BIG NEWS A Quarterly Letter From Me My mum gave me my first deck of cards when I was just in elementary school. I distinctly recall being in front of my 8th grade class demonstrating my deck for show and tell. The deck intrigued me and all of it was quite fun. Several years later I tossed the cards…
Lateral Angle aka PARSVAKONASANA PARSVA || side KONA || angle Primary Purpose of Lateral Angle || is to strengthen the legs, build heat in the body, open the inner line of the front leg, and stretch the side body. Lateral Angle has many variations and is fun to explore after an adequate warm up. Benefits of Lateral…
The Plastic Free Life Today I share with you three simple things you can do to reduce waste, feel better, and leave a positive impact on the environment. Layer one to the plastic free life: invest in a water container, renewable grocery bags, and cloth kitchen towels (they will replace the amount of paper towels you use).…
My Favorite Quotes A few of my most cherished quotes – starting with Gandalf! Share yours with me in the comments below!
Lake Wanaka South Island, New Zealand Come away with me on an adventure to Lake Wanaka, a very special place, located on the South Island in New Zealand. Whenever I encounter a breath taking place I hope to pause and capture it for you. Breath. Listen to natures dance. Enjoy.
CHAIR YOGA FOR BALANCE Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. This practice is a way to find mobility and balance in a gentle way. Explore yoga balance postures with the support of a chair while you’re at it improve…
Anchor Steadying Blend doTERRA’s Anchor Steadying Blend (an essential oil from the Yoga Collection) is the inspiration behind this grounding/yin practice. Anchor promotes feelings of completeness, calmness, and courage. Perfect for when you embark on a new adventure, wether that’s across oceans or on your mat in your living room. It also encourages a steady…
Intention Setting Guide Set an intention for your yoga practice, a project, a goal, your day, week, month, or even the year. Setting an intention, also known as Sankalpa, is an incredibly supportive and empowering ritual to weave into your life. I invite you to let me be your guide. Connect to your multidimensional self,…
Follow Your Bliss :: With Less Hustle & More Flow in 2018 Last year my mantra was to follow my bliss. Well it rocked my world so I decided to keep it around, I’ll be adding to it though. So this years mantra reads ‘To follow my bliss with less hustle and more flow’. How…
Compassion Meditation A ten minute guided loving kindness meditation with Ilona Barnhart This ten minute compassion meditation dissolves boundaries and clears space for love and it begins with YOU. Find a comfy seat or even lay down, close your eyes and breath in and out, allow yourself to be gently guided by my voice. Enjoy!