Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
To transform our dharma— the moral universal order and a code of living that personifies the fundamental principles of thoughts, ethics, and purpose—into action, we must first identify and discover our own personal dharma. Yoga journaling is a powerful tool to accomplish this, as it strengthens our awareness of ourselves and our yoga practice. Writing […]
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Yay! I’m so happy to present the a venture that was a long time in the making. I had been thinking and scrutinizing over this for some time now and finally made the leap today. In December 2018, I finished my 200 hour yoga teacher certification through LifePower Yoga in Roseville, CA. At the time, […]
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It’s been 4 years (6/23) since my hiking accident. You can’t tell from this picture but I’m pretty beat up, scratched up, and bruised…and yet I still love the mountains and hiking. I even wrote THIS blog post about my experience. The thought of what could’ve happened if I would have failed to listened to […]
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Are you a stay at home mom or a work at home mom who wants to get in shape? Do you work outside the home but can’t find time or funds to get to the gym? Between daily responsibilities, work commitments, and kids’ schedules, getting to the gym is often the first self-care priority that […]
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Where do I find my edge? This is a question that has been plaguing me since I was asked this question in a yoga class. The word “edge” is defined as: “the outside limit of an object, area, or surface; a place or part farthest away from the center of something.” But in yoga, the […]
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“Without control over your mind, your mind will gain control over you.” Our minds hold our memories; gives us our thoughts, feelings, and views; and connects us to other people. Our mind is the opening into our heart and soul. Our mind allows or limits our body’s movement. When our mind is unfocused our breath, […]
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Recently I’ve been learning a lot about the energy within our bodies. I had been feeling very run down lately and no amount of rest was helping me to feel better. That’s when I opened up a book I received as a gift last year and started reading about the chakras. From the base your […]
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Back in July, I decided that I needed to change up my fitness routine. I was bored and burnt out from running and lifting weights. I had completed my half marathon at the end of April and since then, found it very challenging to stick to a fitness routine. Back in my late college years, […]
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Have you ever felt self-conscious at the gym? With all the toned and beautiful people, I know I have had my share of feeling “not so cute” at the gym. What about thinking that you don’t feel or smell “fresh” after a long, hard workout? If you’re saying “me, me, me,” then this post is […]
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There are many ways to use a journal in your daily life. One great way is to keep a yoga journal. Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years, keeping a yoga journal is a great tool to document your journey. Yogis keep journals for many reasons—daily activities, events, goalsetting, documenting […]
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