#holywomanhood
wunderkammer
perhaps the only truth
that exists is curiosity,
by nature
curiosity for curiosity’s sake
because once we know
some-thing
we’ve begun to wrap
our experiences
emotions
and perceptions
to the truth
it then takes on a
another life form,
meddled and molded
to fit the boards
of our own needy story
we are both selfish and social,
by nature
a walking contradiction
in seeking truths,
even if the purity of such
no longer exists
#writewhatsreal
#writingbynature
#writewithme
#threetruths
#holywomanhood
#writingprompts
#writeandflow
#writeclubnow
#wunderkammer (at Kyburz, California)
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it is not fear of other
or that thing
it is the fear of death
a life of regret, desires, and wishes
we may pivot our day to day new
but it cannot replace our relationship
with mortality, the thinking we are
beyond, that we must hold tightly
onto every bit and thing
to believe death is morbid,
is another name for fear
death is life,
life is death
to be fully alive,
is to die each day
ask yourself:
what can i put to death today?
what can i bring to life today?
#writewhatsreal
#writingprompts
#holywomanhood
#writeyourheartout
#writewithme
#lifeisdeath
#deathislife
#holyandwholly
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it’s not a burnout
it’s burning within
kept by muzzling
sizzling and seething
holding tight and in
the actions, or lack thereof,
others void of truth
hushed by payout,
viewership and use
she’s been quiet long enough
her words clear with reveal
they shake like quake, awakening
integrity intact for it’s the only
currency she holds
what she thought burnout
was instead a wild,
fiery burning within
for truth to be unmasked
she waits in patience
settling for nothing less
#writewithme
#writewhatsreal
#writeclubnow
#saywhatsreal
#writingonthewall
#holywomanhood
#writeyourheartout
#womenrising
#holyandwholly
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active vs passive = practice both. there was a time i had an “oh, shit” moment learning active range of motion vs passive. i wrestled with movement for some time, even demonizing a lot of moves on the mat. i had to label something “bad” in order to share the “good.” our minds have a way of warping the perception of our truths, according to what’s “right” for us.
it took me some time to figure out i don’t have to label something “bad” and push it away. instead, we can learn a helluva lot more by including “the thing” — understanding through curiosity and generosity. when it comes to active vs passive, we can practice both; each having purpose towards balance in the body. both can be taken to extremes and both can teach us what our work is.
like the times we are living now, we don’t have demonize someone or something in order to justify our truths. we all have different experiences, influences, emotional states, and ideas of moving forward. if you find yourself in high states of adrenaline, hyperactivity making others out to be wrong — challenge yourself to look for what’s right. find the humanity in the human. this is our practice, this our our yoga. lead with curiosity and generosity, inclusion. see others in their highest selves and let’s see ourselves at our highest.
to love humanity, is to love the human.
#thisismyyoga
#yogatidbits
#yogamama
#holywomanhood
#howtoyoga
#activevspassive
#movementismedicine
#feelyourway
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In flow, I trust. In trust, I flow.
#flowstate
#thisismyyoga
#yogamama
#holywomanhood
#yogatidbits
#movementismedicine
#writeandflow
#onebreathatatime (at ZUDA Yoga)
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in no particular order.
reminder: it’s not my job to live up to your standards and it’s not your job to live up to mine.
#spreadideas
#donoharmtakenoshit
#orgasmsandsoul
#saywhatsreal
#holywomanhood
#holymotherhood
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Mother-Lover. She’s the biggest giver we know, teaching us that life is always on time.
#earthday
#loveyourmother
#motherlover
#holyandwholly
#holywomanhood
#sacredsoul
#breatheyourbiome
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I’ve started laying on sidewalks. It’s like laying in the grass, only more firm and less itchy.
PS — I’m teaching write & flow Tuesday’s at 12pm PST via Zoom on @zudayoga. You can reserve your spot on www.zudayoga.com, on their MBO, or visit my website in my bio.
Write & Flow is Write Club with a little movement to connect to our bodies before we journal.
It’s $10 drop-in or free for Zuda members.
Join me anywhere you are in the world and let’s take our hearts, pen to paper.
#QTlife
#wherethesidewalkends
#outsideisfree
#lookupchild
#holymotherhood
#writeandflow
#writeclubnow
#writewithme
#writeyourheartout
#holywomanhood
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Last week, I was a guest on @kristaripma’s podcast. I share my take on how to stay grounded through times of uncertainty. We chat about influencer responsibility and not feeding panic, how I’m parenting at this time, dumping your baggage on others, why it’s vital to have boundaries and be willing to walk away from business and people that no longer feel sacred. “As an influencer, you have a responsibility to not share bulls*t for the sake of attention…” Oof. We went there!
Have a listen to today’s episode and subscribe to @authenticaudience on iTunes. One of the best ways to support podcasts is to subscribe to them. @kristaripma is one of my marketing gurus and she’s always been an advocate for me to go out and do big, scary, audacious things. By following and listening to her, you can’t help but be inspired to do life in big ways.
You can find the podcast on my website (under move with me) and linked on my stories.
#authenticaudience
#thisismyyoga
#holywomanhood
#holymotherhood
#thinkbigpicture
#feelbigpicture
#holyandwholly
#saywhatsreal
#writewhatsreal
#writeclubnow
#truthbombs
#podcastlife
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Let your life be living proof that love exists.
