Ahhh, the 2nd Trimester! Like many women, I experienced a renewed sense of energy during these months, and was no longer at risk of falling asleep every time I sat down to rest. Between running after my 1½ year old daughter and running my business, feeling energetic again was much appreciated. When I get the chance (usually once the Little One has gone to bed), I guide myself through my favourite 2nd Trimester yoga poses designed to build strength and bring balance to the body.
Just over a year ago I had the pleasure of expanding my yoga teacher experience with prenatal training. Much of what I learned was integrated into my regular practice, even after giving birth! Well, I’m excited to announce that I am benefiting from these studies in an especially meaningful way, as I am expecting Baby #2 next April!
Peruse Pinterest or Instagram for healthy breakfast ideas, and you’re sure to see dozens artfully arranged bowls filled with oats, fresh fruit, nuts, and seeds. Although I’ve been a longtime lover of smoothies, I’ve been reluctant to try the oh-so-trendy smoothie bowl (mostly because eating a smoothie with a spoon, rather than drinking it from a glass, seemed strange to me).
Today I’m opening up about a recent decision that had huge impact on my life, not only as a yoga teacher, but also as a woman, mother, partner, and friend.
Does anyone else remember the pure magic of watching The Little Mermaid as a kid? If you were anything like me, you spent considerable time pretending to be Ariel – I’m talking hours of bath-time splish splash, chatting to imaginary crustaceans, and summers spent in neighbourhood pools, diving through hoola hoops to retrieve make-believe ‘dinglehoppers’ from the “ocean” floor. Well friends, this past weekend, I got to live my childhood dreams!
Happy New Year friends! I’ve been a little MIA on the blog since the holidays; juggling serious food baby (+ my actual baby) has had me wearing pyjamas round-the-clock. Indeed, my most recent cause for celebration was the shear miracle of making it out of the house in this winter weather, babe in tow.
As a yogi and teacher, I LOVE that yoga is becoming so widespread. People are practicing dozens of styles all over the world. You can find classes in community centers, studios, parks, and online, and chances are you or someone you know is an avid practitioner — not to mention teacher! We all hit the mat for different reasons, but one of the undeniable results of yoga is getting to know yourself better, and there’s no greater gift than that!
Hands up if you love a good salad! Forget sad lettuce leaves topped with store bought dressing — I’m talking hearty bowls of mouth-watering veggie goodness! Today I’m sharing this tasty meal which I whipped up for dinner in under 20 minutes, all while wearing my baby in a wrap while she napped. So ya, it’s pretty darn easy to make.
Last Thursday evening, in the name of Peace, I joined 3,000 yoga lovers in Toronto for an outdoor yoga session. As is tradition for the Lolë White Tour, guests dressed in white from head-to-toe (even my toenails received a coat of white polish!) It was a beautiful sight, and peacefulness truly did surround us as a wave of Oms carried the setting sun out of sight.
