tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90571123369280386092024-03-05T07:31:41.271-05:00A Southern YogiA blog about yoga and healthy livingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.comBlogger387125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-5302079322326866092017-05-30T18:10:00.000-04:002017-05-30T18:10:06.999-04:00Top Podcasts That Make You ThinkI don't know why it has taken me so long to get on the podcast train, but a couple of months ago, I started listening to them and WHOA - I have found some things that have BLOWN. MY. MIND. Since I have been so crazy about them, and I think my Facebook feed is kind of over me trying to force them to listen to them, I thought I'd come here and share a couple that I think you should start listening Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-33324865717403949072017-05-18T22:49:00.001-04:002017-05-18T22:50:30.069-04:00The Creative Unknown
I've never really considered myself a creative person. In fact, I've actually said the opposite, that I'm really not that creative. In reality, when I look back on my life as a child, I was very creative and was always interested in activities that involved creativity like dance, art, and even poetry! I'm not sure when it all came to an end, I think probably when I stopped dancing. I spent Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-39739832249697767122017-05-11T13:39:00.000-04:002017-05-11T13:42:40.722-04:00A Healing Inspired by the movie Trolls - cause ya know... that's all I watch are kids movies
I've always been a person kind of obsessed with pop culture. I remember the early days of MTV, even though we're both about the same age. I always feel a certain nostalgia when thinking of shows like Laugh In, The Gary Shandling Show, Empty Nest, and so on. My friend, Jennifer, and I used to watch movies religiously until we could recite the lines. Big Business was one of our favorites. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-49138876679578028762017-05-03T11:54:00.003-04:002017-05-03T11:54:47.168-04:00Authenticity
Authenticity is a HUGE buzzword right now, and it's one that I've been excited to discuss. Because I am trying to grow a photography business as well as a styling business, I am entrenched in the land of creative entrepreneurs and the word authenticity is thrown around a lot. I absolutely LOVE the idea that everyone is striving for this because I feel strongly that we have so much to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-25398143956827594212016-10-24T17:10:00.001-04:002016-10-24T17:10:10.742-04:00Accepting All of MeBeing a mother has been a very eye opening experience for me. Not necessarily because of my kids and what being a mother actually entails, although that is part of it, but more seeing myself and all of my flaws right there in front of me. I see my flaws in how I react to difficult time with the kids. I see my flaws with two little mini me's running around doing and saying everything I do. And Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-91215186027273484912016-10-16T15:14:00.001-04:002016-10-16T15:14:24.804-04:005 Tips for Self Care for the New MomI feel like I can breathe again now that Alex is walking. Don't get me wrong, it still feels really hard at times, especially when both of the kids are hanging off of my neck, crying because they want me all to themselves, BUT for whatever reason, the first year feels so heavy to me. I'm not sure if I feel less fear, less inadequate, less committed, less whatever, but once that first year ends, IAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-54842802705055981892016-02-29T07:54:00.001-05:002016-02-29T07:54:33.406-05:00Yoga Sequence for March 2016One of the things I have struggled with since having Alex is finding a way to get in some daily self care. It's super important for me to do something to refresh and re-energize because dealing with a strong willed child like Ellie and having a newborn wears me down quickly. I recently won a yoga mat from Wendie at PantryDr (you should totally follow her because she's awesome) and for whatever Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-28619869765183500652016-02-17T17:07:00.001-05:002016-02-17T17:07:30.917-05:00ConnectionOne of the things I've noticed in the past couple of months is that Ellie has become more defiant and I have been yelling a lot more. I hate when I get like that and I know that's not really the relationship that I want with my children.
Parenting is hard. It's really hard. My children have been my biggest teachers in terms of me healing any old wounds that still linger around inside. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-88904680349201145632016-02-10T16:03:00.001-05:002016-02-10T16:04:02.011-05:0052 Week Photo Challenge and UpdateI've been feeling the tug to blog over here again recently. I haven't been on here for a LONG time because I have been focused on kids and really, trying to figure out what it is that I even want to do. I've decided to start a business, E and A Style, as well as a fashion blog to help promote that business. You should follow me!!
