Michelle McKay Yoga

Parker Day 2

2012-02-14T09:02:00.000-08:00

OK yoga at the PSYC Canopy.....Yoga poolside....it's nice. I had an amazing day. I woke up early to amazing morning in the desert...checked email....got ready for yoga....got some coffee. Then to the PSYC Canopy. Yoga was delightful. The yogi's are amazing...they are strong and smart...it's amazing to see the changes in just two days! Then off to El Paseo lululemon...did I mention Ralph Lauren...of course there has to be shopping after all we are in a desert oasis. The facilities are great you don't have to leave but the shopping was calling me. xo

p.s. I am in the desert with cable tv I watched mob wives...I guess that's fitting since I'm in the desert

Parker Day 1

2012-02-13T20:04:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends and Yogis,

Wow is The Parker AMAZING! Thank you to the 12 yogis that have made the journey here. I walk into the Parker to be greeted by nicest people in a very cool and hip environment. The PSYC has the best yoga studio that a hotel can offer. Such an amazing space. I am loving every moment. Looking forward to morning yoga. Stay well xo

p.s. Kiehl's is having a national sales meeting here....perhaps some kiehl's will be passed around? Also John Legend was here getting ready for the grammy's....so cool xoxo

www.theparkerplamsprings.com
760-770-5000

February all ready

2012-02-06T14:24:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it is already February. Time goes by so fast. January was amazing. I have a new group of 200 TT students and they are doing a great job. My 300 hour mentees continue to keep me grounded. We had a very successful free yoga class at lululemon south coast plaza. I love teaching those free classes. Everyone is so great and I am so delighted to see so many people show up to do yoga.

February the month of love and I am thrilled to be doing a yoga retreat in the desert. Join me

2/12-2/14 The Parker Meridien in Palm springs
www.theparkerpalmsprings.com
4200 Palm Canyon Drive
(760) 770-5000

Looking forward to a great February! Love and Chocolate xo

Happy New Year 2012

2012-01-17T14:17:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year. Wishing you love light and blessing in 2012. The 200 TT January session has started and what a lovely group. I am so thankful to have to opportunity to teach yoga and I look forward to all the possibilities of 2012

p.s. check out LA Yoga December/January edition and check out lululemon south coast plaza on facebook....you will find yours truly in there.

December in NYC

2011-12-25T12:25:00.000-08:00

Greetings from NYC. It is December and I am lucky enough to enjoy a few days off in NYC. I arrived 12/21 and hit the ground running. I flew in on the red eye but was able to sleep so when I arrived I was ready to go. I stayed in Soho and enjoyed seeing hip and cool people, food, architecture, shops, and the overall eclecticness of that part of town. I love Dean and Deluca...got to love everything in that place and of course I have to visit all my favorite shops! I had dinner at Cipriani Downtown with my friend from Japan...we're is the recession...not an empty seat in the house! Wow High Rollers!

On Thursday I was lucky enough to have breakfast with my mother and my aunt. They are so cute...they are so worried about getting lost and or mugged! I went up town and revisited my past life. I went to Loro Piana and walked Madison avenue. I love that. I walked 5th avenue and went to all my favorite shops...I was in search of shoes...of course typical girl. I always want shoes and to play with makeup! After a long day. I headed back to the hotel to refresh and prepare for dinner at the Mercer. I was in heaven! What a perfect way to end a perfect day!

I was in NYC for a family wedding and Friday was the big day. The weather has been so great so of course I headed out to run around before the ceremony. I was able to have tea with my yoga teacher from my 200 hour training. It was so great I got to visit my past life and connect it with my current life. I am so fortunate wow what an amazing life! Aren't I lucky. Now for the wedding! The wedding was at Trump SoHo and it was so beautiful. My cousin looked amazing and it was so great to see my family! I felt like I was in a Jay Z video...was it the view of the city from the 46th floor, was it all of the beautiful and happy people, or was it because the DJ was playing New York Anthem?! I had such a great time I didn't want it to end. I walked home with my family to our hotel talking about how great everything was. It was a wedding and a trip I won't ever forget.

I flew home on Saturday and now it's Christmas. Merry Christmas everybody! Enjoy every moment!

**some side notes lululemon pants are perfect for travel and when available travel business class or better xo

Happy December

2011-12-14T14:53:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it is already December. Wow time flies. I wanted to send a thank you to all of you that attended the info session and my free class a lululemon. It is always a delight to have you in class. I am so lucky to love what I do. I want to wish you a very happy and safe holiday season. Enjoy your time with friends, family and loved ones. Stay well and see you at yoga xoxo

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-20T14:02:00.000-08:00

Wow is it time for turkey wine and a good time already? I love thanksgiving because I love to eat. I am wishing you a warm and cozy Thanksgiving with friends and family. Hope to see you at yoga soon. xo

p.s. I will be at lululemon South Coast Plaza 11/25/11 come by and say hi

www.lululemon.com

November is Here

2011-11-07T14:54:00.000-08:00

I had an amazing birthday month. I was showered with so much love and I am still feeling it. I found out that I will be a lululemon Ambassador for lululemon South Coast Plaza. I did the photo shoot yesterday at the Ngouchi Gardens and on the bridge of South Coast Plaza. Although it was cold and windy I was so thrilled to be there. I want to give a big shout out to the lululemon crew...you are amazing! Thanks to everyone for making me feel so great. Stay well and keep reading. xoxo

p.s. I have a yoga workshop this weekend at YogaWorks Newport Beach. See you at Yoga
www.yogaworks.com

October Birthday Month!

2011-10-02T19:27:00.000-07:00

OK I am thrilled that it is October! I hope you will be joining me in my birthday activities. All classes are running as scheduled. Thus far here is what is on the agenda:

Sunday October 16th Yoga in the am at YW HB Happy Hour at Wildfish
6:30-9:30pm outside patio
www.wildfishseafoodgrille.com

Monday October 17th Yoga at YW CM Happy Hour at A Restaurant
6:30-7:30 room sectioned off for my peeps
www.arestaurant.com

I love to celebrate my birthday and I hope you will join me. Email me and let me know if you will attend. I will need a head count. Stay well and see you at yoga

xoxo
choc1017@aol.com

Happy Septemeber

2011-09-20T15:20:00.000-07:00

I hope your September is off to a good start. Looking forward to seeing you at Yoga and looking forward to another exciting month. All classes running as scheduled and privates are available. Stay well xo

August 200 TT Intensive Week 4

2011-09-06T14:52:00.000-07:00

I want to congratulate the August 200 TT Intensive students and teachers. I want to thank Amy, Ally, Jen, Jenni, Julie, Olivia, Michelle, Brett, Sahar, Casey, and Diana. What an amazing journey and I am so glad to have been there with you all along the way. No words can express the feelings that I have. Thank you Julie and for having such an amazing after party. I am sure each and everyone of us will cherish our gifts and always remember our time together. It is impossible to recreate the synergy and love that we have had. Shout out to my yogis and can't wait until our paths cross again. Love and Light and of course chocolate xoxox

August 200 Hour Training Intensive Week 3

2011-08-28T21:58:00.000-07:00

Week three is complete. We discovered how to teach beginners, we discovered standing twists and seated twists, we discovered forward folds, pranayama, yoga nidra. We were able to move through the second pada and the part of the third pada of the yoga sutras. This so amazing. I am truely lucky to be with these yogis...I wonder who is the teacher and who is the student. Love and Light.

