Peace Coming to Pawleys!

Hello all!  It has been a few weeks since I have written but don't worry I have a very good excuse! ;)  A few girlfriends and I have been very busy working on opening a Yoga Studio right here in Pawleys Island!  We are currently finalizing our business plan and checking out possible spaces to rent; but, project "Yoga Studio in Pawleys" is well underway!  SO PLEASE keep your eyes peeled and your ears open for news about this wonderful upcoming studio.  Perhaps the people of Pawleys will find themselves even more at peace in just a few months!  OMMMMMM! :)

NAMASTE!!!

Myrtle Beach Marathon!!

The sun went down on my run tonight and will rise during my run tomorrow at the MB 1/2 Marathon!  Good luck to everyone who is running in the Myrtle Beach Marathon or 1/2 marathon! It is supposed to be a beautiful day!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Happy Valentine's Day! What an awesome day to pause and show your appreciation and gratitude to the ones you love.  Today is my first MARRIED Valentine's Day and I am sooo excited!  My husband and I have decided to be totally ooygooy and stretch out our Valentine's Day to a Valentine's week!  (Those of you who know us are probably not surprised haha) YAY!  Last night was night #1, we grilled and rented a movie and it was great. Tonight, I am in charge of dinner etc since I have a shorter work day.  I am flipping through a vegan cookbook right now.... :)

Remember that Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with loved ones mothers, fathers, siblings, grandparents, husbands, boyfriends, friends, even puppies!  Be sure to tell the ones you love how much they are appreciated today!

Hope everyone has a happy day and gets to celebrate with someone they love very much!

Happy Valentine's Day to all of my wonderful friends and family!  I love you!

Merry Super Bowl!!

Its Super Bowl time!!  I love the Super Bowl!  I get so excited every year for the yummy party food, the football and of course the amazing commercials and halftime show (that's really why I love it, haha).  For as long as I can remember, my Mom, stepfather and I have had a Superbowl party with just the 3 of us making all kinds of yummy food and just hanging out having fun.  This year Reid and I bypassed all of the Superbowl parties to stay in and do the same.  SO...on our low key Super Bowl night we are having vegan nachos!! My favorite!!

Vegan Nachos:

Use as much as you want of the following....

Black and Yellow Organic Corn Chips
Organic black beans cooked with low sodium taco seasoning
Spinach
Vegan cheese (I like Diaya)
Artichoke hearts
Organic tomatoes
Mushrooms
Avacado

Layer and bake for about 30 min at 350 degrees!  ENJOY!!!

Merry Super Bowl!! :)

Awesome Arm Circuit!

If you are looking for a little arm toning with light weights try this circuit:

ALL with 3lb weights :)

30 lateral raises (15 on each leg working on balance and lifting of pelvic floor)

30 front raises (15 on each leg working on balance and lifting of pelvic floor)

30 overhead presses

30 tricep kickbacks

30 bicep curls (15 on each leg working on balance and lifting of pelvic floor)

30 reverse flys

20 incline pushups (elbows out, push into hands at top of pushup, use couch or counter for incline)

Toning and increasing your arm strength will help with your daily activities, prevent shoulder injuries, master your yoga poses, and also make you look awesome in a strapless dress!!!  Stay tuned for more workout tips or contact me at Brittdj11@gmail.com to schedule a Personal Training, Wellness, or Yoga session! 

Happy Friday!

I just got home from a day of teaching Hot Yoga at YIC and Mommy and Me Yoga at Waccamaw Pilates; as well as Wellness Training at Waccamaw Pilates, and I ran right back out the door for a 7 mile jog.  An amazing, renewing 7 miles might I add!  While I was running it occurred to me that usually on Fridays I am thinking "TGIF!" (probably what many of you are as well I am sure). But, today for some reason is different, I am thinking "the week is over already?!?"  With my weeks now being filled with yoga and wellness they seem to just fly by, while I ride on some cloud of awesomeness.  I LOVED coaching and am already missing my swimmers so so much but with my days filled with yoga and my evenings and nights with my wonderful husband I couldn't be happier.  I feel that around every corner right now there is a new opportunity just waiting for me.  2011 is already proving to be a year of BALANCE and opportunity.  I am now approaching life with openness ready for whatever is around the next corner!

Awesome References!

So sorry it has been so long since my last post; but, as usual Pawleys Island life has been full of craziness!  As this week is my first week of no longer coaching for MBR, things are beginning to slow down and I am able to focus more of my energy in the direction of Yoga and Wellness (YAY!)!!!!  SO.. with that begin said I am truly going to begin posting little tidbits, photos, pod casts, etc everyday so be sure to check back regularly!  For today I wanted to share with you two of my favorite people and their websites!  Alicia Silverstone (The Kind Diet) and Kris Carr (Crazy Sexy Life) have both made a HUGE difference in my life both physically and spiritually.  They are both incredibly strong independent women who strive to reach optimal health and wellness through nutrition and lifestyle choices.  Please check out and explore their websites for health tips and amazing vegan recipes!

http://www.thekindlife.com/

http://crazysexylife.com/