That blog is focused solely on fashion, beauty, and home and I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-32440066496717839552015-07-13T18:01:00.003-04:002015-07-13T18:01:43.725-04:004th of July
We celebrated the 4th downtown this year. We were worried about the crowd and although we had to wait forever in the food line, (there were not enough food trucks), it really wasn't bad. I didn't get to photograph the fireworks simply because I couldn't carry my tripod around, but I got some pics for fun. I think we captured the "celebrating the 4th in South Carolina" vibe with our outfits. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-46699057053585820812015-07-01T16:23:00.005-04:002015-07-01T16:23:47.726-04:00Pregnancy Update - Week 32
A couple of weeks ago, Murrells Inlet, SC
I am currently 32 weeks pregnant and really, almost 33 weeks. This pregnancy has been different in so many ways but I'm not sure if it's actually different or if it's just that I now have a toddler.
Emotional Nutbag: Yes - that is me. I have cried almost every single day for the last 2 weeks. Sometimes, for over an hour. I think part of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-26106692650306455592015-06-28T15:34:00.003-04:002015-06-28T15:36:17.925-04:00Forgiveness and Love; What are we called to do
A Path Leading Up - may we take this with humility
Ellie and I finally made it to Mass today for the first time since May. I hate that I've missed so much but between subbing for yoga, going to the beach, Mother's day, Father's day, and lots of other stuff. We've had a lot of Sunday morning activities. It felt good to be back, especially during such a difficult time. The Charleston Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-54330873393740492902015-06-26T10:16:00.000-04:002015-06-26T14:24:45.785-04:00The Downfall of Perfectionism
Brook green Gardens, Murrels Inlet, SC photo courtesy of me :)
This week has been a really hard week for me. I guess it's probably a combination of raging pregnancy hormones, managing a toddler, and the actual reality of the situation. I've always struggled with my quest for perfectionism. I set standards for myself that seem to be achievable, other people seem to achieve them, and thenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-91696198220794807172015-06-16T15:13:00.002-04:002015-06-16T15:15:12.022-04:00Summer Vacation: Murrells Inlet
We recently took a family vacation to Murrells Inlet, SC. It was grandparents, parents, and kids all in one big house. We had a great time and it was nice seeing Ellie play with all of her cousins. The marsh was absolutely beautiful and I really wish I could live there. I've always preferred the marsh, but especially as I've gotten older, I can sit out there for hours. Unless I have a toddler inAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-5203606312739399882015-05-28T10:04:00.001-04:002015-05-28T10:04:58.622-04:00Self Care and Seeking Help
I'm not sure if this is specific to just women, or if it's something that plagues humanity as whole, but as a society, we seem to value the martyr, shamelessly sacrificing ourselves in the name of the cause. We ignore our pain, power through, in order to reach the hero's pedestal; a pedestal that one can only achieve through struggle and self sufficiency. One is considered weak Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-53065988694520318452015-05-20T15:48:00.003-04:002015-05-20T15:48:26.915-04:00Pregnancy and Body ImagePregnancy is such an interesting time for me, especially in terms of body image and dealing with weight gain. There are so many factors that go into one's mental state when it concerns weight, and if you consider all of the factors a pregnant woman endures, it's easy to see where a problem such as body image can really be difficult during this time.
Photo by Liv Collins Photography
1) &Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-83167805816769125572015-05-11T14:16:00.001-04:002015-05-11T14:16:11.163-04:00Book Review: The Untethered Soul
Amazon
Through the recommendation of a friend here in Greenville, Liz Delaney of Greenville Yoga, I read this book, The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer. I've obviously been in the dark because upon further research, I noticed that Oprah recommended this book years ago. I started reading it in the beginning of the year, but because I have a toddler, and I go through heavy Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-52051745156971866122015-05-08T14:34:00.002-04:002015-05-08T14:34:27.014-04:00Mother's DayThis Sunday will be my second Mother's Day where I actually get to celebrate being a mother. It's been an interesting ride so far, and although I've complained a lot, it's really the most rewarding job I've ever had.