xoxo Michelle

August 200 Hour Training Intensive

2011-08-20T15:18:00.000-07:00

We just finished the second week of the training. Thus far we have covered Neutral Poses, External Poses, Inversions, Surya Namaskara A,B,C and simple back bends. Did I mentioned we have covered philosophy and anatomy. Wow so much and still more to come. I am so proud of the yogis. They are amazing and there has been incredible transformations in such a short amount of time. I love it. Can't wait to see what the next two weeks will reveal. Love and light xoxo

August 200 Training Intensive

2011-08-11T20:03:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends and Yogis,

It is week one in 200 TT intensive and I have say we are all surviving a bit tired but surviving. This is an amazing process. We have started this little cocoon and I can't wait to see how we will blossom and evolve as amazing butterflies. Stay well and see you at you. xox

p.s. All class running as scheduled

July Info Session

2011-07-06T19:59:00.000-07:00

Happy July! I hope you all had a great holiday. I wanted to remind you that there is a free yoga class with me July 9th at YogaWorks Costa Mesa from 12:00-2:00
If you want to deepen your practice and learn about teacher training you will want to be there!
For more info go to www.yogaworks.com or teachertrainingoc@yogaworks.com

Yoga and Detox workshop day 7

2011-06-28T09:33:00.000-07:00

Today is the last day and I am living large. I woke up feeling great! I had some decaf coffee at A market and chilled out before my yoga class. Class was super fun emphasis was pincha! Everyone was asking about the detox. I have not been hungry. I didn't have anything until 3:00. I sauteed some of my food and could not eat it all. I watched ab fab "detox" and cracked up. Great thing to watch while doing a detox. I still have plenty of food and dessert left over so although I'm done with the detox I will still have food to get me through the next couple of days. Looking forward to carrying through some of the concepts of raw vegan in my everyday life. Remember it's about making better food decisions that will have a positive effect on your mind, body and spirit. Peace out xoxo

Yoga and Detox Workshop Day 6

2011-06-26T15:43:00.000-07:00

It's Saturday and I am feeling great. I haven't had anything to eat yet but I really want coffee and to go out to eat. I have a busy day and I'm not really in the mood for raw food but I'm at the home stretch so I am going to stay the course. It's a beautiful day and I just want to be out in the sun have a glass of wine and hang out. I ended up at Gulfstream and I had sauteed spinach it was so great! I ran some errands and then went home to get ready for parties. I went to an art show and all they had was sushi and wine...no veggies. I have to admit I had a few pieces of sushi but it didn't taste good. All I could think of was what is in the rice and oh my god the soy sauce is soo salty!!! I was happy to to go to the next venue. I went to a yogi art and asana party in HB and it was so cool! They had lots of veggies and lots of sweets. I didn't have any sweets but I did have some wine. I had a great time and you know I don't feel guilty. I feel informed and clear! This detox is a good one it makes you think about everything that cross your lips. I just want to make good decision about what I eat, how I live my life, and how I treat people and the planet. Peace out xoxo

Yoga and Detox Workshop Day 5

2011-06-25T13:43:00.000-07:00

Wow I can't believe it's Friday. Today is the last day the yogi's will meet together as a group. On the weekend we are on our own. It was lovely to see everyone and everyone had lost weight! It was nice to hear how this experience had effected everyone. I definitely think doing yoga and a detox with a group is the way to go. This morning we discussed Ayurveda and the doshas. On Monday each yogi was given a test to take to figure out if they were Vata, Pita, or Kapha dominate. On Friday they were given a chart based on Ayruvedic principles of what foods are good for them and what foods are not. I think if you are going to do a detox Ayruvedic principles have to come into play for sure. The yogi's were also given another goodie bag as a treat for coming along with me on this journey.

After I taught them yoga I head over to pilates (30 minutes) then to teach my class in HB. For breakfast I had and omega bar and an apple. I was hungry so everything tasted good. For lunch I really chowed down. I had the bristol sliders which I devoured. I liked it so much I wanted more! I also had part of the bbq salad and the fresh fruit with hemp seed. I went big for lunch. For dinner I had a salad which I added tomatoes too. I wasn't that hungry since I pigged out at lunch. I know that this weekend will be tough because I have a few parties to go and I will be running around. I will do my best to stick with it but if not I will give myself credit for making it thus far. Peace out

Yoga and Detox Workshop Day 4

2011-06-24T14:00:00.000-07:00

Thursday and headed for the finish line. Woke up and got ready to go to yoga. I kept wandering why I was so hungry the night before...perhaps because I did my normal Wednesday activities and didn't take into account how the detox would effect that??? I also realized that I didn't have my dessert. I usually have my dessert with tea or hot water and that really satisfies me. I think it was a combo of both. After yoga I had my breakfast which was beauty breakfast plate with fresh melon ensemble. It was just fruit which I added more fruit too. There were peaches in the ensemble but they weren't very ripe so I was glad to add my raspberries and blackberries to it. For lunch I had the greek flat bread and a detox juice from mother's market. I ate most of my food on Wednesday so for dinner I had the remaining salad that I had left over. I had a graduation party to go to so once I got there I had asparagus and corn. Corn and asparagus never tasted so good. While everyone was having cake I broke out my caramel truffles and my chocolate brownie. I am happy to say that I survived the party but the wine looked very good! Oh well only a few more days to go. Stay well

Yoga and Detox Workshop Day 3

2011-06-23T11:32:00.000-07:00

Ah Wednesday morning. I was looking forward to seeing my fellow yogi's and share our experiences. The beauty of doing a detox with others is that you are all in the same boat and can relate to what everyone is going through. I woke up and taught my yogi's another class I designed for the detox and then hung out for a bit to talk more about how they were feeling. Everyone was having ups and downs but doing well. I had brought my breakfast with me. It was avocado yogurt with blueberries which I added more blueberries to. I quickly ran to the gym to do my shoulder exercises and a bit of cardio followed by an hour of Iyengar yoga. I headed off to pick up my food at 118* and I felt hungry so I was really looking forward to lunch. Headed home and had lunch which was rojo tacos. They were good they had a lot of beets and I enjoyed it. I did my daily duties and came home to eat more. I ate part of the sweet mustard salad with bread and olive tapenade....basically I ate the bread and olive tapenade. I had some left over kale salad so I ate that as well. I was really hungry on Wednesday. Later I did an evening yoga class and headed home for dinner. I was happy to have something waiting for me. Dinner was the trixie tostada which I really loved. I snacked on berries and my left over cacao creme I am hooked on that! I was still hungry but wasn't up for more salad. I couldn't figure out why I was so hungry because I had many of my meals. I realized that I ate part of Thursday's food. So I prepared for bed. I think I could have eaten all night long had I not gone to sleep. Stay tuned ZZZZzzz

Yoga and Detox Workshop Day 2

2011-06-22T14:29:00.000-07:00

I woke up this morning and did a mini pranayama meditation session. The time flew by and my mind felt clear. It's nice to wake up with a clear head. For Breakfast I had buckwheat bowl with almond milk and I added a few blueberries. It tasted like an amazing granola bar. I had hot water and then I had joint relieve yogi tea. I had never tried that tea before and thought now might be a good time. I am looking forward to lunch which will be lemon alfredo pizza on buckwheat bread which I am sure I will add kale salad. I have to say the more you do this kind of detox the more you love greens. There is something to be said about having things that come from and out of the earth. You feel more connected to your surroundings and the planet.

