One year writing
It’s been an entire year since I started writing my blog! I can’t believe how the time has gone by. There have been so many changes though the months, it’s hard to keep track. Over the year, I have written 61 blog posts, had 51 followers, 1419 views, and 33 comments. And it’s all be because of you! Thank you so much for reading my … Continue reading One year writing
Whats good in Yoga Music?
Everyone takes their class in a different direction, but I’ve found that most classes do use music at some point, even if only in Shavasana. When I started teaching, I didn’t use music, because I really had no idea what to play, and I didn’t want to talk over it or have it be a distraction. But now, I’m using music. The problem is, I … Continue reading Whats good in Yoga Music?
Whats good in Yoga Music?
Everyone takes their class in a different direction, but I’ve found that most classes do use music at some point, even if only in Shavasana. When I started teaching, I didn’t use music, because I really had no idea what to play, and I didn’t want to talk over it or have it be a distraction. But now, I’m using music. The problem is, I … Continue reading Whats good in Yoga Music?
Holding back, no longer
I’ve been holding back, thinking that the gym-goers wouldn’t want to go to yoga if there was ‘OMing’ involved or anything mildly spiritual. But somethings my teacher said Saturday, really hit home. Not doing those parts of class is like lying, or hiding part of yourself and part of the practice. Those are the things that make yoga yoga, and not just come crazy jumping … Continue reading Holding back, no longer
Be the Crane
Don’t just do Crane pose. Be the Crane. This was a quote from my first Jivamukti class I took Saturday morning. I started doing power yoga over two years ago. I was drawn into it because unlike the other websites for studios, it didn’t mention any deities, mantras, or ways of being. It simply was about flowing, sweating and having a good time. The other … Continue reading Be the Crane
Teaching Kidz Yoga
I spent the weekend at a kids yoga teaching program for a local non-profit. It’s called Yoga Kidz and they take yoga classes to local elementary schools. These schools have built a yoga class right into their weekly schedule, which is great! The yoga teaches the kids so many great things, plus kids love to move, so why not sneak some great lessons into the … Continue reading Teaching Kidz Yoga
Out of your element
I got hired at another local gym Thursday. Today was my first day teaching, filling in for someone else. The class was a basic Ashtanga class. Not my element. My third Ashtanga class is the one I’m teaching! I got to class early to learn the sequence. While the poses may be the same or similar to the power yoga sequence, the order is different. … Continue reading Out of your element
The Case of the Killer Sugar
For a week and a half I haven’t had any refined cane sugar. I’ve had agave, maple syrup, and regular sweet fruit. But nothing more. I wanted to get over my sugar cravings that I had while I was working all the time. And going vegan did that, but the killer sugar made sure of it. After Tuesday night, I don’t want to see sugar … Continue reading The Case of the Killer Sugar
Vegan Cookies
Since I’ve been staying vegan, I’ve been researching and trying out new recipes. I’ve always been a huge fan of cookies, mainly chocolate chip cookies. They are probably the biggest reason that I started this program. Eating tons of badly processed cookies, does not make you feel good.
So when I found this recipe online, I had to try it. When you change your diet this much, you need to find reasons to stay with it. Feeling better is one reason, finding recipes to mimic foods you love is another. Continue reading “Vegan Cookies”
Leaving a job because it’s not the right one
My last day at the 40+ hour a week job was July 31st.
Work had been so stressful that I wasn’t enjoying it, I wasn’t enjoying life. Plenty of people I worked with, did love what they did there. For me, though, it wasn’t the right fit.
I woke up at 5am because I wanted to go to a yoga class before work. If I didn’t go then, I wouldn’t go at all, my back would hurt, and things would go downhill.
Continue reading “Leaving a job because it’s not the right one”
LiveNotorious 