Love and Live Yoga

I’ve feared change all my life, I’ve held onto objects, papers, things I really no longer want or need because they just might come in handy. They just might be useful. But are they? This belief of hanging onto things because they *might* be useful comes from my grandparents, they were young children during the great depression and they were fully grown adults during World War II, that meant they learned how to make do with what they had. They saved the leftover fat from th...eir meat to use when cooking something new and they held onto anything that might be potentially useful because they really did not know when they might have something like it again. Now in the age of the internet and fast fashion, so many things are not made to last, and it’s easy to get exactly what you want when you want it. I know I own way more clothes than my grandparents ever did. Having a full closet feels good, it means I have a choice, then why do I stare at it and feel like I have nothing to wear? A few years ago I picked up Marie Kondo’s, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. And full confession, I have yet to finish all of the categories, and yet I’ve already experienced a positive impact. I had an eye opening moment around my clothes. As instructed, I gathered all of my clothes by category and brought them into the living room. I could not believe the sheer volume of everything that I owned! As I sorted through everything, noticing which things sparked joy (a very similar sensation to me tapping into my intuition and listening for the subtle yes/no responses within my body) I ended up giving away half of my clothes and shoes. Half! Since then I’ve been much more mindful about what goes in my closet. And if I ever feel that I don’t have anything to wear feeling, it no longer means I have things I don’t love, it means it’s time to do laundry! That is an empowering feeling. When did you notice yourself moving past a fear (aka a limiting belief)? #feelfear #konmariemethod #letgo

You don't have the life you want because your brain is keeping you from getting it. - Mel Robbins Your brain cares for you deeply and yet it tries to sabotage you. It wants to keep you safe and alive. There’s a part of your brain, the reptilian part, that really really really wants to keep you safe and do you know the biggest way it’s tried to keep you safe? ... By preventing change, because back when humans lived in caves, moving to the next cave could mean sharing it with a saber tooth tiger that would kill and eat you. So your reptilian brain thinks change is life threatening and it has all kinds of tricks up its sleeve to keep you stuck in your safe and predictable life. But what happens if you push past your fears and allow change into your life? Magic, that’s what happens, pure amazing magic. When did you notice yourself moving past a fear (aka a limiting belief)? #movepastfear #embraceanxiety #allowchange

Your heart space is sacred. The front of your heart is the space where you give to others, the back of your heart space is where you get to receive. Which side feels more open to you? The giving side of my heart has been wide open for almost my entire life. But the receiving part of my heart was blocked. The receiving part of my heart was so blocked that it felt like a turtle shell on my back. When I realized that it suddenly made sense why my energy felt depleted all ...the time, I was sending it all away and I wasn’t taking any new energy in. Finding balance can sometimes feel tricky, uncomfortable, or overwhelming. All of those feelings are normal. Whatever you’re feeling is totally normal. You are human after all. What might it feel like to have balance in your heart space? Balance is possible with gentle guidance and a teeny tiny bit of accountability. Wouldn’t that feel wonderful? I’ve found that working with a coach is the best way to get clear on where I’m at and where I want to go, and now I get to pay it forward. As a Yoga & Life Coach, I can guide you towards your balance, whatever that means to you. Just follow these 3 simple steps: 1. Click on link below in comments to Schedule a Consultation (free) 2. Choose the time that’s best for you and fill out the short questionnaire 3. At your chosen time, click the zoom link in your confirmation email to meet with me Together we can explore what’s possible for you. I’m here to support you in the way that aligns best for you. P.S. Don’t I look awesome in orange?! #heartcentered #yogaandlifecoach #youmatter

