For many people, gardening in itself is a lesson in mindfulness. The methodical pulling of weeds or planting of seeds or bulbs can be meditative. Whether or not the meditative aspect is part of your gardening practice, the act of gardening is definitely physical activity, and it is one in which we need to be […]
Or: Why I Teach on Self Love Pt. 2 Last month, I shared some of the personal reasons why I commonly teach classes centered around Self Love. In all the classes I teach, heart opening poses are a main focus. After all, who couldn’t benefit from a more open heart? Below are a couple reasons
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A handful of years ago, I was struggling in a relationship in which I was truly settling. I admitted to my best friend on the phone that I was afraid that if I wasn’t with him, I wouldn’t be with anyone. I had just moved to a new town, and I worked at a jewelry
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Americans really love the idea of “New Year’s Resolutions,” and truthfully, I think the basic premise of that idea makes good sense. After all, the New Year is a great time to take a fresh look at where life is taking you and reassess goals. However, instead of making a list of things that we
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About a year ago, I had a moment of realization. I had been trying to think of a way to integrate my passion for art with my passion for yoga. With a degree in Studio Art and a deep desire to help others through the Art of Yoga, I knew I needed something more substantial
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I have been thinking about doing a plank challenge like the one above for about a year now, and with the holiday season upon me–as well as several extra pounds, I have decided to actually do a plank challenge. Yes, at the holidays. Our core is our center, where we find balance. Developing core muscles
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Let me introduce you to something I like to call “Adult Naptime Yoga.” Photo credit: Martyn Kyle/Pernmoot Photography There is a common misconception that not everyone can “do yoga,” but let me assure you, every body can do yoga. The word “restorative” means “renewing health or giving strength,” which is exactly what Restorative Yoga does.
“Follow us if you love Yoga,” the Instagram profile description said. But the photos were not of women doing yoga. This morning I saw that I had a new follower on my business-related Instagram account. A group whose profile claims to provide “yoga benefits” to its followers; however, I was surprised to see that the
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My goal is for this blog space to be a place where I can share inspiration on topics like health and wellness, yoga, meditation, self-love, female empowerment, and more. I also want this to be a place to recognize some wonderful, inspirational people and organizations. For my first post, and as somewhat of an introduction
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