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Spotlight: Michelle Cagan

9 Jan

Hi my blog lovelies- I hope you’re having a great week.  I know the year just started but I feel like my weeks and weekends are getting filled up already.  This weekend is going to be jam packed.  Ravens game, birthday dinner for a friend, hiking (because it’s supposed to be almost 70 degrees!).  Life is good.

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I want to introduce to you my dear friend and fellow yoga teacher Michelle Cagan.  She is not only one of the sweetest and kindest people I know, but she is also a fantastic yoga teacher, spin and Pilates instructor, and a Lululemon Ambassador here in Baltimore.  Here’s my spotlight post on Michelle!

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1.  How does yoga help you to express who you are and who you want to be?

Living a yogic lifestyle has allowed me a greater understanding of how to reach my potential. I simply aspire to live a spiritual life and be the best person that I can be. My biggest inspiration is my family, and I want to be a good example for my children.

michelle32. What important lessons have you learned about yourself through your yoga practice?

Through yoga, I have learned first and foremost that it is ok not to be perfect, and that I NEVER will be. Being awake in the present moment, on and off my mat, is essential to living a most gratifying life.

3. What’s your favorite pose? Why?

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana- One Legged King Pigeon

I enjoy the surrender, stretch and openings of the pose. It typically comes toward the end of the asana practice, and marries the balance of effort and non-effort. Also, the variations are challenging and fun.

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4. What inspires you?

Honesty, kindness, and generosity of spirit are important, but mostly my children inspire me!

5. How did you get into yoga and what made you want to become a yoga teacher?

After practicing on and off for several years, a vigorous power vinyasa flow brought me to a regular practice. My Mother had passed away very suddenly leaving me feeling lost, depressed and extremely confused. After such a huge wake up call that life is precious and fleeting, yoga channeled my energy and feelings toward making my life and my family life better. Yoga improved my life in more ways than words can express and I wanted to share my passion with others through teaching. Being a part of the yoga community allows us to feel that we are not alone and can be there for each other. That is what drew me to teach.

michelle46. How will you incorporate your yoga teaching into your career?

I taught Pilates and Spinning prior to teaching yoga. I believe that teaching yoga is my calling, and now incorporate its teaching in all of my classes.

 

Here’s the list of Michelle’s public classes- She teaches at The MAC and at Charm City Yoga 

Monday

MAC Timonium 930am Spin 60 and 10:45am Pilates

Charm City Yoga Midtown 12:30pm-1:30pm $6 Community Hot Vinyasa

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MAC Timonium 10:30am Vinyasa Flow

Wednesday

9:30am-10:45am Charm City Yoga Pikesville Hot Vinyasa

12:30pm-1:30pm $6 Charm City Yoga Midtown Hot Vinyasa

Thursday

MAC Harbor East 9:30am Spin 45

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Friday

MAC Harbor East 12:15pm-1:15pm Power Vinyasa

Make sure you Like Michelle on Facebook

And she’s also teaching a wonderful heart opening workshop at Charm City on Sunday Februrary 10th.  Click here to register (it’s towards the bottom).

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I hope you enjoyed my interview with Michelle!  I will have one next week for you as I have a few lined up.  If you want to contribute your yoga story or experience please feel free to send me an email at camiekarma@gmail.com.  I’m hoping to have one more post for you this week.  Happy Wednesday!

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It’s November

5 Nov flowers

sishalHi my loves- it’s been a while but I am hoping to keep posting soon!  Things have been busy- lots of teaching, yoga training, and spending time with family and friends.  My weekend was pretty low key (I am trying to keep the beginnings of a cold away).  I taught in the teacher training, went to see Cloud Atlas ( I liked it but a bit too long), and took a nap or two.  What about you?

 

 

muffinsI am totally in love with the fall weather but it is getting cold fast and I am so not ready for winter.  While we endured hurricane Sandy last week I did a bit of baking.  I posted these gluten-free muffins on facebook and many of you were curious about how to make them.  I actually found the recipe on pinterest.  I try to be gluten free but I have really been off the wagon so here’s the getting back on!  You can find the recipe here but I added fresh blueberries and I used agave instead of molasses/honey because that’s what I had.  You can also use earth balance instead of actual butter.  Also just remember that all ovens are different so temperature and length of bake time might need to be adjusted.