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Sometimes our lives are not as we expected. That plan that you had as a child of being an astronaut, veterinarian, or roc star, did it come true? Totally OK if it didn’t. As you get older your dreams tend to change, but some aspect remains in the back of your mind. Likely your childhood dream as you dreamed it isn’t what you want now, but I’m willing to bet there are aspects of that dream that would be exciting to add to your life right now. When I was a kid I wanted to be a... rock star, a lead singer in a band, but I didn’t want anyone to recognize me on the street because I didn’t want to be mobbed by paparazzi. I wanted fame and stardom but I also wanted anonymity. Even as a child I wanted to be in the spotlight some of the time, but not all of the time. For me becoming a yoga teacher filled a good portion of that stardom roll. I get to lead and guide people towards a better version of themselves and singing is an option. It’s interesting now reflecting back and realizing I’ve always wanted to learn to play the drums, so why not? I can take drum lessons. Maybe I’ll discover I totally suck at it or maybe I’ll find a new passion. What were your childhood dreams and what’s your connection to them now? #dreams #childhooddreams #selflove

Meet George You’re never too old to build a snowman Do you wanna build a snowman? ... #snow #snowfun #snowman #selflove #selfcare #loveyourself

I decided it was time for some new experiences. There’s a cabin in the mountains that I’ve been going to for my entire life. I’ve been there more times than I can count, but I’ve never been there by myself. So I decided to go up in winter alone to a cabin in the woods. I brought a bunch of journals and all these books to read and yes I did some journaling, yes I did some reading, but not to the extent that I expected. Instead I discovered how capable I really am. I came... back stronger and more certain of who I am. My biggest accomplishment was starting a fire in the fireplace for the very first time in my life. I was terrified that I would be unable to do it and I totally did it!! I kept that fire going and even when it went out in the middle of the night I got it going again. My survival skills feel honed. I feel connected to myself and I feel more connected to my family because I had a bit of space to reconnect to myself. How do you reconnect to yourself? #newbeginnings #innerstrength #snow

AUM Your Intention Giveaway (5 of 21) You’ve got to know what you want. That is central to acting on your intentions. Patch Adams Do you know what you want? ... It’s ok if you don’t Let’s AUM your intention together. Message me to receive the gift of clarity as we AUM your intention together. I’ll send you the promo code as my GIFT to you. #aumyourintention #intention #anxietyrelief

If you ever feel stuck, bored, or broken it is a sign that you need to broaden and build some new experiences in your life. -Mel Robbins, Stop Saying You’re Fine You are an amazing human, did you know that? ... It's true, you have love and kindness deep in your heart and some days it may feel so deep that you can barely touch it. You are human after all. Here in this space you can connect with yourself and in a deep and meaningful way. When you connect pen and paper you connect deeper to your subconscious and you can begin to change your inner dialogue for the better. First you pick up pen and paper and allow today's inspiration to help you heal and move forward. Have you ever noticed a time in your life when you felt a little stuck or bored? You may have felt like your life was on repeat. Like you were living Groundhog's Day over and over again. And yet there's always that light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes that tunnel feels so long, it's difficult to see the light. When you're in the middle of that deep dark long tunnel it can feel easy to lose sight of where you're headed and just feel stuck. When have you felt stuck, bored, or broken? #melrobbinsquote #mantramonday #youareloved

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. - Neale Donald Walsch When you base your life on the assumptions on how people will react to you it makes it difficult to be true to yourself. It takes courage to embrace what really matters to you. And to understand what someone else’s motivations for their actions might not be what you think they are. When you change your behavior based on what you think someone else is thinking, it often blows up in your face. Even if you do... know that you might offend or upset someone, the reason you upset them might surprise you. What pushes you out of your comfort zone? #mantramonday #mondaymantra #comfortzone

There’s a bit of sadness in my heart. This sweet kitty is not long for this world. She’s been a part of our family since 2004. And though she’s a bit odd, a bit crazy, and afraid of strangers, she totally belongs to our family. I’m so thankful that we found each other so many years ago. Our daughter has grown up with this wonderful kitty that started snuggling her early on. And now as we enjoy our last few days with our sweet stinky cat, I find tears welling up that I k...now are not the last of the tears. So thankful we had 16 and a half years with dear sweet pickle. Pickle you’ll always be in our hearts. #catsofinstagram #loss #heartcentered #thankful #love

