During the last weekend of my Yoga Teacher Training at Charlotte Yoga, I had a friend come in and introduce my trainees to Ayurveda. She recently completed a year-long 300-hour training through The Shakti School to become an Ayurvedic wellness coach. She also has a degree in health promotion and nutrition from App State. I’ve [...]
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Graduation Weekend at VIDA Hot Yoga
January 14, 2019 { 4 comments }On Sunday I graduated my first ever 200-hour yoga teacher training class as lead instructor. It still feels unreal that this opportunity came my way at both the worst and most perfect time ever. These 12 souls touched my heart and changed my world in ways that I will never be able to adequately express [...]
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Snow (!?), Arm Balances + Cranberry Chili Turkey Meatballs
December 6, 2018 { 22 comments }We’ve had a good week but it passed so quickly. How is it already Thursday evening? I am heading back to Tennessee tomorrow for another teacher training weekend and I cannot wait to see my trainees and to spend a weekend immersed in yoga. We’re also having a holiday party on Saturday night with a [...]
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I Bend So I Don’t Break
November 20, 2018 { 10 comments }One of the most valuable lessons that I have learned through my yoga practice is bending and softening. My first instinct is usually to close off and shut down and that tendency has caused me a lot of pain and struggle in life. Through yoga and self-discovery, I am learning new ways of being that [...]
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After Maternity Leave: Up Next
August 7, 2018 { 82 comments }I have received so many questions about what direction I’m going with my career post-maternity leave. Great question and I’ve been working very hard behind the scenes on figuring it out! I’m excited to share some details with you today. MATERNITY LEAVE This Friday will mark 12 weeks of maternity leave, although I haven’t taken [...]
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Weekend Things
March 19, 2018 { 3 comments }Happiest of Mondays to you guys! I hope you enjoyed the weekend and are feeling energized by all the possibilities for this week that is ahead of us. :) Here’s a weekend recap! FRIDAY I am so happy that it’s staying light longer because I can get back to my Friday evening strolls with my [...]
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Weekend: Biscuit Love + New Books
January 22, 2018 { 19 comments }Is it sad if the highlight of my weekend was biscuits? I’m only partially joking. These are the flaky biscuits from Immaculate Baking. I get them at Whole Foods and they are organic and have no bleached flour, no artificial flavors, no hydrogenated oils and no preservatives. When it comes to canned biscuits, this is [...]
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Weekend: Summer TT Weekend One + Summer Running + Summer Fun
June 12, 2017 { 22 comments }Hey, hey! I’m in the midst of the pre-trip crazies. Lots to accomplish in a short amount of time. I’ve probably tried on 50 pairs of casual shoes and have yet to find my match. I’m going to head out and look again in a little bit here and I have some Birkenstocks being delivered [...]
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TT Weekend + Last Week’s Workouts
April 11, 2016 { 6 comments }Good morning. I hope that your Monday is the start to a wonderful week ahead! I was thrilled not to have any early clients after being in yoga teacher training all weekend. It’s nice to start the week at a relaxed pace with breakfast, coffee and computer time instead of hitting the ground running at [...]