On one of our yoga retreats we talked about our goals/desires for the future. I expressed that I do have lofty "out there" goals but I don't believe enough in me to apply myself to reach them. That little voice in my head starts talking. The one that says: I'm not good enough! Who do I think I am to think that I can achieve that? That's what other people do, you're not strong, committed or dedicated enough. You're not pretty. You're too fat/thin/short/old. When it comes down to it I lack …
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Building a labyrinth at the beach
All good things must come to an end, and in May we had the final weekend of of my RYT 300 yoga teacher training. As a yearly intensive it's been a wild ride with a small group of women that I have come to think of as sisters. My yoga family. We've shared so much this year. From health issues, to changing careers, marriages ending, relationships blooming, independence gained and confidence discovered. So many changes, and so much growth I am truly honored to call these ladies friends. They …
Ayurvedic Skin Care products in the April Beauty Box
I shared on instagram this weekend the unboxing of the April Vegan Cuts beauty box and it occurred to me I didn't post on my blog with the amazing products I got this month. April was another great month as I got some really fun beauty, skincare and makeup products to add to my stash. As much as I like 99% of the products I get in the Vegan Cuts beauty box, I've had a few that have really caught my attention. This month it's finding Ayurvedic Skin Care products. Disclaimer: This …
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5 tips to staying energized all day, with Kicao energy bars
This post is sponsored by Kicao Energy Bars Just like most people nowadays, I live a full and busy life. Which honestly sometimes can be a little too busy. For example? I teach group fitness classes at Gold's Gym 3 days a week. Three days a week I also teach classes at Yoga Nook, and this year I'm also a part of the yoga teacher training faculty which I am thoroughly enjoying. Then, throughout the week I run my personal training business, training private clients, in-home and online. …
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One little word 2016 – Aloha!
Each year I choose a word for the year ahead. Ali Edwards first introduced this concept to me in 2007, and I fully embraced it. As I prepared to write this post declaring my One Little Word for 2016 I suddenly realized it's TEN YEARS of choosing a single word for the year. Wow, time flies. So why choose One Little Word for the year? As Ali says: A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can be sharp and biting or rich and soft and …
5 life lessons from our Hawaii vacation
Officially been home a week from our Hawaii vacation and boy it's been tough adapting to mainland life again. Yoga teacher training exams coupled with the passing of a family member meant I was so ready to take a break. Our eight day trip made me realize that eight days is NOT long enough in Hawaii, and I really enjoy Island life, being by the ocean and living in a Condo (something I didn't think I'd say!). Other than that there were a few other things I learned from the trip, and ways I plan on …
Calf release with tennis ball 5-minute fix
At the beginning of the year, I started running again. As such I've been experiencing some muscular aches and pains. One area I've always struggled with is my calves. Years of teaching step aerobics on gym floors. Over the years I've learned ways to work on my tight calves. One way is this calf release with a tennis ball. One thing I really got into during my yoga training was using tennis balls to release tight muscles. From my feet, glutes, the knot between my shoulder and my calves. If …
Glute bridge variations – Single leg bridge on tiptoes
While this version is not as challenging as tiptoe wheel, if you have shoulder or wrist issues a much better option. I shared all the variations, including modifications in the video below. You can also view the video on my YouTube channel, don't forget to like and subscribe! I'm committing to at least two YouTube videos per week. Going "all-in" on the creative content! How to do the Glute Bridge Whether you call it a hip bridge, glute bridge, yoga bridge or some other name it's all …
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How to do Half Front Split pose
Last week I asked my newsletter subscribers for content suggestions. Julianne replied asking for help with her split training. That I can do! So today I want to share a Yoga tutorial on Half Front Split Pose. This post will cover how to do the pose, variations, and the common mistake people make. And, how to fix it! I also made a video about this which you can watch below. Or you could check out my YouTube channel. I'm uploading new content every Tuesday and Friday. So don't forget …