For a long time, I felt stuck in my doubt and fear, I desperately wanted to change that. That’s not to say those things are gone completely, but they used to be so constant and I wasn’t living life, life was living me. When I started to focus on my doubts and my fears in a constructive way, by journaling and asking myself questions I began to figure out where my doubts and fears came from. Through my journaling process, I started to uncover my subconscious beliefs. Once ...I started to know where my doubts and fears came from it was like oh! I know you. So when they started to pop up it was like greeting that friend you’ve known forever that usually says the most depressing Debbie Downer types of things, like death statistics and home burglary rates. Once I recognized where my doubts and fears came from I could greet them and say I see you, I acknowledge you, but right now I’m ok, I don’t need to go down that path with you. I can stay right here. As I started to make those shifts, I noticed my awareness building, I started to find more joy, and I started to feel much more content with myself and content with my decisions. I didn’t doubt them anymore. That was one of the most powerful changes I’ve ever made. What does change look like for you? #wednesdaywisdom #wisdomwednesday #change #loveandliveyoga

I’ve always been someone that lives life by the drum beat of an imperfect drummer. Sure I’ve got decent rhythm, but that doesn't mean that I haven’t gotten off beat or fallen on my face hundreds of times. Sometimes I want to hide my failures and appear perfect to the outside world. But when I do that, I feel the most disconnected from other people. ... When I show up as me, wearing my wild yoga pants, my hair sticking out in a few places, and a big ‘ol zit on my nose, that's when I appear more real. It’s taken some time to get fully comfortable with that level of vulnerability. What does the authentic you feel like? #thursdaythought #thoughtfulthursday #vulnerability

The more faithfully you listen to the voice within you, the better you will hear what is happening outside. -Dag Hamnarskjold Intuition is a powerful tool, it can be the voice in my head telling me with a resounding no to not give up on a friend that rarely texts me back. After going two months without hearing a peep from my friend I was getting worried both for their well being and that I had become horribly annoying. ... Turns out my friend is battling with depression and as soon as I knew that it was like the pieces of a tetris game instantly falling into place. Past behaviors of my friend not wanting to commit to hanging out until the last minute made sense, they didn’t know if they’d feel up for leaving their house. I was filled with compassion and understanding. Replacing all the worry that I was bugging this friend with an understanding of why my intuition wouldn’t let me give up on them. I’ve had my own battles with depression and even though my waking mind hadn’t picked up on the cues in my friend, my subconscious recognized their behavior for what it was and I am so thankful. What is your intuition trying to tell you? #journaling #liveinspired #wellnessjourney #personalgrowth #liveyourpurpose #selfcare #recoveringperfectionist #socialanxiety #anxietyrelief #heartcentered #happiness #depressionawareness #teanerd #yoga #changeyourmindset #booknerd #innerstrength #fempreneur #wellpreneur #lifecoachforwomen #lifecoach #lifecoachtowomen #alwayslearning #bayareayoga #intuition #emotionalintelligence

Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end. -Semi Sonic, Closing Time There’s always opportunity for change, transition. You never have to be stuck in any one thing. That’s the beauty of life. Sometimes that change can feel scary, that’s totally human, totally normal. And change is also normal and around us, a part of life. So finding that balance of embracing fear of change, embracing it, working through it, noticing what comes up for you, that’s important wo...rk. I know for me, for the longest time, I thought I couldn’t finish projects. It was impossible for me to finish things. It was reinforced by my own actions and pretty much everyone around me would remind me of that because there would be projects left undone that they would visibility see and remind me. It was this negative cycle that I could never get anything done, which only made me feel more overwhelmed and just not good. Then something clicked, I finally got excited about something AND I had someone checking in and asking me about it in a really gentle way. It was my book project. Finishing my rough draft was the most amazing life changing thing to happen because now I have actual proof that I can finish something. Sure there are more drafts to do, the book isn’t in its final state, but the fact that the rough draft is done, complete, it’s all there, that’s reaffirming for me. Since that moment I’ve watched myself pick back up projects, books, things that I’ve left sitting for literal years, and now I’m finishing them. When have you made a pivot so that you could move forward in your life? I invite you to journal on it and see what you discover.Let me know, I’d love to hear. #loveandliveyoga #mondaymantra #mantramonday #momentum

