Earth to Ether

Revolved bound triangle 😮 This pose #badhaparivrittatrikonasana is one of those poses that demands patience and respect for the practice. If you try to force your hands into the bind without the proper rotation of the upper body, and lower body integration, you are very likely to injure yourself~ you can’t rush through to the end goal~ so instead, savour each moment, each step, each breath; be exactly where you are, because you will never see this moment again. Time stops for no one. 🙏🔥❤️ #healthy #peacefulpandamovement #fitness #fitnessmotivation #cannabis #cannabiscommunity #zen #yoga #yogainspiration #bjj #bjjlifestyle #meditation #spiritual #apparel #breathe #health #wellness #jiujitsu #lifestyle #healthyeating #healthyaf #fitnessgoals https://www.instagram.com/p/Byl6oxjnpaZ/?igshid=ijn4blj0eqz1

... and then, this happened 🙏 You’d think I’d have planned this from my post yesterday about, dedication and the value of practice on and off the mat, but I didn’t lol. Life is just magic like that 🙃 Last night I received my blue belt in jiujitsu! Which may not seem exciting to most people, but for me, this was very exciting; a check in point of reflection, and realization of how much work I really put in- and not just in jiujitsu, but overall in my health and wellness and what I offer. I sometimes forget how far I’ve come. Jiujitsu has changed me, healed me, and made me stronger, in ways I used to only dream of... and now, I get to experience those dreams 💙 so much gratitude for the practice, and I look forward to many MANY more years of training, and connecting with amazing people 🤗 Thank you so much to all of my amazing training partners and especially @madmonkey905 for being super badass, and for keeping me on my training game 💪 Huge gratitude to @nos_atos_bjj for being such a kind, supportive and open hearted coach, I truly appreciate all of the kindness and support you have extended to me 🙏 ... (and also, you would be an AMAZING yoga teacher, for real 🙌 ... just sayin’ 😊) See you on the mats! #healthy #peacefulpandamovement #fitness #fitnessmotivation #cannabis #cannabiscommunity #zen #yoga #yogainspiration #bjj #bjjlifestyle #meditation #spiritual #apparel #breathe #health #wellness #jiujitsu #lifestyle #bluebelt #gratitude #practice https://www.instagram.com/p/ByGTuJQnF5e/?igshid=ij7dakgc9204

Happy Mother’s Day to the person who always gets me ❤️ From the superficial, wayyyyy down into the depths of the soul, this woman has helped me through ~ nourishing my fiery independent spirit, and reminding me to soften and trust in the process of life. Thank you for being there, even when we live far away, we still maintain a profoundly deep connection to one another, and for that, I am forever grateful. In the last picture, I am probably about 12, and my mom is about 36... so the same age I am now. It’s amazing to see the similarities ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you mamma @noreen_champagne love you forever 😘❤️🤗 https://www.instagram.com/p/BxXmvPaHJLl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y0x3tqrmed7u

Fo’ real! I am sooooooo over ‘people pleasing’ fuck that! Make change, encourage people to think differently from the norm, and be a reflection of your authenticity 💪 #mystic #sprirituality #meditation #wisdom #poetry #art #artist #yogi #zen #alchemy #energy #consciousness #awareness #love #healthylifestyle #mentalhealth #creative #freedom #intuition #mindset #mindfulness #writer #liveauthentic #authentic #truth #kindness #compassion #peace #transformation https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGEAwXHpjN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=84wt3uohvum6

This process used to be so intense for me. I thought my world was crashing down because so many things were changing. And indeed it was crashing down in many ways, we must destroy the old before we move onto the new! Now I love letting go of old versions of myself, I love becoming the next best level of me. I know it can feel challenging to let go, but it gets easier each time. Make yourself. #mystic #sprirituality #meditation #wisdom #poetry #art #artist #yogi #zen #alchemy #energy #consciousness #awareness #love #healthylifestyle #mentalhealth #creative #freedom #intuition #mindset #mindfulness #writer #liveauthentic #authentic #truth #kindness #compassion #peace #transformation https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGDs5dndDV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18snembde5415

