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CARRIETREISTER

Happy New Year 2024!
(Read until the end 😉 - something exciting is shared)

2023 was a year of exploration for me. I explored some interests outside of yoga and found some new passions in addition to teaching yoga. Human design and integrative health have become large parts of my daily life. After being on blood pressure medication for around 18 years and having stomach issues majority of my life, I’ve been able to take myself off of the meds and heal the majority of my stomach issues. I look forward to sharing much of this in 2024.

I also realized how much I do love teaching yoga and am eager to pursue teaching more in the new year. I realized that not all women are created equal and I am grateful to have met some of my new yoga/fitness squad who do their best to lift each other up no matter what.

I’m grateful for new friendships and being okay with letting go of old ones. I am lucky to have friends who I can support and who also support me. I learned that I’m okay being a homebody and how much I really value experiences and interactions with those close to me.

I’m looking forward to many things to celebrate in 2024. Becoming the FUTURE Mrs. Thomas 💍 and @bailey_treister getting married 👰‍♀️, in addition to some other exciting things happening later in the year.

Cheers 🥂 to an amazing year!

30 Years. How has it been 30 years since we said goodbye to you. It doesn’t seem to get easier the more the time passes, I only crave more memories of you.

Every so often I hear your voice. As a child I don’t think I quite understood the magnitude of losing a parent so young. As I’ve gotten older and experienced different milestones in my life, I can only wonder what it would have been like for you to physically be here experiencing them with me. I miss you a lot and still can’t believe it’s been 30 years. You were taken too soon.

I think to myself how I’m only 3 years away from the age you passed at. What’s even crazier to me is that mom was my age when she became a widow and single parent to two young girls. It changes the perspective of everything. This year is a big one because I can’t even imagine how life changed for mom too.

It seems as though you’ve put some wonderful people in our lives (and I hope you continue to do so) to make sure we’re happy and cared for. I can only hope you’re proud of me for the successes I’ve had and will continue to watch over me. I love you and miss you.

PS: I’ve watched a few family videos that you were always narrating! Never on camera, but your love for me was felt through the camera. Thank goodness for modern technology to be able to extract Betamax footage to flash drives!

RIP Dad. I miss you. 💔

FIRST Time Trying A Barbell Hip Thrust ever!!
135lbs x 10 for 3

Sumo Box Squat (14” Box)
20lbs x 15 for 3

T Bell Stiff Leg Deadlift
50 x 15 for 2
75 x 12 for 1

Gluteator
70lbs x 15 for 3

Haven’t trained upper body much! Decided to take Big Al up on his coaching today! He kicked my butt! We adjusted weight as we went. What’s posted below is what we did in the video. We did 3 sets of each exercise.

Seated Chest Press
35 x 20

Flys
25 x 20

Incline Chest Press
8 x 20

Front/Lateral Raise
8 x 20 (one of each = 1)

Supersets
Triceps Extension
25 x 20

Triceps Kickbacks
Yellow Band x 20

Rope Triceps Extension
Green Band x 20

After two weeks off, having a great time teaching yoga again and bringing more yoga back into my routine I am finally back in The Glue Lab with @bretcontreras1! Crazy to think that in mid May I could barely hip thrust the machine and now can hit 225lbs!

Todays workout:

Hip Thrust Machine
(Two lighter sets prior)
135 triple banded x 12
225 x 7

Leg Press
(2 sets before and 1 lighter high rep after)
80 x 13

Kneeling Curl
(Two sets of lighter weight, higher reps before)
12.5 x 12

Seated Abduction
(Two sets prior. Leaned forward to work more of the lower part of the glutes)
130 x 18

Upper Body Morning Workout

To be honest, I wasn’t feeling my strongest this day but still pushed myself to show up. I was really trying to focus on form so some of my exercises were slower than usual to be sure I was experiencing the moves to their fullest!

1. Lat Pull Downs (50lbs + machine weight x 15)
2. Inclined Chest Press (50lbs x 12) this machine is really hard!
3. Shoulder Press (45lb machine x 10)
4. Rows (20lbs x 15)
5 + 6 not recorded Biceps and Triceps 2 exercises for each!

