Hi and I hope you all had a nice weekend. Mine passed by in a blur of yoga. Twice a year we hold 200-hour teacher trainings at the studio. These are the trainings that people complete if they are interested in becoming a yoga teacher or just learning more about themselves and the practice. You [...]
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Four Different Ideas for Approaching 2018: Feel More, “Goal” Less
January 4, 2018 { 4 comments }Hi everyone. I hope the first week of the new year is off to a wonderful start for you. Although I’m not personally setting specific intentions, goals or resolutions, I have found myself in a very contemplative place this new year. My whole life is going to change in 2018 in ways that I can’t [...]
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December Workout Playlist + Workouts at 17 Weeks + 45-Minute Strength Workout
December 3, 2017 { 41 comments }Happy Sunday! I arrived in Florida yesterday afternoon to visit my grandmother. The weather is absolutely gorgeous here on the panhandle – it was in the low 50s and sunny this morning and is supposed to warm up to 73 today. I forgot to bring a bathing suit but think I’m going to swing by [...]
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Reader Q&A: Running in the dark, how to structure an efficient workout week, balancing yoga and other exercise
October 26, 2017 { 4 comments }It’s time for another round of reader Q and A’s! Every couple of months I like to do a round up of questions I’ve been asked recently and answer them in a blog post because I feel like many of the questions/answers are relevant for a lot of you! Hi Jen! I am trying to [...]
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20-Minute Power Yoga Flow Video + An Intentional Start to the Day ($100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!)
October 25, 2017 { 214 comments }This post is sponsored by Organic Stevia In The Raw® and SheKnows Media. Today I’m excited to share a 20-minute power yoga flow video with you along with how to start your day in an intentional, powerful and present way! There’s also a $100 Visa Gift Card giveaway at the end of the post so that’s a [...]
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200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Everything You Want to Know
October 10, 2017 { 8 comments }Over the years, one of the topics I’ve been asked about most consistently is yoga teacher training. I’ve received questions on everything from “am I ready?” to “how do I pick a program?” to “what should I expect?” and more. Given that I now co-lead twice yearly 200-hour yoga teacher trainings and play a part [...]
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Weekend: Thai Food, Greek Festival and Lots of Yoga
September 10, 2017 { 10 comments }Hi and I am praying hard for all of my Florida readers and everyone in the path of Hurricane Irma, especially those in the Caribbean Islands. It was an absolutely gorgeous weekend in Charlotte, which was so eerie knowing about the impending arrival of Irma in Florida and all the rain and wind that we [...]
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YTT Graduation Party + Build Your Own Buddha Bowl
August 15, 2017 { 4 comments }Last weekend was the final weekend of our summer 200-hour yoga teacher training. We formatted this summer’s training differently than our winter training. Instead of eight weekends, their training was condensed to five. Their schedule was 6-9 p.m. on Thursdays and 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Our winter training has the same schedule but [...]
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There Is No Difference
August 14, 2017 { 15 comments }Sometimes I find it so hard to understand the downright hate and extreme lack of connection that exists between some humans in this world. I forget that my work environment and community is sadly, somewhat of an anomaly. One of the things that I love so much about the practice of yoga is how it [...]
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Last Week + A Yoga Challenge + Currently Reading…and More
August 12, 2017 { 7 comments }I appreciate all of your comments, FB messages and emails on my breast health post. Whether you were offering support or sharing your own experience, I found each of them to be helpful. I wanted to share a really awesome update from blog reader Alison. I met her and her husband at the starting line [...]
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Say Thank You Until You Mean It
August 2, 2017 { 17 comments }My Wednesday is off to a bit of a nerve-wracking start. First, we found a big red lump on Sullie’s belly last night when we were patting her. It seemingly appeared out of nowhere and after last year’s surgery, it has me on high alert. We have a great vet and they asked me to [...]
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Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training: What I Learned and Key Takeaways
June 19, 2017 { 27 comments }A couple of weeks ago I spent the weekend in a prenatal yoga teacher training and I promised to share my experience. The short version…LOVED it and took so much away from it to apply not only to my students and readers but also to myself as a woman. It was incredibly eye opening on [...]
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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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Up Next: Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training + A Big Trip!
