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tools  for  Students

The tools courses and products listed below are affiliate links that we make a small percentage on at no extra cost to you .  By purchasing through these links it helps support our website and podcast shows. Learning is a continuous process that we should always embrace to enhance our lives.  I only recommend things that I truly believe are great resources for you and believe in myself. 
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the ideal economy starter kit: 68”x24”x1/8”(4mm) non-slip mat, a 6’ D-ring yoga strap and two 4”x6”x9” yoga blocks. Everything you need to develop your yoga and pilates skills.​
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I recommend having two blocks. Use under your hands, feet or seat (meditation) to ensure the proper alignment needed in order to safely support and modify poses to suit your level of flexibility If you feel tight, don't risk injury and grab a block or two
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This Basic Yoga Mat is a little thicker than the one in the bundle. I wouldn't go any thicker than this because it makes the balance more challenging. 68" long 24" wide ensures comfort. With high density eco friendly material, the 1/4'' thick premium mat comfortably cushions spine, hips, knees and elbows on hard floors while keeps you balanced
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This Basic yoga strap is a simple, non-elastic band that provides extra stability and flexibility to stretching, yoga, therapy, workout, and more.
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Authentic Mexican Blanket
Thick blanket weighs 3.5 pounds
size approximately 76" L x 53" W 
Great for yoga mats or yoga blankets
​Since these blankets are all handmade and the shades might vary slightly.



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Folding Mini Trampoline pelpo 38‘’/40"/45'', Fitness Rebounder with Safety Pad, Exercise Bounce for Adults Indoor/Outdoor Workout Max Load 330lb
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OPTP PRO-Roller Standard Density Foam Roller - Durable Roller for Massage, Stretching, Fitness, Yoga and Pilates. The standard density provides efficient yet comfortable massage of tight muscles and trigger points Measures 36-inches long by 6-inches in diameter.
Hypervolt Bluetooth, Featuring Quiet Glide Technology - Handheld Percussion Massage Gun | 3 Speeds, 5 Interchangeable Heads | Helps Relieve Sore Muscles and Stiffness (Hypervolt w/ Bluetooth) Cordless state-of-the-art percussion massage device that helps relax sore and stiff muscles to improve mobility.

ATHLETIC RECOVERY TOOL - Ideal for runners and athletes recovering from sports related injuries or strains helps to compress and stretch muscles and reduce trigger points
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Hugger Mugger Standard Yoga Bolster 
About this item 
  • Flat top and bottom create stability 
  • Exceptional firmness maintains structural integrity 
  • Handmade in the USA with upholstery-grade fabrics 
  • Material: Cotton cover filled with foam core and cotton batting 
  • Flat Surface 
  • Perfect for Restorative Yoga 
  • Convenient Handle 
  • Removable Cover

Digital  Resources

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Click HERE to sign up for your Audible Premium Plus Annual Membership and listen to your favorite books now!
I signed up so I could work my way through the info for the Doula training and it was such a great way to take in the information. I highly reccomend it. 

Tools  for  teachers  Podcasting  and  video  production 

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CLICK HERE to order your Audio-Technica ATR2100X-USB USB/XLR Microphone Bundle with Knox Gear Boom Arm, Shock Mount, and Pop Filter Bundle. This is the more updated version of what I use to record my podcasts.

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CLICK HERE to order your HD Webcam 1080P with Microphones, PC Laptop Desktop USB Webcams, Pro Streaming Computer Camera for Video Calling, Recording, Conferencing, Gaming, Wide Angle Web Camera with Rotatation Base This is the camera that I use. It is on the economical and I don't see the difference between it and others offered. 
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CLICK HERE ​​​to order just the Samson Q2U microphone. This is a more economical version of the bundle without all the bells and whistles.

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*The books and courses listed below are affiliate links that we make a small percentage on at no extra cost to you .  By purchasing through these links it helps support our website and podcast shows. Learning is a continuous process that we should always embrace to enhance our lives.  I only recommend things that I truly believe are great resources for you and believe in myself. 

