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What is possible when you release tension? — Journal Prompt and Excerpt of My Writing
I’ve found myself with beautiful ceremonial matcha and I’m reflecting on what tension I feel in my body. Specifically, where is there tension and what is causing it, making it tighter and loser? Thoughts cause feelings. When you feel tense, what are you thinking about? Today, sit inside your bod...
Pool Deck Bikini Yoga Play
Finished my workout, jumped in the pool and rolled out to play with yoga movement in the morning sunshine. Love from Thailand!! Remember to love yourself by moving in ways that feel good. Movement is medicine. Freedom is the goal. Appreciate however much movement you can, however much freedom you ha...
#6: Escape to Melasti Beach, Bali (September 26, 2022)
Run away from the jungle -- all those plants are overwhelming! After a quick doctor visit in the city of Denpasar I paid a taxi driver to take me an hour further south. Now two hours away from Ubud, I'm at Melasti Beach, rejoicing in my love of sun, ocean and sand. Fill me up with joy and mermai...
New Thailand Journal! and Prompt
I’ve written in moleskins religiously for years. Thailand brought me a silk journal. My favorite colors. I write at least three pages each morning. Stream of consciousness. Sipping coffee, sitting in butterfly. Asking myself always… What feels good? The colors of this new journal feel good. Leat...
#5 Rice Terraces at Tegallalang, Bali (Sept 25, 2022)
Walk with me through the rice terraces, hot sunshine and watercolor paints keeping me company. I started and ended my day with the swings. Swinging over the jungle is a big deal around here. Still adjusting to life out in the world on my own, nervous belly butterflies weren't ready to swing at t...
#4: Monkeys in the Jungle Town of Ubud, Bali (Sept 22-26, 2022)
Time to leave the beach, drive through the rice paddies and arrive in Ubud, Bali. We're in the jungle now! In this video, come with me as I move into the new cottage and have my first encounters with wild monkeys! I'm falling in love with mosquito nets over the beds and the style of Asian ar...
New Journal and Prompt for You
I normally write in moleskin journals. I ran out of pages so I bought a locally made Thai journal. It’s beautiful and feels strange to write in. Lol what type of journal or paper inspires you and feels most comfortable for you?? Awareness of how even simple paper choice affects your mood, mindset,...
#3 Uluwatu, Bali | Sept 19-21, 2022
My first love in Bali was the beach at Uluwaut. I sat in the cave and painted the cliffs, sand everywhere, even inside the paint, adding texture! I befriended a Brazilian painter/surfer on this beach and a group of children. Everyone came to paint with me. Up on the cliffs, I ate smoothie bowls and ...
Yoga Play in Kuala Lumpur Skyscraper Studio
Epic view from downward dog lol Welcome to my morning playtime 💕 The intention is to feel good. Break the mold and traditional patterns and follow the good feelings. What feels good? What words feel good to say? What moves feel good in your body? What person feels good to be with? What view feels...
Journal Prompts | Sex has…
Sex has taught me…Sex has given me…Sex has taken me…Sex has allowed me…Sex has required me… Sex has surprised me…Sex has disappeared me…Sex has scared me…Sex has shown me…Answer the ones that jump out at you. Maybe one, a few or all. See you in the OF livestream for a Q&A discussio...
Painting Turquoise Pool at Villa Pool in Canggu, Bali
My heart exploded with joy as the turquoise water smiled at me. This was my second day waking up in the Bali paradise. A pink plumeria flower floated my way and I jumped in the pool, grabbed my paints, and spent the first hours of the day beneath a blue sky, soaking in the magic. This is what I'...
Make this new page beautiful.
When you sit to write, craft the entire experience. Something tasty to nipple on and sip. Food you feel proud eating, with integrity, energizing and simple.A comfortable seat that supports upward posture. Cushions. Backrest. Feet touch the floor. An environment that soothes and inspires. Count how m...
travel vlog #2 - First Days in Bali: Painting, Sunsets, Pools and Parties
My first days in Bali were spent wandering the streets of Seminyak admiring colors, sipping in a little taste of the Bali party life in Canggu, and finding peaceful places to paint. This vlog contains video footage from my iPhone and GoPro from September 16-17, 2022. The footage was edited into a pi...
Yoga Play at Ubud Treehouse Pool
Leave me alone and this is what I do. 💕 After weeks of silent stillness and healing in the jungle, I am so happy to be moving in water again! Earth and water, air and water, fire and water. I check through them in my mind, acknowledging each one and their relationships. I feel all the elements ar...
