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

As a yoga teacher, I incorporate the yoga bolster into my personal practice as well as my restorative yoga classes. I also use a bolster as a cushion while meditating. Learn more about yoga bolsters – and different ways to incorporate them into your practice – in this post. What are yoga bolsters? A yoga bolster is a rectangular or cylindrical pillow/cushion used in yoga practice to provide support and comfort. Bolsters can be made from a variety of fabrics and can be filled with materials such as buckwheat hulls, cotton batting, polyester, and foam, and weigh about five pounds. I tend to like ..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

Discover my reality of living with fibroids as I share my personal journey, shedding light on the physical and emotional impact they had – and continue to have – on me. Join me as I share the steps I took to break free from their grip, offering solidarity and insights for those dealing with this often-ignored/whispered-about common condition. This is the first in a series of blog posts about my fibroids journey. Imagine living with a secret pain that affects not only your physical well-being but also your emotional state. For countless women around the world, this hidden struggle is a reality ..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 little while ago, 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 interested i ..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