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MIA…But For Good Reason

Health and Wellness

11 Jun
Hands in a swirl
Photo Courtesy of Barbie Andrews

Where Have I Been?

If you subscribe to my newsletters, you may (or may not) have noticed that they stopped cold turkey. My life has been quite hectic these last few months. Not “hectic” in a negative kind of way, but just busy, busy, busy, with not a lot of time to focus on anything else. In January, I decided to enroll in the Spring Yoga Teacher Training Program at Lift Yoga and Body. Can I just tell you…it was the BEST thing I have ever done for myself! Seriously!

The training began in March and ended the first week in May. For six weeks, Monday through Friday, we were in the studio from 9 am to 3 pm learning about all things yoga. It was INCREDIBLE! There were only nine of us, and needless to say…these beautiful souls- each of us from all walks of life- quickly became my “tribe.” I miss them dearly, but we will no doubt stay in touch over dinners and yoga classes! 😉 They are all destined to be incredible, wherever they may land.

Our motto handed down from our fearless warrior and teacher trainer, Kim Saunders was…”Feel the fear, and do it anyway!” I know each of these brave, incredible human beings will do just that- no matter what that entails!

Yoga graduates
Photo Courtesy of Barbie Andrews

If you know me, then you know I love all things “health and wellness.” Obtaining my yoga teacher certification fit perfectly with my new health coaching business. I am planning on incorporating the two to help individuals implement the perfect balance of wellness into their lives, and to help others live a life of authenticity, despite the inevitable occurrence of day-to-day stressors.

There is so much more to yoga than just the poses (asanas). The benefits of yoga can completely transcend your physical practice and stay with you long after you step off your mat. I could write pages and pages on what that means, or what that looks like, but it took me 200 hours to learn it all and I don’t think you want to read 200 hours worth of my writing! 😉 Let me just say if you have ever given a single thought to going through a Yoga Teacher Training Program, as Nike says, “Just Do It!!”

Mom straightening cap on graduating high school senior

Another part of the equation to my absence was the fact that I also had a graduating senior this year. Let me just tell you…that kept me extremely busy this spring! There was so much going on that last month of school that I could hardly keep up. I have to admit though, it was a LOT of fun! On July 1, we will be dropping my first-born off at the United States Military Academy (West Point). This momma is so incredibly proud, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t sad. I know it’s cliche, but I’m not sure how we got here so fast.

Staying Present

As Joan Borysenko says, “Every day brings a choice: to practice stress or to practice peace.” For me, this season finds me on a tightrope. Our family is in the process of facing some big changes, and it’s bringing a lot of inner-chaos, uncertainty, insecurities, and fears. Change will do that.

With the time passing so quickly, God has definitely been showing me in this season what I needed to work on. I have learned to be more present, even in the more mundane moments of life. Perhaps it is easier in those moments to remember to be present, simply because there is usually more silence in the “mundane,” and silence usually equates to a little less distraction- in the physical sense, at least.

Remember To Breathe

Photo Courtesy of Barbie Andrews

You may be thinking, what about those super-busy chaos-filled seasons when you literally don’t know whether you are coming or going? The key for me has been the priceless gift of learning to be conscious of the very one thing that God gave us to sustain us. The breath. It may sound silly to someone that only does yoga for the physical aspects. However, learning to connect with the breath is one of the most important gifts I think we could give ourselves. It’s also one of the eight limbs of yoga (another portion of the 200 hours)! 😉

So What’s Next?

Xtreme Health and Wellness is here to stay. However, within the next year, I will be rebranding to incorporate yoga into my health coaching practice, and calling the business by the name originally set up for the LLC, Compass Health and Wellness.

I am also currently teaching yoga at a studio in Roswell, Georgia. Firefly Yoga and Movement Center is a wonderful new studio dedicated to supporting, empowering and inspiring every person through exploring yoga, movement, and meditation. I highly encourage you to try this studio out if you live in the area.

I am also looking forward to offering private one-on-one yoga instruction, in addition to continuing my health coaching. If you are interested in learning more, feel free to contact me here.

In the meantime, NAMASTE, MY FRIENDS.

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“Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance of the present experience. It isn’t more complicated than that. It is opening to or receiving the present moment, pleasant or unpleasant, just as it is, without either clinging to it or rejecting it.”
- Sylvia Boorstein
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📸@gakimedia
Do you value the health and well-being of your emp Do you value the health and well-being of your employees? Of course you do!! Build resilience and reduce stress by incorporating yoga into the work day. 

Try it for free !