There’s been some green going on as well.

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Green juice- in the mix was romaine lettuce, kale, pear, lemon, apple ginger.  So good.

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This is the usual- vega protein powder in vanilla, coconut milk, banana, and nut butter.  Amazing.

presleyAnd probably one of the more exciting things- the fur children.  Presley is my first pet.  I never had a cat or dog growing up and as you all know- I love him to death (even though he sometimes pounces at my head and bites me).  M and I had gerbils and my dad had snakes but you can’t really cuddle with any of those things.

 

 

marmsM and I would always see little orange cats and call them marmalade so when I happened to see one up for adoption- I just couldn’t resist his little face.  I adopted him from Charm City Animal Rescue and he was actually free.  If you LIKE their facebook page- every day they post pics of the animals being fostered.

 

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So I named him Marmalade and well, he’s a kitten alright.  Jumps up onto the stove and into the trashcans!  But look how adorable!? So precious.  Both the brothers have been getting along pretty well (they are both sleeping as I type this. One on my bed and the other on the unfolded pile of laundry).  Unfortunately Presley is going though a cancer scare right  now and I am trying to stay positive so send him lots of positive kitty thoughts!!

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Anyways- I hope you are all safe from hurricane Sandy, had a great Halloween, and congrats to the newest group of 200 hour Charm City Yoga Teacher Trainee’s!!!

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T is for Tuesday

12 Sep be

meHi my loves- I hope your week is off to a great start.  Things are going pretty well here but I am definitely looking forward to the weekend.  My friend Brandy is getting married and well- it’s going to be the wedding of the year I just know it!

I don’t want to just write a normal post when we all know that 11 years ago was when the twin towers were hit.  I remember that day very well and how upsetting it was (and still is) to all of us.  I just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all the men and women women who work so hard every day for our lives to be wonderful and safe and take a second to remember all of those people who lost their lives.  It’s so sad.  I was in college in philosophy class (hi Professor Wahman!) when it was happening and we all went to the student union and saw the towers fall on tv.  I don’t want to go into the whole thing because we know how upsetting it is- but I hope you took time today to tell the people you love that you actually do love them! (Call your parents they might still be up lol)

I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life. I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as making a “life.” I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~Maya Angelou

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Some eats:

Field Greens with Polenta and a side of Chickpeas, Mushrooms, Onion and Pesto

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This was super easy to make.  I used this kind of organic polenta.  It’s actually already cooked so I just sliced a few pieces and heated it in a sauté pan.  I diced the mushrooms and onion and used organic chickpeas (drained and rinsed)- threw it all together in a sauté pan as well with olive oil until they cooked down and then added my homemade pesto (I didn’t use the vegan mozz I used real parmesan cheese).  SO GOOD.  And vegetarian.

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It was sooooo good.  And yeah not dairy free.  But so worth it.

Anyways- I hope you’re having a great week- living, breathing, eating, having fun, working hard, and being happy.

And before I forget- Charm City Yoga is having a Teacher Training Open House on October 6th.  You can check out more about the Fall 200 hour here.

yogisMost of you know already- but I am one of the teachers in the 200 and 500 hour trainings at Charm City Yoga so if you have any questions- even if you’re just thinking about the trainings (summer intensive included)- please come to the open house!

 

 

It’s my bed time- face planting into bed!

xoxo, C

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Weekend Roundup

21 May Baltimore

HI there- how was your weekend?  I have been going, going going, for about two months now and a break is finally on the horizon!  I’m already thinking about the holiday weekend! My past week has been a whirlwind.  But- this week will be promising with and O’s game, time with friends, yoga teaching and taking, and a few days off!  Woohoo!

I’ve been sipping some juice again.

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The one on the left is kale, cucumber, apple, and carrot.  Pretty tasty.  On the right- courtesy of Trader Joe’s.  Love that place.

I’ve haven’t been juicing a ton because in all honesty- it’s a mess and pain to clean the juicer.  But I am hoping to get some fresh greens this week and make more.  When my work schedule is crazy I tend to ride the caffeine train hard and I have been steadily slowing that down.  Homemade iced half caf with coconut milk is currently my best friend.  So good.

