“When you let go of who you are, you become who you might be.” -Rumi As I choose to let go, more and more I find myself. I find myself happy. I find myself free. I find myself intrigued and growing. I find myself in nature, wondering at Her beauty. Listening to the wind and the waves as they sing, soaking in Her sun, feeling Her grounding presence; loved by all that is, for all is me and I am…
It’s okay to be alone. To search for solitude In the minds home. I find peace within myself; Letting my mind wander, As my body roams about. You can label me as you want, Loner. Introvert. I merely enjoy my own presence To that of large groups And inauthentic experience. Give me a tree to sit under, Stars to gaze, An authentic conversation, None of those Can I beat. But I have found That being alone Is not the same…
Yoga is practiced many different ways in many different places. This week, I thought I would switch it up on how the practice is delivered. The practice above is a beginner flow, designed to help one balance and ground. Flip your way through the poses, pausing, passing and modifying as necessary! Choose your favorite Yoga music and get your flow on! I recommend each pose be held for a minimum of 3-5 breathes. REMINDER: Breathes should be taken in and…
Norway 2016 from Bohom Life on Vimeo. What do you think about when you think of Norway? For me, it is a mixture of things. My Grandma, Mimi, who still has her Norwegian accent. Sitting on a train, watching some of the most beautiful landscape roll by and by. Skipping rocks in the fjords with my family. Learning how to peel shrimp, and forevermore staying away from that practice. Norwegian waffles and how they are thought of as a snack…
Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to visit Ireland. It was the top on my list for YEARS. There was even a time when I swore up and down that I would marry an Irish guitar player. Priorities change, but my love for travel has not. When my Mom presented me with the opportunity to take a two week trip to Ireland and Norway with the family, I knew I had to say yes. At the time I…
Where there is need, there is a way. Once you establish the need, innovation works its way in and soon enough you have a solution. This is evident in many facets of life. But today it pertains to brownies. As I am getting ready to move, I did not want to go to the grocery and waste money on food I would not be able to eat within the next week or so. I knew I had plenty of stuff…
Believe in Yourself. There have been so many times in my life Where I have questioned myself. I think that it is healthy. Take a beat, consider what you are doing. Is it for your best self, your best life? Or are you holding onto things that are not For your best self, your best life? Take those moments, THINK. But do not stop, Never stop believing in yourself. We live in a Beautiful World. But that does not mean…
Where do I begin? Welcome to your life little guy! You chose quite the day to make an appearance. The Adventure To You Let’s just say it is sure to be a day we will never forget, largely because you decided to join us. At 2:30 in the morning I awoke because of the massive storms that were rumbling through the area. One thing you should know about your Aunt- terrified of tornados. When I was little I would pack…
When I ask students what they want to focus on during the practice, the vast majority of the time the answer is neck and shoulders. In the current lifestyles we are living, we rack up tension in these specific areas and do not really do much to counter act it. Here are a few simple poses that can help you relieve some of that tension! 1: Wide Arms Standing in a wide-legged position, spread your arms out as wide as…
Why Is Shavasana so Important? Shavasana (Shuh-vah-sana), savasana, Corpse Pose, or maybe best yet, “siracha” (as referred to by one of my students) is a pose that every yoga class should include. Some classes even have multiple, working them in between poses and then a longer one at the end. And for good reason. But why even do it? There are many reasons, plenty of which I am sure I am still unaware of myself at this point, but I…