“I hope I can remember to cue the same on the left as I did on the right,” I say to myself during nearly every yoga class I teach. “I really should get that blog post finished today,” runs through my mind Wednesday mornings before my newsletter goes out. “I can’t believe I wore these…
I walked into my grandparents house only to see this giant mesh cage over my grandmother’s fruit bowl. It’s that time of the year when fruit flies are quite rambunctious. I told her that you can get rid of them in a pretty simple way. My grandparents always have a little skepticism when I give…
I love the vibrancy of avocado toast. There are so many delicious goodies you can put on top of this piece of bread. You can also switch up what you mix in the avocado mash. I threw a little lemon, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper in this batch. Do you know the best way…
Most of my work day is spent observing others. These empowered souls crawl onto their yoga mat with some sort of intention to heal. With September being national yoga month, I thought it would be lovely to shine some light on the benefits of yoga. Whether it is a physical ailment, a stressful situation, or…
Pigeon pose is a sweet hip release that often brings on a lot of emotions. This is perfectly normal so do not be astonished if you feel a little emotional during this pose. Pigeon lengthens the psoas muscle in the back leg. This muscle is the only muscle that starts in the back of the…
Urdhva Dhanurasana or Upwards Bow (Wheel) Pose is a wonderful pose to crack the crust off your heart. It can help increase energy. It’s great for strengthening the arms, legs, abdomen, and spine. Begin on your back. Bend your knees and set the soles of the feet on the floor. Keep your ankles stacked underneath…
Where do you get your blueberries? I am obsessed with Joe’s Blues from the Green City Market. They are grown with antioxidants and love. Frank is just such a doll and runs this booth every single Saturday morning. I’ve been experimenting with using his blueberries in my kombucha and decided to try a delicious blueberry…
“Sugar pie, honey bunch You know that I love you I can’t help myself I love you and nobody else.” Swatting a bee away? Not anymore! I’ll be humming this tune next time one buzzes in my ear. Honey is at its prime during the summer and fall as it gets harvested at this time….
We were at my family’s brunch the other week and my Auntie Seanne was in town from California. She was congested and was suffering from itchy eyes. My Auntie Kim offered up a Benadryl or some other type of medication and Auntie Seanne felt a sense of relief. Auntie Kim immediately runs inside to grab the…
Nadi Shodhana is a breathing technique used for many benefits. According to Sue Neufeld, it balances the hemispheres of the brain. You can use this breathing technique when you have a stuffy nose. It is also great for focusing the mind, supporting the lungs and respiratory functions, rejuvenating the nervous system, removing toxins, and settling…
