Tree Pose: find balance amidst the chaos

by ar // 02/12/2011 // Comments off

One of San Francisco’s premiere yoga instructors, Janet Stone, had words of wisdom that reminded me to balance & ground myself today. “The energy we put out to nurture & hold it all together can be exhilarating, but also overwhelming... Continue reading →

glowing skin with an at home, cost-friendly facial that uses natural ingredients

by ar // 02/11/2011 // Comments off

By living in LA, were up against a lot of traffic & pollution. Both can lead to some gnarly stress, which can cause inflammation in the body. Some places where that inflammation is evident is on the face, in the... Continue reading →

Practice self-compassion & rock on with your brilliant self!

by ar // 02/10/2011 // Comments off

When going through yoga teacher training, in order to set yourself up for success, 2 important concepts were emphasized: “Let go of your expectations.” The mind will often resist being taught, & will resist change. Letting go of expectations doesn’t... Continue reading →

It’s february! Redirect the focus back to new year’s resolutions! Goal setting challenge PART II

by ar // 02/10/2011 // Comments off

So folks we’ve made it to February 2011! I constantly have to remind myself “don’t let those goals you set in January get placed on the back burner…it’s only February!” Let’s be real, I was saying this same exact line... Continue reading →

Embrace diversity. Educate your community. Empower each other. Love life.

by ar // 01/25/2011 // Comments off

Embrace who you are. Embrace the diversity around you. Educate your friends and family. Educate your peers at work and school. Educate the community you live in. Be empowered and empower others. Love life. -3Elove I had the pleasure of... Continue reading →

dank beats & dope rhymes

by ar // 01/15/2011 // Comments off

Whats better than the violin? Hip Hop on the violin. Paul Dateh kills it in this video. The fact that he starts out with Tribe melts my heart. Also check out my girl Miri Ben Ari. She’s bah.nans when it... Continue reading →

Physical Therapy Service Trip to Mexico

by ar // 01/15/2011 // Comments off

Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever... Continue reading →

goals & ambitions all up in my face

by ar // 01/11/2011 // Comments off

My goals are big, scary, exciting, & hairy! There’s nothing that keeps me more accountable to them than having them all up in my face on a daily basis. Hence why I dedicated some wall space to displaying what I... Continue reading →

sassy nail polish reminders!

by ar // 01/10/2011 // Comments off

My friend Melissa, the raw food stylist, challenged me to think outside the box & try something new….Here’s her challenge… “On your next manicure polish your 4th finger a different color as a reminder to learn something new about yourself... Continue reading →

vision boards

by ar // 01/06/2011 // Comments off

A vision board is a collection of words & images that describe your goals & intentions. It provides you with an excellent visual reminder of the dreams & desires you want to attract & manifest in your life! Here’s what... Continue reading →

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yo.ga [yoh-guh]: to yoke, to unite. uniting & connecting through all that brings me joy.

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