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Take Me To The Table Where We All Dine Together

December 21, 2017

On my way back home for winter break, a song came on by Trevor Hall. One of the verses was “Take me to the table where we all dine together,” and it got me thinking about this past ...

Travel

A Highlight Of My Trip

July 24, 2017

Munich was easily one of my favorite places I visited in Europe. Not only because there was a lot to do, but also because the people were friendly and fun to be around. One experience in ...

Travel

Bachalpsee Lake, Switzerland

July 20, 2017

For my last two days in Lauterbrunnen, Samy, a friend from Germany, met up with me to hike around the Jungfrau Region. After doing some reading and seeing amazing pictures from other travelers, ...

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Montreux, Switzerland

July 16, 2017

I began my backpacking journey through Switzerland in Montreux. After my plane arrived in Geneva, I went straight to the train station and bought a ticket to Montreux. It wasn’t particularly ...

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Valencia In A Nutshell

July 15, 2017

The hotel I stayed at in Munich had a board with a map and sign that read, “Pin Where You’re From.” I almost pinned Valencia! It felt like home. And it’s hitting me hard that it’s really over now ...

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International Studies Abroad (ISA)

July 11, 2017

Last December I started looking into a study abroad program for this summer and found a handful of programs in Valencia, Spain that offered Spanish classes. Florida State and University of ...

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L’Albufera & La Barraca

June 1, 2017

This past Friday ISA organized an excursion to L’Albufera and La Barraca. I was hesitant to go at first because, lets be real, a boat ride along a little estuary and trip to a farm ...

Travel

First Few Days In Valencia

May 31, 2017

Valencia is amazing. It has it all – a happening city, a beautiful park, a beach and amazing people… could I ask for more? Our first day in Valencia, we went to the Mestalla Fútbol ...

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Toledo

May 29, 2017

Toledo is so peaceful and charming! It’s small and easily doable in just one day. We had a tour guide, Mario, in the morning to show us some of the must-sees in Toledo. He was born and ...

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Madrid

May 21, 2017

Spain is amazing! The people – food – culture – language! Our first full day began with a tour of Madrid. We started tour in front of the Palacio Real de Madrid, the official ...

Yoga

Side Crow (Crane) Pose Tutorial

April 19, 2017

Parsva Bakasana I love arm balancing asanas. This variation of Crow Pose challenges your core strength, arm strength, balance, and mental resilience! Remember to flow through a warm up before ...

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6 Types Of Yoga

February 4, 2017

Ever look into taking a yoga class and feel a little confused when you see all the different types of yoga out there? Yeah, I was too. There are so many! I haven’t done them all (I’ll ...

From The Heart, Yoga

What Jesus & Yoga Would Have To Say

January 31, 2017

I love Upward-Facing Dog Pose. Like most heart opening poses, it’s symbolic. While you’re physically opening your heart and releasing tension, it’s also an opportunity to ...

Travel

A Glimpse of Salar de Uyuni

January 24, 2017

Over winter break I traveled to Bolivia with four friends. One place we ventured to was Salar de Uyuni. My friends and I invested in a 3 day/ 2 night tour. I lathered up on sunscreen; I could ...

Yoga

My 10 Favorite Yoga Quotes

January 22, 2017

Words hold the powerful ability to influence the mind and soul. Here are some of my favorite yoga quotes that serve as encouragement throughout my yoga practice both on and off my mat. ...

Recipes

Pecan Coconut Oatmeal Bars

December 14, 2016

Last week a girl from one of my yoga classes brought me Chai-Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Bars. They were as good as they sound! Since final exam week is over, I wanted to try making some. I ...

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Top Ten Yoga Songs: December

December 12, 2016

As 2016 comes to a wrap, I’m needing a little extra motivation to push through final exams. This yoga playlist is more upbeat to keep the energy flowing during this busy time of year. Here ...

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Thankful

November 24, 2016

“Give thanks in all things.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Today I’m feelin’ thankful for a lot: Mom heating up apple juice in the microwave so we could drink some “warm ...

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Vulnerability

November 22, 2016

During March of my senior year of high school I watched one of the most viewed TED Talks of all time given by Brené Brown, The Power of Vulnerability. I remember her words having a huge impact ...

