Poppy on a Kite

Heading where the sun meets the clouds

finding more than mindfulness

yoga on the streets

Shannon shares her growing passion for yoga and how it has helped her embrace her physical body for what is … the thing that carries her through life.

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we know what we have to do

The formula for weight loss is simple, really. You eat well and exercise on a consistent basis and you will lose weight. Everyone knows that, even fat people. And thus comes the next burning question in the minds of those of you who’ve never had a weight problem: “Why don’t they just do what it…

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conquering fears

Last Wednesday, I conquered a fear. I walked into a yoga studio not to observe others and learn techniques, but to actually participate. Me. Yoga. Wow. There I was, expecting a group of slinky slim-trim folks that would ogle at me, wondering what in the world I was doing there (amazing what  you’re brain will…

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ten songs I love to workout to

In my opinion, having a good workout mix is crucial to your exercise routine. It makes the whole experience a lot more enjoyable. You want songs to teleport you out of the gym and into a setting that keeps you entranced, focused and motivated. My mix is a combination of fast paced electronic music, some…

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training day

My first personal training session with Jen Slabaugh was scheduled for today. I was going to be meeting her at 10:30 a.m. to do a health assessment and talk through the goals I had set and my desired training schedule. Well, it turns out Jen (poor thing) had an MRI scheduled for a shoulder injury…

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