Yoga Hike LA is this Sunday We have 5 spots left Hiking, yoga, nature, sound bath, friendship 🌱 Dm me your email and I’ll send you the details to join 😎 Good times ahead 🧚🏻‍♂️

If you’re looking for an in person practice with me this week, here’s my schedule at @kinship_highlandpark Monday 4:30pm outdoors 6pm hot (this is the only 75 minute class) Tuesday 4:30pm hot Wednesday 8:30am hot 10am hot Thursday 4:30pm hot Saturday 12pm hot Sunday 8:30am hot 10am outdoors

Really want to go back to Utah for more hikes and high kicks 🧚🏻‍♂️ No part of me wants to live the “work hard/play hard mentality” but the fact is that I’m just kind of doing it because I have to. I’m OK with it for now because I do have the energy to invest. I forge ahead because I am thinking about the years ahead. I’m trying to stay driven by the fact that I want to live a simple, clean, joyful and comfortable life later down the line without so much effort. Oi, the effort! When I start to feel less creative, that’s how I know I need rest. I’m more creative when I’m balanced, inward and outward. And when I feel creative, that’s when I feel most alive and engaged, like I have something to share. I want more of that in my life, so I know I need to set myself up with some good self care and free time. I’m always figuring it out to be honest. Sometimes, I think I get excited when things are going well, and I make plans as if my energy is endless! That would be cool. It’s like that story about the grasshopper… right? I don’t want to be the grasshopper. We all know what happens to the grasshopper. I’m trying to think ahead for a long beautiful winter. I’m prepping now. It’s an everlasting spring/summer for me year round, all I can say is I’m so grateful for the help I have. Amidst all the work Amanda keeps me fed and reminds me to take a day for myself here and there. Family and all my friends and yoga students and real estate clients keep me smiling and give my life meaning. I really love being of service. The work I do makes it easy to work. It really does. My dogs are like magic stress relievers- most of the time. But yes…. Like anybody I still crave freedom and adventure. It’s what keeps me going. That’s why there’s nothing like a good trip to the national parks. Or a long drive to an undetermined location where good food, a body of water and a good view awaits. So it’s friday and I’m just daydreaming of waking up in a tent with caterpillars crawling everywhere (they were everywhere!). Trudging through a river for hours.. heaven! I know a lot of you feel this same thing, so I’m here with a huge hug to let you know- we got this.

Glad to be alive and well today :) How bout you?

I love when we Om together. When we sit at the end of an asana practice, all the moving work done, at ease in some ways, hopefully. Today at the end of class I invited our group to chant a “Sea of Oms.” This is when we do many Oms, all at our own pace, so the sound blends without breaking. Today we did 10 Oms, and after about the 2nd or 3rd Om, for me, it always feels like a huge release. Like some part of my brain drops it’s guard and gets washed with sound. The sound becomes so beautiful with everyone’s unique tone, and with the extra time of 10 Oms, the feeling of being connected and in harmony increases. I love that feeling. It’s just easier to notice when you take more time to with it. Have you ever sang with friends? In the car or at a campsite or in a choir? It is so lovely. I hope you get to do it soon. And if we got to Om together today, or any day, thank you :)

Join me *this Friday at 10:30am* on @mellowrooster for a 20 minute pick-me-up. I’ll be guiding you through 15 minutes of yoga and 5 minutes of meditation on their IG Live! This company was started by my dear friend Mike Choyama (image 2). He’s been a source of inspiration and encouragement since we met back in 2014 (or was is 2013?!). Back then, I met Mike when I worked as a barista at a fully donation based coffee shop. I was the Sunday girl. I made so many unique friends at that place, chatting people up as I made their drinks. A handful of folks would sit down at the coffee bar so we could talk for hours while I worked. It was truly special, and Mike was one of those friends. Back then he was running a full time massage therapy business, so we really connected about well-being and mindfulness. I also led a donation based yoga class three times a week which he regularly attended. Clearly, many of the things we connected about back then are still values in Mike’s life and business. Mellow Rooster is a company that has heart, mindful intentions and provides a delicious coffee alternative! For sure, I drink a cup of coffee most mornings, but I feel really good when I mix it up with an herbal blend as a part of my routine. Maybe a day out of the week, maybe a week out of the month, and every so often a month or two straight - I’ll give up coffee and I feel amazing! I think it gives my body a much needed reset. Less stress on my adrenals and kidneys at the very least. I like to ease into my coffee breaks by having a sencha, an iron goddess of mercy, or a matcha - those are all types of tea. I love tea by the way! Green, Oolong, White and Black tea. Then I’ll phase into an herbal blend like Mellow Rooster! That way I don’t feel so much of a caffeine withdrawal. Mellow Rooster’s ingredients have been known to help: Stress & Anxiety Mental Focus Inflammation Gut Health Immune System Quality of Sleep These are all things I figure, why not improve? So if you’re curious, visit my buddy’s @mellowrooster account to learn more and grab their Original Herbal Coffee blend via their website. 💚 See you Friday on IG Live!

This is the view I’ve been talking about! Join me and @a_mandala on Sunday, June 27th at 5pm for @yogahikela It’s a smooth, wide trail with a moderate incline. Great for hikers of all levels. We’ll do a 60 minute yoga practice that complements the hike and end with a beautiful sound bath to expand your awareness. Sunset hikes are really special, will you join us? Dm your email address to join the mailing list, all details there to reserve your spot. Space is limited, lock it in today! Xoxo Photo by the one and only @suaysewshop

Not quite sure how to explain myself. Life. Earth. Everything. All I know is that I’m so grateful to be living. Learning. Gazing at the sky and constantly finding ways to become more compassionate and less impatient. It’s pride month and yes, I’m queer and I love my queer life. I feel so lucky I’m able to feel mostly safe everyday, have access to everything I need, be loved by my family, my girlfriend’s family and all my friends. I hope one day that is true for everyone on this planet. Dear lord, I really believe it’s possible. I think back to the little teenage me who figured this piece of myself out, all along she was saying “I don’t want to love a person for their parts, I just want to love whoever I do, however they are.” I still think that’s the best way to go about it, for myself at least. Open heart, open mind, always willing to be surprised, to be understanding, to learn. To all you darlings out there, and I mean all of you, big hugs and big love. Remember you are beautiful today 🧚🏻‍♂️ you deserve to feel good, to feel safe, to feel right at home in this world.

The first time I heard of Canyonlands National Park was from one of my best friends, Ryan. I can’t remember the exact time frame, but it wasn’t long after highschool. The friend I felt understood me more than anyone I know, went on a road trip with his girlfriend at the times and came back saying this place struck him more than the Grand Canyon! So, for me, his word was better than gold. I knew I had to make it here someday. I’m grateful it’s at this point in my life, when I’ve had more years to grow and more years to deepen my awe and gratitude for this mysterious planet; mysterious life. Was a gorgeous part of our 5 park national park trip. Can’t wait to go back to Utah and explore again someday soon. Hope you all have a gorgeous weekend, do something kind out there in the world, if you can. xoxo Photo by my hunny @a_mandala

Angel’s Landing: Worth every step. These epic views, the gusting wind and heartfelt companionship brought me so much joy. Thank you earth, I love you.