You have to keep in mind it’s not how much you do but the fact that you show up and do something. Many days I feel lack of motivation, yet I still get myself moving and hit up the gym or a yoga class and the day feels 100x better, I’m much more productive and sleep a lot better!

Hip Thrust
This strengthens the muscles in the hips, buttocks, and quadriceps. It also helps stabilize the pelvis, lower back, and knees,

Hamstring Curl
This movement engages your hamstrings and glutes, which makes them stronger. When you have strong hamstrings, you’re less prone to injury and pain.

Leg Press
The benefits of leg press machine are increased leg strength, and improvements in athletic performance.

45 Hyper
This is an excellent exercise for strengthening the muscles of the lower back.

Seated Abduction
This helps strengthen the hip area and increase flexibility. Strengthening and stretching these muscles can restore a range of motion and help prevent pain and potential injury.

Leg Extension
This is the only leg exercise that targets your quadriceps without involving other muscles.

Bulgarian Split Squat

Benefits glutes, quads and core.
✨Start with feet hips distance apart.
✨Separate feet by placing back foot on bench and front foot just slightly in front of hip so when squatting down your knee hovers over toes.
✨Lean slightly forward as you go down then rise and repeat.

Standing Leg Curl
Benefits hamstrings and glutes.

✨Using the machine, set up with leg straight in front of curling piece.
✨Opposite knee rests on knee pad.
✨Belly and chest press against pads and handles can be held for extra support.

The last month and a half has been one of the hardest times in my adult life. Losing my ride or die fur baby took the life out of me. I knew I loved him more than words but I didn’t realize the pain I would feel, the uncontrollable sobbing and what seems like it would be forever heartache. A couple weeks ago we welcomed a new fur baby, Theo! (@sirtheothepom)He will never replace Elmer, but definitely has filled a void in our lives. He is a solid white Pom who is now 19 weeks old, weighing 2.8lbs and a loving ball of energy! I can’t wait for everyone to meet him! Thank you for all you’re ❤️ and support during the last month and half. I’m so grateful for everyone who has been checking in and for being such a great support system. ✌️

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T W E N T Y S E V E N Y E A R S.

27 years since you took your last breath. What’s even more eye opening to me is that when you were my age, you had a 1 yr old daughter, me. There was no way to predict the life events that would follow only 6 years later. As I’ve gotten older this day has gotten harder, especially now that poppy has passed on too. I don’t have many memories left of you, I can remember the sound of your voice but that’s about it. I didn’t think the loss affected me because I was so young and didn’t quite understand, but now I feel the utmost sadness. Something I’ve learned in the past few years is the importance of making memories and recording what I can without missing out on the experience itself, because we never know when things may come to an end - even though that’s part of life. My heart feels heavy, but I am grateful that my aunts, uncles and cousins have always done their best to keep their memories of my dad alive. I wish I would have gotten to know him and have a special relationship with him. I know he’s watching over me and I hope he’s proud - even as lost as I’m feeling right now. RIP, Dad.

Forever Grateful // Missing this guy like crazy - it’s been almost a year since we laid him to rest.

I tend to see the glass as half empty rather than half full. I could say it’s from the experiences I had in my early years but I learned through yoga and meditation that I hold the power and control to see things and experience them however I want to.

So much has changed in a year. I experienced my first real loss as an adult and it wasn’t something I expected to happen when it did. I was really sad, but also angry because I wanted him to one day, be at my wedding, to meet my children and be in my life for longer - however that just wasn’t the plan. I was grateful that the night his heart stopped I had spoken to him minutes before and he told me that he loved me and I told him the same and we hung up. I will always remember that conversation and the joy that it brought me.