They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. - Andy Warhol Change is a funny thing. It’s one of those parts of life, even if you want to resist it, even if your brain is trying desperately to resist it, it's going to happen one way or another. The question is will it be a change you want? ... When there’s something in particular that you want to change, it takes focus. It takes a bit of effort. Some change can be painful, depending on what it is you want to change. What might you want to change? #mantramonday #mondaymantra #changequotes #changeyourmindsetchangeyourlife

Do not consider me a super teacher, I, also, am a student of yoga...I am here to guide you, to give you clues to study yourself. - B.K.S. Iyengar When you think about the yoga teachers in your life, what characteristics do you most appreciate about them? Is it how they dress? Is it the words they say? Or is it something deeper that you can’t quite explain. When you think about the yoga teacher that inspires you the most, what comes to mind? ... The words genuine, authentic, real, funny, and grounded pop to mind when I think about my favorite yoga teachers. When they walk into the space they are ready to guide and lead, they also are true about their limitations. I’ve been in so many classes where a yoga teacher successfully taught a pose that they themselves had yet to master. They understood the foundations of the pose and prepared us in class so that we could be ready even if they were not. I also love it when teachers hold me in a pose just a bit too long, that point where I start to get uncomfortable, because then I start to feel my body, I can’t ignore it, then as I move to the next pose I can feel how much stronger I’ve become. Yoga teachers come in many shapes and sizes, each one has their unique flair. What’s your unique flair? If you’d like to experience a bit of my unique flair, I had the honor of being interviewed by the fiery @sarahcatherineyoga check out my interview on her IG feed! #mantramonday #mondaymantra #yoga #bksiyengarquotes

Bowl of delicious food or sign of personal growth? When I was a kid I’d get so mad when my friends put my markers in non-rainbow order. To me each pen had its specific order in the box and anything else was wrong. In adulthood that translated to how I use my dishes. These off white bowls in my mind are only for breakfast, so cereal and oatmeal were all fair game, but when I’d see my family using it for something dinner-like, say pasta for instance, I’d think to myself that ...should really be in one of the brown bowls, not the white one. The only time you should use a white bowl for dinner is if all ten brown bowls are dirty. So it may not look like much, but the fact that I consciously reached for and used a white bowl for my lunch today symbolizes a GIANT shift. It means there’s more flexibility in my mind, I’m open to new possibilities, and I’m no longer stuck with thinking that I each thing only has one purpose. What might be possible for you? #ahamoment #fridayfun #transformation

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Have you ever ignored the voice in your head repeatedly until it gathered strength and volume like a determined marching band? Where it got to the point where you couldn’t ignore it anymore, where you wanted to cover your ears to block out the voice, only the voice was coming from inside you, so covering your ears only made it louder and more obvious. What’s your intuition trying to tell you?... #intuition #intuitiveguidance #trustyourintuition #followyourintuition #loveandliveyoga

This week has been all about going with the flow, staying true to my path, and embracing unexpected. Today I had the honor of interviewing Matt @movementmeetsmind on Facebook, and though we ran into many many many technical difficulties, in the end we got it and made it happen. We both stay calm and grounded throughout it all (hooray for yoga teacher energy!) and our end result was brilliant! Whatever hurtles you may be facing there’s always one small step you can take to b...ring you forward. What might that be for you? #funfriday #fridayfun #yoga #yogaandlifecoaching

Merry Christmas May this day bring you warmth and love. Whether you’re zooming or spending family time in person, I’m wishing you joy in this most unusual year. ... Hugs Love and extra pie #booknerd #merrrychristmas #happyholidays #loveandkindness #catsofinstagram #family