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I’ve also been getting my sweat on.

I wanted to take more gym pics- but I also didn’t want to be one of those people. Lol.

I spent my weekend with my 500 hour ytt’s at Charm City Yoga and as always- it was a great time.  I am teaching in as well as participating in the training and I absolutely love every single person in the group.

And even though I am one of the teachers; it is really helping me figure out what my crutches are as a teacher and what I do as a human being when something is uncomfortable in life (don’t worry this will be another future post!)

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picstitch (10)My weekend was topped off with some family time and sadly I didn’t take too many pictures.

This is my dad’s brother and I.  I’ve showed pics of us before and we totally look alike.  Same nose.  Same mouth.  Lol.  My aunt and uncle live in Indianapolis so we don’t seen them often and unfortunately my aunt is dealing with my stressful health issues so it was really fun seeing them.

We laugh, eat food, talk about anything and everything. But I will note that we had horrendous service at Middleton Tavern. I will spare the details, but let’s just say we (the family) might be putting a posting on yelp.

Regardless- wonderful times as always and I miss them already!!!  I definitely am feeling like there is not enough time to spend being with all the people I love.

There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love.  When we are afraid, we pull back from life.  When we are in love, we open to all that life had to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance.  We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all out glory and imperfections.  If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create.  Evolution and all hopes for a better worlds rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.   ~John Lennon

picstitch (13)What are you plans for the week? Here are some tips: drink more water and add some lemon or lime, go to bed early, leave your cell phone in the car when having dinner with a friend, do some yoga on your own at home, put cucumbers on your eyes and lay down with your legs up the wall, call your parents, eat kale, smile, be in the moment, listen.

xox, C

**Don’t forget to check my Events/Trainings/Workshops Page for my 2013 Nicaragua Yoga Retreat, find me on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Gmail**

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Super fail

9 May cccy

cccyHi hi hiiiii- how are we?  I have been busy as I don’t know what.  So clearly- my challenge was a complete fail.  I will not be trying to do one of those again.  But I know so many of you keep checking my page and tell me you love it so- here I am!

I have been extremely busy with work- teaching and teacher training- and basically just trying to stay organized!

 

But on a positive note- I am teaching HIP HOP YOGA this Saturday May 12 at Charm City Yoga Midtown.  It’s a two hour class and if there are songs you want me to add to the play list let me know!!

Also- big news- my next international YOGA VACAY RETREAT is planned and set in stone.  I sooooo want you to come!

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I know you may think it’s $$$-  but make sure you ready the flyer so you can see all the details of what is included and it’s not until January!  So you can start saving.  I am also accepting credit cards this year! Make sure you also check out Rancho Santana and see how amazing it is!  I have several friends who have been and they LOVED every second of it.  Seven days and nights of yoga, surfing, horseback riding, relaxing, hiking, and living it up.  A great way to start the new year!

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So one of the reasons I created this blog was to let all of you know what my life is like, what I’m doing, what yoga classes and retreats or events I teach and all of that.  I picked the name Camiekarma because I used to desperately want my nickname to be Camie.  No one really ever called me that and I just liked the way it sounded. In college my bff and freshman year roommate was Camie.  Our room was called the Camie room.

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Very fitting I think (Hi Cam!).  Anyways- when I first became a yoga teacher- Camiekarma seemed like a good fit.  According to Dictionary.com karma means:

action, seen as bringing upon oneself inevitable results, good or bad, either in this life or in a reincarnation

So in essence, I would like to inspire, ignite, and motivate you to live the life you want to live.  But the truth is blogging is a lot of work.  And a lot of the time- I feel like my life isn’t exciting and any different than any of yours.  I drink my own home made iced coffee (I’m trying to go back to decaf.  Ugh) with coconut milk, I make smoothies, I let the dishes pile up, I hate folding laundry,  I take a lot of cat pictures (as you know), I do yoga in my living room, I like to drink wine, I watch too many of the real housewives…the list can go on and on.

I just want to say THANK YOU for being dedicated to me and thank you for reading!!!

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xoxo and a big squeeze!