I had the pizza and loved it and added some kale salad. I took a yoga class and did 108 sun salutations quite the undertaking giving the circumstances. I quickly went home and prepared to teach my class. After class I had the shitake lettuce wraps. It said wraps but it was only one. As the night progressed I felt light headed and then it turned into a headache. I think I did a bit too much and didn't eat enough. Later I had more hot water and had the citrus torte. My headache finally went away. I was looking forward to a good night's sleep and looking forward to seeing my fellow yogis in the morning.

Yoga and Detox Workshop Day 1

2011-06-21T10:11:00.000-07:00

Well it's official the Summer detox has begun. I have to say Monday started a bit rough due to my "moon cycle" but I am surviving. I woke and and taught 6 yogis on their first day of the detox. I had some hot water to start the day taught the yoga class, did pilates, and went over to 118* to pick up my food. I wasn't that hungry which was very shocking to me. I was very happy to see in my bag chocolate. I thought wow God loves me and the timing is perfect. For lunch I had fried avocado mini tostada and has some cacao creme with raspberries, blue berries and black berries ( I added the berries). I have to say my chocolate carving was totally satisfied. I taught my evening class and head home for dinner. I had marinated kale salad and half of an heirloom squash samosa ( vegetable wrap). It was a lot of food and I could not finish it. For dessert I had chocolate go go balls. It was a great first day of Yoga and Detox. Stay tuned xo

Father's Day

2011-06-19T13:52:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day! Today's yoga class was amazing Jason Rotman preformed and it was blissful. It was a great way to start Sunday. Looking forward to having him in class again. I will keep you posted.

Summer is right around the corner and so is my yoga and detox workshop. It starts this Monday. I will be blogging about and I hope you will be reading about it. Stay well

Lululemon

2011-06-16T21:59:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

I had an amazing yogic experience at lululemon Fashion Island! I taught a class for their vino and vinyasa series and it was so cool! We had a lot of people 40 if I am not mistaken doing yoga in Fashion Island under the blue skies and white clouds. Thank you so much for sharing your time and your energy with me. I have nothing but love light and chocolate to send to you. Until next time PEACE OUT!

p.s. I am doing a Yoga and Detox workshop with YogaWorks Costa Mesa
Please call them for more details 949) 642-7400 sign up today!

Vino and Vinyasa

2011-06-14T21:43:00.000-07:00

I had an amazing weekend with amazing yogis. This past weekend immersion has given me more love for yoga. Thank you so much yogis for coming and sharing your time and energy. You are why I do the thing that I love to do.....YOGA

Hope to see you all at my up coming events

6/16/11 Yoga with me at lululemon Newport Beach Fashion Island This Thursday 6:00-7:00pm
Vino and Vinyasa www.lululemon.com

6/19/11 Yoga with me at YogaWorks Huntington Beach 10:30am
Yoga with Live Music it's going to be great www.yogaworks.com

6/20/11 Yoga and Detox with me YogaWorks Costa Mesa 8:00-9:00 am
Call today or reserve your spot (949) 642-7400
You Must Sign Up by Friday to participate xo

Thank you Love and Light
Namaste xo
Michelle

Yoga Immersion

2011-06-11T20:45:00.000-07:00

Today I had the pleasure to spend time with 13 yogis! I am doing a yoga immersion at YogaWorks Newport Beach and having a great time. I am so lucky to have job in which I truly love. Each time I do an immersion I am so impressed by the students; it makes me feel compelled to be better yogi, and be a better human being. I am always struck by the compassion and selflessness of the people who choose to spend their weekend with me. Thank you so much for sharing your time, energy, and your practice. I truly believe that by doing yoga we spread peace and I want to do my part every day! Thank you yogis sleep well and see you tomorrow. Love and Light and if it were up to me you would have Love, Light, Chocolate and Wine. xo Peace Out!

June Updates!

2011-06-07T14:22:00.000-07:00

June is here and I have many yoga activities for you to partake in. I recently taught a yoga class for lululemon South Coast Plaza. It was so great and there store is amazing. If you haven't done yoga with me at lululemon you must. It is really at treat to take yoga to different locations. Look what's coming up!

June 11-12 Yoga Immersion with Me at YogaWorks Newport Beach
www.yogaworks.com This weekend

June 16th Yoga with me at lululemon Newport beach 6pm followed by VINO!
www.lululemon.com

June 19th Yoga with me and live music YogaWorks Huntington Beach
Yoga with live music is truly amazing and what a treat for you and Dad!
www.yogaworks.com

June 20th Yoga and Detox with me YogaWorks Costa Mesa
this workshop is going to be amazing! It includes 3 meals and a dessert for 7 days
A facial from Fresh, a sauna session for suite sweat, and a good bag from Kiehl's
So much love just in time for Summer!

Let me know if you need more details. Also I have posted info on facebook as well as
pictures! Stay well xo

Many Marvelous May Days

2011-05-31T15:55:00.000-07:00

May has been amazing. I had the opportunity to teach yoga at the Camp in Seed the people's market and can't wait to do it again. I hope you had a great Mother's Day I was lucky enough to spend it at the Huntington Gardens with my mom. What a great way to spend the day to reflect on the beauty of nature as well as the beauty of having family and friends. If you haven't been you must go. It has inspired me to plant and garden. Although I only have a small space I have planted grape tomatoes and they are starting to bloom!

Many Marvelous May days. Stay tuned for June. Here are some of my events also note schedule change down below.

6/5/11 Yoga with Me at Lululemon South Coast Plaza 9:30-10:30
6/11/11 Immerse yourself with yoga and me YogaWorks Newport Beach 12:00
6/16/11 Yoga with Me at Lululemon Newport Beach 6-7 followed by VINO
6/19/11 Yoga with Me and LIVE MUSIC 10:30 YogaWorks Huntington Beach
6/20/11 Yoga and Detox with me YogaWorks Costa Mesa 8:00 am

email me for more details and hope you have a Marvelous Memorial day!

May is Marvelous

2011-05-06T08:19:00.000-07:00

How is it possible that time moves so fast. May is marvelous the sun is shining and I am thinking peaceful thoughts. The Dalai Lama was in the OC. How cool is that! I am teaching a free class at Seed the People's market at The Camp in Costa Mesa. Join me there bring your friends and family do a little yoga and have a great time.

May 7th Saturday 9:00-10:00 at the Camp in Costa Mesa

The Yoga will be in doors at Seed the People's Market top floor

Goodie bags provided by the following

www.seedpeoplesmarket.com

www.lole.com

http://www.newtree.com/

http://www.suitesweat.com/

Live music by Karta he is so amazing!

