Thinking my way up a mountain
Half way up Vail Pass, my legs were shaking, my arms were shaking, and my body was done. I was 70 miles into the longest, hardest ride of my life (thus far), and my legs were finished. They had...
View ArticleThe Power of Vacations
As we hit mile 10 of the bumpy dirt road, wondering where we would find ourselves and if we would find a place to pitch our tent before the rain came, I had a lot on my mind: where we might sleep...
View ArticleResisting Fall
I’ve been resisting fall. Not because I don’t love the colors, the crisp air, or pumpkin everything everywhere—I enjoy all those things. But this year I just haven’t felt ready to make the transition...
View ArticleSeeing the light
The light on the mountains has changed this past week. As the days shorten, the light now hits so that each rock and crevice stands out in stark relief. The mountains appear even more...
View ArticleTransitioning through Fall
Fall is a time of transition. A transition between seasons, a transition in mood, a transition from lightness to dark. But fall is also often considered one of the most beautiful times of year. The...
View ArticleHearty white bean and barley soup
We have a snow day here in Colorado, so I am snuggled up inside making soup! This hearty soup is perfect for cold nights. Barley provides healthy fiber, and the beans are a good source of protein....
View ArticleHow to roast + puree pumpkin (it’s easy!)
Pumpkin season is in full swing: From the over-hyped PSL (pumpkin spice latte, for you neophytes), to pumpkin pancakes, and even pumpkin tortilla chips and ice cream (courtesy of Trader Joe’s), you...
View Article9 Surprising Benefits of Gratitude
Thanksgiving has passed, but don’t let that prevent you from carrying gratitude through the holiday season (and beyond!). Having a regular gratitude practice can have major benefits for both your...
View Article5 Must-Have Kitchen Tools
Looking for a few gift ideas for the cook in your life? Look no further: here are my top 5 kitchen tools that may not sound like essentials, but will make your life a whole lot easier (and cooking way...
View ArticleHere’s to 2016!
I love New Year’s Eve! I love the idea of a symbolic rebirth–a chance to begin anew each year. To take stock of the previous 12 months and decide where I want the next 12 months to take me. And...
View ArticleTeacher Tips: How to find your students (and get them to come back!)
As new teachers we all have that same nagging fear: what if I’m a bad teacher and no one comes to my classes? Or what if the students who do attend class think I’m terrible and never come back? I...
View ArticleTeacher Tips: Introverted? How to create connection with your students
I’m an introvert. Quiet and proud. It makes me introspective and observant—both of which are excellent qualities in a yoga teacher. But being an introvert definitely also comes with it’s fair share of...
View ArticleTeacher Tips: Are you teaching too much?
Yoga teacher burnout is real. And I see it a lot. I get it–you’ve got bills to pay, kids to feed, so you pack your schedule full of as many classes as possible. But eventually, the excitement of...
View ArticleTeacher Tips: How to establish boundaries
Boundaries. One of the trickiest topics for yoga teachers, but oh-so-important. Lack of boundaries can wear you down emotionally and create unhealthy relationships with your students. But how do you...
View ArticleLooking back on 2016….
The final day of 2016 is upon us. It was definitely a tumultuous year and full of change for many of us. For me, 2016 included letting go of some things, making some big leaps, and opening up space...
View ArticleWhy self-care + self-love are non-negotiable this Valentine’s Day
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View ArticleFeel empowered to take charge of your health + fertility
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View ArticleWhat does a healthy cycle really look like?
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View ArticleThe power of spring cleaning
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View ArticleFinances + fertility: creating abundance
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