4:27 AM Jun 16, 2013
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GO: Paddling Basics

I have a new love- paddling! I know it just seems logical being as I spent my youth in the water but it took me almost a decade after retiring from the lap pool to find the paddle. Last summer I purchased my first kayak- used from a friend of a friend.

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11:24 AM Jun 10, 2013
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Greetings & Mantras

Yoga classes often begin or end with some chanting, some bowing, some form of greeting or closing. It's different based on the type of class you are taking and who is teaching the class. One of my teachers began and closed each class with three oms.

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1:57 PM Jun 3, 2013
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Where are you GOing this summer?

I often hear the line 'There's nothing to do around here!' While you think that may be true, I beg to differ. There is SO much to do around Sandusky especially in the summertime! If you are bored on the shores of Lake Erie, it's your own fault.

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2:42 PM May 27, 2013
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Pick a Pose- Vrksasana

Vrksasana is the tree pose. In Sanskrit, 'vrksa' means trees. It is a common pose that students from beginners to advanced can practice with all the variations available. It is a favorite pose of mine to center my thoughts and bring a scattered brain into focus.

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12:12 AM May 19, 2013
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Practice Karma

The concept of karma has always held particular interest to me.

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12:10 AM May 12, 2013
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Alternate Nostril Breathing

You want me to do what? That was my first reaction to alternate nostril breathing. It just seemed...odd. Sitting tall, resting one hand on my leg with the other hovering next to my nose so I can plug it- really?

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3:22 PM May 5, 2013
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GO- Cuyahoga Valley National Park

I recently had the time to venture down to explore Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It's a quick drive on the turnpike, maybe 1-1.5 hours depending where in the park you are going. Bet you didn't know we had a National Park that close to us, did you!?!

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4:39 PM Apr 29, 2013
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Pick a Pose- Uttanasana

Uttanasana is the forward fold in yoga. It is my go-to pose for stretching my spine and relaxing my mind. In Sanskrit, 'ut' indicates intensity or deliberation and 'tan' means to stretch or lengthen. This asana, or pose, provides an intense stretch of the spine.

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9:32 AM Apr 21, 2013
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Spread Love

It's a crazy world out there. The past week's events in the United States are exhibit A. Athletic event bombing, fertilizer plant explosion, lockdown of an American city, media mayhem. I had a conversation in which someone asked 'Is this what will be normal for our children?'

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12:08 AM Apr 14, 2013
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The Three Part Breath

If you have attended any of my yoga classes, you are probably familiar with the three part breath. I often begin and end each class with it. It is a simple, yet effective pranayama practice that connects me to my body.

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