Journal Prompts: Your relationship with “YES”
Close your eyes and inhale slowly.Exhale slowly and say “yes” to whatever you are about to write, discover and learn.I have been reflecting on these questions all week long, answering one per day before bed. They are very deep questions that deserve and may require time for the answers to emerge...
Write with Me - Ubud Treehouse Journaling Session (15min)
Grab your pen and let’s go! The noise in the background of the video is jungle bugs!! They are so loud!! In this session, I’m not teaching/coaching. We’re just going to write together. If the jungle bugs sounds are too intense, just mute the video. Write a flow of your thoughts. Don’t overth...
Journaling: Dreams, Why Write Them Down?
I started writing down my dreams a few months ago. Totally worth it. I heard this was a good idea and resisted it for years. Too much to dive into right after waking up, right? Phew. Finally, I get it. Here's how it's benefiting me and maybe you want to give it a go.In comments or private me...
Journaling Livestream — update "raincheck"
special livestream has been rainchecked....literally. I made it to a coffee shop all ready to start the livestream only to find out that my phone (at 10% battery) had detected liquid in the charger and will not be able to recharge for hours! so the walk to the coffee shop in the rain has rained on t...
Painting Upside Down Music Video to Hello My Love by Cha Wilde
Going upside down makes everything better. Putting it to music now, this is a second version of my upside down painting experiment. :) -- the full length video is on YouTube
Journaling Prompt - Q&A from YouTube - "What is Self?"
What is Self? How do you cultivate positive energy? Do you have a mantra or sequence of practices each day to cultivate your positive energy?A viewer asked me this. I reflected all day and responded in this video. Now your turn. In your journal, answer these questions. Let yourself write anything an...
Wind
The first thing I feel is the wind. Although I come from the water, I am now a creature of the air. The wind on my skin is my joy. The breath in my lungs is my medicine… — journal (sept 27, 2022) @ suka espresso, ubud, bali, Indonesia — almond milk piccolo (Aussie name for cortado) and jamu ju...
Journaling: Uluwatu Beach, Bali (50min)
-- When you write in your journal, how comfortable are you? -- Does your physical position, your posture, your environment, encourage you to keep writing or encourage you to finish it up quickly? The height of the table matters. The way the pen feels in your hand matters. The feeling of the paper, t...
Yoga Class for Low Back, Poses to Stretch Lumbar Spine
Low back pain is common when you spend all day sitting or standing, especially if your posture is wacked. Try these simple yoga poses with me. These yoga poses for the low back will stretch and strengthen the muscles and joints of your lower torso, relieving pain, releasing tension, increasing mobil...
Vinyasa Yoga Class Clarity as Life Changes (45min)
Joyful energetic yoga practice for intermediate/ advanced practitioners. Includes lunges, folds, crow, leap frogs, shoulder stand, deep squats, breath meditation. All levels welcome. Modify as you need. I recommend journaling before and/or after this practicing these yoga poses. Witness the influenc...
Go Back and Read Old Journals
You could burn your own journals if they make you cringe OR you can grab a highlighter and deep dive into the story of your own evolution. Study your patterns, harvest your quotes and see clearly with hindsight and written proofs your before and after growth moments. I’m usually reading two to thr...
Keep It Simple Yoga Warm Up with Sun Salutations (20min)
Keep it simple. It is enough to just be. 20min of basic yoga — a basic warm up with a couple sun salutations and a few minutes of quiet seated meditation. Take this class when you need help slowing down to tune in and warm up your body-mind connection. I emphasize “Drishti”, the spot you look ...
Journaling: I Am Statements, Reframing
1. Fill up a page with "I am _____." statements.2. Read what you wrote. Underline statements that feel good, that you like and are happy you wrote. 3. Re-read what you. Circle statements that feel not so good, that you kinda wish you didn't write or feel.4. On a separate sheet or new pag...
Yoga Dance Flow in Cheetah or Cow Bikini?
Do you think this bikini looks more like a cheetah or a cow print? lol Davey and I are in disagreement. Need an official vote from you guys. lol
Quick Fast Yoga to Arrive in the Present Moment (15min)
Jump into this moment right now. Let go of everything you’ve been doing and chill for a hot second. Move your body quickly, build heat and sweat. It’s easier to rest after you exert yourself. Push hard and then rest deeply. Love, cha