Don’t have the space, you say? If your place of business has an unused room, then you have plenty of space! Contact me today to set up a free class. Virtual options available as well. DM me for details.
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I teach yoga and mindfulness at several different places in our community. 
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When a student at one of the recovery and addiction centers I teach at came up to me on his graduation night and told me that our yoga time was his favorite and that he will really miss it, and because of that, is looking at different places to continue his practice...... 
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An interesting question to ask ourselves. And then An interesting question to ask ourselves. And then once you have the answer, decide what the first step is...and TAKE IT!!!
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What is it about waking up early to watch the sun What is it about waking up early to watch the sun rise? What is it about this that sets the tone for your entire day? What is about this that allows you to breathe in this fresh breath of calming energy, a breath of beautiful gratitude for your existence on this amazing planet? What is it about a warm sunrise that melts away any concept of harshness in the world? The current problems of the world dissipate ...if only for an instant. For a moment there is no hatred, no fear, no jealousy, no divisiveness, no anger, no pain, no sorrow, no disease. Any negative emotion the human heart can feel disappears ...if only for a moment. 
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So as long as I get the chance to watch the glow of the morning sun rise up over the vast horizon, there I will be.
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#godscreation #motherearth #yogapractice #naturerules #yogisofig #atlyoga #alpharettayoga #atlantawellness #mindbodysoul  #yogilove #yogisofinstagram #igyogafriends #myyogapractice #yogawithfriends #igyoga #yogiseeyogido #yogaeveryday #yogaposes #yogagirl #yogajourney #yogalove #yogaeverydamnday #godscreationisbeautiful #healthcoaching #yogainspiredfitness #thirsdayvibes #wellnessjourney #doyou
Take time to slow down. Notice the sensations in t Take time to slow down. Notice the sensations in the body, notice the breath, notice how you’re feeling right here in this very moment. When we bring #mindfulness into our practice, chances are, it will begin to seep into our daily lives. 
.
“Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance of the present experience. It isn’t more complicated than that. It is opening to or receiving the present moment, pleasant or unpleasant, just as it is, without either clinging to it or rejecting it.”
- Sylvia Boorstein
.
📸@gakimedia
Do you value the health and well-being of your emp Do you value the health and well-being of your employees? Of course you do!! Build resilience and reduce stress by incorporating yoga into the work day. 

Try it for free !

Don’t have the space, you say? If your place of business has an unused room, then you have plenty of space! Contact me today to set up a free class. Virtual options available as well. DM me for details.
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#alpharettaliving #downtownalpharetta #alpharettabusinesses #roswellliving #roswellga #alpharetta #alpharettabusiness #roswell #alpharettamoms #alpharettacorporate #alpharettabusinessassociation #corporateyoga #atlantayoga #atlantayogateacher #alpharettayoga #miltonga #downtowncrabapple #crabapplemarket #crabapplemarketga #roswellyoga #alpharettayogastudio #roswellyogastudio
Love this!💕
Courtesy of @wildyogatribe 🧘‍♀️
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#alpharettayoga #roswellyoga #atlyoga #roswellyoga #loveyoga #yogalove #yogaeverydamday
#atlyoga #atlantawellness #mindbodysoul  #yogilove #yogisofinstagram #igyogafriends #myyogapractice #yogawithfriends #igyoga #yogiseeyogido #yogaposes #yogagirl #yogajourney #healthcoaching #yogainspiredfitness #wellnessjourney
A consistent yoga practice will not rid you of lif A consistent yoga practice will not rid you of life’s problems, but it will help you grow to where you will begin to step over the things you once tripped on. 
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#asana #yogilife #vinyasayoga #vinyasaflow #namaste #yogis #yogateacher #yogalove #yogini #yogalife #yogisofinstagram #yogafit #outdooryoga #yogacommunity #yogadaily #yogaphoto #alomoves #flexibility #yogaflow #yogafun #beachyoga #energizingyoga #yogainspiration #yogatime #gyanmudra #yogamotivation #igyogacommunity
I am so grateful to get to do what I love! . I tea I am so grateful to get to do what I love!
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I teach yoga and mindfulness at several different places in our community. 
.
When a student at one of the recovery and addiction centers I teach at came up to me on his graduation night and told me that our yoga time was his favorite and that he will really miss it, and because of that, is looking at different places to continue his practice...... 
that right there is what it’s all about for me.🙏🏻 
#holdingspace #iloveyoga
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#yogaformentalhealth #yogaforrecovery 
#miltonga #alpharettayoga #atlyoga #alpharettaga #alpharetta #roswellga #roswellyoga #loveyoga #yogalove #healthyself #deephealing
#atlyoga #atlantawellness #mindbodysoul  #yogilove #yogisofinstagram #igyogafriends #myyogapractice #yogawithfriends #igyoga #yogiseeyogido #yogaposes #yogagirl #yogajourney #healthcoaching #yogainspiredfitness #wellnessjourney
My love of yoga + anatomy lead me to this GEM of a My love of yoga + anatomy lead me to this GEM of a book!!!💎 Excellent read for anyone wanting to be able to help clients who are dealing with pain and/or rehabilitation from injury. After all, yoga is not just about the asanas. There are so many aspects that make the practice a beautiful adjunct to traditional therapies.✨🙏🏻 
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#yogamedicine #yogapractice #yogaforlife #yogisofig #healthyliving #balancedliving #yogawellness #atlyoga #atlyogateacher #alpharettayoga #roswellyoga #yogacommunity #loveyoga #yogiforlife
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