I recently started thinking about some of this again in detail since the year anniversary of his death just passed. I’ve really worked hard to shift my thinking and attitude about many things, this included. Rather than seeing the glass as half empty, I’m seeing it as half full. I realized how lucky I was so have such a special relationship with my grandpa and that not everyone does. He stepped in when we lost our dad, there wasn’t a day that went by that I didn’t talk to him, even when he began to decline. We worked together, enjoyed the arts and just had a really special relationship that will never ever be replaced. I am grateful for that and for the role he played in my life.

He was well liked, respected and known in the community. I can only hope people see me in that same light in the communities I’m apart of. With immense love and gratitude I can be more ok with how I feel and move forward with strength, confidence and compassion, just as he always did.

Poppy, I miss you and love you. Hopefully your singing with Sinatra and talking art with Theodor “Seuss” Geisel. 💕

Super grateful for everyone who’s been supporting one and other during this time at home.

Saturday is my birthday 🎂 and I am excited to be offering a video conference class from 10-11am to celebrate! I hope you’ll join me! 🎉

All you have to to do is DM me or comment below with the email 📧 you’d like the link sent to.

Thanks for your continued support! 🙏🏻 *Donations are greatly appreciated 💫

I M P A C T is the word that comes to mind when I think about the top reasons I teach yoga and train people to teach yoga. Everything we do leaves an impact in some way, shape or form on the people that we come into contact with daily.

As yoga teachers, we have the ability to help guide people inward so that they can discover within themselves what needs change, grow or elevate. When feeling trapped, we learn through meditation, pranayama, and movement we can achieve presence. We can awaken sensations deep within us that we didn’t eve know existed. Keep in mind this is a process, it takes effort, commitment and most importantly, patience.
We begin the journey by moving our intention inward, and when the time is right we begin to see new light. We peel back layers that can go as far back as our childhood and pull apart different experiences that may need acknowledgment, acceptance and/or letting go to actively move forward in our lives. The way out is through ourselves and a new view of what’s possible, becomes visible.

Through presence we experience shift. We connect so deeply and impact is made. When we are present all the time, every interaction is different. Every encounter is different. We gain a new opportunity to fully immerse ourselves and give our complete attention to each moment. The impact is in then the action and it’s with each action that we see shift. Yoga is accessible to everybody. This platform of teaching, sharing and leading is a gift that changes lives, saves lives and inspires us to be at our best, to be mindful and to be kind.

G R A T E F U L

I have so much gratitude for the friends and family in my life who have been here through this years celebrations and challenges.

As I get older, I’ve recognized the things I value have changed and the things that are most important to me are the people who I know I can count on, and who can count on me, my health and the beautiful relationships that have formed. Old and new friendships, a growing family and so much love 💕. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of my life for the better, who has helped me see the glass always full and to find the positive in everything and everyone! Thank you for pushing me to be my best and accepting me for who I am. 🙏🏻 I’m T H A N K F U L for each and every single one of you. ✌🏻

During the first weekend of our 300HR teacher training we discussed living our lives above or below the line. At that moment I made the decision that I want to be more conscious of how I live my life and always be above the line. Whether it be a conversation, something posted on social media, or a situation I have committed to being above the line, regardless of what my reactive self may feel.

Sometimes in life we operate from a place of less than how we are or see ourselves because we’re going through stuff. That doesn’t excuse what’s been done but I believe it shines new light and perspective to someone or something happening. We all have highs and lows, just not everyone is privy to them.

I’m proud to be doing the work. It brings a whole new perspective and light to my everyday life, work and relationships. Are YOU ready to begin?

Ask yourself these questions:
Do you operate above or below the line?

What do you do to be above the line and if you’re below, what changes can you make to be above?

What role does this play in your life and current relationships?

How can you be at your best and above the line at all times?

