The First Time I Drank Alone
Submitted to Not All Big Girls Drink Wine Anonymously I remember the first time like it was yesterday. My routine was the same. Rise early, go…
It Does Not Get Better, But You Do
Know you aren’t wrong. Know that the only closure you need is your own forgiveness for allowing yourself to stay as long as you did. Know that it does not get better. You read that right – it does not get better – but you do. You get better. It is your story, part of you and that does not change. How you react can change. How you love again, how much you tolerate, how you allow someone to treat you right from the beginning. That changes. And there is so much light on the other side.
How I Went From Going Through The Motions To Living With Intent
By Niccole Guarino I was never a big yoga guru. In fact I didn’t come into yoga until much later in my life (late 20’s). My…
I Could Have Tried Harder, But Perhaps I Wasn’t Meant To…
I looked in the mirror and reflected back on moments of my life. I said to myself, “you know Phoenix, you really could have tried harder at that.” And the truth is I absolutely could have, but perhaps I wasn’t meant to. I could have tried harder, but perhaps I wasn’t meant to. So today as we practice, give yourself permission to find the balance between effort and ease. Let go of ego and allow yourself to explore what that place of balance feels like.
Back To Therapy, Meetings, and The Future
Fall is right around the corner, and while I love this season, ’tis the season of listening to country music, counting crows, and feeling the feels.…
Yoga Teacher Training Destroyed Me
Thinking about becoming a Yoga Teacher? Both my 200 & 300 hour trainings completely destroyed me. They broke down naive, stubborn, denial loving me, and replaced…
Don’t Body Shame ANYONE, Ever.
Make no mistake, the title of this piece is a full and complete sentence. I vividly remember the first time I felt body shamed. It was…
Getting Older Sucks and I Want Botox
I finished writing this last night and immediately felt gross and ashamed. I said to myself, “Phoenix, you ungrateful brat. How could you be complaining about…
Dear Yoga Class, can you tell how anxious I am?
I’ve taught yoga/dance to kids and adolescents with anxiety since the year I graduated college. I’ve always done well at my job(s), and have been able…
The Silent Struggles of a Gray Area Drinker
If you haven’t heard of “gray area drinking,” it’s something I suggest googling. In short, gray area drinking is the space where seemingly successful members of…
