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The truth is, yoga isn’t just about flowing through a series of poses, twisting yourself up like a pretzel, going upside down and sweating your butt off (although that part can be super fun and highly beneficial both physically and mentally in its own right). Yoga is also about how you live your life in all contexts. Below are ten ways to live a yogic life off the yoga mat, whether or not you practice asana on it. 1. Be honest with others. Speaking openly and honestly, and always from the heart, is truly a virtue. Speak the truth – no lies (even the littlest white lies can taint your integrity), no exaggerations for dramatic effect (we’ve all done it), no purposeful omissions. 2. Be honest with yourself. Sometimes the person we are least honest with is ourselves. Try to look at yourself and your actions (the good and the bad) from a detached, objective, third person perspective. Then, go ahead and give yourself a pat on the back or a kick in the butt, if you deserve it. 3. Be true to who you are. Get to know yourself and what you believe in, and don’t be afraid to …

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