You won't want to miss this. Let me know if you will attend. We don't want to run out of food, drink and chocolate. Thank you in advance. xoxo

April was Amazing

2011-05-02T10:49:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends and Yogis,

Thank you once again for taking the time to vote. April was really rewarding. Classes are full and everyone is really thriving. I have received emails from students about how their practice is really developing. It makes me really proud and makes me really love my job! I wanted to also remind you that I am doing a free class at the The Camp in Costa Mesa. It will be really great and we will have giveaways. For more info become a follower of the blog

Saturday May 7th 9-10 am in the Seed store at The Camp

www.seedthepeoplesmarket.com

April has arrived & Votes needed

2011-04-05T18:32:00.000-07:00

Hello all,

April has arrived. Check out some of my events and let me know if you will attend. Also I entered into the yoga journal talent search and I need your votes. You can vote everyday until April 15th. This yogi could really use a break please vote for me at

http://talentsearch.yogajournal.com/view/2646

www.yogajournal.com

www.facebook.com

stay well and see you at yoga xoxox

Day 7 Spring Detox

2011-03-29T15:55:00.000-07:00

Today is the last day! OMG it seems like this time the detox was easier. Now that I have done this twice. I realize that this is a lifestyle much like yoga. So today I woke up and had some hot water and really wanted coffee and new only 24 hours to have it. I had so much food leftover that I decided that I was going to warm the remaining food. I wanted to serve it to my boyfriend and I knew I had to trick him. I taught my class in HB then had to go to work for continuing ed in CM. It was a busy hectic day so there was no time for breakfast or lunch. I was really looking forward to dinner. I did my best to channel all the cooking shows I have ever seen and just use the food from 118*. I have to tell you it was great. I made their version of fettuccine Alfredo with sauteed greens and squash. It was so good. I looked in the fridge and noticed I still had a lot food left over. So even though the detox is over on Sunday I will still keep eating the food. It's all good. Happy Spring. Keep reading and I will keep writing. ZZZZZzzzzz xoxo

Day 6 Spring Detox

2011-03-27T20:49:00.000-07:00

Only two more days to go! I woke up this morning and just had hot water. I taught my class in HB and then quickly hurried over to CM to teach my private. I had half of chocolate cheese cake and it was so good. They have amazing desserts. I had some time to kill before my next gig in HB. I had some exotic salad. I taught intro to yoga in HB then back to home to have lunch. I had the exotic salad and added tomatoes and Greek olives to it and it was delightful. I feel like I have a lot of food and will have to give it away or perhaps make a very special dinner and invite friends over. I realize that my exotic salad had beets, corn, and carrots. It was good and I liked my additions. I think when you are on a detox you have to determine what you need and what you like and make it work. I chilled and did my thing and had dinner. It was another salad. They called it Buddha's feast. I have to tell you I am ready for warm food again. In any case just another day to go. Stay well and sleep well. I will keep writing you keep reading. ZZZZZzzzzz xooxox

Day 5 Spring Detox

2011-03-26T17:16:00.000-07:00

Wow the week is flying by. I woke up a bit tired but still okay. I was up late the night before so it was to be expected. I did my pranayama/mediation it was rushed again but okay. I went to pilates and brought my breakfast with me. My yogis asked me about my food and are so interested in detoxing with me in the Summer and you should too. Breakfast was banana with buckwheat raspberries and almond milk. I added strawberries of course. I taught my yoga class more twist of course and then headed over to the chiropractor. After that I went to 118* to pick up my last allotment of food. I was able to talk with Michelle and Jenny the owner of the restaurant and author of raw living. She is lovely. She gave me good insight and I am thrilled that she wants to speak during the yoga and detox workshop. SO COOl. I went home and had lunch. I split two meals for my lunch I had half of the 360* crepe and 1/2 of a cobb salad with kumato bread. I felt like I was having a greek salad with a wrap of some kind. I don't know what the 360* crepe is. I will have to ask Jenny about that. I did my daily duties and what not and it really felt like the day flew by. I got busy with life and it was after a Friday night. I went out but didn't have time to eat my dinner or dessert so more food fro the weekend. Keep reading and I will keep writing

Day 4 Spring Detox

2011-03-25T08:34:00.000-07:00

Wow Day 4!!! Last night when I was walking to my car in the rain I did something to may ankle and it's been a bit tender ever since. I had a hard time sleeping last night but I realize that it was probably all the back bends that I did in class. They are stimulating for sure. I woke up did my pranayama/meditation and I felt a bit rushed but it was still okay. I quickly went to yoga and took my breakfast with me. I arrived late to yoga but had a good class. I made sure to take Viparita Karani. After yoga I met two of my yogis for coffee at Bristol Farms. It's part of my Thursday routine. I walked to the coffee sample bar and poured myself a 3 ounce cup of decaf. I took a sip and was like what the hell. I totally had forgotten that I was on a detox. I thought wow this is success I don't even realize that I am detoxing. I put the coffee down went to my car and got my breakfast "Beauty Breakfast Plate Fresh fruit cup" which I added strawberries too. It was so good. I started talking to my yogis about the detox and they were able to see what I was eating and they are going to do it with me in the summer. So cool! I headed to the gym to treadmill class with Kimball. So keep in mind I am detoxing and my ankle is out of whack but I am still going to do it. After that I steamed thinking it would help my ankle and help my hair as well. After all I got to look good. I ate a green apple it was so good. I love apples. After that headed home for lunch which I ate it was 3:00 so I was hungry. Lunch was stuffed tomatoes with marinated shitake salad. But it wasn't a tomato it was a stuffed red pepper and where was the shitake? Why did they say it was a tomato??? It was still good but I was curious. I taught my class which was packed and came home and ate the left over salad I had had from lunch and the day before. I knew I was going to Lululemon in NB for a party and wanted to be there on a full stomach. I knew that this was probably the night I was going to have wine. I had asked 118* if I could drink wine during this process. They said you could one glass organic wine because this is a lifestyle however they don't recommend it. I decided to have wine based on how much weight I had lost. Once I got there I had water. They ran out of water so I asked for a splash of wine or champagne. I didn't fell bad about it but it didn't taste that great. So keep in mind I still haven't had dinner ( just the lunch) but surprisingly I wasn't hungry. So very strange not to be hungry. Maybe it was because of all of the activity or maybe it was because this has become a part of my lifestyle. I am not worried about eating I am just living. I like this detox. So as I prepare to go to bed I am thinking to myself I am going to have an extra meal on my hands...I should probably give it to someone rather than waste it. I feel good about this detox because I don't feel like a prisoner. If I want to deviate I will so far so good. I am happy...I still have dessert Yummie!! ZZZZzzzzzz

Day 3 Spring Detox

2011-03-23T22:59:00.000-07:00

I slept better last night I didn't feel tired but I had weird dreams again. Maybe all this good clean eating has affected my REM sleep. In any case I did my pranayama/mediation and I felt like the time flew by. I had to quickly get ready and head to the gym. I weighed myself and I had lost weight???? Wow this is crazy, I lost weight, I feel good, pranayama/mediation good...check check check. I did my gym thing then headed over to Iyengar Yoga with Denise in NB. In between driving from the gym to yoga I had my breakfast. Check it out it was Cacao Creme with blueberries which I added strawberries to. It is so good that I had to stop myself from finishing it. Why you say because I wanted it to last all day long. I love chocolate! After yoga I headed over to 118* to pick up my second allotment of food. I quickly went home and had some of the lunch then off to teach a private in HB. I headed home and stopped at trader joe's for a banana, an apple, heirloom tomatoes, and strawberries. Once I got home I finished lunch and had some strawberries. It's strange I don't usually buy strawberries but for some reason they taste really good. Later off to yoga in CM. I had a good class I jumped into bakasana! YEAH! I haven't done that since I hurt my shoulders. Slowly I am returning to my practice with mindfulness and patience. From yoga to home for dinner. I had curry soup which I heated up. Please it's raining I'm not having cold soup! As I was eating it I thought this would be good with rice and I'm not a big rice eater unless I am having sushi. Okay so finally dessert I had a little bit of the apple cobbler and a little bit of the smothered banana with raspberry creme, and a little bit of the cacao creme. 118* really does have good food but their desserts are beyond amazing. I think the desserts are reason alone to do this detox. Keep reading and I'll keep writing. ZZZzzzzz xoxo

