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...
Our Blog
pumpkin & spice
I love most things pumpkin throughout the fall. This is not my own recipe, but one I have made many times, and will be making soon. From the Ambitious Kitchen. She also has a new cookbook that just came out. The original recipe and the nutritional stats can be found...
September is here!
Fall is the season that reminds me that is really is okay to slow down. Actually following through and doing it isn't quite as simple, but as Fall officially approaches, and the mornings and evenings begin to cool off, here are a few gentle reminders and practices...
Planksgiving Challenge!
https://app.searchie.io/watch/YxDWJXnE2g Planksgiving Challenge Exercises!Download
Power Yoga Classes -new
Journey Into Power (JIP) - 45-minutes Power Yoga Flow - recorded live Power Yoga Flow - recorded live
Yoga Squat/Garland Pose (Malasana)
If you have ever taken a Journey Into Power (JIP) class with me, when we get to a portion of the sequence, I cue yoga squat or crow pose. Because JIP is designed to move somewhat quickly through 53 poses, I do not spend a lot of time breaking down how to move into...
Side Plank
Not so long ago, when I was able to attend a live class, our teacher (and my friend) Leanna, asked what came up for us when we practice Side Plank (Vasisthasana). There were different answers across the room. Some said how strong and how much a rockstar they feel like...
perfect tension
Perfect tension is the just the right amount of tension that moves you up and lifts you up. Still requiring effort, but there is an amount of ease that carries you through the process. Welcome to a new series on mindfulness beyond your yoga mat. Yoga is one of those...
Dark Chocolate Banana Muffins
A quick and delicious (family-approved) gluten free muffin recipe. Updated in March 2021. Dark Chocolate Banana Muffins dry mixture -1 1/2 c almond flour -1/2 c coconut flour -1/2 c coconut sugar -1 tsp. baking soda -1/4 tsp baking powder -1/4 tsp. sea salt -1/4 tsp....
Supporting your Health this Winter.
Click on the image to download, print for quick suggestions. The above food swaps and/or additions will support a healthy gut, which in turn will help you rest better, have more energy and boost your immune system. If you are also looking for some other way to ward...
Benefits of jumping jacks and down dogs
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. - Psalm 46:1-3 "If...
Squash Soup with Roasted Peppers
This recipe is a simpler version of a Squash and Smoked Pepper Soup from The Blue Spoon, a restaurant in Portland, Maine. I originally found in a copy of 3191 Quarterly: Autumn 2010. Years ago, when I was hoping to gain more confidence in the kitchen, and had too many...
Books worth reading (again and again)
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...
Almost Christmas – friendship
“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...
gentle self-care weekly reminders
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...
Staying Committed (5 Ways that Work)!
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...