Acro a GoGo

Been in Mexico (and Coronado). Pictures and 'deets' coming soon. In the meantime, our latest AcroYoga stylings:

Busy Saturday

So I've entered a couple of "Yoga Challenges" on Instagram. One is called "BendyYogis" and the other is "May The Force Be With Yogis." Both have already been super humbling. Take today for instance. (The picture to the right showcases that I have a LONG ways to go in lotus pose, and this shoulder opener I made a silly face for reminded me there's years of damage from swimming and volleyball that yoga is slowly helping me repair.)

A couple more of the 'challenge' pics from Instagram...

This pic is from DayThree of the BendyYogis challenge
(Friday is always a strength day).

So this afternoon Danny and i wanted to go see IronMan3. We wore out the kids with Holden's soccer game, errands and then the Live Green Festival downtown I really wanted to check out. Both kids were alseep around 6:30 and we got an entire night to ourselves. He was such a good sport. We got on the internet, googled "Partner Yoga" and "Acro Yoga" and tried to recreate the magic at home.

Yes, my husband is a total saint. This picture to the left we never quite got right. I left the photos out of me crashing and rolling to the floor... I'm not sure if his hamstrings will ever be the same. Good thing we warmed up with some partner stretches before (if you know what I mean...)

This one to the right is totally my fave. I have been trying to work on my backbends lately and I feel so much joy in backbending. It was fun to do it with Danny supporting me.

And then a bunch of pictures below from our time at the Live Green Fest. I'm pretty sure Holden's favorite part was playing with the Legos at the Hogle Zoo booth. 

He also tried his first Vegan Hotdog. Danny tried one too. Holden finished most of his. Danny took one bite and threw it away. Hot dogs scare me: vegan, kosher, all beef, tofurkey, PETA approved...I dont really care how it's made. I don't eat them. In any variety. 

Holden's playing soccer now on Monday's and Saturdays. He's not real aggressive, watches the sidelines as much as he watches the ball and doesn't really care who wins or loses. Proving once again that I do not carry very dominant genes. But he loves playing and he BY FAR has the coolest hair of anyone on the field. I attended a yoga class this morning and then jumped in the car and headed over to his game... followed by errands and then the Live Green Fest. It was a super busy and super amazing Saturday. He took all the stairs to the top of the Library Square building. We did it together. I think I will remember it forever. 

So he wasn't really into the hula hoops. Zoe-bug was really into the live music. And I learned that "green" people sometimes get buried in wicker-basket-coffins... so we all learned something today. 

Yoga PlayDate Anyone?

I'm a Soccer Mom!

Hope ya'll had a sweeet Earth Day. (You can check out last week's Make and Takes article by yours truly if you're feeling like you need a little more green in your life.) Truthfully, we are a bit behind schedule (forgot to read the Lorax, a family tradition); but we did get outside in the fresh air. I officially became a soccer mom, as Holden kicked-off the season with a .... well, I'm not sure what to call it. Definitely 'a success' because he liked it; but he hasn't quite developed that killer instinct for wanting the ball. Perhaps I was the same way at four?

Regardless, he's having fun... and I have another tremendous opportunity to practice patience and detachment. (Yoga is for life, not just on the mat.)

While all the grandparents and his father were telling him how fantastic his performance was, my words were more along the lines of: "I think you have a lot of room for improvement, and it's going to be so fun to watch you progress!"

Here's to the journey!

To Make You Laugh

My sister is pretty funny. Her husband is also pretty hilarious. Together, they have created a genetic abnormality of hilarity that allowed them to make this child and this video:

 

I recommend checking it out. And donating a buck or few to the cause, because laughter is the best medicine and that's WAY cheaper than a co=pay at Instacare.

Goodnight lovlies.

Me and Fox News breathe and play together... seriously.

OK, so it's technically the local TV station (not cable news punditry) so feel safe knowing it is not in fact the end of the world as I've got nothin' but love for Kelly and the weekend "Good Day Utah" crew.

I was thrilled to be the 'Yoga Model' for this segment on 'Shedding the winter coat, and welcoming Spring with Yoga.' My teacher, Jami Larson is the studio owner and Director at We Are Yoga SLC gives some specifics.

Picture of Zoë the Yogi at the Studio a Few Weeks Ago

I also want to give a shout out to local Yoga Clothier "monkeyG" - I've been eyeing these watermelon Capri's at the studio for a while so finally purchased them for the spot. I'm also sporting their new 'sweetheart tank' in black. I heard through the grapevine, ok actually a couple of their employees, that the tanks is also available in a brilliant shade of dandelion yellow.

Must. Have.

But I'm a yogi, so I'm supposed to be practicing non-attachment: especially to material goods!!!! I'll keep working on it. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the segment.

New Hair Blue Hair

This happened today (and yes, on purpose).