Day 2 Spring Detox

2011-03-22T22:21:00.000-07:00

Okay so last night I had really bizarre dreams. I was glad to wake up. I wasn't hungry but wanted tea...really wanted coffee but I will deal with the hot water in a mug. I woke up did a little pranayama/mediation and then prepared to teach. I taught at Newport Coast great group of women and man. I realized I hadn't weighed myself. I guess this go around it's not about the weight loss more about eating and living well. After I taught my class I had breakfast which was a buckwheat bowl with I think soy milk not sure. I didn't finish it. I can't believe it! I went searching for a scale so that I could weigh myself. I ended up at Curves in CDM. The girls at Curves were funny they thought I was doing a juice cleanse and were happy to have me weigh myself. I weighed myself and I don't think I loss any weight. I don't know I didn't weigh myself on Monday so who knows. OK fine no big deal we will see what happens as the week progresses. If I don't lose weight I'm OK with that. I took a yoga class and then headed home. Lunch was silician pizza with spinach salad. I mixed the salad with the left over salad from Monday and added 4 mini heirloom tomatoes. It was good and so far I was doing good. I felt a bit tired but wasn't sure why but then it passed. It was another pretty spring day so I decided to ride my bike to work. My yoga class was more twisting keeping line with spring cleaning. I rode my bike home as I ate an apple. I came home and wasn't quit hungry but I was craving fish. I guess I know what I will be having next week! Dinner was winter tacos with napa slaw. I have to say this was very big and I couldn't finish it. I nippled on the dessert caramel parfait which I added strawberries to but I wasn't thrilled with it. I decided to have the rest of breakfast with blueberries mixed in. So there you have it. Tuesday day two check. Off to bed zzzzzzzzz

March Spring Clean

2011-03-21T21:57:00.000-07:00

It is officially Spring time! Time to clean house and body. I am starting another week long detox. I believe this go round will be much better. I know what I am getting myself into. Today I have had a banana and spearmint tea and a handful of raw almonds. I realize that I really like coffee. Even though I drink decaf I really like the flavor/taste of it. As I was drinking my tea I thought well it is just one week and time goes by fast. I went to pilates and then happily drove to 118* to pick up my first allotment of food. I was pleasantly surprised to see 3 chocolate dishes. Oh Happy Day this is going to be a good detox! I didn't even make it to my house I opened the chocolate bliss bar and ate it in my car. It was so good! I drove home and surprisingly enough I wasn't that hungry. I kept thinking well I better go to the store and get more veggies and fruit. I came home unloaded my food. Lunch was pesto rolls with marinated kale salad. I had half of it and was full. I checked my email and was craving something sweet. I thought okay I will go to Mother's and get some fruit. I bought strawberries and blueberries. I still wanted more chocolate so I thought raw vegan chocolate balls. I had had them at 118* so it must be okay. I went to Nektar and I indulged in one very small chocolate raw vegan ball. It was great and I had it with spearmint tea. Did I mention this was the same tea I had in the morning? I just kept adding water to it. It makes a difference if you have tea in mug. Ditch the paper cup and go for the mug. As the day went on I started to look at dinner. It was to be a rolled enchiladas with tomatillo sauce. I started to get worried because it was wrapped in an flax seed wrap. It was starting to get soggy. I decided to have part of it since I only had 1/2 of my lunch. After all that I started to get ready to teach my yoga class. Earlier in the day it had poured down rain but now the sky was beautiful and it was a crisp spring day. I decided to ride my bike to yoga and it was delightful. Keeping in line with spring cleaning the class was about twist and getting your insides to move around ( very good for digestion). I road my bike home and still wasn't hungry but thought I want to eat and go to bed early. I started to think how many times I eat when I am not hungry. That is something to think about. Eat when your hungry not just to eat. So more hot water it is. Later in the evening I had the rest of dinner and I still have lunch left over. I guess I can add it to tomorrows meals. Finally dessert chocolate torte with sweet winter berries and of course I added more berries. I love berries. Monday today is a good day. Looking forward to tomorrow and what other Revelations will transpire. I am hoping this 7 day detox will bring me more physical and mental clarity, and provide me with the opportunity of self reflection to make me a better person, yogi, and friend. Wow that's a tall order! Happy Spring everyone! xoxox

March Updates

2011-03-01T20:50:00.000-08:00

Wow how time flies. February was fabulous and wonderful....Valentine's Day and the Oscar's both events were great. I love to entertain my friends and myself. I wish you were there at the special yoga class and at the Oscar party both were great. If you weren't there email me so that I can update my contact lists. You don't want to miss out on any of my events. I am happy to report that there will be many exciting things for you to do with me. I am planning a yoga and tea event April/May, yoga at the camp in May, yoga and detox in June, and August teacher training. I am looking forward to making 2011 amazing and rewarding. Keep reading and let me know your thoughts. I would love your input until then stay well.

p.s. how are you doing with your new year's resolutions? how are you doing with your injury management...remember the shoulder Chronicles????

Fabulous in February

2011-02-12T15:11:00.000-08:00

Happy February everyone. This month is filled with love and good stuff. Today I had a lovely tea with yogis and friends and I am looking forward to Love based classes after all Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Stay well and keep reading. On a final note more reflection on the detox.......

I am done with the detox. I would do it again. I think I will do it every January as a way of starting the year off right. I definitely can see the benefits to it. I think I know why celebs do it. You want to shed those last 5 pounds...you want to get into that dress. Now that I am on the other side I can see/feel the difference. I notice everything that I put in my mouth. I am not as hungry as I was before. I really want to eat clean and green. I notice how much crap/pollutants are in our food. It gives me a new perspective as to the saying "you are what you eat" I notice what things make me feel bloated and what things give me a head ache. Take time to inspect what you eat. Your food should serve you and nourish you not hurt or kill you. To my knowledge chocolate doesn't kill you thank God!

Day 7 In Detox

2011-01-18T08:44:00.000-08:00

I can't believe I'm at day 7 in the 7 day detox! It does get easier as each day passes. I woke up this morning not hungry but craving coffee. Throughout this whole process I have really missed coffee and chocolate! I can't wait to have those things again. I woke up this morning had hot water and my breakfast which was lemon zest yogurt. It tasted like the berry parfait but with a little kick which was the lemon zest. I added, yep you guessed it, blueberries to it! I ate part of it taught my yoga class and then finished the rest after I came home. I offered a bit to my dog sable she took a couple of licks and looked at me very annoyingly. All I have left is lunch, dinner, and dessert. Ironically enough I still have part of the apple coffee cake, which I really want to have on Monday with coffee, and the weird berry parfait that I didn't like. Surprisingly enough day 7 went rather smooth. Lunch was 360 degrees crepes. They were very soggy they didn't quite make it. It was veggies and think there was some avocado but not so sure as it was very soggy. So since lunch didn't quite work I went to El Ranchito and had a side salad which was iceberg lettuce and some pico de gado. There were chips and salsa and it was no problem for me to skip them. I thought why pollute my system. Dinner time was approaching and I had to go to a going away dinner party. It was no problem I brought my food which was ca cobb salad with a flax seed cracker ( a bit soft) which I added spinach too. Dinner was smooth. It truly does get better with each passing day. I did good however I did cheat I had white wine at dinner. Other than that I did good. The golden globes were on so perhaps I caught up in the moment. I went to bed and realized I forgot to have dessert (chocolate gernache and strawberries). I get to have a healthy dessert during the week off of my detox. How cool is that.

