Morning Sunshine Smoothie
I love this smoothie! It is chock full of sweet fruits and green veggies. For the newbie to smoothies, this is the perfect first try. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: […]
Attitude Shmattitude
Resistance to change is found in many ways. Our attitudinal choices and beliefs can make a huge difference in the way we see life and how we experience our lives […]
Being Whole
“I’d rather be whole than good, cause to be whole is to embrace the totality of yourself” Carl Jung I love this quote by Carl Jung! As we go through […]
Morning Basics
I am often asked which is best in the morning… juices or smoothies. My answer: they’re both amazing for different reasons. Juicing is great as it kicks in right away […]
Are you afraid of yoga?
You enter the studio to find a sweet person greeting you. She has long hair in pig tails and is dressed in multiple layers of multiple colored clothing. You are […]
A Yogi’s Stance on Living and Dying with Dignity
“I have seen children, young mothers and grandparents die”
Note to my Children
Mom is not perfect, I’m far from it. You will not be perfect but that isn’t what life is about. Life is about becoming the best version of you.
Why I don’t Buy Big Brand Essential Oils
If you know me, you know I LOVE ESSENTIAL OILS!!! I have loved them for years and it led me to further my education and become a certified aromatherapist. I […]
What I Tell Moms who Don’t Want to (or cannot) Breastfeed
As an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), part of my job is to educate parents on the benefits of breastfeeding. I am truly passionate about helping moms provide […]
A Note on Where I have Been
“The next time you feel overwhelmed…STOP…take a deep breath and go inward. Take a moment to search your heart and soul and the answers will come”.
Choosing Happiness
Somewhere in my life as a hospice nurse I heard a mother of a child who had died of cancer state “I will never feel joy again, but I will […]
Is Yoga Religious?
A question I often receive is “Is Yoga Religious”? I have two answers to that question…Yes and No. I find great comfort and a deep spirituality in my own yoga […]
How to Make Your Own “Four Thieves” Oil
I am asked quite often for a blend similar to a popular MLM brand. Four Thieves Oil is a well known recipe that I use at home. According to legend, […]
What is Curvy Yoga? Q and A
Q. What is Curvy Yoga? A. Curvy Yoga is a form of yoga founded by Anna Guest-Jelley, which inspires students and teachers of all shapes and sizes who want […]
The Truth about Mommy and Me Yoga
As a yoga teacher with 20 years of practicing yoga and many years of teaching experience, I have to say that Mommy and Me Yoga is the most challenging class […]
Essential Oils – Monthly Favorite – Lavender (Plus My Favorite Kids Blends Recipes)
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) I have yet to meet someone who does not like Lavender! This popular essential oil is loved for the therapeutic benefits of calming nerves and […]