12 years ago I became a mom. I’ve wanted to be a mom since I was little. From a young age I declared I’d be married by 25 and have my first kid before 30. Well... I got married two months before I turned 25 and I was 28 when my daughter was born. My daughter brings me so much joy. Yes there have been challenges along the way, like me barely leaving the house when she was tiny because it was too overwhelming. And currently navigating online learning. But the joys outweig...h the challenges tenfold. My daughter shows me empathy, reminds me to be patient, and teaches me to love deeply. I’m delighted by who she is already and can’t wait to see what she becomes. I’m one proud mama What are you proud of? #fridayfun #funfriday #loveandliveyoga #motherhood

When I get really excited about something I tend to word vomit all over people. It’s not pretty, they’re staring at me like I’m slightly crazy and are watching me with fascination like an animal at the zoo. Occasionally this excitement connects with something and they get excited too, but most of the time it pushes them away. There have been moments when the other person joins me in my excitement, those are the best, it feels so good, but then they leave my bubble, the... excitement fades and either their internal monologue or someone close to them convinces them that I’ve brainwashed them or something and the next time I see them it’s as if we never bonded and they treat me like a piece of smelly trash they’re afraid to touch. That sucks. So what do I do to help the excitement and connection stick? It’s been interesting finding the balance and I’ve discovered what’s most important is to ask questions and to always ask permission. Even if I were to have the magic cure to what ails them, if I word vomit instead of ask permission, they’ll be repelled like two opposite polarity magnets, as hard as I try they just don’t connect. When I ask permission first, then they’ve given their consent and I can word vomit, a little. What does it look like to ask permission? Usually it’s an if statement, like if I know of a yoga pose that could help with your back pain, can I show it to you? Also saying, I don’t know if this would be a fit for you, but I know of an excellent chiropractor, would you like their info? Or even, this is a bit random, I’ve got this great yoga pose in mind for you, would you like to know more? Most people say yes in these situations and if they say no, then I know they're not ready for the info that I possess and I keep my words inside. How do you share your knowledge? #wednesdaywisdom #wisdomwednesday #knowledge

Power is gained by sharing knowledge, not hoarding it. - attributed to Maria Khan How many times has someone offered you wisdom that you just didn’t want to hear? ... There’s a fine line between helping and hindering. Sometimes both are experienced in the same moment. You could have the best advice for someone, but when you decide for them that they should hear what you have to say, you’ve just taken away their power. People don’t want to be told what to do. They want to make their own choices and feel in control. So what can you do? When you’re in the position of wisdom-giver you can ask permission, so what does that look like? Let’s say you’ve got a yoga student who’s been having reoccurring back pain and you know the perfect pose to help them, here are a few examples of ways to ask permission: I thought of a yoga pose that could help with your back pain, can I show it to you? I don’t know if this would be a fit for you, but I know of an excellent chiropractor, would you like their info? this is a bit random, I’ve got this great yoga pose in mind for you, would you like to know more? Try these on the next time you are in the wisdom-giver role and notice if your interaction changes. How do you share your knowledge? #loveandliveyoga #mondaymantra #mantramonday #wisdom

Listen with the intent to understand, not the intent to reply. - Stephen R. Covey When you’re so focused on what to do, say, or be next, you’re not living in the preston moment. When you take the time to listen to your body or the person standing in front of you you’ll start to unlock knowledge you didn’t know existed. It can feel easy to think of your next response without really listening to what's happening, but maybe the answer you’re seeking is already there, you’re... just too distracted to hear it. Listening is a skill I take it farther than just conversations, I listen to my body, especially while taking yoga. Your body offers so many clues and answers. What does listening feel like to you? #mantramonday #mondaymantra #loveandliveyoga #listen #contemplative