Day 6 In Detox

2011-01-16T13:09:00.000-08:00

Saturday day 6 in the detox. Time has gone by slow and fast. This morning I woke up and I wasn't that hungry but I was looking forward to the apple coffee cake. I taught my yoga class came home and had a part of the coffee cake. Later in the day I had lunch sweet alfredo linguine and dark greens salad. I think the sweet alfredo was sliced cucumber and squash but who knows. Dinner is coming as is dessert and I am still doing okay. For dinner I had their version of pizza, red onions, with greens. The onions were so strong I had to break down and cook them on low heat with some spinach and then I added it back to my meal. Note to self if having red onions raw request that those around you eat them as well. The dessert was great. Dessert was a Mandarin torte which was quite lovely. I went to bed with some hot water and mint tea and did not go to bed hungry!!!! Keep in mind that it's the weekend and I'm doing okay. I am quite proud of myself only a few days to go! Hooray!!!!

Day 5 In Detox

2011-01-15T11:26:00.000-08:00

Well I am moving right along. I must say it is getting better. On Friday I woke up and I felt okay. I went to pilates, ate my breakfast blueberry surprise which I added more blueberries to, taught my yoga class and proceeded with my day. I went to Trader Joe's to buy apples and blueberries to get me thru the day. I ate an apple and headed over to 118* to pick up my remaining food. I was excited by I wasn't ravenous. I'm not sure if it was because I was use to the routine or because of the moon cycle. I went home had my lunch which was greek salad and olive bread (not sure what it was but I ate it). I went to my friends house to sew/darn some of my clothes and I had a few pecans and blueberries. Headed back home for dinner which was 5 vegetable root lasagna which I though was just cucumber tomatoes and some sort of squash with spinach. In any case it was okay. I was looking forward to dessert. I headed over to David's house for the blessing of his house. His house smelt so good. He was preparing cheese plates. It was hard but I survived. I nibble on my dessert (berry parfait) which was okay but I was disappointed. It tasted like pureed nuts and A raspberry. Well here I am today on day six and still standing. Looking forward to weighting myself. Stay tuned

Day 4 In Detox

2011-01-13T22:45:00.000-08:00

I am happy to say that I am adjusting to this new way of life/eating. Today I woke up went to yoga, had my breakfast heirloom samosa in a flax wrap, then off to the gym to run do weights etc, then off to teach my class. I had no time for lunch so instead it was apples on the go until after work was done. I quickly left yoga class and headed home for lunch 6:00pm! Yes can you believe it lunch at 6:00. I guess the hungry pains mixed with the moon cycle is a good combo. Yes I said it detox and moon cycle God must love me because I haven't killed anyone yet. After the late lunch of buddha's bowl with sprouted quinoa ( which was very sparse but whatever it was something) I head to the movies (the kings speech). I came home and was pleasantly surprised because I remembered I have dinner and dessert waiting for me. I liked this dinner it was stuffed tomatoes with walnut pesto and a side mustard salad. It was good. I still have dessert and I'm doing okay. I have lost 4.5 pounds! That is just crazy. In any case I like the results but the proof will be if it stays off. Looking forward to the next 3 days. Stay well and keep reading!

Day 3 In Detox

2011-01-12T15:13:00.000-08:00

What can I say it's day three and I am still here. Monday came and went. I went to bed hungry. Tuesday came and went. Tuesday was difficult because dinner; which was foccacia and spinach was so so. I felt like I had a very sad piece of pizza and then my body was like now what. So true to form I ate fresh baby spinach and grape tomatoes. I really tired to make the dessert which was coconut cookies (by the way two little cookies) last by adding blueberries to it. Tuesday was rough and I went to bed hungry again. I am finding it easier during the day to deal with the hunger however at night I feel really ravenous. I hope tonight will be better. I thought I would miss my wine but I really miss my coffee from A Market and chocolates from Chocolate Solider. I have been drinking a lot of hot/warm water however today I treated myself to decaf green tea. I am living it up! So today around 1:00 after a skinny jean workout, and Iyengar yoga I headed to 118 to pick up my food. I walked in and was so happy to be getting more food! Michelle, who is the girl that organizes the pick up of the food, asked me how I was doing. I told her that I am really hunger and wish there was more food. I told her that I was adding spinach, apples, and blueberries to my meals and she said that's fine. She also asked me if I had lost any weight and I was happy to say I lost 1.5 pounds!!!!!! There must be something to this. There are currently 70 people doing the 118 degree Detox. I picked up my food and it actually looked like I got more food. I had my breakfast (avocado and orange bar) in between skinny jean work out and Iyengar Yoga. I was so happy to come home and have lunch which was swiss chard lettuce wraps...which I added more baby spinach. I am a big girl I got to eat! Maybe their plan is to starve you then reprogram the way your body wants food. I am watching to see how my body looks...sometimes it looks like an Ethiopian child! I am watching to see how my skin and my eyes look. I thought that my skin and eyes would like brighter. I know I have a lot of expectations, but inquiring minds want to know. My friend Inger has recently come across info about how food is processed and the way we process meat. There is something to be said about eating clean. I think she will be making some changes as well as writing our congressmen! I continue on this journey and everyday I look forward to how my body will feel and look.

118 Degrees Detox

2011-01-11T13:25:00.000-08:00

Okay here it goes. Yesterday Monday January 10th was my first day of detox. This is the first time I have ever done a detox. What can I say I was hungry! I woke up and had less then half of cup of decaf coffee and an apple. Later that day I headed over to 118 to pick up my food. I was ravenous. I ate my breakfast and lunch like I had never eaten before. It was good but I felt like I could use more food. I taught my yoga classes and at night I prepared myself for my dinner...which I added more spinach too. I really liked the dessert. I would have added more berries but that's me. I am always hungry. I felt good but I did go to bed hungry! I woke up and felt great. Did yoga ate breakfast (buckwheat bowl) and then did pilates. I proceeded to Trader Joe's for apples and blueberries. I still feel hungry but yoga and pilates felt easier to do. Probably because my body had very little junk in it. I have never had any problems going to the bathroom so there has been no change there. I am still very much regular. I am looking forward to lunch and seeing how my body will progress. Stay posted. I am just as anxious as you are to know the results. Oh Yeah I weighed myself today. I might need more than a week of cleansing!!!!

Happy New Year 2011

2011-01-04T15:20:00.000-08:00

It's a new year and I look forward to the possibilities that the new year will bring. This year I am planning on trying the 118 degrees detox. I have never done one so it should be interesting. I have made some resolutions and that was one of them. I think it is very important to make resolutions that are realistic. I keep hearing this saying it's a new year and a new you. What if you like the old you then what???? In any case I want 2011 to filled with healthy bodies physically, mentally, and emotionally. I think that is the best resolution for all of us. What do you think?

Merry Christmas

2010-12-29T16:25:00.000-08:00

December has been so amazing. This year I had the opportunity to see the nutcracker. The Nutcracker was great because one of the dancers was a student of mine from the 200 hour teacher training. This holiday season has been great I have no complaints. Yoga, Nutcracker, sweet delights, great meals, wonderful times with family and friends...What a life!

December

2010-12-03T16:42:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays! I can't believe it is already December. This will mark the last donation yoga class of the year. Do I have your email are you on facebook? Let me know if you need more details...you must come to this class. It will be so great and it will get you in the holiday spirit. Stay well and see you at class xoxox

Thanksgiving

2010-11-29T13:50:00.000-08:00

I love Thanksgiving! This year I was fortunate enough to spend it with my family and friends at A Restaurant and the Ritz. It amazing that we can take time to break bread and reflect on the goodness of life. I am looking forward to a healthy and happy holiday season.