C

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Wednesday

29 Mar

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Oh hi there.  How is your week?  Mine hasn’t been too eventful and the weekend is quickly approaching but that’s the way I like it.  How about you?  The weather’s been pretty nice and I just cannot believe it’s spring!  I’m already making plans for months from now and I cannot believe summer is around the corner!  That also means my big 3-0 Smile

Here’s a recipe for you:

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Sautee some chickpeas (garbanzo beans rinsed and drained) with olive oil. 

Add onion and spinach till everything is cooked down. Add salt, pepper, garlic, to taste.

Add sprouts (I used alfalfa) and some chopped avocado into a separate bowl and then add cooked beans, onions, and spinach mix. 

Top with goat cheese if you like!  All kind of random ingredients but it was pretty tasty.

I seem to have almost all of these ingredients on hand most of them time which makes throwing it all together really convenient.  I haven’t bought cheese in a few months as I’ve really tried to cut out almost all dairy and I thought starting with a little goat cheese would be a good start. 

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These are my friends Melissa and Brian.  They just moved to Hawaii.  I miss you guys already and I wish you nothing but the best!  You both deserve it so much!

And I will be coming to Hawaii thank you very much.

These are a few pics from their going away happy hour which was at La Scala last weekend. 

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I’ve only been to La Scala one other time- but if you go on Sunday’s between 4 and 8pm you can get $6 wines and appetizers.  Very tasty if you’re interested.

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Here are some links you might be interested in:

Broga- yoga for dudes weary of yoga

A Cheap Trick: Handstand, Backbends, and the Deeper Dimension of Yoga

7 Vegetarian Super Foods for Protein

You must check out this video!!!

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Meditate.  Live purely.  Be quiet.  Do your work with mastery.  Like the moon, come out from behind the clouds!  Shine.  ~Buddha

Don’t forget to come to Yoga After Dark on Friday at Charm City Yoga Midtown!  Click here for more info!

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Real Girls

7 Jan

Hi hi hi- tgif is all I have to say!  I have a busy weekend of working with the teacher trainers at Charm City Yoga this weekend so I am going to keep this short and sweet with a few bit of inspiration to lead you on your weekend.

Since it is the start of the new year and we all need motivation to help achieve what we want out of life- watch this video.  Immediately.

I know it’s a little long but you will thank me.  I saw this on a friends Facebook page so I decided to see what it was. 

This video is one of many from TED.  TED is a non profit developed in 1984 which originally started as a conference bringing technology, entertainment, and design together. 

From their website:

Our mission: Spreading ideas.
We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. So we’re building here a clearinghouse that offers free knowledge and inspiration from the world’s most inspired thinkers, and also a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other.

Clearly this video fits that exact description.  What I got from this video is that basically- we all have dreams, goals, and aspirations in life.  But by nature, we are lazy and stubborn and set in our ways.  Don’t say you’re never like that- because we all have our moments.  We have to dig deep down inside and find our activation energy.  The energy that prevents you from sleeping all day long so you can get up and go to work so you can pay your bills.  You have to make yourself do it- every damn day.

We like our routines and it’s so easy to get set in them.  In order to- for example- be able to hold a handstand- you have to make yourself do the work to make it happen.  So doing it every day, doing your chaturanga push ups, holding your plank pose, and strengthening your stomach every day.  Or else there’s no way you will be able make it up there. 

So take these words of advice from the video:

  • Force yourself to get out of your head
  • Get past your feelings (because you’re never going to feel like going the extra mile to get what you want)
  • Get out of your comfort zone

And take advantage of the 5 second rule- act on your impulses because after 5 second your brain is going to take over and tell you otherwise!

What a way to start the weekend right???

Here are some other pictures that the lovely Sarah took of me for the Lululemon product notification.

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This photo- bottom in the white- made it onto a very popular blog called LuluAddict.  The comments made me laugh because I don’t think the one in white is the best one of me.  If you  don’t happen to read them- there were just a lot of positive comments about seeing real bodies (I was known as the busty lady! lol) in the photos and that the average woman has curves.  Real girls have curves I tell you.  Winking smile

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If there are any articles, blogs, or videos you would like to see me write about feel free to email them to me at camiekarma@gmail.com

And don’t forget to follow me on Facebook and twitter!  And subscribe to the blog of course. And if you are in Baltimore- I would LOVE for you to come to my HIP HOP YOGA class at Charm City Yoga.  Click here for the details. 