These moments before I teach, they’re so interesting to me. Some days I’m ready to dive right in, others I need a moment or six to prepare. What helps you to prepare? I feel prepared when I’ve studied, read, and learned all I can. ... I feel prepared when given gentle feedback on my end result. I’d love your help with some gentle feedback. I’m developing Mindful Movement 2.0 and I need 5 beta testers to help me fine-tune my creation. Would you like to be a beta tester? Being a beta tester means taking 10 or more of my pre-recorded classes on your schedule and completing a survey by the end of December. Intrigued? Comment or DM to learn more about beta testers. I’ve only got 5 spots open so if you’re intrigued comment or DM before you start scrolling elsewhere. #fridayfun #funfriday #onlineyoga #mindfulmovement #loveandliveyoga

How fully listening to your doubts and fears can help you let them go. Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned, one of the best gifts is to be able to roll with it, something I’ve struggled with for most of my life. When you acknowledge that nagging voice in your head, the one that causes you to doubt yourself, it gives you the space to move past the fear, doubt, and anxiety. How do you do that? ... The first step is to notice when your doubt voice pops up. How does it show up for you? For me, it’s a crunching sensation in my stomach followed by negative words in my mind that often sound like stop bugging them, they don’t like you enough they don’t care about that You don’t know enough to be good yet When I hear those words start to vocalize, that’s my cue to slow down, feel and listen. Now I can move to step two, discovering their origin. For me this means a bit of journaling and asking why do you think and then adding the rest of the negative statement. I write the question down and then start writing what ever comes in my brain. It can feel like I’m making it up, but as I ask more why questions I start to unlock inner truths that I didn’t know were there. Now you’re ready for step three, acknowledgement. I can now greet my doubts and fears like old friends, thank them for showing up and wanting to protect me. And in time I can let them go. I can greet them and move on. It’s one of the most liberating feelings. Now it’s your turn, notice when your doubts pop up, take the three steps. What does that unlock for you? #loveandliveyoga #unlockyourdoubts #trianglepose

One of my strongest beliefs is that I bug people. That’s held me back from making and maintaining friendships. And along with this belief that I’m always bugging people came the belief that my words are all wrong, like I have never had the right words to say. And here I am writing a book! Does that tell you how far I’ve come?! It was only a year or so ago that I began to uncover and unpack my subconscious beliefs. I worked with a hypnotherapist to unlock my beliefs arou...nd money because I wasn’t making what I wanted and I knew something inside me was self-sabotaging my every move. That was the beginning of unlocking my beliefs. Those hypnotherapy sessions made me realize that back in high school, when I’d do my angry journal scribbling I was directly connected to my subconscious. I had established that journaling skill back then, so it was like getting on a rusty bicycle, after oiling and cleaning it in the right places I was ready to dive back in. The connection of pen to paper helps you tap into your subconscious. I worked with this skill enough that I can do it almost anytime of day, but the best times to do it are the first 30 minutes when you wake up and the last 30 minutes before you go to bed (this can also help with sleep, get all the stuff stuck in your conscious thoughts out onto the page so your subconscious can have a go at it and help you let that shit go!) What might be one of your subconscious beliefs? #wednesdaywisdom #wisdomwednesday #subconscious #belief My fave hypnotherapist: @lynnseyrobinson

How an epic brawl over a sponge taught me about fear and made me thankful for my partner I’ve spent my life fighting good things because they were new and different. There were moments when I picked a fight over something really small because my subconscious was testing the situation to try to get me to go back to some previous version of myself, something safer. When my husband and I were boyfriend and girlfriend living in New York City, we had a fight so epically huge ...we couldn’t talk about it for literal years. We had a fight over the sponge in the sink. I’m a bit of a germaphobe and get grossed out when I see a wet sponge just sitting in a sink, I think about all the bacteria and microorganisms that could be growing and feasting on it as it sits in the delicious wetness of the sink. I had noticed 9 times out of 10 the sponge was in the sink and I was fed up and totally grossed out. So I confronted my boyfriend (husband). I used my accusatory voice and said he needed to stop leaving the sponge in the sink. Well, he accused right back, that it was falling in and it was my fault, I was leaving it on the edge in such a way that it fell in. I have a good grasp of gravity and thought it impossible that everytime it fell in the sink was because of the way I’d left it near the edge. This fight went on, eventually we decided we could never talk about the sponge again and I decided all future apartments needed a dishwasher. I was in a pattern of growth and fear. My whole world had changed. I moved to a city I’d never been, living with a guy I’d only been dating for 6 months. I came from the suburbs of northern california, a big bustling city like New York was extreme culture shock for me. I didn’t know how to express myself, all the fear in my body had to escape and it got funneled into picking a fight with the one person that was there for me. My subconscious was testing the whole situation to see if was safe. Even though we had that huge fight, we worked as a couple, in a healthy way. The experience helped me grow into the person I am today. When have you found yourself fighting a good thing? #thankfulthursday

