Left Ya Hangin’

Posted on February 28, 2012 by thehipyogini

Wow, look at this. I am actually blogging again! It appears that I left y’all on a somber note.  I apologize.  Since my dear, beloved pet Romeo’s passing, we have rescued a new little “lady” named, Maeby (Arrested Development fans will get the name reference).  She’s a very sweet girl and is still learning the ropes. I’m pretty certain that Romeo would be very glad to know that we saved a pup from the streets of Houston.  How could you resist this little angel??? I mean, look at those bunny ears!

I’ve been a busy gal, trying to make new things happen here in H-town. Besides spending nearly every day with my Mother (I think we’re making up for lost time);  I’ve been teaching, catching up with old friends and family, and wasting time on my new-found favorite website which would be, Pinterest (ahh…angels sing!). In my opinion, they should never have invented a Pinterest iphone app – it has become my creative inspiration while sitting in waiting rooms or killing time between actual real-life events. ;) If you’ve never been to this site, it’s sort of a virtual dream-board. You either love it, or hate it. My husband will gladly tell you that I love it.

Since it has been about 7 months, it’s safe to say we’re settled in, and making the best of being back in our hometown.  Our garden is INSANE (in a good way) and we’re now prepping for our Spring garden with tons of fruits and veggies (pics of that to come later, too)! It’s so awesome to be able to pull a carrot out of my very own yard to munch on.  I encourage everyone to try it if you can.  Even a small herb garden makes for a lovely start.

 

 

I also wanted to announce that I will now also be teaching Prenatal Yoga at Bellies & Babies in Clear Lake.  Bellies & Babies is a luxurious pregnancy spa and ultrasound center that offers incredible services like mani/pedi’s, prenatal massage, 3-D and 4-D ultrasounds…and now, PRENATAL YOGA!   It truly is a gorgeous space and any mommy-to-be would just love to be pampered here.  I’m so excited to be working with them since they have the same concepts values as I do and only carry natural products without nasty chemicals.  If you are in the Houston/Greater Clear Lake area and you are pregnant, you’ve gotta check it out! I hope to see you there! xo

 

P.S.

Here’s a cool link to a local news report done on Bellies & Babies Pregnancy Spa: http://www.khou.com/home/Bellies–Babies-day-spa-caters-to-moms-to-be-130879218.html

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Love, Loss & Texas

Posted on September 23, 2011 by thehipyogini

Howdy, friends! I’m finally settling into my home in Texas, and I figured its time to share some of the happenin’s in the new Texas life of “the hip yogini”. The Mr. and I have found a sweet little house in the ‘burbs and are loving living so close to our families. We really enjoy having a beautiful yard and sunroom to garden and relax in. We are starting a late season of tomatoes (it’s still hot here), and growing cucumbers, broccoli rabe, broccoli, and tons of healing herbs. I am so excited! I’m sure you will hear a lot more about our organic garden once it really gets going.

It was a long road getting here, driving from Philly to Houston with separate cars, two dogs, and all of our important belongings. We spent a couple of weeks in a hotel, found our home at the last-minute, slept on an air mattress, waited well over a month to get our household goods shipped to us, but alas (heavy sigh); it was all worth it in the end.
Just the mere fact that I can hop in the car and truck it over to my niece’s soccer game in less than 10 minutes makes it all worth while.

I love being home.

On this whirlwind journey, I have experienced a lot of emotions. On September 12th, we had to put down my very best friend and dog of over 15 years, Romeo.  Romeo was my first real responsibility in life, my best buddy, my comfort, the one little dude who loved me like no other no-matter-what.  I feel like I depended on him just as much as he depended on me. Romeo lost his battle with prostate cancer that invaded his little body very quickly.  He was in pain, wouldn’t eat, losing weight, and obviously not feeling well.  His sickness taught me a huge lesson in unselfish love.  As much as I wanted to think I could fix him, keep him around, make him better…deep down, I knew that choosing to let his beautiful spirit soar to the heavens was the right thing to do. I am forever grateful for the sunshine he brought into my life, the cold nose kisses, his urgency to lick my tears away, his awesome yoga skills, and his playful stubbornness that made me feel as if he was born from me. :)


Romeo, you will be forever missed in this family. We all thank you for all of the love and laughs you have given and the life lessons you continue to teach us.  xoxo

Romeo & Me two days before his passing

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Top 10 Reasons Why You {Might} Be A Yoga Teacher

Posted on June 22, 2011 by thehipyogini

photo credit: yogajournal.com (additions by thehipyogini)

Here is my tongue and cheek list of why you might be a yoga teacher. Do any of these apply to you? What are some others that you can think of? Share, laugh, enjoy! Namasté.

1. You live more of your life in bare feet than not (and oftentimes forget which one is the right or left).

2. You use the word asana for anything. ex: “This class will kick your asana.” or “Today we will end class in a group hugasana.”

3. Your ipod has more song titles in Sanskrit than English.

4. Mass confusion during tax time. (seriously, how many studios do you work at?)

5. You refer to YTT just as you would your wedding, or first born.

6. Your hands smell of lavender essential oil, scent of samadhi, or some kind of e.o. concoction.

7. You’re like a bloodhound on a constant search of the most inspiring quote, passage, poem, story, analogy, etc.

8. You wear more lycra than the lady on the corner of 28th and Lexington.

9. Vacation options include: Tulum, Kripalu, Omega, Bangkok, Bangalore (or anywhere tropical really where they might include yoga and a full detox cleanse).

10. When you talk about your “privates” you aren’t talking about your genitals.

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