Goals.  There’s no telling what you can do when you get inspired by them. There’s no telling what you can do when you believe in them. There’s no telling what will happen when you act upon them.  ~Jim Rohn

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

Xo, C

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Sickness and Health

20 Dec

045Hi! How was your weekend?? Things have been crazy busy and the only reason I am even sitting still is because I currently am recovering from a bout with food poisoning!  Who knew you can get sick from a veggie burrito (without sour cream)!? And I was on a date when it happened.  Embarrassing!  Probably just as bad as when I fell in my stilettos on a first date. 

Anyways.  Smile

 

On Friday I had the privilege of teaching yoga at Fort Meade military base.  After getting lost and making it by the skin of my teeth (had to show my license, registration, insurance cards, get the car searched, and get my picture taken) there were about 60 military students who were in attendance ready for yoga. 

This event was part of a Warrior Resiliency Day which featured meditation, yoga, a talk about nutrition and natural ways to help reduce stress- especially during the holidays.  This event was put on by my friend MSgt Chris Eder is who in addition to being on active duty, he is also a yoga teacher as well as the Ft Meade DC Metro representative for Semper Fidelis Health and Wellness. 

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My fellow teachers were CJ Keller, Karen Dubs, Chris Eder, and Laurie Hyland Robertson.

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Everyone needs yoga.  It amazed me that these young people had so much physical strength but really needed the balance of yoga and mind body awareness.  It was hard for them to sit in a seated position let alone with a straight spine.  But just like a lot of newbies to yoga- we don’t realize how we  sit or even how we breathe.  We just go through the same motions and habits every day. 

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We all taught parts of the sequence and I think they really loved it.  I could tell they were more relaxed and just happy to have even tried a basic beginner yoga class.  The ab sequence by Karen made them sweat and you hear everyone kind of groaning which was pretty funny to me considering I can only imagine what their military training is like!

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I think the even went really well and there was a great turn out.  I realized that even though I am not a huge fan of war and a lot of the politics behind it- that the men and women in the military are some of the people who need yoga the most!!!! I left feeling pretty fulfilled.

On to the next event!

Friday night was a class taught by Kim Manfredi and sponsored by Lululemon and Charm City Yoga.  I had the chance to assist the class and it was in the penthouse of Silo Point.  The view was amazing and there were a TON of people in attendance! 

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It was an awesome night- followed by bubbly and yummy food at Kim’s house.  Sadly no pictures were taken by me.  But a really fun time all around.

 

 

 

 

Your hand opens and closes and opens and closes. If it were always a fist or always stretched open, you would be paralyzed. Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated as bird wings. ~Rumi

 

I hope you all had a great weekend! 

xoxo, C

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Unplug

2 Oct

002Hi there! How was your weekend??? Things have been pretty fabulous over here on my end.  I’ve had a pretty relaxing weekend as I worked all last weekend and just kind of felt like I needed some time to do relax and do nothing.  Do you ever feel that way???

 

On Friday after I taught at Charm City Yoga, I jolted off to Roland Park Country School to teach yoga to some lovely high schoolers. 

One of my oldest childhood friends, Annie, teaches dance there so I usually teach them twice a year.  I love it because the girls are young and fun and eager to learn and try  new things. 

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I used to dance back in the day so it’s always nice to teach girls something I love who are pursuing something I did when I was their age. 

The journey between who you once were,

and who you are now becoming,

is where the dance of life really takes place.

- Barbara De Angelis  .

After that, I helped M move…again.  I really detest moving.  The last time I moved- it was a less than pleasant experience hauling crap up four flights of steps.  I think my friends and family really saw an ugly side of me that day. 

Here’s M in her storage space.  You don’t want to see what the inside of the place looked like.  Lol.

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Ridiculous. 

Shilpa helped too!

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Even though M tried to boss us around, we reminded her that we were helping her so she couldn’t get too uppity with us.  Lol. 

I don’t like moving because it is just a pure state of chaos. The packing, the unpacking, you don’t know where you want to put things, ugh.  I don’t like it.  Not to mention, your gross, sweating, and have a headache and backache by the end of the whole damn ordeal.  Lol

Moving on!  No pun intended!

