YogaBug

Grumpy

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:52:47 -0400

People who completely miss the point of knocking really annoy me. Just because you knocked does not give you license to proceed to barge in. If I do not respond or actually say the words “now is not a good time”, it means I do NOT want to talk to you and please go away.

It’s just one of my pet peeves…trying to breathe my way through it :)

Blissful Bug

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:29:17 -0500

“Bliss is a constant state of mind, undisturbed by gain or loss.”

Learning to just let life happen and roll with the punches is hard to do. We live in a society that is so focused on schedules, due dates and future goals that it becomes easy to let setbacks and detours ruin our states of mind. Let your life be like your practice. Allow yourself to be present, mindful and really feel every breath and movement. When something is uncomfortable, breathe through it and just let everything be ok. Staying present will help you hold on to your bliss!

"You need to throw off this ego. If you can do it, if you can put it aside even for a few moments,..."

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:20:56 -0500

“You need to throw off this ego. If you can do it, if you can put it aside even for a few moments, your life will have glimpses of the beautiful, of the divine.”

- Osho

From The Heart

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:57:38 -0500

I am completely, irrevocably and unashamedly head over heels in love with teaching yoga. From that very first tremulous class two years ago to today I still have not found a higher elation than that I feel after leading my fellow yogis through their practices. I am honored to share my practice and my passion with others, and each time I open my heart and give myself to a class I know that this is exactly what I am meant to do. My goal for each class is to allow my love for yoga to translate into my sequences, words and adjustments so that each and every student feels safe and nurtured.

Coming from a background of planning and strict schedules, it was a natural reaction when I first started teaching to try to map out each and every class- down to a perfectly timed savasana. However, the more time I spend lending myself to my students, the further I have been able to move away from that. I approach class with no expectations, and allow myself to let the yoga flow through me naturally. Just as I ask my students to be genuine and sincere in their practice- not forcing any of the movements and just allowing themselves to be present- I too try to let go and let the asanas flow straight from the heart.

It is hard to let go and just be ok with what happens. We want so badly to know what life has in store for us; we rearrange our lives to fit that image of the future we think we want. But I have found the most positive and notable periods of growth in my life have been those in which I just let myself be in whatever situation I come upon. In my life as well as in my practice I learned that by breathing and completely inhabiting the space that I have in that exact moment, I create even more space to grow and flourish.

Take me here!

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:22:58 -0500

Take me here!

March Musings

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:17:53 -0500

However long the break, however off course I seem to be, finding the mat and my practice is like coming home. It is comparable to that feeling I get when I go back to my hometown after a long time away. It is a feeling of safety, security and comfort. It really is funny how going back to the house you grew up in takes you right back where you belong. Memories of being a child, being taken care of and watched over soothe the heartaches and stresses of the real world. The wonderful thing about yoga is that the asanas evoke the same feelings. As I move through the familiar flows and postures, I am reminded that I am taken care of and loved. Everything is ok. I can be in this uncomfortable posture and just breathe through it. I can be in any uncomfortable situation, breathe and come out of it stronger and accomplished.

Had to reblog! He’s one of my faves!

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:29:01 -0500

Had to reblog! He’s one of my faves!

Morning sun salutes + coconut water 😊

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:27:53 -0500

Morning sun salutes + coconut water 😊

Breakfast for Dinner

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:15:18 -0500

Sweet Potato Home Fries

Ingredients

2 small or 1 medium sweet potato

1 tbsp coconut oil

Directions

Chop sweet potatoes into bite-sized squares. Melt coconut oil in skillet and add potatoes. Cover and flip potatoes occasionally until they are soft and edges are browned.

Healthy Scramble

Ingredients

You can really use any veggies you like, and I tend to mix it up depending on what I have on hand. Today I used:

1 small zucchini

1 small onion

2 big handfuls spinach

2 Chicken and Apple Sausages

1 tbsp coconut oil

Splash coconut milk

5 eggs

Directions

Chop veggies. Melt coconut oil in skillet, saute zucchini and onions until soft. Add spinach and cook to the texture of your liking (longer=less crunch). Slice sausages into pieces however big or small you like and throw them in skillet until edges get nice and brown. Scramble eggs in a medium sized bowl, add a splash of coconut milk and mix for a few seconds longer. Once veggies and sausage are done to your liking, add eggs. Using a spatula, mix and turn scramble until eggs are fully cooked.

Enjoy!

I really like the sweetness of the potatoes with the subtle coconut taste. If you are not a huge coconut fan, macadamia nut oil or olive oil are great substitutes.

love dem :]

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:59:14 -0500

love dem :]

January Goal Pose! Source: energybeing.tumblr.com

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:52:15 -0500

January Goal Pose!

Source: energybeing.tumblr.com

Due for another Yosemite trip!