May 24, 2017 { 73 comments }Good morning! Wednesday mornings are one of my favorites of the week because I don’t teach until 10:30 a.m. It’s so nice to sleep in a bit and then spend a few quiet hours working while I sip on my coffee…especially since Tuesdays tend to be a little jam-packed. Yesterday was no exception and I [...]
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Weekend: My First Travel Yoga Workshop!
May 1, 2017 { 28 comments }Over the weekend I taught my very first travel yoga workshop. It’s been a goal of mine for many years but to be completely honest, I doubted myself and my ability to do it SO much that I was never proactive about booking any. And being the marketing director for a studio, I know how [...]
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Finding My Flow
April 27, 2017 { 43 comments }I sat down at the computer this morning to begin working. On my blog editorial schedule for today I had “Zoetry review” and while that is coming (soon!), I felt like I wanted to share something else instead. Photo Wanda Koch Over the last couple of months I’ve felt more ease, joy and flow than [...]
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Reader Questions Answered: Cauli Rice, Yoga & Pregnancy, Sleep Schedules, Group Ex and More!
April 20, 2017 { 14 comments }Happiest of Thursdays to you guys! I hope your day is off to a great start. I frequently receive emails and messages from readers with questions about a whole range of topics. I often feel it would be relevant and useful to many if I answered some of them on a larger scale. I’ve themed [...]
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Boston Strong + Running Wishes + Weekly Workouts + Playlist
April 17, 2017 { 24 comments }It’s Marathon Monday! I was watching a video of the elite women taking off at the starting line and I thought to myself, “I’m pretty sure that’s what I think I look like taking off for a 5K.” I can’t even imagine going out of the gate like that for a marathon. Incredible athleticism and [...]
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Workshop Weekend + What I Bought at Whole Foods
April 14, 2017 { 5 comments }We made it to Friday! While work on the back end has been really busy for the studio and my blog, Charlotte has been really quiet this week. The public schools are on spring break and it seems like half the city is gone on vacation. Before I dive into a peek into my Whole [...]
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Ohhhhh Mexico…20 Photos from our 2017 Yoga Retreat
March 2, 2017 { 20 comments }We just arrived home from our yoga retreat in Mexico late last night. There was a ground stop in Charlotte on Wednesday evening due to some crazy storms so we were diverted to Jacksonville, Florida. The initial plan was for us to deplane and go through customs in JAX but thankfully they kept us on [...]
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A Sunny, Social Weekend + The Funniest Dog Video
February 13, 2017 { 7 comments }I had such a fun weekend! As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, the weather was amazing so that always puts me in a great mood. It wasn’t a teacher training weekend so we enjoyed having a break from that. Also, I ended up having a lot of plans with friends and co-workers so that was [...]
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Philly/DC/Baltimore Weekend Workshop Details + Updates from the Week
February 9, 2017 { 8 comments }I am thrilled to share with you guys that I’ll be visiting Studio B Power Yoga in Harrisburg, PA the weekend of April 28-30 for a workshop weekend! GET FULL WEEKEND DETAILS AND REGISTER HERE The weekend will feature two master classes, a heart openers workshop, an inversions workshop, a special yoga for runners session [...]
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Must Have Gear for Hot Yoga: Mats, Towels, Clothes and Accessories
January 31, 2017 { 16 comments }One of the questions I get asked most frequently is about the best gear for hot yoga so today is all about my must have gear for hot yoga. I’m talking everything from mats to leggings to sports bras to hydration mixes and more! MUST-HAVE GEAR FOR HOT YOGA Having the right gear for your [...]
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Team Human Being
January 29, 2017 { 19 comments }Every now and again I find myself in a spot of questioning my authority/ability/worthiness to do what I do. I tell myself this story that there are many others who are more knowledgeable/qualified/serious than I am and that I’m somehow not in the place I should be professionally or personally to be telling anyone anything [...]
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62 Day Meditation Challenge
November 1, 2016 { 29 comments }It’s November 1 and 2017 is going to be here before we know it. I feel like a broken record, but where has the time gone? This year has passed so quickly and I know the holiday season will be no different. Every year our yoga studio hosts a 62 Day Challenge from November 1-January [...]
