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I’ve been sharing about surfing with Church when I was recently in Maui, and here he is, eager to ride the waves with an adventurous sparkle in his eyes! 🤩 He embodied equanimity and FUN, balancing with ease, walking up and down the board, not phased by the waves or my wobbles. Church reminded me how an easeful way of being is so impactful and contagious. In total sensory mode he was so present, just one with the board, the waves and me...and, he totally put me in the zone riding the waves! 🏄♀️ This K9 surf instructor and emotional support dog is an amazing teacher, of surfing and life! Super grateful for this amazing experience!! So now you know who/what I’m talking about when you hear me say “Be like Church, surfing with your tongue hanging out!” 😎🌊 🐶 @churchsurfs . 📷 @thesunkissedlens . #equanimity #yoga #yogaoffthemat #lifelessons #surfing #surferdog #emotionalsupportdog #kihei #maui #balance #fun #adventure #belikechurch #oceanlife #oceanlover #naturegirl #createthelifeyoulove #soulshine #whybaptisteyoga #tbt #throwbackthursday#inspired #inspiration #tuesdaymotivation #beuptosomethingbiggerthanyourself #youarestrongerthanyouthink #commitment #dedication #nevergiveup #bostonmarathon . Posted @withrepost • @dana_gio How bad do you want it? . Micah Herndon thank you for showing us the power of never giving up #bostonstrong #nevergiveup . . Incredible to witness first hand. Survives multiple IED explosion in Iraq and Afghanistan and runs for something bigger. Marine veteran Micah Herndon runs for “three angels that carry him through his races: Mark Juarez, Matthew Ballard and Rupert Hamer.” - Record Courier Micah wanted to finish unassisted and from our spot of the finish we saw human willpower personified. A BQ qualifier, Micah is a runner at heart. #runugly #bostonmarathon2019 #micahherndon #veteran #marine🧘🏽♀️ Check out this beautiful yoga space!! Want to retreat with us here?? I recently stopped at @sagrada_wellness on my way back from Ojai and was so happy to check our sweet Spring Renewal Yoga Retreat site! My retreat partner, Audrey Allen, raved about it but I hadn’t had a chance to see it in person until a few days ago. And, OMG, I fell in love!! . . 😍 The location is calming and earthy, the facility is gorgeous, simple, immaculate, clean, welcoming and perfect for our retreat next month!!! It reminded me of the cozy refugios and bed and breakfasts I enjoyed when backpacking through Europe. . . 🤗We have 1 private room left, and a few spots open in the communal room (#swipeleft to see my video of the beautiful, spacious communal room!) . 🙏🏽May 2-5 in Santa Margarita, about 3.5 hours drive from Danville. Join us for this getaway for self-care, yoga, organic farm to table vegetarian meals, step away from the clutter and noise and step into 4 days/3 nights in this sacred land to nourish body, mind and spirit. 🙏🏽 More info at SpirituallyFitYoga.com or DM me. . . 😍I’m soooooo excited to share my love of nature with you and my offerings of vinyasa, yin, meditation, reiki, essential oils, and self-inquiry for those wanting to invite transformation and breakthroughs. And, if you’re down for yoga and chillaxing by the pool with your fav books or magazines, the space is perfect for you too! Join us and grab one of the last few spots! 🙏🏽😘 . #yogaretreat #getaway #sagradawellness #santamargarita #selfcare #yoga #meditation #vinyasa #yinyoga #restorativeyoga #vegetarian #feedyoursoul #nourishyourself #detox #cleanse #relax #destress #whybaptisteyoga #slocoast #sanluisobispo #danville #sanramon #dublin #livermore #castrovalley #walnutcreek #eastbayyoga #trivalley #nofilter👩🏽🎓🥰 Baptiste Yoga Fit to Lead 2018-2019 AND 1200 hrs yoga teacher training COMPLETE!! 🤩🎉🙏🏽 I’m grateful for this year of developing tools to move from living stuck to unstuck, to cultivate deep connection with my communities, on and off the mat, and to witness the transformational power of yoga...starting with me! Today I attended the celebration of life of a dear friend and to quote her “Be the light and shine brightly. Rise above the noise and be a force for good!” (R.I.P. Christine 🙏🏽💖) Life is precious, life is short, and the time is now to step in front of fears and obstacles to live your best life and be a force for good!! Thank you @baptisteyoga, @baronbaptisteyoga and all of my #fittolead classmates, for leading me to my best life!!! We did it!!! 🎉🎉🎉 . . #whybaptisteyoga #yogateachertraining #ytt #alwaysastudent #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #liveyourbestlife #unstuck #grateful #celebration #wedidit #ididit #graduation #worthit #inspiration #baptistefamily #community #sangha #love #yoga #meditation #yogalife #yogaeverydamnday #forceforgood #belight #shinebright #beofservice #dharma #soulshine🙏🏽 What can you un-see, to see? . #wednesdaywisdom #inspiration #quoteoftheday #thichnhathanh #yoga #meditation #perspective #shiftyourperspective #disruptthedrift #whybaptisteyoga“Warriors of light are not perfect. Their beauty lies in accepting this fact and still desiring to learn and grow.” - Paul Coelho . I am a warrior of light. I strive to embody the spirit of a yoga warrior, to flow through life with intention, to be non-reactive and neutral when confronted with opposition and to speak and take action to uphold values I believe support the highest good. As a humble warrior I acknowledge what knocks me off center, and I forgive myself and others. As a resilient warrior, I learn and grow, then reset and begin again, with compassion and self-acceptance. As a playful warrior I aim to spark joy in myself and others. As a loving warrior I cultivate emotional, spiritual, and physical connection, to self and others, and create deep community with a foundation of trust, integrity, acceptance, belonging and compassion...we are all connected. As an inspirational warrior I choose to live my best life, to be up to something bigger than myself, to serve God, and to empower others to discover their dharma, their sacred purpose, and live fully expressed as their unique, multi-faceted warrior. 