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:46:14 -0500

Due for another Yosemite trip!

wonderfulyou: Blissful Christmas Tip - December 19: Write a...

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:55:06 -0500

wonderfulyou:

Blissful Christmas Tip - December 19: Write a list of ten things that really scare you. What has happened to you throughout your life that makes you replace love with fear? Look within. In what situations do you find yourself “re”-acting (responding to a situation in a certain way because of the conditioning of your past), as opposed to acting from the perspective of the here and now? You are like an onion. You are born this perfect, luminous being of pure love… This is your core. As you grow, things happen in your life - pain comes. Little things, big things. Someone picks on you in kindergarten. Your mom gets upset because you broke something. You get lost at the supermarket and for a moment, you’re all alone. You fall in love and get your heart broken. Parents divorce. A person you love gets sick. A person you love dies. All these things stay with us. It’s a part of life; pain and growth and learning - we need this. At the time we might not feel it but we do. It’s unpleasant, it hurts, and instead of accepting the present as it is and moving through it we decide we don’t want to feel this way ever again. And you know what? This is how we create fear. Fear of experiencing that same pain. Fear of getting hurt. Fear of the unknown. So you layer your core with a thin layer of protection. Ways to shield yourself from life’s uncertainties. Just a thin layer. And then another. And another. Suddenly, you are an onion! Layers and layers covering your core. And it might feel as if these layers are protecting you, but they are in fact keeping you away from who you really are. You are a luminous being of pure love, and you are taken care of. You don’t need fear to protect you from life! You need love. You need light. You need what’s at your very core. We all have our stories, and comforting as they may be, it’s time to let go. If you want to live life to it’s fullest potential, you have to! Start peeling those layers off, one by one. Write a list of the ten things that scare you the most. Begin taking active steps to overcome them. Make 2013 a fearless year! Don’t move where fear wants you to move. Move with love. With light. Close your eyes and look within.

I respect and adore this beautiful yogini soo much! This tip really resonates with me and I know everyone can take a little something from it as well.
Love and light,
V

Bliss

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:49:38 -0500

I had the opportunity to teach a yoga class at a local CrossFit last night, and it was glorious! I love yoga so much and sharing it with new yogis is the most rewarding experience I know. I loved the positive reactions and feedback, as well as the sincere desire for more! It was such a wonderful class with tons of great energy and I cannot wait to do it again soon!

My boys ❤

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:31:47 -0500

My boys ❤

Healthy Shmealthy :)

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 18:52:33 -0500

I have been experimenting a lot with paleo recipes for the past couple of weeks- incorporating various new veggies and spices. My boyfriend and the fam love my cooking, especially when it includes tons of butter and they would absolutely kill for my infamous sweet treats! However, I have been introducing more healthy meals recently, and am delighted by the feedback.

This week I made a couple of curry dishes with coconut milk and tons of vegetables. I was a little apprehensive because I love curry, but that generally is not the case for everyone. My chicken curry with broccoli and sweet potato was a big hit though, as was my curried butternut squash with kale and bell pepper. For our breakfasts I have been using sweet potato as a substitute for white potato home fries, and I have made very fast friends with coconut oil. And the best part is that everyone seems to be enjoying the flavors and feeling of well being that accompanies eating a healthy meal. Some other successful dishes: beef roast with yams and broccoli, smoked paprika chicken with roasted acorn squash and slow-cooked spicy short ribs with asparagus. The honey loves the creative dishes and appreciates all the hearty meals :)

I try to be mostly paleo, but I am not being too strict about it because with me that usually leads to disordered eating. I have, however, pretty much eliminated refined sugar and do not find myself craving it like I thought I would (I have the WORST sweet tooth). Fruit and natural sugars have been keeping us all very satisfied even while being surrounded by holiday treats! It is definitely empowering to be innovative with my cooking and to be in control of what is going into my body. I love the healthy glow my skin has and how much money I have saved by not going to the local coffee shop every day! Just as I love to empower my students through asana, I adore sharing my culinary joy, so I will be posting some of my own recipes and photos on here soon! Hope you all enjoy!

Random

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:14:03 -0500

The new “Footloose” is pretty awful, but the scene where Julianne Hough gets her line dance on is AWESOME! Loves me some country :]

ydeyoga: beautifulpicturesofhealthyfood: Onion Flowers -...

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:50:07 -0500

ydeyoga:

beautifulpicturesofhealthyfood:

Onion Flowers - Recipe and Instructions can be found at the LCBO’s Food & Drink website.

O-M-G! trying this asap

Eeee!! Made this immediately after I saw it, deeeeelicious!

Gettin antsyyyy

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:19:28 -0500

Gettin antsyyyy

hehe

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:06:05 -0500

hehe