As many of you may have heard my grandfather, Dick Kleinman passed away Thursday evening 💔. I'm still processing the fact that he's gone and am completely heartbroken. We lost my dad when I was 7 1/2 years old. While much of the family helped and were involved in our lives my grandparents became such a huge part of our daily lives. My mom worked full time and after school we would go to their apartment. We even lived with them for a short time when my dad was sick. My bond with both of them has been extremely special and one of a kind and I feel so lucky to have had that for as long as I did. My grandpa is the reason I am so passionate about the theatre and art world. The memories I have of us seeing shows here in Cleveland, and working together in his art gallery from the time I was 18 until a couple years ago will be with me forever. He was my biggest support - even recently when we would go for weeks of therapy to get stronger he would try and sell me as a yoga teacher to wherever he was! He was the father I never had - and I am eternally grateful. When I got the news of what was happening I had just arrived in Florida, I actually had spoken to him 3 times that day and around 30 minutes before the beginning of the end. I'm lucky I got to tell him multiple times how much I loved him and he said the same to me. By the time I landed in Cleveland yesterday his breathing had diminished and when I walked into my house, I got the phone call he had passed. It's like he waited for me to be in Cleveland - the final piece of the family puzzle. I'm lucky I got to tell him multiple times how much I loved him and he said the same to me. It all happened so quickly, but I know he's no longer suffering and has been reunited with his sisters, whom he missed so much and would often talk about these past few months. I miss him more than words can even say and feel like a part of me is gone, but I know he is watching down on me forever. I miss you and love you forever, Poppy. RIP ❤️
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We want to thank you for all of your condolences during this sad time. We appreciate everyone’s messages, calls & texts.

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Over the past couple months I've been fortunate enough to be participating in an advanced yoga teacher training with @tamischneider27 I'm so grateful for this opportunity - I knew it would be great, but I had no idea how much I'd takeaway in such a short amount of time.

We recently completed our 4th weekend together and I can't even begin to share the amount of new material I've learned. It's forced me to reexamine the way I communicate, listen, teach and live. It's elevated my teaching in ways I wasn't sure possible. The methodology and language we are learning and practicing is a game changer in all areas of life. I'm so grateful to be learning from someone I look up to so much. The other teachers who have come in and presented have all brought some new nuggets too. I'm looking forward to continuing to being all these new practices into classes and to be able to share them and empower students grow and transform in unexpected ways!

In addition to all that, I've discovered new power, new awareness, new awakening and a new found freedom with how I live my life, who I allow to be a part of it and how I plan to continue being a strong leader in this community. I'm excited to see what's possible! 🙌🏻

• HOME PRACTICE •
15 Minute JIP Class
(excluding a few poses that don’t work in my body)
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Over the past few weeks I’ve been working on a home practice because of some injuries I’m healing. Coincidentally, one of our homework assignments for the 300HR YTT was to establish a home 15-20 minute JIP practice. Did you know that you can do all 53 poses in just 15 minutes? How cool is that? Or it can be a lengthy 90 minute practice as well!
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This practice and sequence of postures was what drew me into a class setting and inspired me to be a teacher. Each pose sets you up for what’s coming next, you can keep it exact or play a little. It’s taken me a little while to figure out that my body never felt as good as it did consistently from anything other than this practice. I’ve dabbled in many other styles and they each hold their benefits for me but this leaves me feeling great almost every time. 🥰
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What’s even better is having the proper tools to share this powerful practice, including methodology, speaking to the chakras and more! 🤩
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Anyway, I thought I’d share a little snippet of my JIP this morning from sunny Fort Lauderdale. Even @elmerthepom made an appearance. ✌🏻

Announcement! 🙌🏻
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Very excited to be offering a yoga teacher training this fall that's been redesigned to create a foundation that will serve as a powerful base from which to teach and guide your students through a practice that educates, inspires and transforms lives, including new topics, new guest faculty and more! Training runs September-December 2019.
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If you'd like more information DM me so we can connect. 🙏🏻
Space is limited.
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Learn more: Click link in bio ✌🏻

Have you ever been in yoga and the teacher invites you into a pose that may not be your favorite, and all of the sudden your mind starts racing, and your body wants to instantly react by coming out of the posture?

