Ever since my little brother was born, 22 months after me, I was obsessed with all things babies and cute kiddos! I blame a lot of this on him, because he was the cutest baby with the most kissable cheeks. I always tried to kiss his cheeks, even on the school bus. He didn't like... Continue Reading →
Yoga Practice 4
Tadasana -- Mountain Pose Tadasana or Mountain pose is the foundation pose for all of the other yoga postures. Begin by standing, feet under the hip bones, or big toes slightly touching, with the toes pointed straight forward. Send the weight of the body to the balls and the heels of the feet. Think about lengthening... Continue Reading →
In Memory of Sarah Belle
My husband and I lost our sweet black lab, Sarah Belle, several days ago. Here are some of my favorite recent moments with our angel, puppy face. . .
Yoga PRACTICE 3
Today's pose: Dandasana (staff pose) Begin in a seated position. Extend both legs out straight from the hip bones. Flex the feet and keep the legs activated. Sit tall, reaching the vertebrae up from the tailbone, up the spine, all the way to the crown of the head. Relax the shoulders. Align the ears on... Continue Reading →
Yoga PRACTICE 2
This week, we will practice Sukhasana, or easy pose! To enter this pose, come to a seated position. Both legs fold in toward the torso, with one leg in front of the other. The knees fall outward. Press down through the tailbone, and extend the spine upward. Think of lengthening the back. Allow the crown... Continue Reading →
the darker side (part 2)
(CONTINUED) I found friends that had the same issues, and we would discuss and obsess our habits together. Just like any other "common interests" connect people, so do eating issues. Only now I see it as what it is... enabling and unhealthy. The first time I tried to "quit" was my freshman year in... Continue Reading →