Half Moon || ARDHA CHANDRASANA ARDHA || half CHANDRA || moon ASANA || Posture Primary Purpose of Half Moon || Strengthens the standing leg, stretches the hamstrings and groin, challenges balance, and stimulates proprioception Benefits of Balancing Half Moon Strengthens feet ankles knees back core Stretches groin hamstrings calves Tones lateral muscles of the spine and legs Develops…
Meditation Gardens Check out one of my favorite places in Southern California -The Self Realization Fellowship and Meditation Gardens in Encinitas. Located on the cliffs overlooking the pacific ocean, the place offers a canopy and refuge from the sun, spectacular views and benches to sit in dynamic stillness. Soften your eyes or invite them to…
Brian Barnhart Jr April 27th is a VERY special day. An incredibly talented, kind, funny, adventurous human was born 35 years ago. To celebrate 35 years around the sun I chose 35 items from around the house and garage to give you a glimpse into Brian Barnhart Jr. Enjoy! Subscribe to his channel Funny As Fek DISCOVER…
Earth Day Three Sisters Waterfalls Three Sisters Waterfalls Trail is a 3.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Descanso, California that features a waterfall and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from October until April. If you are interested…
From Available Light to FiLMiC Pro Watch My Videos Transform Take a trip down memory lane with me – see how my Yoga With Ilona home studio has transformed in the last two years. I started by making space and using available light to film – ALL on my PHONE. Next I added 5500k studio…
Impromptu Date Night A night out in Carlsbad California. Includes the new spot Taste Of The Himalayas, Gaia Gelato (fav), Vinaka Cafe, and Ready Player One showing. Video captured and edited by my talented husband Brian Barnhart Jr. Subscribe to his channel FunnkAsFek for a dose of hilarity.
Tell me, what is it that you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? – Mary Oliver LOVE EVERY MOMENT Love Every Moment is a two hour yoga experience guided by Ilona Barnhart. Do you relish the human experience? How do you define happiness? What do you want more of? What do…
Gajumaru by Yaima I was inspired to create a music video for this song the moment I heard it. The more I jammed out to it and learned the lyrics the more it resinated with my spirit. It describes my current moment perfectly. It has become my battle cry, my prayer, my meditation. Thank you Yaima…
SURYA NAMASKAR SURYA NAMASKAR || also known as Sun Salutations. The Classical Surya Namaskar consists of 12 poses done in succession for a designated period of time. When one round ends another beings in a continuous cycle. Typically with breath to movement. After an adequate warm up of the spine, sun salutations can comprise an entire…
First Impressions I find myself among kindred spirits at every turn. My unkept, frizzy and wavy hair with my odd sense of style feel totally and completely at home. I have never felt this free and accepted in any place that I have had the pleasure of exploring before. No competition, no makeup, simple everyday…