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Greg Kinsey

Greg is co-founder of Ayurveda Yoga Life and Ellen’s brother. He practices Ashtanga and writes about his practice and what he learns about Ayurveda on the way.

Greg Kinsey
Greg
PracticesAshtanga
LearningAyurveda, alongside Ellen
Writes aboutYoga practice, flexibility & India
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About Greg

Greg Kinsey is the co-founder of Ayurveda Yoga Life and Ellen’s brother. He practices Ashtanga and first went to India to deepen his practice and work on his flexibility, which still matters a lot to him.

Traveling through India, he has been learning Ayurveda alongside Ellen, and he writes about his practice and what he learns on the way.

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Latest guides from Ellen & Greg

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