Also the last donation yoga class of the year is fast approaching stop by for yoga leave with holiday cheer!

November

2010-11-10T22:33:00.000-08:00

It's November and the 200 TT is winding down. It is the change in season and it feels good. I start to move into feelings of gratitude and joy. I love November. Some things to think about....juicing. November is usually when we over indulge in food and sweets. Treat your body right load up on green juices, green veggie, and of course yoga. Ahimsa....remember the SHOULDER CHRONICLES. Manage your injuries like you manage your life. Finally manage and love yourself and those around you. Hope to catch you in class and at my events. Stay well and be grateful for November!

October Birthday Month Continues!

2010-10-26T23:35:00.000-07:00

I love October. My birthday was so amazing so glad that I get to celebrate it all month long. The 200 hour is going great...wow everything is great. I am really blessed!

October Birthday Month!

2010-10-11T21:12:00.000-07:00

October is moving right along. The 200 Hour TT is going great and Donation Yoga is still happening every month. Thank you all for coming and supporting the yoga! OK big news birthday party coming this Sunday October 17th! I will be teaching on my birthday YogaWorks HB @ 10:30. Come to class to get ready for a fun filled night. Birthday party will be at Wildfish Newport Beach. Happy Hour All Night Long. You must come and join the fun!! Happy Birthday to me!!!!

October

2010-10-04T14:15:00.001-07:00

Wow can't believe it's October. Week 5 for 200 hour teacher training. Great group of students. We've had hot weather, cold weather, now a bit of rain....I guess it's fall. Have some great things coming up Donation yoga 10/11/10. It will be great. If you haven't been to a class you're really missing out. Come experience what it's all about. Finally October is my birthday month let the celebrating begin YEAH!!!!
Stay well and see you soon.

Donation yoga 2902 PCH cross street PCH and Riverside
Sponsors www.ittybittybra. com & www.ggo.com

Mark your calendars 10/17 my bday party at Wildfish NB

Teacher Trainer Meeting

2010-09-29T21:06:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow I attend the teacher trainer intensive meeting. Looking forward to learning more and giving more to my future students. I Love my job but more importantly I love learning how to be better at my job. I also love being in LA. I use to live in LA so any opportunity I get to go to LA and play in LA I'm jazzed. Stay well and look forward to the next blog. xoxox

Yoga in Nature @ ENC

2010-09-20T21:48:00.000-07:00

Wow, I have never done yoga in nature. It was so beautiful to be outside in beautiful newport beach. I love that you yogis braved the cold to be in nature. You are all so awesome. I am so blessed to be able to do yoga with you. Lots of love and light and may I say your Sun Salutes made the sun shine directly over you. xoxo

yoga in nature with me www.encenter.org until next time Namaste

Donation Yoga & 200 Hour TT

2010-09-15T13:43:00.000-07:00

I had a wonderful first week of 200 training. It's a great group and I am going to enjoy watching their progress. I also want to thank the yogi's for coming to donation yoga and special thank you to Hi Time Wine Cellars for putting together such an amazing wine tasting. Can't wait to do it again. If need any more info about Teacher Training and or Hi Time Wine Cellars click on the links. See you at yoga!

www.yogaworks.com

www.hitimewine.net

Yoga Weekend

2010-09-10T15:33:00.000-07:00

Today is the first day of the 200 hour teacher training. I am so excited to see the yogi's start on their yoga journey. I am always so excited that I can barely sleep when I leave the first night. I am also doing a yoga demo at Lululemon Fashion Island Newport Beach at 5:00. I am always happy to do fun things with Lululemon. So yoga demo, 200 hour training, then Donation Yoga on Monday what a great weekend. I hope you will join me. For more info check out the following websites

www.lululemon.com yoga demo with me
www.yogaworks.com 200 hour training with me

September

2010-09-01T14:01:00.000-07:00

It's September already. The weekend Yoga Immersion was great! I was so happy to meet such a great group of people. September is the start of the 200 YogaWorks Teacher Training as well as the 300 YogaWorks Teacher Training. If you have any interest in either please let me know. Donation yoga is fast approaching. This months donation only yoga class is being sponsored by Hi Time Wine Cellars. How lucky are we to have yoga and wine. So excited. In addition I am working with ENC in Newport Beach to do a yoga class there once a month. I will keep you posted. Until then keep on doing the yoga and enjoy the remainder of the summer. check out the following sites
http://www.encenter.org/
http://www.hitimewine.net/

Immersion

2010-08-27T23:22:00.000-07:00

Day 1 of yoga immersion. What an amazing experience. I am truly blessed to do what I do. I am so very grateful to have had the opportunity to guide the practice of these amazing yogis. I found myself so impressed with everyone in the group. I left the session walking on the clouds. I had the great privilege to meet up with my boyfriend and his friend for a glass of wine and nibbles at Mesa. That's a very cool place by the way. In any case.. glasses of wine nibbles and reflection a great place to be. We walked to my car and I drove them to the valet...where are we? California we can't walk another 100 yards. Oh well I drive off from the valet and turn on the radio...Kenny Loggins! I love him he was a client of mine at Zegna in Beverly Hills and I think he and his wife are cool. Yes I said it I like Kenny Loggins. So I rock out on my ride home only to change the radio station to another Kenny Loggins song. I can't wait to get home and play my signed best of Kenny Loggins cd...can't find it!!! I call my boyfriend and ask do you have any Kenny Loggins on your ipod.....ah no Michelle I don't I had no idea you liked that music. I totally flashed to when I was working at Zegna in Chicago. I put in my signed Kenny Loggins cd and played it at work so happy and joyful. I hear one of my employees say "she ain't nothing but a white girl"...Later that day that same employee came up to me and said "so what's your deal? I said what do your mean? He said really Michelle Kenny Loggins? I said yeah the words are so great and who doesn't want cut loose foot loose". He says to me " tell the truth you ain't nothing but a white girl" to this day I chuckle. I love that the immersion put me on a high and I love that Kenny Loggins kept me there. The next time you hear a Kenny Loggins song really listen to the words you will be pleasantly surprised. xoox

Shoulder Chronicles

2010-08-26T09:55:00.000-07:00

Do you remember in yoga the concept of Ahimsa? It means non-harming. When you practice yoga practice with mindfulness and keep your body safe. I have had shoulder trouble for a few years. It started as a low whisper, then a tug, then a shout, then a flat out hey you stop it. Remember why your are practicing. Listen to your body. It always starts as a low whisper. You must listen to that voice. Remember Ahimsa remember RSI remember RICE. I am going to chronicle this shoulder issue and create a workshop around should injury management. Perhaps this injury is really a gift in shoulder understanding. I will keep you posted

Communication

2010-08-23T14:24:00.000-07:00

It is so very important to communicate. It is truly an amazing skill that we take for granted. Communicate so that you can be heard but more importantly communicate so that you can listen to what is being said. I find this to be true in all aspects of my life. Say what you mean, mean what you say, and don't say it mean. Enough said.

