A CHEF’S WIFE/ YOGA TEACHER’S GUIDE ON HOW NOT TO MAKE AN “ASANA” OUT OF YOURSELF…
OFF THE MAT AND IN THE KITCHEN!
When’s Savasana?
Something that's been irking me lately are students who leave not before savasana, not after it (like they should be doing) but actually DURING it! I feel like it's one of the cardinal rules in yoga, in order to not only show respect to the other students and to the...
To soup! May it be seen and not heard!
My Ma had this saying when I was growing up, "Children should be seen and not heard." It truly drove me crazy every time she said this because at the time, I really didn't understand it's meaning. Now though, well into my 30s, I catch the drift. (I hope I wasn't a...
For the LOVE of taco night!
I know it's not Taco Tuesday, so let's call this Trademark Thursday in honor of the fact that I created something great today and I can't wait to share it with you! Who doesn't love a great Taco Night right? I remember when I was younger and I would go to my aunt's...
I ride the peace train
I've just returned from teaching the first ever yoga workshop at Kennedy Club Fitness where I both teach and workout at and what a success week one was! I limited the number of people so as to have a small setting where I can really focus on the five people in front...
One Happy Camper
I'm back from camping amongst the Redwoods at Fernwood Resort in Big Sur and boy do I feel rejuvenated! There's something about that place, I don't know if it's the abundance of fresh air, wild animals roaming nearby, the sound of the river at night, or the hundreds...
Adventures in #glamping: Part Deux
I'm off to Big Sur this week and taking a break from blogging, cell phones, laptops, music and such! So I'm reposting two of my favorite posts about Big Sur, cast iron cooking, camping, nature and #glamping! Enjoy! See ya Friday! ___________________________ What's...
70% Yogi, 30% Ninja
First off, Happy Fall! Secondly, I am so thrilled to announce that I'm teaching the first EVER Deepening Your Yoga Practice workshop at the health club where I work in Arroyo Grande! This is HUGE not just for me and my students but for the world of yoga! Most people...
9 Reasons to Love Quinoa
Only nine you ask? Who am I kidding! There are like 90 reasons why I love quinoa! To start, it's a healthier option than rice, it doesn't make me as full and bloated as white or whole wheat pasta does, it's high in protein, is easy to make, is delicious served hot or...
Meditate on this!
It's Monday and unlike my usual start to the week, today I'm housesitting out in Edna Valley so I took the morning off from class, yoga, the gym and such. Feels good to sleep in a little bit and take a luxurious bath in a huge tub with fancy oils, I'll say! I did...
A 99 cent dinner… and it’s delicious!
Seems like fall is here already friends. Even though it's 80 degrees on the Central Coast, ladies are wearing dark nail polishes, I've gotten two invitations to Harvest Parties and the pumpkin patch on my way to work is already open for business! Now that I live here,...
Love the Wine you’re with!
Howdy Readers! The Yummy Yogini got a fancy new makeover this week thanks to my yoga student and webguy Jimmy Crow. He is phenomenal at designing websites, among other things, where is I am not! I've known Jimmy for years when he first stepped into my Ashtanga class...
Lettuce Read!
Happy Labor Day Weekend friends! Where did the summer go? It feels as though it was just April...right? I had a great summer and just when I thought things were winding down, my life got hectic with an array of new dog sitting/walking clients! I walked 17.5 miles just...