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**Something to think about**

Last night I was talking to a friend, let’s call him Mr. T, and we both were talking about work affecting you when you’re not at work.  He was telling me that people call, text, email him, when he’s away on vacation and I could only feel his pain.  I think it’s hard to really unplug sometimes. 

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Even though we physically cannot go on vacation every time we need a break (note my cell phone in the corner there) I think it’s important to take a break, step away, and relax. 

So how do you unplug?

Have a tea or coffee break

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Spend time with friends

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Do some yoga- of course

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Do something creative- like knitting Smile

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Hang out with your furry buddies

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Take a nap

Read a new book

Sip some bubbly

Go on a hike

Write in your journal

Go to a museum

Enjoy the cool fall weather!!!

As the first leaves change their colors for autumn’s big show, we welcome the cool crispness in the air.

~Sheri Bresnahan

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Happy October!

Don’t forget to check my Costa Rican Yoga Retreat details and check me out on the Inside Lacrosse Magazine website here and here. 

xoxo, C

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I can feel it

15 Jul

002HI!!  How was your Thursday??  Things have been pretty bueno over here.  My mom came to my yoga class this am and she did handstand against the wall!  I was so excited!  But on the inside I was freaking out a little lol.  We are celebrating her birthday on Saturday and going to Woodberry Kitchen.  I can’t wait! The weekend is almost here- I can feel it! Yay!

Other exciting news- I am contributing an article may  be in pictures for Inside Lacrosse Magazine!!!!  I will post more details soon. Smile

I wanted to bring you another spotlight/guest post from a dear friend of mine CJ Keller.  CJ just finished the summer teacher training intensive at Charm City Yoga and he is also a Marine.  I think even though he’s big and strong on the outside, he’s a softie on the inside. 

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Words from Captain Keller himself~

My intent to utilize the yoga instructor course training will be focused on serving the active military and veteran community. As a Marine Corps Captain and combat veteran, I have been inspired to serve servicemen and women by becoming both a yoga instructor and an occupational therapist.
During my time in the Marines and overseas, I was able to see the life altering and sometimes debilitating effects of combat. These experiences have motivated me to continue to give back and to serve those who have sacrificed their well being for our country and for our freedom.
There are may parallels and similarities between the two established disciplines, both offer a wide range of proven physical as well as mental benefits. In short, my experience and expertise as a yogi will allow me to instruct students yoga and it will enhance my ability to provide complimentary and dynamic therapy to patients and clients.
I currently serve on the board of directors for the non-profit Semper Fidelis Health and Wellness. This organization provides a variety of health and wellness solutions to military members, veterans and first responders. We are constantly reaching out to vets in the Baltimore/Annapolis/DC. areas and seeking to expand our network and services. As a yoga instructor at Charm City, I will be inviting this group that gets very limited (if any) exposure to yoga and the benefits of practice. I will most likely instruct at the Towson location and possibly Severna Park.
Yoga has helped bring a greater sense of stability into my life. It seems that stress and life’s challenges are much more manageable when my practice is on point. I like to think I’ve lived a yogi like life until I really started practicing, but my self awareness, acceptance and compassion have highlighted my recent journey into yoga.

I asked him what his favorite yoga pose was:
I’m sure my favorite asana will evolve in time, but right now i feel great in warrior II. The stance and gaze is so strong and steady from the feet to your core to the fingers. It fosters confidence and i always feel energized leaving the pose. Then again, I’m partial to all warrior postures (for obvious reasons).

I am very excited to get into the course work and look forward to giving back to our courageous and honorable military family.

Love him.  I think he’s going to be a great yoga instructor and really be such an inspiration to so many people.  He has a great balance of strength and compassion.

I still have some more work to do tonight and it’s already late but I read this quote in my yoga classes today.  I hope you  all are having a great week and tomorrow is Friday!!!

Joy and satisfaction must come from the inside…accepting your current circumstances and embracing them rather than expending energy on negative thinking will help you overcome obstacles and enact changes naturally.  The happier you are, the more you will be able to make the positive changes that really matter…Remember that joy is a state of mind, and it is pointless to sacrifice the happiness of today for a set of possibilities that may or may not come to be. ~Madisyn Taylor

Xoxo, Camille

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