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    My Dog-Walking Workout

    Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

    I walk my dog twice a day and I also workout 4-5 times a week. I mix up my workouts between yoga, weights, walking, dancing and whatever else comes to mind for me in the moment.
    So one day when I was a little short on time, I took Roxy (my bullmastiff) to the park and [...]

    What Determines Your Mood? ~ Tips to go from crabby to happy

    Monday, September 14th, 2009

    I didn’t mean to eavesdrop…..but I was standing right next to two women who were talking about the weather.
    It was cloudy and gray out and one lady was saying how this kind of weather makes her miserable.  I thought about that a bit and realized how insane it is that we let our moods be [...]

    All About the Breath

    Monday, August 3rd, 2009

    Today I decided to follow my breath and allow it to guide me in my workout. It turned out to be a great one too!
    First I got out my candle diffuser and chose Sweet orange, Lavender and Peppermint essential oils to diffuse into the air to inspire my workout. I usually choose my essential oils [...]

    Core Strengthening

    Friday, July 3rd, 2009

    Warming up…..When I start my yoga practice, I start with a sun salutation where I hold each pose within the sun salutation for at least 3 breaths, starting with mountain pose. This gets my body warmed up and ready for my practice.
    Stronger core…..I’ve also been holding plank pose, which is pictured above, longer and longer. [...]

    Yoga - In the Zone

    Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

    I decided to write some ramblings about my yoga practice. Why? Not sure. Just received a message to write about it, so here it is:
    My first, ‘My Yoga Practice Ramblings’……For some reason today I was in a total zone with my yoga practice. Some days I feel stronger than others. Overall for the past couple [...]