Busy as a Bee -- or not?
Yesterday, I attended an online webinar/town hall meeting about things to consider as yoga studios begin to reopen and offer in-person...
"Lazy" Days of Summer
A few weeks ago, we welcomed summer in all of my yoga classes with a summertime theme – complete with pool noodles, a beach ball, several...
Yoga for Strong Bones
“It would be hard to find a more direct medical application of yoga than to osteoporosis. Bones are strengthened by good diet and...
My First "Intro to Yoga" Workshop a Success!
Yesterday afternoon, I taught my first "Introduction to Yoga" workshop at The Yoga Effect in Grayslake. I had 7 lovely ladies join me for...
Happy New Year 2019!
Because of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, my Monday and Tuesday yoga classes were cancelled – but I still taught my Wednesday and my...
Choosing to Find Joy in the Snow
An early winter snowstorm hit the Midwest on the last Sunday in November this year. Around 8-10 inches fell in our area, starting in the...
"Gratitude Refuge" Yoga Retreat
Last weekend for the first time, The Yoga Effect in Grayslake (one of the local yoga studios that I teach at), hosted a 3-day yoga...
My Interest in Crystals Crystalizes...
Years ago, a friend of mine mentioned that she had been given some crystals for her birthday. I remember thinking that was a bit unusual,...
Carrier Oil Options from TJ's
Essential oils are often – though not always – used in combination with a carrier oil. Using essential oils and carrier oils in...
Baking with Essential Oils!
This past weekend, I invited everyone in my Young Living downline to my home for what I referred to as an "essential oils gathering" --...