Have you tried forest bathing? No, I don’t mean taking off your clothes and scaring the other hikers. 😆 For many years, humans have innately known what science proves in different ways over and over again. Nature is good for you on a deep level. Good for your eyes to stretch out to a distanceContinue reading “Forest Bathing”
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Strong for Summer (and for life) part 2 of 2
I am a little bit of an REI gear junkie, lol. I just got an email from them last week saying that I’ve officially been a member of the co-op for 10 years. 10 years!? I got the membership as an adult and after shopping there pretty regularly for a while. Strange how time passesContinue reading “Strong for Summer (and for life) part 2 of 2”
Finding Motivation to Keep Pushing
This quote from – Anatoli Boukreev – I have said it before, I don’t climb to set records. First, I’m not that great at it. 🤣 The primary reason that I climb outside, is because I love being outside. The secondary reason is that it is a badass skill. And the joy that I getContinue reading “Finding Motivation to Keep Pushing”
Strong for Summer (and for life)
When you hear the word “yoga,” what physical image comes to mind? Is the first thought or image a flexible pose? Maybe a VERY flexible person? Well, if you are visiting my site, I hope that one of the first thoughts that you have is in relation to how much STRENGTH it takes to practiceContinue reading “Strong for Summer (and for life)”
Grow Your Pose Yoga Hike
I’ll admit that I feel a bit silly running around in public taking pictures. I’ve said it before. I’m sure that I’ll end up on influencers in the wild doing something absurd. Yet, I persist. And really, I’m genuinely excited to share my love of movement (MoveMint 😉) and nature with people who share thoseContinue reading “Grow Your Pose Yoga Hike”
Kayaking at Lake Wilgreen
The first time I went kayaking was around 8 years ago. I went to Tempe Town Lake and absolutely loved it. I knew that I wanted a kayak just from that one outing. It took a few years, but when I moved to Kentucky, one of the first things that I did was to buyContinue reading “Kayaking at Lake Wilgreen”
Mushroom and Chicken Quesadillas
If you have been to the Phoenix area, this might mean more to you, but… my family’s favorite “nice” restaurant growing up was Garcia’s. Most visited? Filiberto’s. Favorite fast food? Del Taco 😆 So needless to say, living in the Southwest, I ate a lot of Mexican and Mexican American food. I’ve been cooking mostContinue reading “Mushroom and Chicken Quesadillas”
Low Back Stretches Video
I think that it is safe to say that the most requested and problem area for people these days is lower back. As we sit for most of the day, our low backs get tight. I’ve gathered a few stretches that you can run through in 10 minutes that should help. Check out the video!Continue reading “Low Back Stretches Video”