I started to believe that what I did was just as useful as what they did -Amanda Palmer Have you ever heard anyone say belief has a sound? The first several times I heard that I thought that sounded like a bunch of hocus pocus crap. But then I started to explore my own beliefs and then sh*t got real. ... Your beliefs influence you every second of the day. And all of your core beliefs? You got those by the time you were 7 years old. Pause for just a moment and think back to being a seven year old kid, all of the adults in your life up until that point gave you your subconscious beliefs. Let that sink in for a moment. I invite you to give yourself grace and patience, because those inner battles in your head, that voice, those beliefs, are not your own. All hope is not lost, you have the power to change your beliefs. Understanding where your beliefs come from is the first step. What might be one of your subconscious beliefs? #mantramonday #mondaymantra #amandapalmer

And now it’s time for some #fridayfun I am blown away by the insights I receive when I pause and notice my preparation before recording my yoga classes, some days I’m ready to dive in, other days I need a moment or six before I’m fully ready. What do you notice when you pause and reflect on your preparation? ... I invite you to journal about it and share what you discover. There may be moments where you think you’re fully prepared, but some doubt or fear may be holding you back. Those are wonderful opportunities to dig a little deeper, get a bit uncomfortable, and then discover something about yourself you didn’t realize was there. What would it feel like if you had a weekly moment of pause? I’ve got a few spots open in my Mindful Movement Program and I’d love for you to snag one! Mindful Movement combines a well balanced yoga flow with a journaling prompt at the end of class. I recommend setting aside an hour for your practice, the asana practice is 30-45minutes, then the rest of the hour is yours to take an extended svasana, journal, or just breathe. In honor of the blue moon (second full moon in the same month) I’m offering 10% off Mindful Movement monthly memberships. Follow my link in bio, select Mindful Movement and use code SAVE10 to save 10% on your monthly membership. Code expires with the fading of the blue moon (11/1/20). I look forward to bringing a mindful pause to you. #bluemoon #funfriday #onlineyoga #loveandliveyoga

Fear = my nemesis for most of my life. I was raised with love and underlying doubt. When I reached adulthood I found myself feeling stuck in how do I do adulting without freezing like a in headlights or crumpling into a puddle of tears when anything new or unexpected happens? Life felt like a battle and I felt so alone. When I started a network marking business all of may fears and doubts came flooding to the surface. Even though it didn’t feel like it at the time, it’s... when the magic spark of subtle shifts came into my life. That spark propelled me towards the inner growth that I so desperately needed but didn’t know I needed it. I was afraid no one would understand or they’d think I was crazy in a bad way. I was terrified to reach out or tell anyone what I as doing. Mind you I love the products, use them every freakin day. I love my coaches and mentors. The company’s vision for the future to be more green and ethically sourced aligns with my values (and they’re taking direct action to achieve them). So what was my hang up? If you could buy three products in a brick and mortar store I’d be recommending them to everyone. But something about me benefiting financially when someone bought a product filled me with paralyzing fear. At my core I hate bugging people (it’s the main reason I second guess text and email responses, and rehash conversations in my head). I had to get over myself, I was blocking myself from any chance of financial or personal success all because I was scared of what someone might think about me. Starting a network marketing business was the bravest and smartest thing that I’ve done because it taught me how to recognize my doubts for what they are (my reptilian brain trying to protect me) and how to follow the bread crumbs to the answers and growth that I seek. It’s brought me to books that changed the way I think so I can leave my crippling anxiety at the door. And that feels good! How do you recognize and move past your fears? You’re not alone. You don’t know what you don’t know. I’m here to help you discover what that might be. Follow my link in bio and select Self-Connection Consultation.

