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About yogajolie

I'm a work in progress. Give me a sunny day at the beach followed by a late afternoon thunderstorm. My flip flops and running shoes somehow find rank and file among the melee of Manolos and high boots in my closet. I think finding bliss on a yoga mat is sheer happiness, but also enjoy lacing up and suffering...just a little bit...on a long run. Maybe this comes from my start in life. It began in Chicago, but we spent weekends and summers in a small beach town in Southwest Michigan. City mouse meets country mouse. Yin and yang. Juxtaposition. Balance. I'm fiercely independent, but after thirty-some-odd years on this planet realized that I'm also a little old-fashioned. *go figure* I'm mildly addicted to Kombucha. And eye cream. (I'm all about the moisturizer.) I appreciate good manners. Chivalry. Please and thank you. That's not to say that there isn't a little urban girl, punk rock heart still beating in my chest. There is. I've lived a lot of life so far...and miles to go before I sleep. So, that's me. I'm an East Coast girl with punk rock heart and a yoga soul. Practicing, playing, teaching and sharing as much as I can. I currently teach at two studios--it will be three as of September 1st, as I was recently named the Advanced Yoga class/workshop instructor for the newest location. Outside of my home studios, I offer workshops and private yoga lessons as well. Contact me if you want more information!

Demystifying Sanskrit… Well, just a little anyway.

Even if you’ve been a regular fixture in a yoga studio and have heard the Sanskrit names of the postures, you still may not realize what they mean.  For example, when you hear, “Utthita Parsvakonasana,” you may automatically move into … Continue reading

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It’s the Simple Things

As I was sitting in my office at the computer this morning, planning the day and having a delicious cup of coffee, I caught a flutter out of the corner of my eye.  A beautiful butterfly was dancing around the … Continue reading

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Yoga Retreat

I’ve had people ask me if I will ever host a yoga retreat.  My immediate reaction is YES!  I love the thought of delicious food, sunshine, yoga and people who love all three as much as I do all coming … Continue reading

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Koundinyasana = Sanskrit for awesome. Okay, not really. But it IS a pretty awesome pose.

Arm balances can sometime escape me.  And other times, I nail them… like today.  Rock on.  Namaste.

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I Feel Blessed and Fortunate

Just thought I’d put that out there.  The people in my life are so amazing–when I stop to think about all that they bring to the proverbial table, it’s beautiful and humbling and awe-inspiring.  I hope that you feel the … Continue reading

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Happy Independence Day!

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Eat your veggies!

I try to do a good job with getting a variety of fruits and veg into my diet.  Sometimes, I can get into a rut.  I’ll admit it.  (Especially after our raw foods chef resigned!  Boo hoo!)  Fortunately, we have … Continue reading

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Always Remember:

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Epic Century Cycling Tour

A friend from my college days has set out on an epic journey–he calls it the Epic Century Cycling Tour.  He’s riding his bike everyday for 90-100 days.  Before you start thinking that this sounds like a breeze compared to … Continue reading

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Make-up Tips from a Pro!

My sweet friend, Danielle, has been a make-up lover for as long as I’ve known her–I believe she’s confessed to being a devotee since high school.  She’s started doing make-up for weddings and photo shoots, and even does great video … Continue reading

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