Do you ever feel like things aren’t going as planned? Welcome to life 😂 Learning to relax into the flow while simultaneously creating the life I want, has been one of my focused practices over these last 10+ years. So how do I do it? I focus, I write, I plan, and then, I let it go, and see what the universe does with it ~ it’s usually better than what I had planned anyways ❤️ #mystic #sprirituality #meditation #wisdom #poetry #art #artist #yogi #zen #alchemy #energy #consciousness #awareness #love #healthylifestyle #mentalhealth #creative #freedom #intuition #mindset #mindfulness #writer #liveauthentic #authentic #truth #kindness #compassion #peace #transformation https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGDLwlnSLy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uhy7x7l9vpch

This sweet bumblebee arrived today, I love when I set aside time to create daily. It makes such a difference in my heart ~ art is a transformational experience. Wisdom of the bee: It’s time to get organized, and get to work on the idea that you want to implement or develop. Approach projects with commitment, diligence and dedication and you’ll succeed beyond your wildest expectations. Involve several others in a life affirming venture, one in which everyone who participates will benefit. Take time to appreciate and enjoy the sweetness of life. This is a very creative time for you physically and creatively, one where you can bring your ideas into fruition. This is a very productive cycle for you, so stay with what you’re working on and there will be a favourable outcome. 🙏 #mystic #sprirituality #meditation #wisdom #poetry #art #artist #yogi #zen #alchemy #energy #consciousness #awareness #love #healthylifestyle #mentalhealth #creative #freedom #intuition #mindset #mindfulness #writer #liveauthentic #authentic #truth #kindness #compassion #peace #bee https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7iDSaHB3E/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=177v91m87ltxm

Growth requires constant inner reflection, and action to create new versions of self. Willingness to let go of the old versions of self that no longer serve, and recognition that we must be a new person if we want to experience life differently that our current experience. This is where most people ‘fall off the wagon’ they’d prefer to stay in the pain or the ‘comfort’ of the old version of self, which really translated into ‘the outdated version of self’... why do people resist change? Because it requires work. What most people forget, is that it requires work no matter which path you take. It takes just as much work and energy to be miserable as it does to be joyous, it’s just that one is way more fun and enjoyable than the other, choose wisely. Create a life you love, and be the person you need to be. #mystic #sprirituality #meditation #wisdom #poetry #art #artist #yogi #zen #alchemy #energy #consciousness #awareness #love #healthylifestyle #mentalhealth #creative #freedom #intuition #mindset #mindfulness #writer #liveauthentic #authentic #truth #kindness #compassion #peace #transformation https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7g-6ynZBi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q1qdncniaj9l

Always ❤️ #yoga #meditation #breathe #fitness #fitnessmotivation #photooftheday #healthy #healthstyleemporium #earthtoether #yogalove #yogalife #life #lifestyle #healthylifestyle #healing #travel #truth #kindness #compassion https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5VZ6EHhfA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qybrbxc91hpi

Look at this sweet elephant that joined us today ~ I love making art... and being art 😆 Elephant reminds us: To trust our senses, if something doesn’t feel right, let it go. Remain loyal to those closest to you, in spite of anyone questioning their integrity. It’s a good time to renew your sense of connectedness to the divine. 🙏 Xo D #painting #yoga #meditation #breathe #fitness #fitnessmotivation #photooftheday #healthy #healthstyleemporium #earthtoether #yogalove #yogalife #life #lifestyle #healthylifestyle #healing #art #truth #kindness #compassion https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5VUNQnLJG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1atzha6oxrir8

Of course it will all pay off ❤️ #yogaeverydamnday #yoga #meditation #breathe #fitness #fitnessmotivation #photooftheday #healthy #healthstyleemporium #earthtoether #yogalove #yogalife #life #lifestyle #healthylifestyle #healing #travel #truth #kindness #compassion https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5UyR3H7Zc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1541iynamrq41