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Day Nineteen – Memorial Day weekend – Airport Yoga #travel #yogaanywhere #airportyoga
Yes, I got funny looks at the Oakland Airport, and my daughter was embarrassed but, I did it anyway. And, damn it felt good. Thanks to my hubby for being my fearless and generous photographer. BTW – AFTER I took … Continue reading
Posted in Mindful May, photography, spirituality, yoga challenge, yoga in the east bay, yoga in the san francisco bay area, yoga photography, yoga poses
Tagged airport yoga, balance, bay area, creating a yoga space, east bay yoga, flexibility, hamstring release, instagram challenge, mindfulness challenge, oakland airport, photography, sfy mindful may challenge, SFYMindfulMay, shoulder opener, spiritual fitness, spirituality, spiritually fit yoga, strength, yoga
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Day Thirteen SFY Mindful May Challenge – #balance Warrior III with eagle arms (Marin Headlands, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA)
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May 18, 2015
Tagged balance, bay area, flexibility, garudasana, golden gate bridge, instagram challenge, marin headlands, mindfulness challenge, nikon d7000, photography, san francisco, sfy mindful may challenge, SFYMindfulMay, shoulder opener, shoulders, spiritual fitness, spirituality, spiritually fit yoga, stretch, warrior 3 pose, warrior 3 with eagle arms, yoga
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Day Twelve SFY Mindful May Challenge – Supported shoulder and upper back opener on a bolster
Day 12 #SFYMindfulMay #upperback – If you’re experiencing stiffness or pain in your shoulders in yoga poses such as child’s pose (#balasana) or downward dog (#adhomukhasvanasana), in addition to opening your shoulders with the poses with straps I posted earlier, … Continue reading
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Tagged backbend, flexibility, foam roller, helping frozen shoulder, instagram challenge, mindfulness challenge, nikon d7000, photography, sfy mindful may challenge, SFYMindfulMay, shoulder opener, shoulders, spiritual fitness, spirituality, spiritually fit yoga, stretch, thoracic spine, upper back release, yoga, yoga with props
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Day Ten SFY Mindful May Challenge – Shoulder and QL (Quadratus Lumborum) stretch #SFYMindfulMay
Day 10 – On your knees with a cushion, or sitting in a chair, start holding a strap wider than your shoulders above your head, reach up from your tailbone with a long spine and neutral pelvis, then lean to … Continue reading
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Tagged flexibility, helping frozen shoulder, how to stretch you QL, how to stretch your quadratus lumborum, instagram challenge, mindfulness challenge, nikon d7000, photography, sfy mindful may challenge, SFYMindfulMay, shoulder opener, shoulders, spiritual fitness, spirituality, spiritually fit yoga, stretch, yoga, yoga dog, yoga with pets
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Day Nine SFY Mindful May Challenge – Prasarita with shoulder opener #SFYMindfulMay
Day 9 – Start standing in prasarita, wide-legged foward fold, and clasp your hands behind your back or grab a strap, gently pulling the strap apart about shoulder width. Breathe your heart open, shoulders down, root down into your tadasana … Continue reading
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Tagged flexibility, helping frozen shoulder, instagram challenge, mindfulness challenge, nikon d7000, outdoor yoga, photography, prasarita, sfy mindful may challenge, SFYMindfulMay, shoulder opener, shoulders, spiritual fitness, spirituality, spiritually fit yoga, stretch, yoga, yoga dog, yoga with pets
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Day Five SFY Mindful May Challenge – Shoulder opener with a strap
Day 5 – grab a strap, gently pulling the strap apart to create some tension as you bring the strap behind your back. Breathe through the sticky spots as you stretch through your shoulder joints. Softly engage your core and … Continue reading
Posted in detox challenge, Mindful May, photography, spirituality, yoga challenge, yoga classes in san ramon, yoga in the east bay, yoga outside, yoga photography, yoga poses
Tagged flexibility, helping frozen shoulder, instagram challenge, mindfulness challenge, nikon d7000, outdoor yoga, photography, sfy mindful may challenge, SFYMindfulMay, shoulder opener, shoulders, spiritual fitness, spirituality, spiritually fit yoga, stretch, yoga, yoga dog
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