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{this moment} - A Friday ritual, inspired by Soule Mama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.  Read more
Yoga for Building Strength

Yoga for Building Strength

Strength is the ability to resist, to say no. When I contemplate building strength, physically or mentally, I always start by clarifying exactly what I am resisting. When it comes to strengthening muscles, I think less about of how I will look in a tank top or bathing suit, and more about the purpose of muscular strength – to resist gravity. When muscles are weak, gravity negatively impacts the alignment of our bones. When our bones are not healthfully aligned, every system in the body is negatively impacted. So, a strengthening program should…Read more
How My Toddler Schooled Me on Slowing Down

How My Toddler Schooled Me on Slowing Down

I don’t thrive in hurry. I don’t like the way I think, talk and act when I’m in a hurry. But, like a child running down a hill, the momentum of hurry accelerates my speed. Lately I've been appreciating a new set of “breaks” I've been blessed with. I have an ever-present tool for slowing down, for quieting the hurry – an independent toddler. My baby who once demanded to be held constantly now wants the freedom to walk and explore on her own. More and more I hear the words “I do…Read more
{this moment}

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual, inspired by Soule Mama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.Read more
How Yoga Transformed My Body

How Yoga Transformed My Body

In many ways I don’t feel qualified to write this series. I’m not Jillian Michaels. My body and my health are far from perfect. I am still a work in progress. But, I have spent the last two and a half years drastically improving my health and well being. And, my yoga practice has been instrumental in this transformation. It has informed many of the habits that contribute to my overall health. I spent the fifteen years between high school and the birth of my daughter slowly packing on the pounds and virtually…Read more