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Choose Your Attitude + 3 Special Deals Just For You! :)
October 27, 2016 { 11 comments }I have been teaching yoga at 6 a.m. for over 5 years now. It’s an early wake up call but a gift to be able to begin my day in such a positive and intentional way. One of the things that I message to my early morning yoga classes most often is, “you choose your [...]
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A Labor Day Lesson
September 5, 2016 { 29 comments }On Sunday afternoon I taught three classes in a row. A double header of HIIT and Total Strength at the Y for my once-a-month rotation followed immediately by hot yoga. These Sundays are four hour marathons of teaching but always leave me feeling energized and remembering why I fell in love with group ex and [...]
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Yoga Flow for Digestive Health & Relaxation
August 24, 2016 { 14 comments }Today’s yoga flow is sponsored by UP4 Probiotics. Since completing my Whole30 earlier this year, I have become much more aware of gut health and how it impacts the rest of my body. As you’ve probably noticed, I’ve upped my intake of fermented foods (hello sourdough sauerkraut toast!) and I’ve also started taking probiotics daily. [...]
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Day in the Life Thursday + Costco Trip
August 11, 2016 { 9 comments }5:38 a.m. – alarm goes off to teach my 6 a.m. hot yoga class. I was thrilled to wake up and discover that I’d slept through the night without waking up one single time. Note, my late wake up time is thanks to living 3 minutes from the studio. Win, win for early classes! 6 [...]
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Weekend: Inversions Workshop, Staying In & The End of Summer Camp
August 8, 2016 { 13 comments }Last Monday morning I danced my way out of bed and onto my yoga mat at 6 a.m. Fast forward a week and it was a completely different story. I woke up at 3:30 a.m. with terrible cramps and was up until 5:45 a.m. when they finally subsided enough to sleep again. I even took at [...]
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Om Shanti Peace
July 15, 2016 { 12 comments }I sat down to write my about my Friday favorites and I just couldn’t do it and feel good about it. I haven’t been able to get last night’s events in Nice off my mind all day today. I read the CNN coverage and it was horrific. I’m like, “Really? Again? How? Why?” Paris, San [...]
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6 Tips for New Yoga Teachers
July 12, 2016 { 29 comments }On the first weekend of our 200-hour yoga teacher training program, we always ask for a show of hands of how many would like to teach after completing the training. It’s usually about 50% of the room. Many sign up for teacher training to deepen their practice and increase their knowledge of yoga (and of [...]
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Sweaty Summer Yoga Flow {video + photos + giveaway}
July 5, 2016 { 84 comments }Raise your hand if your workouts have taken a turn for the sweatier since the arrival of summer! It’s a HOT one here in Charlotte (we’re supposed to hit triple digits this week!) and it seems like I’m sweating buckets no matter if I’m at the gym, at the yoga studio or working out outside. Case in [...]
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The Practice and How It’s Changed Me: International Yoga Day
June 21, 2016 { 9 comments }Guess what!? Today is the official International Day of Yoga and as I told my yoga class this morning, it’s not just one of those random “National Pancake/Ice Cream/Talk Like A Pirate/Cheese” days. (If you really want a good laugh, check out the National Day Calendar for June. Apparently, today is also National Handshake Day.) The United [...]
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How to Balance Running with Yoga and Cross Training without Losing Endurance and Speed
May 17, 2016 { 45 comments }I received a couple running related questions from readers last week that I thought would make a great blog post. When I started this blog six years ago I was training for the Marine Corps Marathon and mostly focused on running. Over the years my workout mix has evolved to a blend of strength, running [...]
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I’ve Decided
May 3, 2016 { 15 comments }As I’ve shared with you many times before, I really enjoy putting together playlists for my yoga classes. Music is such a powerful way to connect engage your students with the experience of class. Since I started using Spotify last summer (I wish I’d have listened to all of your encouragement to make the switch long [...]
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The Lie I Give Up
April 13, 2016 { 52 comments }One of the exercises that we do in our 200-hour teacher training program is called “The Lie I Give Up.” I think it’s safe to say that most of us walk around with lies that are just waiting to pop up anytime we are triggered or put in a vulnerable or difficult situation. Most of the [...]
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Weekend + Workouts
March 21, 2016 { 42 comments }I’m a day late in getting the workout recap to you. I sat down last night to write it and was going to do a high level overview on the Spring Equinox but then inspiration took over and it became its own post. I love it when that happens. :) Friday was spent in the [...]
