If you’re looking for creative yoga gift ideas, you’ve come to the right place! As a yoga teacher and fitness instructor, I’m always looking for sensible, unique, beautiful jewelry. I teach many classes during the week, and my jewelry must be durable and easy to adjust. So, when MOONGLOW Jewelry offered to gift me one of their products, I was in! I was immediately drawn to the Cosmic Spiral Ring in Gold from their Moon Phase line, which I got in Moon Phase four – the waning gibbous moon. (What am I talking about, Willis? Keep reading, and you’ll soon find out!) I picked the Cosmic Spiral Ring ..read more

This post was originally written when I began my Yoga Teacher Training in 2020. I am now a 500-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher. This post provides insight into my experience and what I learned about yoga and myself during the yoga teacher training. Curious about the very first class I taught in person? Read the post here. Recently, I received a Yoga Teacher Scholarship in Support of Black Wellness from My Vinyasa Practice in support of my completion of a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. Yes, you read that right: 200 hours. (Also, yes, a totally free yoga teacher training!) While I haven ..read more

If you’re taking an indoor cycling class (aka spin class) for the very first time, there are some basic things I think you should know before you go. I posted this Instagram Reel a couple of weeks back, and I thought, what better way to share some of my expertise as an indoor cycling instructor than to turn this into a blog post? If you’re taking an indoor cycling class (aka spin class) for the very first time, there are some basic things I think you should know before you go. I get a lot of questions from first-timers in my classes, as well as friends and family members who are interest ..read more

This spicy pickled radish recipe is quick and easy to make with simple ingredients – most of which you likely already have at home. These spicy pickled radishes are a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect to eat as a snack, side, or topping. They are made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, and they are quick and easy to make. The radishes are pickled in a brine that is made with vinegar, water, salt, and spices, which gives them a tangy and slightly spicy flavor. They are also crunchy and refreshing, making them the perfect accompaniment to a vari ..read more

This roasted butternut squash recipe is a hearty, fall soup recipe. Add some cayenne pepper for a little extra kick. Looking for another great vegetable soup recipe? Check out my favorite Lentil Soup recipe. I love a big bowl of hearty soup in the fall! There’s something about it that not only warms your belly but also warms your soul. Each fall, I make different variations of my butternut squash soup. This weekend, I decided to make a version that’s a little spicier with a little extra zest to it. Recipe Notes Roasting all of the vegetables and fruits before adding them to my InstaPot made a ..read more

I’ve written many Fabletics reviews over the years, but this is my most substantive and up-to-date review! Learn more about the brand, including how the VIP process works, must-have items, and more! If you’re looking for Fabletics reviews, this is really the one you’ve been looking for! If you’ve been following me on Instagram for a while, you may have noticed that I’ve recently partnered with Fabletics on several campaigns. Let me be completely clear and transparent: I was a huge fan of Fabletics before they contacted me! I was thirst-trapping them for at least two years to no avail. I told a ..read more

On my first visit to Northern Arizona, I had an absolutely amazing time and returned home to the DC Area feeling refreshed. The coolest place I saw on my visit to Arizona was definitely the Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monument in Flagstaff. I know what you’re thinking. Yes, I visited the Grand Canyon (on the Arizona side). No, I wouldn’t describe the Grand Canyon as “cool.” It’s absolutely awesome! I mean, it’s the Grand Canyon, people! But Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monument… I really connected with these parks. I visited these two parks a day before visiting the Grand ..read more

Ladies and gentlemen, I’m just going to cut to the chase here: I love Body Glide! Seriously! This stuff is seriously amazing and has not only helped my summer running but has also enhanced my sweaty summer life in general. I tested it out while going for track workouts, tempo runs, playing volleyball, hiking, and even just on particularly hot days at work when I was wearing a skirt or shorter dress There are so many great things about Body Glide, so I thought I’d narrow it down to my five favorite things about this product in order to save you from some of my typical long-winded ranting and r ..read more

This article asks some beginner questions about running races and interpolates a recap from my first race that was longer than a 5k. If you want to skip ahead, read the headers below, and you will find my answers to some of your basic race questions just below them. Several years ago, I ran my first 4-mile race, which is also the first race I’ve run in about two years. The race was called The Cougar Dash (not that kind of cougar), and I was invited to the race by my teammate Nikki. Her daughter attended Seneca Lake Elementary School at the time, and the school’s PTA was hosting this race in o ..read more

As a Jade Yoga Pro Ambassador, I recently received a Jade Yoga Recycled Cotton Yoga Blanket for review. All of the thoughts contained in this post are my own. If you make a purchase using one of the links below, I may receive a small commission. Thank you for your support! I received the Jade Yoga Recycled Cotton Yoga Blanket to test out and review. Now that I’m teaching restorative yoga each week, I have become a bit of a prop queen. Yoga blankets, bolsters, blocks, and straps are my props of choice, and they help me get deeper into my poses. Curious about how to incorporate yoga props into ..read more