I wanted to write about this as spring slowly sneaks up on us. Mainly because getting outside and doing things becomes a more enticing, realistic option. The air no longer hurts our faces. Ever had a workout you used to do? Something you absolutely adored? Granted it was hard work, but it made you, your life and your well being so much better. And yet, because of circumstances it fell by the wayside? It happens to most, if not all of us at some point. I ...
The Only Beauty Tip You’ll Ever Need
If you're like me, your mind tends to lean towards the skeptical and analytical. It's not an entirely bad trait. But when it becomes all encompassing, I need to redirect it. When I catch myself in an overthinking moment, I've started to practice a mental trick. The very next thing I see I immediately say, "It's beautiful" -- and keep going..... That sidewalk crack - beautiful The face of a stranger - beautiful That brown puddle water - ...
Spirituality and Working Out Are Not Mutually Exclusive
Over the past several years of working in the yoga industry, I've observed two camps forming. There's the yoga camp that classifies the practice as a spiritual, meditative, healing experience that happens to be physical. The other focuses on the physical challenge of yoga, capitalizing on the unique exercise benefits. For the most part these two parties play nice in the sandbox. Every so often, someone picks up a handful of prejudicial sand and whips it across the ...
Why Yoga and France are a Match Made In Heaven
I wanted to have my next yoga retreat in France for a few reasons. I'm kind of into wine and yoga (it's become my calling card around town) and I've had a classic, girly love affair with all things French since I was little. Heck, I’m listening to Debussy as I write this blog. I lived there for a bit. Studied the language, art, and wines. My main reason for wanting to offer this retreat? I really want to share my love of France and yoga with others. Here's what I'm most looking forward to ...
Just Show Up
I posted an Instagram story last week sharing some of the best life advice I'd ever received. It was heart warming to see people resonate and respond to that tiny piece of wisdom. I'd like to share the story behind those words. I was 19 years old, attending the University of Kansas and visiting the home of one of my college buddies. Her step dad was a brilliant, kind and very generous heart surgeon. Both he and his lovely wife welcomed me into their home as if I were one of their ...
Is Manifestation Really The Answer?
Manifestation. It is a word and way of thinking that has swept across the health and wellness industry the past few years relatively unchecked. To be quite honest, it’s left me a little on edge. Let me preface this post by saying I am on board with a lot of what Manifestation encourages us to do: set goals, visualize a positive outcome, work toward that outcome. What troubles me is some of the potentially harmful terminology and quick fix thought processes that surround this ...
Permission
Permission If you need to cry, let your eyes water until you feel the pressure in your chest release. If you need to rest, lie down and melt until you become a part of the mattress If you need to yell out in anger, scream so loudly not caring if the neighbours hear. If you need to say no, practice the smallest complete sentence in existence. If you need to quit, unpack that word and understand it is not exclusively negative. If you need more time, take it by creating a schedule ...