 Books  FOR  iNSPIRATION  spirituality   creativity

I hope you enjoy these inspiring books and they help you along on your wellness journey. Enjoy!
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I have been a big fan of the Pocket Pema Chodron book for a long time. I used to only read the passages that I thought were rainbows and puppy dogs, but have graduated to reading all that is there to read. I find that it addresses many aspects and stages and phases of life and brings both comfort as well as a good real look at the truth of the ups and downs of what make life what it is.
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This is Swami Venkatesananda's longer Yoga Vasistha.  Its purpose is to provide a means to eliminate psychological conditioning and to attain liberation. Containing the instructions of the sage Vasistha to Lord Rama, this scripture is full of intricately woven tales, the kind a great teacher might tell to hold the interest of a student
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Finding God in the Waves is yet another great book about the pathway to discovering what really works for you in developing your own spiritual practice. Mike McHargue tells his own story of having and then losing and then finding a pathway that worked for him in his individual journey. I found this book heart warming and inspiring.
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CLICK HERE to get your copy of 52 Lists For Happiness. Drawing on happiness research and her own personal philosophy, Moorea Seal creates an inspiring tool for list lovers everywhere to discover the keys to their own unique happiness and bring more joy and balance into their lives.
A revolutionary program for personal renewal, The Artist's Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life. Some of the key tools for creative recovery – The Morning Pages, The Artist Date and many more exercises, activities, and prompts to help readers thoroughly explore each chapter. 

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Unlimited Power will show you how to achieve the extraordinary quality of life you desire and deserve, and how to master your personal and professional life.
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Frogs Into Princes describes NLP is an explicit and powerful model of human experience and communication. Using the principles of NLP it is possible to describe any human activity in a detailed way that allows you to make many deep and lasting changes quickly and easily.
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CLICK HERE to get your copy. Running is more than just exercise. Running is a practice, a moving meditation, that brings the power of stillness to all the activities in our lives. Vanessa Zuisei Goddard combines her experience leading running retreats with her two-decade practice of Zen to offer insight, humor, and practical guidance for grounding our running, or any physical practice, in meditation. 
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Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany one rainy afternoon in the unlikeliest of places: a city bus. “The days are long, but the years are short,” she realized. “Time is passing, and I’m not focusing enough on the things that really matter.” In that moment, she decided to dedicate a year to her happiness project.

Books  on   coping  with  difficult  issues

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When Things Fall Apart was recommended to me by a good friend at a time when I felt things were really falling apart and I can't believe it was just the simple reminder that was needed. "Did you read When Things Fall Apart" yet? and so I got myself a ready copy and began that day. I am grateful for the knowledge and wisdom of Pema Chodron and appreciate her humor and real-ness and connectedness to the human condition.
Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking the Stress Cycle explains why women experience burnout differently than men—and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize stress, manage emotions, and live a more joyful life.
Wake Up To Sleep: 5 Powerful Practices to Transform Stress and Trauma for Peaceful Sleep and Mindful Dreams
(Click the title above  or image of the book to get your copy now) 
Inspired by his work with military veterans, sleep expert Charlie Morley explores how to combat the harmful effects of stress and trauma in order to achieve restful sleep and healing dreams. This guide shares more than 20 body, breath, sleep and dreaming techniques, all proven to help reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, integrate nightmares, increase your energy and transform your relationship with sleep.

books  related  to   health  and  wellness 

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in The Fourth Phase of Water, Professor Pollack takes us on a fantastic voyage through water, showing us a hidden universe teeming with physical activity that provides answers so simple that any curious person can understand. In conversational prose, Pollack lays a simple foundation for understanding how changes in water's structure underlie most energetic transitions of form and motion on earth.
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Shia Su is living a Zero Waste lifestyle. Every single piece of unrecyclable garbage Shia has produced in one year fits into a mason jar—and if it seems overwhelming, it isn’t! In Zero Waste, Shia demystifies and simplifies the zero waste lifestyle for the beginner, sharing practical advice, quick solutions, and tips and tricks that will make trash-free living fun and meaningful.
CLICK HERE to get your copy. In The MELT Method, therapist Sue Hitzmann offers a breakthrough self-treatment system to combat chronic pain and erase the effects of aging and active living—in as little as ten minutes a day. With a focus on the body's connective tissues and the role they play in pain, stress, weight gain, and overall health, Hitzmann's life-changing program features techniques that can be done in your own home.
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Medical Medium has helped millions of people heal from ailments that have been misdiagnosed or ineffectively treated or that doctors can't resolve on their own.
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CLICK HERE to get your copy. This long-awaited follow-up to the New York Times bestselling The MELT Methodintroduces a unique, scientific-based proactive training program for improving overall balance, performance, and control while preventing pain and injury


favorite  cook  books

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I always called this book "The Pink Book" and loved having it on my shelf. The Self Healing Cookbook is a Playful, user-friendly macrobiotic cookbook. “Fun, self-help books like yours can change societies!” – Patch Adams, M.D. Classic guide includes Self-Healer's Workbook, guidelines to prevent illness, outwit sugar, choose foods to balance moods and nourish growing kids. Connects personal food choices with planetary healing. Over 130 low-fat, dairy-free recipes.