When you are afraid, it's easier to convince yourself to do nothing than deal with the thought of failing again. - Mel Robbins Fear is a real emotion, it loves to cuddle up close with doubt. Fear can keep you up at night as you rehash every conversation from your day. Fear makes you worry that you're not doing enough for your kids. Fear also stops you from darting out into traffic when you’re waiting to cross the street. Fear is good, you need a bit in your life, it shows ...you’re human and have the capacity for empathy. It’s when fear takes over and paralyzes you, that’s when it becomes a problem. How can you push past fear in a healthy way? Your reptilian brain is hardwired to keep you safe, it stops you from taking risks, even small risks like buying a bright new nail polish, because it associates change with danger. Back when our ancient ancestors lived in caves, danger was a real thing to avoid, and change, like moving to the next cave could mean turning into a saber-toothed tiger’s lunch and that would be a very dangerous, life ending change to make, but if you buy a brighter nail polish color will that potentially end you life? Not likely. When do you allow fear to stop or slow your progress? #mantramonday #mondaymantra #melrobbinsquote

I make THE FUNNIEST faces when I remove my socks!! If I hadn’t started recording my yoga classes I never would have known! Look closely at my lips, they’re doing this funny wiggly thing. I can’t stop laughing! ... @sarahsculpt do I do the same face thing during pushups?! #fridayfun #funfriday #yoga #loveandliveyoga

There’s a fable about two frogs that’s stuck with me. In the story two frogs accidentally hop into a bucket full of milk. The bucket is too deep for them to escape. One frog begins frantically swimming around in circles while the other frog, after some time, gives up, thinks it’s hopeless, sinks to the bottom, and drowns. That swimming frog keeps going. It’s determined to use every last bit of strength swimming swimming swimming, hoping, waiting for somethings to work out ...because it wants to survive. Well guess what, that frog swims long enough that it turns the milk into butter. And once it does, that frog hops out and heads back to its pond. The story stuck with me because I was the type of person to see the pessimistic side first which means I’ve often given up before noticing any possible solutions. It’s a pretty sucky way to live and it was all that I knew for most of my life. Now, though, I’ve started to gain a new perspective and I find that I love guiding others to find that new perspective too. Because when you can see the same situation from a slightly different angle it can be so much easier to work through. Which frog do you want to be? . #wednesdaywisdom #wisdomwednesday #loveandliveyoga

Your strength isn’t always written on your sleeves. Sometimes you don’t know what you’re capable of until faced with a difficult decision. When sh*t hits the fan do you take notice and take action or do you find yourself crawling into a hole waiting for someone else to clean up the mess? You’ve likely experienced both stepping up as well as stepping aside, depending on the situation, whether you’ve experience something like it before. I’m not judging, they’re been plenty ...of times when faced with a new kind of sh*t storm where I find myself curling up in a corner. Sometimes that retreat, that pause is the exact right answer. It can give you time and space to pause, gain a new perspective, and find a path or at least one next step to moving forward. What’s your next step? If you’re like me and struggle with knowing what your next step should be, choose a complementary Self-Connection Consult with me. I’ll offer my non-judgemental ears to help you hear the words on your heart and mind, so you can navigate forward instead of to the side. Sound good? (Click link in bio and select Self-Connection Consultation) Whatever is going on for you right now, I believe in you and your inner strength, even if it’s been in hibernation for a very long time. . #mondaymantra #mantramonday #innerstrength #loveandliveyoga