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where are the vampires when you need em

Posted on July 15, 2009 by admin

I know in my logical right brain that we will all eventually die, but is it ever easy to accept it when it’s those closest to you? Or those you least expect?  Is there ever a good time or a … Continue reading →

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kick your own arse

Posted on May 26, 2009 by admin

I do yoga so that I can stay flexible enough to kick my own arse if necessary.  ~Betsy Cañas Garmon Ha!  I love it!  I found this website with some fun little inspirational yoga tidbits. I participated in yet another … Continue reading →

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a girl from south detroit part ii

Posted on April 3, 2009 by admin

Yes!  Someone responded to my letter to the editor regarding the article Motor City Breakdown which was printed in Rolling Stone magazine recently.  I was a little frustrated by the author’s lack of connection to Detroit and decided to let … Continue reading →

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what would shiva do?

Posted on March 24, 2009 by admin

As I sit in LAX sick with yet another cold I am feeling a little less patient than usual. I wondered to myself, what would shiva do? What would she do if she was sick, stuck in an airport? I … Continue reading →

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back to reality

Posted on February 21, 2009 by admin

As Eminem would say, back to reality, oh there goes gravity. Back to work. Back to teaching yoga. Back to my messy apartment. I taught a few yoga classes this week and tried to incorporate some of what I learned … Continue reading →

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post shiva stress syndrome

Posted on February 18, 2009 by admin

After spending a week with Shiva Rea at yoga teacher training it is hard to come back to reality. In many ways I am renewed, revitalized, energized, and inspired to share myself and what I’ve learned. In my head I … Continue reading →

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shiva tt conclusion part ii

Posted on February 15, 2009 by admin

My training is officially over and I am home after my 3 hour drive from LA back to my lovely home in San Luis Obispo. I really enjoyed my last day to the fullest extent! I wandered to the Venice … Continue reading →

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shiva tt conclusion

Posted on February 15, 2009 by admin

I have mostly completed my Shiva teacher training experience. As I expected I am walking away invigorated, excited, more in love with yoga and myself, inspired, ready to bring some of this back to my own personal yoga practice, my … Continue reading →

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just say no to burnout

Posted on February 15, 2009 by admin

One of the most difficult aspects of yoga for me is actually listening to my body and taking it easy when I need to. I really don’t notice when I need to take it easy in life or yoga until … Continue reading →

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yoga thoughts from venice beach

Posted on February 12, 2009 by admin

Today while attending day 7 of Shiva Rea’s yoga teacher training in Venice Beach, CA my brain was officially fried! I couldn’t go to sleep last night, something about eating and sleeping and learning and yoga made the rebel in … Continue reading →

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