Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the convictions of things not seen." - Hebrews 11:1 What I believe inspires what I practice. Integrity. When I teach class, I constantly mention keeping your core engaged. I do this for several reasons (I'm...
Some of my favorite books that encouraged and inspired me through 2020, and are so good they are accompanying me into 2021, and interesting enough, a majority of them were books I had began/or read around 2016... - The Eternal Current by Aaron Niequest- A Year With...
“I’ve told you these things for a purpose: that my joy might be your joy, and your joy wholly mature. This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you. This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends. You are my friends when you...
Self-care doesn't have to cost any money, nor take a lot of time. You know I will also vote for at least a few minutes of yoga, or taking time to just breathe. However, here are a few other friendly reminders to help you through the week.How are you taking time for...
We are what we repeatedly do.Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.— Aristotle We share 5 ways to help you stay committed to your goals and build better habits, whatever they are... Here are 5 ways to begin the process of creating lasting habits. Be...
Autumn is the perfect season begin eating "in-season." There are so many nourishing vegetables to enjoy. They cook up beautifully as soups, into pies, cupcakes, and muffins. And on their own, with a little butter or olive oil, I feel like I'm eating dessert with the...
One "move" you can do to release tension in your neck and shoulders. How to: Either, stand against a wall or lie on your back on a mat (with knees bent). Place the ball between your spine and shoulder blade, where the neck, shoulder and upper back all meet. Keep your...
Below instructions is downloadable recipe card.Original recipe from Go With Your Gut, by Robyn Youkilis Ingredient list: - 2 bananas- 1 15-oz) can pure pumpkin puree- 4 eggs- 1/2 c. almond butter- 4 tablespoons butter, melted- 1/2 c. almond flour- 2 tsp. ground...
In a recent email, I shared about the power of our nervous system. God knew what He was doing when He created us, and I don't go a day, without being so grateful for some of the tools He hardwired right into us. Here is a bit of my own story (when I began to...
Triangle Pose Utthita Trikonasana To view on of the essential videos that cover the pose, grab your yoga mat and click here. How-To:-Begin in Tadasana, facing the long side of your yoga mat. -Step your feet wide apart (a leg's length apart, about 4 to 5...
Most of us listen with just 25% efficiency. Chances are that even when we are not speaking or on our smart phones, we are thinking about what we will say, rather then being present and truly listening to what is being said to us. This week we will dive into some...
"The dispostion to accept rather then undergo—which is surely a form of charity, of love, a giving of oneself both to God and to his words." - Father Déchanet By nature, we want to accomplish. And even though many of us have heard, and quoted, "the...
"You are not your thoughts, simply the one who listens to them." - author unknown A sweet friend recently described the negative ones "as fiery darts meant to distract, tear us down, etc." Sometimes it seems as if as soon as you find escape them, they find your hiding...
If you have been practicing yoga for very long, you may have heard a yoga teacher say, "if you practice Ujjayi breathing..." So, what exactly is Ujjayi (oo-jy [rhymes with "pie"]-ee) breathing? Is it helpful, or just weird?? First, our breath is an involuntary...
Most of us listen with just 25% efficiency. Chances are that even when we are not speaking or on our smart phones, we are thinking about what we will say, rather then being present and truly listening to what is being said to us. This week we will dive into some...
My morning began with two alarms that went off extremely loud. Unavoidably loud. The first one was my own. I had forgotten to turn the volume down before I went to bed. As soon as it started ringing, even though I was already awake, I rushed to turn it off; then...