mysore

After I finished my yoga certification, I became totally obsessed with going to India to study yoga. Unfortunately, I am yet to visit the great yoga mecca. It is still on my long list of experiences to have. In the mean time, I've decided to get my India fill from the Ashtanga Yoga Center LA. They are a fully Mysore style studio which I think is so cool [self led practice following the traditional primary series]. It's a bit intimidating, but I'm dying to get in there.

yoga journal no. 1

I used to worry so much about whether I was doing each pose perfectly. And I felt like I always had to do the most challenging progression. But lately, I'm feeling quite mature & wise. It might be this getting married business. Or maybe, it's actually all those years of hearing listen to your body and practice without ambition finally sinking in. I've been able to start every practice with the thought: what does my body need today? Some days I want to sweat. Some days I just want to breath + have some quiet. And everyday, I'm getting more in touch with my body.

friday favorites

It’s all about the weekend baby. It is Friday, after all. Add this all together and you’ve got a just right weekend.

Love this how-to. Avoid weekend weight gain. Self.

Love feeling like a beach beauty. Love these tips to look great all weekend. Fitness magazine.

Love these for a weekend run or sun salutations… And love that they're majorly on sale. Hardtail via Nordstrom.

Love this healthified zucchini bread from the edible persepective via a foodie stays fit. This would be the perfect addition to a Sunday afternoon.

And loved my first class at Yoga Vista. I forgot I could sweat that much. I just may have to head back for round two.

I hope you enjoy your last weekend of July!  And I hope you do something to enjoy summer while it lasts. Can you believe next weekend it's August? See you monday!

yoga space

I've tried several locations & furniture arrangements to find the perfect spot in our two bedroom apt. And somehow I've settled here-- the tiny space at the foot of our bed. I can close the door, blast the jam, zone out, & sweat it out.

get loose

Enjoy your long weekend!

Next week: 5 days of easy ways to do veggies

I did it

I took a yoga class here last week. They were super nice and the studio is new and nice and clean. Plus, they have nice low prices. Check it out here.