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Ann Green
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Ann Green holds a number of degrees, including a Master's in Exercise Science and a Bachelor of Psychology. As a past heptathlon world athlete, yoga teacher and studio owner, Ann strongly believes in the importance of integrating breath and movement for both daily health and pain management. A two-time cancer survivor and a recent patient of hip surgery, she is no stranger to pain and its many dimensions and, while not pain-free, Ann has gained new insights about the phenomena of pain. Ann is a yogi, a runner, a surfer and a shineologist. Her teaching is built upon traditional foundations of yoga and fitness with a modern, playful approach. To learn more about Ann, visit her website: www.shineology.ca.
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THE JOYS OF STAND-UP PADDLING YOGA (SUP): How water helps yogis be present

Ann Green·February 22, 2017
Way too often, people come to Yoga with a certain set of expectations. They may force their bodies into postures...
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