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Contentment In The Chaos

November 10, 2016

As I often mention, yoga is more than just a physical practice; it is a mental practice too. One principle in the yogic path is Santosha, which translates to our concept of contentment. The ...

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Top Ten Yoga Songs: November

November 4, 2016

Music (in addition lavender oil) is the cherry on top of a yoga class. Every once in awhile (or every day tbh) I take a break to listen to new music and create playlists that align with the style ...

From The Heart, Yoga

Compassion

October 16, 2016

Something I notice as I continue to surround myself by the yoga community is an unwavering presence of compassion. A few days ago I got coffee with another yoga instructor, and I asked him about ...

Recipes

Nourishing Oatmeal

October 16, 2016

This breakfast has a hint of sweetness and keeps you strong. The peanut butter powder, chia seeds, and walnuts provide some of your necessary protein for a strong day. Meanwhile, the shredded ...

Recipes

Kale & Berry Smoothie Bowl

October 6, 2016

Even though it’s a little cloudy, it’s been a good day so far! I got to teach my weekly Vinyasa Flow class this morning and had some new participants come. I typically just have one ...

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Wholesome Breakfast Bowl

October 4, 2016

Having recently gone through a week packed with exams, projects, yoga classes, meetings, and little sleep, my time to prepare a wholesome meal was limited. I ended up swiping my debit card at the ...

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Top Ten Yoga Songs: October

October 4, 2016

I’ve recently been putting a handful of select songs on repeat when I play music from Bella Sol Yoga’s Spotify account. These songs are calming and restful, and are intended for a ...

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How Yoga Benefits Athletes

September 29, 2016

Yoga has the potential to help every athlete strengthen his or her athletic performance, regardless of the sport. I can relate to athletes that may find yoga unnecessary because I felt ...

Recipes

Tomato Mozzarella Basil Salad

September 9, 2016

While eating lunch between classes today someone asked me, “How do you always bring your own food instead of buying something to eat from the dining hall? Doesn’t it take forever to ...

Travel

Studying At Coffee Shops In Blacksburg

September 7, 2016

You walk into a coffee shop, head held high, ready to fly through a research paper and upcoming exam material. You feel hip and studious as you lay a book open on the table next to your chia tea ...

Yoga

Top Ten Yoga Songs: September

September 1, 2016

September’s playlist is noticeably different from August’s. These songs are more upbeat and carefully selected for a faster paced yoga class such as power or vinyasa yoga. You can ...

Travel

9 Granola Places To Visit Around Blacksburg

August 26, 2016

Attention everyone granola (please see bottom of this page for an accurate definition). Here are 9 places to satisfy your free-spirited soul. Please, grab your Camelbak, clip your Eno to a ...

Recipes

Goji Berry Coconut Muffins

August 24, 2016

Lets get baking! I’ll cut right to it: Goji Berry Coconut Muffins. So good. Here’s what you need… 3 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if necessary) 2-3 scoops protein powder 1 tsp ...

Recipes

Salmon & Kale Salad

August 23, 2016

Things are picking back up again as summer comes to an end, so I put together a simple dinner recipe that could provide me the nutrients necessary to maintain my energy levels. A salmon and kale ...

Yoga

Benefits of Partner Yoga

August 21, 2016

Something I am looking forward to this semester is teaching partner yoga classes. I instructed a partner yoga class earlier this year, and it was a different experience from the normal yoga ...

Yoga

Mindfulness

August 21, 2016

Mindfulness is a hot topic nowadays. In fact, a couple people recently asked me about the basics of mindfulness. I think it is one of the most important tools I use in my daily life, and ...

Recipes

No Bake Peanut Butter Chia Granola Bars

August 15, 2016

My friend and I found ourselves craving something sweet, yet fresh and nutritious, at the beach this week. We put together an easy and versatile recipe. The foundation of the recipe was a ...

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Top Ten Yoga Songs: August

August 14, 2016

After a week at the beach it is safe to say I did a fair amount of yoga and listened to the majority of my yoga playlists. Here are my top ten favorite songs on my yoga playlist for August: ...

From The Heart, Yoga

The Power of Stillness

August 3, 2016

This month I pressed pause on my chaotic life and ventured 1,700 miles away from home to complete my yoga certification in Fort Collins, Colorado. However, I left Colorado with more than just a ...