’.

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