This morning, it's a totally random scramble of tidbits... This is Monday, so on the meatless side of things, while I try to eat whole foods as much as possible, I do like to throw in some Gardein, JUST Egg and cheese products to make a decadent weekend breakfast. I have found the easiest way to use JUST Egg is to SHAKE THE BOTTLE REALLY WELL and pour a thin layer into a … [Read more...] about Shake it Up, Baby
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Sowing the Seeds
Catching up with an old friend I hadn't seen in a while, a couple of months ago before yard yoga, she shared wisdom that her mother had gifted her during a very stressful time: All actions have consequences. So so simple, but so powerful. Choose your actions wisely. Looking ridiculously forward to sharing some joy in the yard tonight. Hoping Mother Nature will … [Read more...] about Sowing the Seeds
Blue Moon
Last night, under the almost full, blue moon, we released what doesn't serve us, in order to bring about change. This is what we do at the end of our yoga sessions, when the moon is full. I admit, I used to think it was pretty crazy to ask the moon for anything. Now I do it every single month, because it is powerful and intention setting is everything. How can we get what … [Read more...] about Blue Moon
Strike a Pose
Here's an option for a 5 minute break. You don't need a mat, blocks, straps, a video or ANYTHING. Just remember that modification is NOT cheating. Listen to your body and if it hurts, it's not yoga. If you want to make this into a longer routine, either repeat the sequence (vinyasa) several times or opt to hold each posture for a bit of time. There is no right or wrong. … [Read more...] about Strike a Pose
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Woke up feeling grateful after Mother Nature gifted us with a perfect night for yard yoga. Our theme was very centered on breathing in space and exhaling with lots of core control and attention---a true yoga/Pilates blend. Personally, I always sleep well after spending that kind of time outside, in nature, with a great shared energy, some hard work and then time to just be, … [Read more...] about Peaceful Easy Feeling