"I am courageous. I am confident. I respect myself at all times. I live my life with integrity. I am at peace with myself and the world around me. I live a life that is rich with inspiration. I am strong and powerful." Throughout my yoga teacher training I was fascinated by all the information being … Continue reading Butterflies in the Belly
Category: Contemplate
Finding the Repose
"Find the repose within the pose." - Prashant Iyengar I have been thinking a lot about this concept lately and have applied it in my teaching on several occasions, but what does it truly mean? Repose means to be at rest, but how do we find this place of peace during our practice? Finding the … Continue reading Finding the Repose
Forging My Own Path
"If we magnified our successes as much as we magnify our disappointments we'd all be much happier." I've been teaching yoga regularly for almost a full month now and already feel an incredible shift in my confidence. My first few classes were preceded by anxiety and fear that I would make a fool out of … Continue reading Forging My Own Path
Make it a Habit
"Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care." -Buddha As of late, I've been feeling slightly sluggish (being buried in snow will do that to you) and a little judgmental of my physical appearance. I attempt to combat these thoughts and promote more kindness towards myself but inwardly I … Continue reading Make it a Habit
Same Place, Different Perspective
my entire life to this point can be described in one sentence: it didn't go as planned and that's ok I suppose I had envisioned something different for the beginning of my yoga teaching career - namely a different location. I had invested so much of myself into my move out west that it became … Continue reading Same Place, Different Perspective
The Beauty in Chaos
"The thing about chaos, is that while it disturbs us, it too, forces our hearts to roar in a way we secretly find magnificent" ^^ Taught my very first class!!! Yesterday I was reflecting on a journal post written almost exactly one year ago and today I have decided to apply it back to my … Continue reading The Beauty in Chaos
The Invisible Thread
'An invisible thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, and circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle. But it will never break.' I can hardly contain my excitement right now. I have been awaiting this day for nearly two months and it's finally here! The love of my life flies in … Continue reading The Invisible Thread
Stuck Between Holding On And Letting Go
'I take time to reflect on my amazing life. I look at where I am today and I look at how I came to be here. I acknowledge the darkness and the light. I have a clear vision of the positive changes that I need to make in my life so that I may heal … Continue reading Stuck Between Holding On And Letting Go
One Step (3000 miles) Outside My Comfort Zone
What would it take for you to drop everything and pursue your hearts most truthful dreams?.. To leave the comfortable, stable world you have created in exchange for liberating uncertainty?.. To say goodbye to everything and everyone you've become accustomed to in everyday life and just drive into the horizon? For me all it took … Continue reading One Step (3000 miles) Outside My Comfort Zone
Face Towards The Sun
I have always been a morning person. I love the peace and quiet that exists while - what seems like- the rest of the world remains deep in sleep. It's a great time to honor my own self interests and indulge in things I may not find time for anywhere else in my day. I … Continue reading Face Towards The Sun