Silvia Rodrigues is a Yoga Instructor, Graphic Designer and artist who is currently completing her 500-hour Yoga Teacher Certification Course. She is a Portuguese native who was raised in Santa Cruz, California but decided to go back to her roots and is now enjoying life in the beautiful town of Cascais, Portugal.

Silvia believes in keeping the body fit by staying active and nurturing it with clean food and maintaining a healthy state of mind with the power of positivity and daily meditation. When she's not found standing on her head (or in any other Yoga pose), she is out in nature, traveling and exploring the world. She has a keen interest in Eastern traditions which have brought harmony into her life and finds balance by incorporating them into our Western culture.

She believes our purpose is to lead a healthy, happy life, in turn motivating others to do the same. She hopes to inspire you to stay fit and create your very own healthy and happy lifestyle - and above all else, enjoy!

My Articles:

7 Health Benefits of Hot Yoga

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There’s a “hot” new trend in the Yoga world: Hot Yoga. It includes various styles and types of Yoga such as Hatha, Vinyasa or even Yin. To me, Hot Yoga simply means Yoga practiced in a heated room. The temperatures in these rooms can range anywhere from 30°C (85°F) to...

Coconut Oil – 10 Miraculous Uses

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When coconut oil first became popular a few years ago, I didn’t really understand the hype, nor did I see how I could use it. After so many legitimate sources swearing up and down by it, I decided to give it a try. Fast forward a few years later, and...

7 Sweet Perks of Private Yoga Sessions

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You may have heard of Private Yoga, but perhaps you haven’t considered the tremendous benefits before coming across this article. Why is it so acclaimed, and what makes it so amazing, anyway? Most of us know Yoga to be practiced in a group setting inside a room full of fellow aspiring,...

Yoga Asana Sequence for Stress and Anxiety

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For any of us who have ever suffered from anxiety, we know that calling it unpleasant is an understatement. People who suffer from anxiety physically experience hot flashes, tightness of the chest, nausea, headaches, tension, trembling, headaches or backaches. Mentally, they may experience a sense of helplessness, paranoia or...

The 7 True Traditional Types of Yoga

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When we think of Yoga, we probably think of mats, downward-facing dogs and stretching. What if I told you that is only a tiny fraction of the very vast world of Yoga? The Yoga we know and love is called Hatha Yoga. Within it there are several sub-categories of Yoga...

12 Reasons Why Hiking is Healthy

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Hiking is a healthy hobby with a view. If you haven’t gone for a hike yet, now is the time; all you need is a good pair of hiking boots, a backpack and an awesome sense of adventure. We spend way too much time indoors, missing out on the magnificent world...

5 Incredible Benefits of Inverted Yoga Poses

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Inversions can seem incredibly intimidating or difficult to do, but in reality they are incredibly fun and empowering! It’s all about perspective, not only physically speaking as you see the world upside-down, but also how you mentally approach them. We tend to give our fears far too much attention and...

6 Simple Supine Yoga Poses

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Supine Poses are poses done lying flat on our back with our face up. This means these positions are versatile, calming and accessible to all. Supine poses are great for every body type and all yogis, from those who have never tried Yoga before to advanced Yoga masters. Supine poses...

12 Ways to Practice the Power of Positivity

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Positivity has the power to transform our life. It has an enormous impact on our overall well-being. It does wonders for our health, happiness and heart – body, mind and spirit. There are so many ways we can bring more positivity into our life. In fact, you have the power...

How to Properly Perform a Perfect Pigeon Pose

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The Pigeon Pose is a great hip, chest and shoulder opener. Simultaneously, it’s an amazing stretch for your legs and spine. It can prove to be challenging at first, especially for those who are less flexible, but once you've mastered it, Pigeon Pose becomes an enjoyable favorite. I personally always...

5 Delicious Detox Drink Recipes

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It’s extremely important to give your body the gift of detoxifying. This can be easily and enjoyably done with delicious drinks. With time, our body accumulates toxins from not only environmental substance such as smog, but also from our lack of responsibility for the food we feed it. I’m talking...

6 Tips for Sliding into Split Yoga Poses

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Doing the splits is no easy task for most people. Just like anything else, with consistent practice, patience and the right approach, it can actually prove to be much more simple to achieve than you probably think. I gave myself a month to glide and slide all the way into...

22 Surprising Reasons to Love Lemons

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When life gives you lemons, you can make much more than just lemonade. There are endless uses for this tangy treat. It can be used as a safe and natural alternative to many harsh products that contain harmful chemicals as well as a delicious ingredient. If you introduce lemon as...

5 Legit Reasons to Try Laughing Yoga

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Let’s be honest – We could all use a lot more laughter in our lives. Healthy, happy and vibrant children laugh hundreds of times per day. But how many times have you laughed today? Chances are – not nearly enough. Laughter Yoga is the perfect solution to bring more giggles,...

Delicious Guacamole Dip – Special Spicy Recipe

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Guacamole is a delicious dip and a popular hit at get-togethers. What’s not to love when it includes so many crowd-pleasing characteristics? The main ingredient is avocado; it not only tastes heavenly, but it’s packed with vitamins and minerals. Also, there is finally a “fatty food” that no one has...

Yoga for Deeper Bonding Between the Sheets

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It’s obvious that clean eating and exercise are great for your health, but we tend to overlook and underestimate the importance of relationships in this regard. Additionally, that particular “taboo” also known as love-making is a key element in our overall wellbeing and physical fitness. A happy relationship with...

7 Tips and Yoga Poses for Perfect Posture

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Your posture says everything about you; how healthy your spine is, how strong your back is and how high your self-esteem is. Yet, the stance we take daily seems to be overlooked. Personally, I have been a big advocate on correct postural alignment, which was brought to my awareness thanks...

6 Start-of-Day Yoga Poses for Marvelous Mornings

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What better way to start the day other than with a wonderful Yoga flow? Yoga is a perfect way to begin your mornings because it stretches out the stiffness in your muscles after hours of slumber while energizing and preparing you for the day ahead. Stretch and twist the sleepy...

Seven Yoga Asanas For a Super Sweet Slumber

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Sleep is an essential part of our daily lives. It’s simple – The better rested we are, the better we feel. Similarly, the deeper we sleep at night, the more efficient and effective we are in all aspects of our life during the day. Recently, sleeping issues and the insomniac...

9 Righteous Reasons to Try Beautiful Beach Yoga

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The Sun is shining and it’s finally summertime! Step out of that stuffy, sauna-like Yoga room; you have a new studio with a fresh breeze out in the open air. It comes with a giant, super-soft sand-mat and great ocean views – Yes, it’s the beach. There are tons of...

10 Perfect Poses for Partner Yoga

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Sometimes we need to reach out for help from a friend – quite literally if we’re speaking about our asana practice. Try Yoga with a partner and combine your abilities for a deeper practice together. Team up with someone special for assistance, which will push you both beyond your boundaries...

7 Secrets for Super Smooth Summer Skin

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Skip that “summertime sadness” – there’s plenty of reason to smile, especially with silky, seductive skin this summer. Your flesh has probably been in hibernation mode all winter, but it’s time to crawl out of the sweater cave and say hello to the sunshine. Because your skin has been hidden...

Yoga for Flexibility and Openness

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Strength is a great asset but it's not complete without the ability to be flexible and remain open. This applies both practically and philosophically. Physically speaking though, flexibility and openness are beneficial for the body and they are both fast and easy to attain. This will lead to greater flexibility...