Eat Pray Love

2010-08-13T14:37:00.000-07:00

Many thanks for coming to donation yoga on Monday. Today is the big day. Yoga Happy Hour and a movie. That's my kind of day. The good people of Fresh South Coast Plaza are hosting an Italian Happy Hour for my yogis. Fresh has partnered with Eat Pray Love and come up with 3 fragrances, one to represent eat, one to represent pray, and the other to represent love. I am so excited to go to Fresh and see the movie. See you there and thank you for your support. Yoga and Fresh it just makes sense

Monday Yoga

2010-08-09T11:09:00.000-07:00

I am so looking forward to donation yoga today in Newport Beach. I have great things to share with you! Looking forward to the movie and working with the Fresh Boutique to bring you more great things. It is truly better to give then it is to receive. See you soon.....stay posted

Spain

2010-08-02T08:59:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to host a Spanish student for the month of July. It was such a great experience. It is amazing to see southern California thru new eyes. I really enjoy the interaction with foreigners, probably because my family isn't from this country. Living in Southern California is pretty amazing sometimes I forget that. That being said of course I took her to yoga, the beach and shopping! She had a great time as did I. I think this may be the year for Spain first soccer then tennis, what's next??? Viva Espana!!!

Style 20/20

2010-07-22T22:59:00.000-07:00

This evening I had an opportunity to attended a seminar about fashion fitness and style....I am all for that. I was able to give YogaWorks passes and talk a bit about yoga. Turns out that they were featuring fabrics out of bamboo, cotton, and lycra. Have you heard about GGO clothing? Well stick with me this clothing is the bomb from work out to going out you will look fly. Stay tuned. Stay well have a pleasant evening

Sunshine

2010-07-14T12:57:00.000-07:00

The sun is shining the weather is sweet! Oh Happy Day! I am hosting a Spanish student for the month of July and I am so happy that the sun is out. She was thinking she had bad luck but now she is enjoying the beach and the beauty of So Cal. Have a great day everybody and soak up some vitamin D. Stay well and see you at yoga...sun salute sun salute sun salute!
p.s. what do teenagers like to do anyway???

July Donation Yoga

2010-07-13T15:00:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for coming to donation yoga. I think we did our sun salutes correctly because now the sun is shining! I want to thank B Toffee and Fresh. What amazing wonderful products for wonderful amazing yogis! Stay well and see you soon.

Summer Yoga in HB

2010-07-09T16:06:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for coming out in the cold to do yoga. I want to send a special thanks to 104.3 My FM Radio You guys are great click on this link to check yourself out!
http://www.1043myfm.com/cc-common/gallery/globalphotos.html look for yoga 6-25-10

See you on July 12th for Monday Donation Yoga!!!!

Happy 4th of July

2010-07-04T09:12:00.000-07:00

Have a great holiday weekend. If you are in HB stop by Wahoo's. If you are in NB stop by Hersey's Market. They are featuring Gelato; if you mention Michelle McKay yoga you will get a discount. Be safe and have fun!

Yoga and Fresh Boutique SCP

2010-06-28T14:27:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for coming to the Fresh Boutique in South Coast Plaza. It was great to see you all and I was so happy to be able to share the wonderful assortment of products that Fresh has to offer. Stay tuned for the Yoga, Fresh, Eat Pray Love event. Fresh has joined up with the movie/book Eat Pray Love and is launching 3 fragrances one to represent Eat, one for Pray and the other for Love. This should be a very exciting event. Stay tuned for more details. Thank you all for your support and look forward to seeing at yoga very soon. Stay well. xoxo

Yoga in HB steps away from the beach

2010-06-25T16:52:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for coming out to Yoga on the Strand in front of the Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach. This was so fun. I want to give a shout out to 104.3 My FM Radio for putting this yoga class together. It was such a great way to start the day. I will be teaching this class again July 9th. Until then see you tomorrow at the Fresh Boutique in South Coast Plaza. Stick with me great things are coming!!!

Kerastase Hair Care

2010-06-22T18:54:00.001-07:00

OK check this out. Kerastase is partnering with Vidal Sasson and Locks of Love and giving blow outs for $10 on June 23rd. See you at South Coast Plaza....as I always say it good to give back!

Father's Day

2010-06-21T14:53:00.000-07:00

What a lovely weekend. It was filled with sunshine, wine tasting, chocolate and love....that's my kind of weekend. Hope you had a great father's day weekend. Stay tuned for Yoga and Fresh and Yoga on the Strand in Huntington Beach....more to come

YogaWorks Photo Shoot

2010-06-14T11:39:00.000-07:00

I recently did a photo shoot for YogaWorks website....It was a ton of fun but I'm feeling it in my shoulders. It is always a good idea to do a well rounded warm up your body will appreciate it and keeps your body safer from harm. Can't wait to see the photos!

Lululemon

2010-06-09T13:20:00.000-07:00

Lululemon is taking slightly worn athletic shoes. They are trying to get 200 pairs. Please stop by their Fashion Island location if you can help out. If your not using it someone else can. It's good to give!

June Donation Yoga

2010-06-08T14:48:00.000-07:00

I wanted to send warm thanks to all of you that attended class. I love seeing your amazing faces and who can forget the the long luscious lovely limbs! Keep coming every month we are building something great. Also want to send special thanks to Kiehl's and Teavana for their generous support. Stay well yogis and see you soon!

Memorial Holiday Week

2010-06-05T15:39:00.000-07:00

Memorial holiday was so fun. I got to hang out with my friends, their kids, yogis, and really had a blast. I love holidays it's a good reason to eat drink and be merry. It's a shorter week and it feels like summer. I worked hard to get a lot done this week in preparation for Monday's donation yoga. I keep having day dreams that Oprah is going to have me on her show and ask me why I started doing donation yoga. I love to dream but more importantly I love to turn my dreams into reality. See you in class soon xoxo

Paramount High School

2010-05-31T08:59:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to teach yoga to some students at Paramount High School and it was so great. Sometimes you're reluctant to get out of your comfort zone but surprise your self and do it. I had such a great time and was so glad to have had the opportunity to give a little of my time to students that so greatly appreciated it. I love that yoga gives me the opportunity to do that! Thanks Kathy for the opportunity to teach your students...they are lucky to have you xoxo

Goals

2010-05-24T11:42:00.000-07:00

This weekend I had the opportunity to "clean house" I also thought that this was the perfect time to revisit my goals. Take the time to set goals for yourself. Be committed to the end result, take the steps that will get you to your goal and stay focused. The only thing preventing you from succeeding is you. Set goals, keep them, and achieve them.

Manduka

2010-05-18T14:54:00.000-07:00

Hi all it's up and running check me out on manduka who's on the mat....I am an ambassador! YEAH!!!

Monday

2010-05-11T14:37:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for coming to my donation only class. I want to send a special thank you to Kiehl's for their generosity. Come to yoga leave with a gift. Give Kiehl's they give back!!!!

Donation Yoga

2010-05-10T07:57:00.001-07:00

Today's the day. I am so excited to teach my donation yoga class. I got great goodies bags from Kiehl's and can't wait to share them with the yogi's. Give Kiehl's they give back!

Cinco De Mayo

2010-05-06T11:12:00.000-07:00

I taught 3 classes yesterday and I realized it was Cinco De Mayo so I played Cantoma, Jesse Cooke, and B Tribe.

Weekend

2010-05-03T16:20:00.000-07:00

I had a really great weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday classes were full and the yogis are so amazing. It's great to see skill in action. Spent time with the Mom's happy early mother's day. Stay posted and stay connected keep the lines of communication open. xoxo

Soup

2010-04-28T14:09:00.003-07:00

preparing a Birthday Soup for a dear friend. I could use an new crock pot any suggestions?

2010-04-26T17:43:00.001-07:00

I'm teaching tonight 7:30 at YogaWorka Costa Mesa

Yoga in HB

2010-04-24T15:46:00.001-07:00

Two students got themselves up in Hand Stand. They had a great practice!

New Blogger

2010-04-23T16:09:00.000-07:00

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