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Back to Backbends – Week 2 {Yoga Challenge}
This week I was finally able to pretend to be a 'beach yoga girl' and practice on the beach...and it is so different! The two poses here weren't that difficult but I tried a few arm balances and they were super awkward (and a lot of fun). Leave me a comment on Instagram if you’re doing the … Continue reading Back to Backbends – Week 2 {Yoga Challenge}
Back to Backbends – Week 1 {Yoga Challenge}
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July Goals
Clean off desk and keep it clean. Organize papers every night and clean it completely every Sunday night. Try to find members for GISHWES team. Put/give crap away. Declutter and put away seasonal things and things that aren't used very often. Finish Creating at Effective Writer course. Look into scholarships for MA program and decide … Continue reading July Goals
Back to Backbends Challenge {Yoga Challenge}
July's yoga challenge is called Back to Backbends. It's a focused challenge that centers around becoming stronger and more flexible in your backbends. It's hosted by @beachyogagirl and @kinoyoga, and sponsored by @aloyoga. There will be prizes given away at the end of the month for those who participate daily and tag #BacktoBackbends, @beachyogagirl, @kinoyoga, and @aloyoga. I love doing these challenges every … Continue reading Back to Backbends Challenge {Yoga Challenge}
Yoga Gives Back – Week 1 {Yoga Challenge}
So far this has been a wonderful challenge. It has had different types of poses for each day, and they are such that you really have to focus and be mindful of what you're doing. Here are the first set of poses for the Yoga Gives Back challenge. Leave me a comment on Instagram if you’re doing … Continue reading Yoga Gives Back – Week 1 {Yoga Challenge}
NYC Weekend
A few weekends ago I took a trip to New York City. I really wanted to visit my friend Mallorie's popup shop, and other than that, I basically just planned to eat my weight in delicious NYC food. When I got into the city, the first thing I did was head to a raw vegan … Continue reading NYC Weekend
Yoga Gives Back Challenge {Yoga Challenge}
June's yoga challenge is called Yoga Gives Back. The focus is on the Ashtanga Yoga Method and giving back to the community. It's hosted by the ever talented @beachyogagirl and @kinoyoga, and sponsored by @aloyoga and @yogagivesback. Yoga Gives Back provides micro-loans and educational funding to the poor in India. 50,000 hash-tagged posts and @aloyoga will donate $1,000, 100,000 = … Continue reading Yoga Gives Back Challenge {Yoga Challenge}
SmartGlamour and Body Positivity
SmartGlamour is a clothing company created and owned by my friend Mallorie Carrington. She's been making clothes and into fashion for as long as I can remember, but it was about a year ago that I discovered her campaign for body positivity. Body positivity was something I never knew I should care about. I was … Continue reading SmartGlamour and Body Positivity
May I Begin Yoga 2015 {Yoga Challenge}
A new yoga challenge starts May 1st! It also marks my one year anniversary of daily yoga practice! I've practiced yoga for years, but not consistently until last May. I'm truly amazed at the progress over the past year, and it all started with a one month yoga challenge. I decided for one month … Continue reading May I Begin Yoga 2015 {Yoga Challenge}