In January I participated in a month-long fitness and conditioning workshop at Emerald Necklace Martial Arts, where my beau currently takes karate (and where I taught yoga for a few months). I’ve never moved my body in this way- never worked with kettle bells or club bells…didn’t know bells could be so challenging! And I [...]
Health
Yoga With My Niece
January 18th, 2012
When my niece was born, I was overcome with this desire to share all my big life lessons with her- immediately. I wanted her to know all the things that made my life easier, happier, and more peaceful. Obviously, yoga is a huge part of that list. I discovered this super cute board game on [...]
Aging
December 1st, 2011
“Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth. Oh, never mind. You will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they’ve faded.” -The Sunscreen Song When did I get so old? My joints creak, groan, ache. Scar tissue accumulated from old injuries whines and complains. Emotional wounds cause prana (life force energy) [...]
Healthy Living Event
November 14th, 2011
On Tuesday November 22nd, the Emerald Necklace Martial Arts studio where I teach yoga is hosting an Evening of Healthy Living and Healthy Eating. The night will include a FREE yoga class (taught my yours truly), a veg potluck, and a screening of the film “Forks Over Knives“. If you plan to attend, bring a canned [...]
Midnight Tummy Ache
September 23rd, 2011
I woke up suddenly last night at 11:45pm with horrible cramping in my low belly. I immediately took some digestive tonic to soothe the aching (which is my go-to elixir for tummy ailments), and I figured I would just fall right back asleep once it calmed down. But the cramps got worse, and the pain [...]