Well, you’re not alone! Yoga teaches us to practice non-reactivity and I find that we are most reactive when we are not present. Sometimes, all it takes is a couple deep breaths to snap out of whatever the distraction or doubt is. To be non-reactive can be challenging, it comes from so many different areas of our lives. Sometimes we don’t even realize it’s something we do until it happens on the mat. What happens on the mat is a reflection of what happens off the mat. If you can sit and clear your mind with the use of breath and movement when needed you’ll find the non-reactivity starts to dissolve. It will become apparent on the mat and then off the mat. People around you might even start to notice the work you’ve been putting in.

Take a moment for yourself this week and see if working on the practice of non-reactivity is possible for you! I can tell you from experience, it is! It takes time and dedication and being uncomfortable digging deep, but the result is so rewarding!

You may find yourself exploring just this throughout the week and testing your limits in finding a new edge. I hope to see you on your mats! Click the link in my bio for an updated schedule, including classes I’ll be subbing!

• SELF TRUST •
“Self trust is the first secret to success.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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This is something that I strongly believe in. Sure there are moments of self-doubt, I’m human... but the majority of time you have to trust yourself. You have to trust the feeling in you gut. You have to believe in yourself in order to have success. All these things are part of self trust. We all want to find success in this world and there is plenty of room for everyone to do their things and excel. When you are fully present you are experiences as they really are and most likely, how they’re meant to be. That’s when self trust really kicks in. You are present and you believe firmly in whatever you’re doing. Sometimes we need a reminder to trust ourselves and what our guys tell us. Literally. If you need to vent or question something, I’m here to listen. DM me if you need anything. I want everyone I come into contact with to trust themselves, so if you don’t, let’s change that! 🙏🏻

“Yoga is a dance of dealing with what is, and allowing yourself to fully experience whatever you’re experiencing right here, in the moment. In life, we so often resist what we don’t like or don’t want to do. Here, on your mat, is a safe opportunity to see what’s on the other side of that. Physical asana is a measure of some higher possibility. Put your attention on what you want to have happen and be for it, and watch the magic unfold.” -Baron Baptiste
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How do you deal with what is? Do you take the time to come to your mat each day and actually allow yourself to experience every moment as it is for whatever it’s worth? The more we resist this allowance and acceptance of things around us the more things we don’t know or think we don’t like persist. Use your breath, your mind and your body to feel what is and recognize all the possibility out there! 🙌🏻
📷: @candykoslen (2009)

• SELF-CARE •
Self-care is very important to ones mental, physical and emotional well-being. I sometimes think self-care is misunderstood. It doesn’t have to be taking a vacation to the beach, yet for some of us that’s the best escape to unplug and reenergize and refresh oneself. I have so many different things I do for self-care. Depending on where I’m feeling depleted it could be meditating, yoga, reiki, sitting by the ocean and listening to the waves, spending time with loved ones, baths, sleep and healthy foods. We all lead different lives and have different priorities. We love, we hurt, we grow and we do whatever we need to do to be the best versions of our selves. I’ve taken the last week or so to sleep, reenergize by walking to the beach and just sitting, listening to the waves and breathing. I’ve done a little work here and there, but only when I’ve felt inspired to do so. But remember, self-care can simply be done at home, putting a mask on, getting in a bath and breathing and resting. It’s amazing how far a little self-care goes. Thanks to everyone who inspires and reminds me to take care of me! It’s easy to get lost in busy schedules and helping other people. But if we aren’t healthy then it’s hard for us to be the best we can be in all areas of our lives. .
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What do you do for self-care?

• BEACH YOGA RETREAT ANNOUNCEMENT! •
I am very EXCITED 😀 🎉 to announce that registration is now open for @bffiscus and my May 2019 Yoga Getaway!
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This has been on my goals list for a few years now and it wasn't that I couldn't have done it sooner, but we wanted to do it together. Bridget and I met in 2012 when we spent a week together in Michigan taking an in depth training with Jonny Kest. We instantly bonded and have been friends ever since, the challenging part of our friendship is that we don't see each other often because Bridget lives in Chicago and I spend most of my time in Cleveland. We make time every year to meet in Michigan for a weekend of yoga - but this year we decided to meet in Florida and get everything set for our May 2019 Yoga Getaway!
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Our plan is to keep this small and intimate and make it a memorable experience. We will of course have a daily yoga practice, healthy meals, a water excursion, special yoga workshop with a possible guest teacher, two fabulous nights out and journaling activities. *SPACE IS LIMITED*
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You can register below, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out! We're so excited and can't wait to meet you on the beach! 🏄‍♀️🧘‍♀️🤸‍♀️⛱ ☀️🌴 🌊
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Link in bio!