#thisismyyoga
#loveliveshere
#holywomanhood
#holymotherhood
#writeclubnow
#writeandflow
#loversgonnalove
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Insert your joy here. I have found myself a few times this week proclaiming amongst friends that I feel really freaking good. Joyful, in fact. There are moments when I feel like I “shouldn’t” feel this way during such times. Absolute nonsense! Fuck off should, I mean it. And send grace to those that attempt to should you.
By god, if you can tap into your joy, please do. And please share it with others. If we have the capacity to give, then we must give.
What moments of joy have found you this week?
For me:
- teaching my son to hula hoop, so fun!
- daily dance parties
- soul posse sneaks
- getting outside, making out with trees
- reading & meditating w/ Dr. Joe Dispenza
- yoga twice a day, breathwork
- watching our garden grow
- helping studios and teachers all over the world feel confident to create online classes
- extra sleep
- making art, seeing art everywhere
- feeling grateful to be alive
Share yours below so we can feel your joy with you.
#inlivingjoy
#loveliveshere
#thisismyyoga
#writeclubnow
#writewhatsreal
#writeyourheartout
#becomingsupernatural
#holywomanhood
#holymotherhood
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I’ve shared FREE online classes on my website, link is in my bio.
As of right now, my studio classes are beginning to cancel. I don’t know what tomorrow holds, or even the next hour. I’m doing my best to not worry. My son believes we are on spring break. We are creating a temporary normal. Extra snuggles, more sleep, not rushing our schedules, playing and staying home like one of those storms that would roll in when I was a child. We are safe. We are home. We are praying and playing.
This is our normal for now. We can do this. We know we can. If anything, things like this show us how we can come together, take care of each other.
I’ll be creating more online classes so you can keep showing up on your mat. Let me know how I can support you. I’m here.
This is our temporary normal. We will be okay. More than okay.
#freeyogaclasses
#offeringseverywhere
#thisismyyoga
#yogatidbits
#writeandflow
#writeclubnow
#holywomanhood
#holymotherhood
#communitynow
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Everyone is doing their best, with the information they have, in the best way they know how. I have to remind myself when I’m met with others that don’t share the same views. All we have is the present moment. What we can do in the now, how we can be in the now. How can we use our gifts to help each other?
I am the oldest of 5. Since I was a child, I have always remained calm and collected in high stress situations. My instinct was always to scoop up the kids and get them to safety in emergencies. Like when our house caught fire or when my siblings needed stitches (the list is long). It’s why I became a lifeguard as a teenager, because I could stay calm in times of crisis and I wanted to help others. I know these are a couple reasons why I teach yoga.
We are in a time of freak out for many people. We all live in different realities. Panic and scarcity is a real threat for some. If you have the ability to stay calm and collected during times like these, share it with others. If you have skills, extra food, space, toilet paper — share with others. If you have the capacity to give, then give.
My prayer is that we set aside hyperactivity and remember our humanity. Keep our immunities up (as my friend and health guru, @scott_estrada says, “health is about stacking odds in our favor”), give people solutions to lowering stress. If you’ve got more tips, please share below. Or write a prayer, mantra, words of loving-kindness for others to take comfort.
Hugging you all. Be well, friends.
#thisismyyoga
#calmiskind
#cleariskind
#immunityboost
#outsideisfree
#holywomanhood
#holymotherhood
#beaforklift
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In this light, I am. In darkness, I am.
I honor all of which make me whole.
#inthislight
#lightanddark
#writewithme
#thisismyyoga
#tattoolovers
#writeandflow
#holywomanhood
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get the dress
take the dance
have sex on a date
light the candle that’s collecting dust
undress your feet, kick dirt
swim naked, howl at the moon
trust your gut
love with all your heart
forgive often, easily
stay open, be seen
kiss fear on the lips
and watch her drop down her guard
you won’t know life
until you’ve taken risks
and stepped out of your comfort zone
and walked in ways
that made your bones shake
remember, pain is another word for wisdom
use your voice, touch your body
to caress wounds
and shatter ceilings
stay wild
live on purpose
turn yourself on
and be turned on
by the life around you
it’s too short for anything less
#writeclubnow
#freefow
#writeandflow
#writewithme
#holywomanhood
#rewilding
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The real MVP.
#orgasmsandsoul
#therealmvp
#meditateeveryday
#tantra
#holywomanhood
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Move in such a way so that you feel free. This is my prayer for you and my prayer for me. Let us move so that we do not fear our own bodies; instead make contact and make love, connection from the inside-out.
#contactandconnect
#thisismyyoga
#freeflow
#flowstate
#holywomanhood
#holyandwholly
#movementismedicine
#yogawithbirch
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Let us live well and love deep.
You be you and I’ll be me in this land of we.
#writeclubnow
#thisismyyoga
#zudapowerful
#writingcommunity
#writeyourheartout
#writewithme
#yogaforlife
#holywomanhood
#youbeyou
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Bloop, bloop: this is who I am. New classes coming soon. Please enjoy these pep-talk bloopers for now.
#thisismyyoga
#yogavideo
#practicewithme
#yogatidbits
#movementislife
#holywomanhood
#thisiswhoiam
#stephbirchyoga
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More joy, please. : @janna_yoga
#inlivingjoy
#morejoyplease
#holywomanhood
#loveliveshere
#thankyoulife
#thisismyyoga
#imalive
#writeclubnow
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