Smiles Yoga Wellness & Meditation

10/22/2026

Life is meant to be lived… even through the chaos.

We are still animals, and when nothing chases an animal, that animal is living in the present- eating, drinking, sleeping, cleaning itself or building a home.

We maybe of different intelligence but we can learn something from them… to enjoy living in-between the chaos- the fights, the cries, the screams, or uncertainty.

Nature, animals, earth, and yoga- all reminders of this. Remember, to live.

10/22/2026

Let's quiet the mind. Here's a beautiful calming practice to just be (the watcher) by my Qigong teacher, Shift with Lucy, enjoy.

Take a moment to get quiet and centered. This gentle practice helps...

10/21/2026

Hibernation and HYROX …

The colder temps are creeping in (northern hemisphere) as is training for HYROX. The goal might not even be to compete, but to train as if I will as to keep motivated 🙌🏾💪🏾✨ Because teaching yoga will slow, social events will simmer, and I’ll need something to keep me movin and groovin until the smell of Spring creeps in late March or Early April.

This is a photo of me at HYROX DC… my oldest sister competed. I drank non-alcoholic b**r while doing push ups (at the same time- I don’t recommend it 😝). The 0% b**r was good but not while it sits in the throat with each push up… I didn’t know if it was gonna come back up or not 😮‍💨.

Anyway, the slow seasons will be a time for evaluation- what’s kept my interest, what’s ready to be set free, and what signs/symbols are whispering to me to truly see what the universe has in store..?

What about you? What’s on your agenda as the end of the year creeps in closer? Are you training for races? Thinking of making new friends, welcoming new pets to your home, or traveling to new places? Or are you just looking forward to a nice slow cozy season at a cabin or enjoying less on the calendar and more “You” time?

10/20/2026

Excellent article posted by Lifted Lotus Online Yoga School, where I was certified in my 200h. They release informational articles that are very supportive of the practice.

Learn how to teach yoga for osteoporosis with safe modifications, poses to avoid, and evidence-based teaching guidelines. Explore spinal safety, fracture prevention, balance training, and strength-building practices to help yoga teachers create accessible, effective classes for students with osteopo...

10/18/2026

Hibernation season is upon me, but I'll be teaching a few Qigong for Balance classes and indoor yoga sessions around Ohio Nov - February. The event calendar will drop soon. Many blessings ✨🙏✨

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10/13/2026

WooOoooooo what a day 😄🙌🏾 a HUGE ✨THANK YOU✨ to the 📚 for the opportunity to guide yoga at their All Staff Day!

I taught multiple sessions of chair yoga, answered questions about the practice, and learned about folks wellness journeys— so amazing🤩.

A day of a movement allowing for a night of much deserved rest 😌 for me and everyone in attendance. (I’m def feelin like the dude in the last slide 😆.)

Many blessings ✨🙌🏾🙏🏾

10/06/2026

The land is not ours, for we are merely shepherds.

10/05/2026

It’s not that I don’t know what I eat.. it’s just when eating a plant based diet it’s easy to consume wayyyyyyy too many oils, fats, and carbs and wonder why one has gained weight when they “thought” they’re eating more veggies.

Much of the vegan food is soooo heavily processed and little protein, an app is a great way to slow down (think present moment and food meditations), track clearly what you’re consuming (even if it’s first in a notebook), and understand where the change can benefit you not just for those doing it to lose weight but to be healthy, balance your energy levels, and make sure you’re not lacking nutrients. It may not be perfect but it can help you notice what’s goin on with self.

For me, it’s changing out sauté veggies which can have a lot of oils and steaming them. Swapping out cold foam for protein cold foam or adding a protein isolate into my breakfast fraps.

There’s a lot of neat tricks that can be done ✅. It’s just learning first, transformation second. ✨

10/04/2026

3/3 Ouaaaaiiiisssssssssss avec

DJJeanPierreLaCroix
HENRY MORRIS 🇺🇸
Artemas

🤩🤩🤩

House of Blues Cleveland

10/04/2026

HUGGGGGGEEEEEEE Thank you to Find Hope Farm Pataskala Public Library and my homie dirtysurfing for a fun filled wonderful morning of GOAT YOGA 🧘‍♀️ 🐐 at the library!! ✨

It’s a wonderful way to welcome folks to try yoga and/or interact with farm animals that welcome one to the present and add a little joy to the day 💖.

So glad I could be apart of the program. ☺️🙌🏾🙏🏾