This past weekend I took a prenatal yoga teacher certification in Boston at Back Bay Yoga. This training surpassed any of my expectations! We not only were taught how to teach prenatal, but also given the sensitivity and knowledge to know how to support that beautiful time in a woman's life as she prepares to bring another life onto this earth. I have always been fascinated by the body's ability to carry and birth babies. In the past I have considered becoming a midwife. Through this class I have come back to that thought and realized that maybe my path is to become a doula. A doula is a support person for a woman, but is not responsible for the medical side of things. I'm inspired to explore this option and see if it may be a fit for me. I can just see a natural progression for me into it once I get more experience as a prenatal yoga teacher. There is a world of endless opportunities out there!
As always with spring there comes a renewed sense of life & excitement! I feel like I am in an especially transformational moment right now in my life. So many great things are going on, just enjoying each moment!!!
Monday, April 15, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
India?!
To go to India or not?! I am contemplating a trip to India at the end of this year to do my 500 hour teacher training. My teacher from last year's 200 hour training in Costa Rica is doing an amazing trip at the end of this year to India. The first 2 weeks in Northern India and the second 2 weeks in Southern India. There is a strong desire in me to go see this country where yoga all started and also to share in another training while surrounded with like-minded people. So much to think about! Will this trip fit into my life? Where is my life headed? How will I afford this adventure? But I feel like this is one of those once in a lifetime moments....
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Springing Back to Action
I am in the mood for spring! Currently on my 14 day spring cleanse, which I started this past Monday. Cleanses are a great way to come back in tune with my body and pay attention to how I feed it. I always find that it promotes more time in the kitchen making healthy meals, instead of ordering out or convenience foods. I have to admit winter has been a slippery slope for me, and not the kind with skis attached to my feet. I have been indulging and putting on a little extra layer of warmth....so time to get back to reality and healthy eating! I haven't been on my mat enough lately too. The salon has been very busy, so I still haven't figured out the best way to balance my life the way I want to. Crossing my fingers that spring will be different for me. Spent some time on my mat tonight, stretching-breathing-reflecting. Definitely felt great! Hoping that more yoga will find its way into my life soon.
I have had the pleasure of sharing yoga with 3 wide-eyed 4 year olds. It's wonderful to see them explore the poses and the laughter that they have with each move. If only we could all capture that child inside us, see the world with such wonder & enjoyment. To not be jaded, instead still be open. It's such a beautiful thing to watch children that age just doing whatever strikes them at the moment, not a care in the world about what others will think. It's a reminder to let go and just be free to experience life!
Some exciting things coming up:
March 31st Ana Forest workshop at Back Bay Yoga with my Costa Rica YTT training buddy Aaron!
April 12-14 Prenatal Yoga Teacher certification weekend at Back Bay Yoga
Happy Spring!!! Hope we are done with the white stuff and that sunny skies are upon us! Be well!
I have had the pleasure of sharing yoga with 3 wide-eyed 4 year olds. It's wonderful to see them explore the poses and the laughter that they have with each move. If only we could all capture that child inside us, see the world with such wonder & enjoyment. To not be jaded, instead still be open. It's such a beautiful thing to watch children that age just doing whatever strikes them at the moment, not a care in the world about what others will think. It's a reminder to let go and just be free to experience life!
Some exciting things coming up:
March 31st Ana Forest workshop at Back Bay Yoga with my Costa Rica YTT training buddy Aaron!
April 12-14 Prenatal Yoga Teacher certification weekend at Back Bay Yoga
Happy Spring!!! Hope we are done with the white stuff and that sunny skies are upon us! Be well!
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Happy New Year
Welcome 2013!
Rang in the new year at a concert, what a fun experience! They released balloons and confetti at the stroke of midnight. Definitely an energetic way to say good bye to 2012 and hello to 2013. I also had the opportunity to go back into Marblehead High School to introduce students to yoga starting January 2nd. I got to share some knowledge and practice with senior students in their health & wellness class. This is always a very inspiring time for me. Being able to share a little slice of yoga with young minds makes me happy! So I would have to say that 2013 is starting off on the right foot. I have a good feeling that this year will bring lots of joy to us!
One of my resolutions for this year is not to waste food. We lead busy lives and sometimes get too wrapped up in things, resulting in ordering out or heading to a restaurant instead of cooking what we have. So this year I will make an effort to buy what we are going to use and cook even when I feel like being lazy! Of course always an ongoing resolution is to read more. I finally started reading "The Accidental Buddhist" yesterday and it is very entertaining so far. Always good to try and add more yoga to my life too! Putting my best foot forward this year to be the person I strive to be.
New Year filled with new Dreams & Hopes....
Keep Reaching for it!!!
Rang in the new year at a concert, what a fun experience! They released balloons and confetti at the stroke of midnight. Definitely an energetic way to say good bye to 2012 and hello to 2013. I also had the opportunity to go back into Marblehead High School to introduce students to yoga starting January 2nd. I got to share some knowledge and practice with senior students in their health & wellness class. This is always a very inspiring time for me. Being able to share a little slice of yoga with young minds makes me happy! So I would have to say that 2013 is starting off on the right foot. I have a good feeling that this year will bring lots of joy to us!
One of my resolutions for this year is not to waste food. We lead busy lives and sometimes get too wrapped up in things, resulting in ordering out or heading to a restaurant instead of cooking what we have. So this year I will make an effort to buy what we are going to use and cook even when I feel like being lazy! Of course always an ongoing resolution is to read more. I finally started reading "The Accidental Buddhist" yesterday and it is very entertaining so far. Always good to try and add more yoga to my life too! Putting my best foot forward this year to be the person I strive to be.
New Year filled with new Dreams & Hopes....
Keep Reaching for it!!!
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