“Laughter is a sunbeam of the soul” -Thomas Mann
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7 Health Benefits of Laughter
(According to Gaiam)
1. Lowers blood pressure
2. Reduces stress hormone levels
3. Works your abs
4. Improves cardiac health
5. Boosts T-Cells
6. Triggers the release of endorphins
7. Produces a general sense of well-being
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If you know me, you know I will always be your best audience and laugh at pretty much anything! I love to laugh, I love the feeling I get when I laugh, it just releases so much tension and lightens any mood. I think it’s important to be able to laugh at yourself too. If you take life too seriously there’s a chance you’ll miss out on something. When you’re having a bad day, just smile - if there’s nothing to laugh about a smile can work magic too. Laughter is contagious and it lights up a room. I challenge you to laugh to today. Grab a friend, a coworker, a child, a spouse and laugh. I promise it will leave you feeling lighter and beaming ear to ear with a huge smile! 😄

Last night I was chatting with my sister @aybayybayyyy - follow her to see her schedule) 👯‍♀️, best friend and now yoga teacher 🧘🏼‍♀️ who shared some exciting news regarding her teaching. It got me thinking about the gratitude past teacher training students have expressed, and how life-changing this program was for them.
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Since 2012, I’ve had the pleasure of leading, guiding and certifying over 100 students and I’d like each and everyone of you to know the place you have in my heart. This program wouldn’t continue to grow and evolve without your support and personal experiences while a part of it. This has not only shaped me as a teacher, but helped me to be a better listener, to be patient and to see and hear things from different perspectives - and I thank you for that.
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I am so proud of everybody and your successes with teaching, assisting and being involved in what you love so much. Almost every teacher I’ve certified has gotten hired (if they wanted to teach - not everyone goes into training with the same plan) and that is pretty amazing!
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Keep doing what you’re doing - changing lives and inspiring students and showing them anyone can do what they set their mind to and what they have a passion for! 🙏🏼
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This picture (one of my absolute favorites) represents what yoga means to past training students. It was their creative idea to write it on their arms and it also looks pretty cool!

• HONESTY •
I truly believe honesty is the best policy. I believe relationships are built on trust and honesty. I recently wrote a blog post that was just that, raw and honest. Honest in my feelings about a situation. We all go through times in our lives where we get hurt. We all deal with that hurt differently, however I felt the need to share my honest truth of what I’ve been dealing with the past few months because it’s been eating me alive. You may not have even known it, because day to day I’m generally good at hiding it, even when what’s causing the pain is coming up often. You can never know how someone honestly feels about a situation unless they share the raw, maybe even unpleasant scenario - you don’t even have to agree. I can honestly say I love what I do. I am passionate about yoga and all that it has to offer. There are so many fabulous teachers near and far that are friends, that offer help, that inspire and that support one another. I get along with just about everyone, even if there are ups and downs, I generally trust and believe in and root for all my fellow yogis! However, when you take advantage of someone’s kindness, and hurt them, and are no longer trustworthy, let alone honest than we have a problem. When trust is broken, there is pain. When you find someone you may have thought was honest and isn’t at your expense, it causes pain. I know we’ve all been there, and I share this with you so you know you’re not alone. There will always be someone who understands your pain, even when you think you’re alone. There will always be people who you can trust, and who have your best interests, unfortunately sometimes to meet those people you have to go through the hard stuff and come out even stronger. Thanks to all the amazing friends, yogis, teachers, and people I’ve met long this journey who are honest, trusting and good people - I appreciate you more then you know. ❤️

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How To Start A Home Yoga Practice

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