Everyone makes ice cream for breakfast right?? This is from this weekend, it’s an anti-inflammatory ‘nice cream’ made with banana, mango, peaches, raspberries ginger, turmeric, Himalayan salt, and black pepper ❤️ We had this with #glutenfree #waffles topped with coconut oil and tahini~ I would skip the tahini next time, but it was still delicious! And I still have leftover of the sorbet in my freezer 😛 #yoga #meditation #breathe #fitness #fitnessmotivation #photooftheday #healthy #vegan #earthtoether #yogalove #yogalife #life #lifestyle #healthylifestyle #healing #travel #truth #kindness #compassion https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5LAeNnii4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zcv4wtjx5443

How do you invest in yourself? #love #transformation #healthcoach #spiritualcoach #evolve #fitnessmotivation #fitness #health #wealth #truth #selfworth #kindness #yoga #healthstyleemporium #earthtoether #peacefulpanda #trust https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvhlwlwg-qw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pfp2xla0p5qv

Magic Indeed!!!! I am sooooo excited to announce this new project with @vernon_yoga Hey all! Have you heard???? Vernon Yoga is starting a podcast 😲 And we will record our first episode next week! We want to know, what you want to know. What are some questions you’ve had about your yoga practice, life, meditation, health, fitness, magic, the sun, the moon; we want to talk about it! Each week Carla and Danielle will discuss life and the space between, from their personal perspectives of yoga, and experience. These discussions will be in depth, full of laughter and will leave you pondering new waves of thought and feeling. Please comment, like and share! There are no stupid questions, let us connect our minds, and hearts! 🙏 #yogaeverydamnday #yoga #meditation #breathe #fitness #fitnessmotivation #photooftheday #healthy #earthtoether #yogalove #yogalife #life #lifestyle #healthylifestyle #healing #travel #truth #kindness #compassion #podcast https://www.instagram.com/p/Burs3ldn6-8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13xzx7rokhs73

Mmmmmm carrot muffins 🥕 Baking is so grounding for the soul. #yogaeverydamnday #yoga #meditation #breathe #fitness #fitnessmotivation #photooftheday #healthy #healthstyleemporium #earthtoether #yogalove #yogalife #life #lifestyle #healthylifestyle #healing #travel #truth #kindness #compassion #vegan https://www.instagram.com/p/BukP8ehHdwU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p4n0xgh2ebcc

Sunday thoughts ~ because hanging on is just our excuse not to change. 🙏 #yogaeverydamnday #yoga #meditation #breathe #fitness #fitnessmotivation #photooftheday #healthy #healthstyleemporium #earthtoether #yogalove #yogalife #life #lifestyle #healthylifestyle #healing #travel #truth #kindness #compassion https://www.instagram.com/p/BukPtjmnxRt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11vg80vkx601

People always talk about their pet cats, or dogs, and I love those wonderful creatures. I have a pet dragon. She’s a rescue dragon, I found her trapped as amusement park entertainment, she was captive in a small body of water, where she spent most of her early life; feeling the awe and fear in the glares of humans who watched from behind the glass. This particular ‘amusement park’ was eventually shut down; the owners just left one day, leaving everything behind. That’s when I found her. She was young, and alone, chained to the aquarium wall, the water was drained, and she sat alone. As you can imagine, dragons can be very intimidating, they have extreme power and strength, so I needed to be very cautious as I approached. She sensed me coming near, she looked me right in the eyes, and I smiled at her and said, “wow, you’re a water dragon, I had no idea I was adopting a dragon today” I unlocked her chains, and wrapped my arms around her neck, “it’s time to come home now”, a tear fell from her eye, washing over me, she was free ❤️ That was 2 years ago; this is her now. Stunning, graceful and powerful; and moving through life with a bright light of confidence and empowering anyone who opens to her strength 💞 #mystic #sprirituality #meditation #wisdom #poetry #art #artist #yogi #zen #alchemy #energy #consciousness #awareness #love #healthylifestyle #mentalhealth #creative #freedom #intuition #mindset #mindfulness #writer #liveauthentic #authentic #truth #kindness #compassion #peace #transformation https://www.instagram.com/p/BucDwjsnMQ0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iw79bgzacfkr