books  on  parenting  and  books  for  kids 

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To a small child, the world is an exciting but sometimes frightening and unstable place. In The Magic Years, Selma Fraiberg takes the reader into the mind of the child, showing how he confronts the world and learns to cope with it. With great warmth and perception, she discusses the problems at each stage of development and reveals the qualities—above all, the quality of understanding—that can provide the right answer at critical moments.
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From beloved children’s book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon! This imagination-sparking picture book belongs on every child's bookshelf.
One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.
Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you. 
“A satisfying artistic triumph.” —Chris Van Allsburg, author-illustrator of The Polar Express
Share this classic as a birthday, baby shower, or graduation gift!
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We all have two dogs inside of us. One dog is positive, happy, optimistic, and hopeful. The other dog is negative, mad, sad, pessimistic, and fearful. These two dogs often fight inside us, but guess who wins the fight? The one you feed the most. So begins the story about a negative mutt named Matt and a big dog named Bubba who teaches him how to feed himself with positivity each day and in the process Matt transforms his own life and the shelter they call home.
The Positive Dog is an inspiring, heartwarming story that not only reveals the strategies and benefits of being positive but also an essential truth for humans: Being positive doesn't just make you better. It makes everyone around you better.

books  on  Anatomy  and  continuing  education

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CLICK HERE to order The Muscular System Manual: The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body

in  the  kitchen

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Herbamare Seasoning I love love love this stuff! CLICK HERE to get some.
  • Sea salt from the South of France is mixed with 12 freshly harvested, carefully selected organic herbs and vegetables.
  • A ratio of 1/3 herbs and vegetables are mixed with 2/3 of sea salt.
  • Ingredients: Sea salt, celery, leek, cress, onion, chives, parsley, lovage, garlic, basil, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, kelp.
  • No MSG, gluten, lactose or preservatives.

free  stuff

 free  Stuff to  Download  now

I have compiled a few free resources for you to download based on the different topics covered on my TaylorFit Wellness and As You Wish podcasts. The topics are eclectic as there are many parts to what makes us whole as human beings.
​I hope these free resources are helpful tools to guide you on your way.

The  Ultimate  College  Packing  Guide

FIVE  WAYS  TO  AVOID  TOO  MUCH  SITTING

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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRINTABLE INTRODUCTION TO RESTORATIVE YOGA
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CLICK HERE TO  DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRINTABLE FIVE WAYS TO AVOID TOO MUCH SITTING

Introduction  to  restorative  yoga

REduce  Sugar  Cravings

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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRINTABLE INTRODUCTION TO RESTORATIVE YOGA

a scoliosis primer

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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRINTABLE TO HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND  SCOLIOSIS
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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRINTABLE ABOUT HOW TO REDUCE SUGAR CRAVINGS

3  Ways  To  begin  A  Gratitude  Practice

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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRINTABLE OF THREE SIMPLE WAYS DO BEGIN A GRATITUDE PRACTICE

3 ways to train your vestibular system

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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRINTABLE OF THREE WAYS TO TRAIN YOUR VESTIBULAR SYSTEM

5  Simple  Tips  To  De-Cluttering

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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A FREE PRINTABLE
OF 5 SIMPLE WAYS TO CLEAR YOUR CLUTTER

Water  Tracker

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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR WATER TRACKER FOR YOUR FRIDGE AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE GETTING ENOUGH WATER THROUGHOUT YOUR DAY TO STAY HEALTHY.

MEDITATION  TOOL  BOX

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CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR MEDITAION TOOL BOX

WHAT  TO  PUT  IN  YOUR  HOSPITaL  BAG

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IF YOU ARE EXPECTING A LITTLE ONE SOON
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR "WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR HOSPITAL BAG" CHEET SHEET. 

crete  a  good  sleep  routine

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CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR GUIDE TO CREATING A GOOD SLEEP ROUTINE

Yoga  exercises  for  runners

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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
​THREE YOGA EXERCISES FOR RUNNERS

Back  to  school  cheet sheet

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CLICK HERE ​TO DOWNLOAD
​YOUR BACK TO SCHOOL CHEET SHEET.

SACRO ILIAC  BALANCING  POSES

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CLICK HERE FOR YOUR SACROILIAC
​BALANCING YOGA POSES

Simple  DIY  Mandala

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CLICK HERE FOR YOUR DOWNLOADABLE INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE YOUR OWN MANDALA. 

Inspirational  Quotes  printable

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Download this free printable of some great insprational quotes to post on your fridge.

Know  Your  Health  Numbers

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There are some important numbers you need to know to understand your risks for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and other diseases. These important numbers, also known as biometerics, include your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar (glucose), height and weight. Talk with your Primary Care Network Provider about these numbers – and make sure you know them.

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