day 5: the oatmeal life

I was having a conversation with my friend Rachel this past summer about the oatmeal life. I was telling her about a woman aimed to save $100 a day for a year. So, why the oatmeal life? 1) Overnight oats are quick and convenient. While I clear up my kitchen in the evenings, it takes … Continue reading →

day 4: the journey to a prosperous heart continues

Slowly but surely I am getting these pages out. My journey is continuing and my transformation may not be apparent right now, but I feel change happening. Have you ever smelled a change in the air? That feeling when summer is ending and a cooler and smoother freshness is coming in and telling you that … Continue reading →

day 3: can writing about prosperity change my life?

Through the magic of the internet, I stumbled upon a project that the author Janice McLeod was doing way before she published “Paris Letters.” I know she was a fan of the morning pages and the transformative effects of doing Julia Cameron’s book, “The Artist’s Way.” Two months ago, I decided to go on a … Continue reading →

day 2: can writing change my life?

I knew that this would be a fairly slow start. The last time I popped open this blog was last week. And maybe that will be my rhythm for now. Showing up to this computer once a week is better than NEVER showing up. And, I’m still committed to this crazy ass goal of writing … Continue reading →

1/100: Can writing create a change?// Notes from the Storm

Day 1/100: So, after a good solid amount of time in silence away from my blog, here I am again. Why am I here? I would like to blame three things:1) Low-key crying in a spin class– yes, I do realize that this can be a bit embarrassing to admit. 2) Tropical Storm Imelda 3) … Continue reading →

Restful Holidays and Leaping into the New Year

    Farewell 2018! And, well hello there, 2019. It was so nice to end my busy year on a restful and more restorative tone. I laugh about the word “busy” because being occupied in projects, classes, and creativity seems to have become my normal. And as a full-time yoga teacher and artist, I’ve realized … Continue reading →

A Conversation with #ARTYOGAPLAY student Angela Venegas

  Houston has been an inspiring place for me as I have gotten to know the yoga community better. I first met my #ARTYOGAPLAY student Angela Venegas when I was teaching yoga at Big Power Yoga Memorial. Over the years, I have been lucky enough to call her not only my student, but more importantly … Continue reading →

A Conversation with #ARTYOGAPLAY student Laura Neiman

Now that I am back home, I have been blessed with reconnecting with not only my love for tacos, but more importantly the ever-growing yoga community here in Houston. Recently, I had the honor to learn more about one of my favorite #ARTYOGAPLAY students Laura Neiman. I have known her since our halcyon days as … Continue reading →

ART + TRAVEL: Making creative adventures

One summer I made two choices for myself: 1) I signed up to take a drawing fundamentals class. 2) I decided to travel.  In so many ways, what I experienced that summer has shaped the way I see things, how I create art, and the manner in which I approach my days. Once I got … Continue reading →

Art + Meditation: Creating a meditation practice that works for me

  Confession: Yes, I’m a yoga teacher. And, no, I don’t meditate. Did you know that yoga was invented to help people focus during meditation? And, yet, I struggle with having an active and flourishing meditation practice. What I mean is that I don’t have a traditional practice where one would sit quietly for 5 minutes … Continue reading →