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A reading, a playlist and things to read.
March 16, 2016 { 16 comments }I took a “mental health afternoon” today because I was going to lose my mind if our house didn’t get clean and laundry didn’t get done. Do you ever get to that point where nothing else can be done until your surroundings are tidy and clean? I spent most of my morning at the studio [...]
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Weekly Workouts + Travel Yoga (And Love for Balance 30-A!)
January 25, 2016 { 19 comments }My default travel workout is to throw on a pair of running shoes and hit the road. It’s easy, free and a great change of scenery. That said, it can be really fun to try out new classes and gyms if time allows and options are available. Usually when I’m visiting my parents I stick to [...]
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Weekly Workouts: Treadmill Time + “Add 5 Reps Workout”
January 10, 2016 { 14 comments }We have officially reached the time of year where I embrace the treadmill. Don’t get me wrong, I am NOT complaining about temperatures ranging from the 20s-40s when that’s balmy for many of you (and I am fondly remembering all those 70 degree runs I had in November and December). What I do find is [...]
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The Ins and Outs of Hot Yoga: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
January 7, 2016 { 28 comments }This January marks 5 years since I started my 200-hour yoga teacher training! And this year I will be co-leading our studio’s 200-hour teacher training, which starts tomorrow! I think I can safely say that while I love all of my many jobs, teaching yoga is the one that lights me up the most and [...]
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The 10 Most Popular Posts of 2015 (All-Time)
December 30, 2015 { 6 comments }Yesterday I shared the the 10 most popular posts of 2015 that were actually written in 2015. Today I’m sharing the top 10 posts of 2015 for all-time. These 10 posts got the more views than any other posts on Peanut Butter Runner and 9 of the 10 were not even written this year! For [...]
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Practice Progress: Handstand to Crow and Learning to Be Stronger
December 1, 2015 { 20 comments }I wasn’t planning on practicing today. I started my day at 6 a.m. teaching yoga, trained a client at Metro after and then had my butt glued to my office chair for eight hours. I was driving back to the gym to train a client at 6 p.m. when I got a text from her [...]
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Ambassador Announcement + Weekly Workouts + A Farewell
November 29, 2015 { 16 comments }Does anyone else feel a little out of sorts right now? I feel like it’s been one big weekend for the last 5 days. We kept calling the days we were gone for Thanksgiving “the weekend” and then got back and it actually was the weekend. One of the biggest perks about this 5 day [...]
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Weekly Workouts: A Yoga Challenge & Current Focus
November 22, 2015 { 14 comments }I loved my week of workouts this week! I am participating our annual yoga challenge at the studio so it’s been pushing me to get to my mat more and the difference it’s making in my body is wonderful. I’m feeling really open and really good. The challenge is 62 practices in 62 days or [...]
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The Complete Guide to Yoga Inversions is now available!
November 16, 2015 { 150 comments }I have a pretty big announcement today. My second book, The Complete Guide to Yoga Inversions, has been published and is now available to purchase from several major online retailers including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The intention behind this book was to provide yoga students with a realistic guide to advancing their yoga practice [...]
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Weekly Workouts Away: Lots of Running + BodyPump
November 15, 2015 { 12 comments }I am home in Charlotte after spending the last week in Georgia. I think this was the longest I’ve been away from Charlotte in almost two years. While I appreciated every second of time being with my family, it was so wonderful to see my girls and get a big hug from my fiance after [...]
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Weekend: I Taught Yoga in the Middle of the Mall + Your Mom’s Donuts
October 19, 2015 { 29 comments }This was a really great weekend. A perfect balance between restful and energizing as well as downtime and social time. I took myself for a lunch date at Chopt on Friday afternoon while I was out running errands. This was one of their most popular salads, Braised Chicken Tinga. It’s a warm topping salad with [...]
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Core Desire Yoga Retreat Weekend at Wild Dunes
September 28, 2015 { 9 comments }I had the honor of spending last weekend leading a retreat with my dear friend Dorie at our fall Core Desire Yoga retreat at Wild Dunes Resort. First and foremost, I would like to thank the weather gods. Going into the weekend we had a 100% chance of rain. We arrived to find this on [...]