Warrior I || Virabhadrasana Eka Vira || courage Bhadra || blessed, auspicious Primary Purpose of Warrior I || Strengthen the legs, build heat in the body, and open the quadricep of the back leg Benefits of Warrior I Strengthens feet legs (quadriceps, hamstrings, psoas) buttocks (gluteus maximus) back (erector spinae) abdomen (rectus abdominus, obliques) shoulder (deltoids) arms (triceps)…
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…
We’re Moving – Our Home In Oceanside CA It’s true – we’re moving! See my current home and the reason why we are moving. This shack by the beach was our first home in Southern California. We will miss it but we are moving even closer to the Pacific Ocean and we couldn’t be more…
Lake Wanaka South Island, New Zealand Come away with me on an adventure to Lake Wanaka, a very special place, located on the South Island in New Zealand. Whenever I encounter a breath taking place I hope to pause and capture it for you. Breath. Listen to natures dance. Enjoy.
CHAIR YOGA FOR BALANCE Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. This practice is a way to find mobility and balance in a gentle way. Explore yoga balance postures with the support of a chair while you’re at it improve…
Anchor Steadying Blend doTERRA’s Anchor Steadying Blend (an essential oil from the Yoga Collection) is the inspiration behind this grounding/yin practice. Anchor promotes feelings of completeness, calmness, and courage. Perfect for when you embark on a new adventure, wether that’s across oceans or on your mat in your living room. It also encourages a steady…
Intention Setting Guide Set an intention for your yoga practice, a project, a goal, your day, week, month, or even the year. Setting an intention, also known as Sankalpa, is an incredibly supportive and empowering ritual to weave into your life. I invite you to let me be your guide. Connect to your multidimensional self,…
The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear Into Faith By Gabrielle Bernstein Intro & Card Reading The Extraordinary Book Club begins the year with The Universe Has Your Back. Can’t express how stoked I am to be finally reading this book with you book worms! This book is filled with meditations, prayers, and affirmations to…
Three Ways Yoga Assists In The Detoxification Process First Thing First – A Clarification Contrary to what you may have heard, yoga DOES NOT actually detox the body. It does however, aid the body in its detoxification process. The three main components that help guide the sludge and toxicity out of the body are: DEEP…
Compassion Meditation A ten minute guided loving kindness meditation with Ilona Barnhart This ten minute compassion meditation dissolves boundaries and clears space for love and it begins with YOU. Find a comfy seat or even lay down, close your eyes and breath in and out, allow yourself to be gently guided by my voice. Enjoy!