I don't actually know if Ellie is really hard or I just have a lot pain tolerance, but it might be a bit of both. The thing I will say is that what makes it so hard is that IAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-46784351407651680132015-05-07T15:14:00.001-04:002015-05-07T15:16:14.240-04:00Pregnancy Number 2Being pregnant this time around has been interesting. I actually feel pretty good and don't hurt at all. With Ellie, I had a lot of low back pain, but I was also 40 lbs heavier so that could've been part of the problem. This time, the only time I have pain is when I do yoga, so I stopped doing it and now I'm fine. I have started to get tired in the afternoons, so sometimes, I nap with Ellie. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-23469477370284823202015-04-27T14:37:00.004-04:002015-04-27T14:38:18.022-04:00Social Media: Friend or Foe?I've always been a fan of social media, specifically Facebook, as anyone who is my connection knows. I like to keep up with friends, their babies, graduations, etc. Facebook began around the time I was in college, and although we weren't 100% sure what to do with it, my roommates and I joined happily. It always seemed a lot more interesting than MySpace, mainly because it was exclusive to collegeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-32578488487654622872015-04-22T17:47:00.001-04:002015-04-22T17:51:27.033-04:00A Morning in Paris MountainEllie and I took a little trip to Paris Mountain this morning for a short hike and lunch. Ellie won't let me carry her in the carrier anymore, so we usually just stick to the lake at the bottom of the mountain. Today, we actually walked around the lake which is about .8 of a mile. Actually, I walked around the lake, carrying Ellie in my arms as she pointed to things and talked. She kept tripping Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-48311901007535539172015-04-15T16:02:00.000-04:002015-04-15T16:03:01.644-04:00SvadhyayaI thought I'd give a little update of where I am, since I haven't blogged recently. I am now almost 22 weeks pregnant and kind of stagnant in my yoga practice.
I'm planning on doing a post on Prenatal Yoga soon, so please keep an eye out for that. I went to a Prenatal Yoga class recently, but it was focused so much on stretching which is exactly the opposite of what I need to be doingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-45321686369634929952015-03-18T13:53:00.002-04:002015-03-18T13:53:34.234-04:00Loving our Bodies
Since I'm teaching a workshop on Saturday about this very topic, I thought I'd do a little blog post as well. This won't be a substitute for the class because I'm doing some cool meditations so please come if you're able!
In today's society, specifically America, we are obsessed with looking fit. I say "looking" because I don't think we actually care if you're healthy or not, just that youAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-84853551007443586942015-03-12T13:14:00.000-04:002015-03-12T13:14:52.293-04:00Yoga for Athletes
Urdhva Mukha Svanasan (Upward Facing Dog)
I teach a class on saturday mornings, entitled "Yoga for Athletes". Really, that just means regular yoga, but sometimes, you have to come up with fancy names to get athletes to come to a yoga class. We come up with fancy names like, Yoga for Runners, Yoga for Crossfit, Yoga for Cyclists, but in reality, it's just straight yoga. That's the class Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057112336928038609.post-20551226258086589812015-02-15T16:29:00.001-05:002015-02-15T16:29:27.692-05:00Seasons of LifeI haven't been blogging much huh? Having a baby makes it hard to do anything consistently. And actually, since I found out I was pregnant in December, I've been sleeping when I usually blog because I'm nauseous/tired most of the time. I've been thinking a lot about how my life has changed so drastically since I've began motherhood. Before I got pregnant, I was on this spiritual journey, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535837484428951999noreply@blogger.com0