I want to thank everyone who called or texted me regarding being laid-off from CorePower Yoga--means so much to be thought about and cared for! The circumstances that brought me to my mat and CorePower were similar to this current mess: having what you know and what is familiar to you be pulled out from under you. What came from that time between 2008-2010 was a new life focus, a new community, and a fresh perspective on what I was capable of. I know it will be the same once this current crisis is over. I am enjoying taking Yoga classes online from my CorePower colleagues and finding other workouts to keep my practice and body up to speed. Aside from the Friday meditations, I am feeling as though this break is a good time to assess this aspect of my world and find other ways to channel my passion and knowledge in Yoga, aside from leading others on the mat. As some of you who follow me on Facebook have seen, I am fighting the battle of #AB5, which has undercut my writing and reinvention coach business, basically killing my other livelihood. Despite what you might have heard (or not heard), this law has little to do with gig workers and Uber and Lyft drivers. Our blessed California politicians have made it illegal for any independent contractor: freelance writers, Yoga instructors, translators, interpreters, musicians, and a host of other professions to work for themselves. In a time when working from home is being encouraged, our idiots in Sacramento have restricted independent contractors and small businesses from doing this in order to earn a living. To add craven injury to insult, they are even targeting companies that hire fellow Californians in order to penalize and audit them. As if they have nothing better to do. So, it's actually nice to now have more time to focus on that fight, and I am gaining a whole new community and friendships with others who are also in the battle. I have re-launched my political and pop culture column at Communities Digital News, and am looking toward the creative opportunities that are often born out of chaos. Be safe, be well, wash your hands! #yogalife #layoga #layogis #RepealAB5 #politicalactivist (at Pasadena, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VZbn1Dhk8/?igshid=1o7yn3p9tnmsy

Every Tuesday morning @ 4870 West Adams Blvd. Thank you to the yogis who have been showing up and making this class what it is. If you are interested in coming PM me for the door code. Suggested donation $10-$15. #yoga #recovery #losangeles #layogis #westadams #yinyoga #yangyoga #yogastudiosofinstagram #tuesdaymotivation (at Dharma Yoga Los Angeles ॐ) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuBxDlQB0mX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wm34xipv082d

THANK YOU THANK YOU !! How to keep it all moving 💕👍 #repost @yogaburnsuccess ・・・ @deandreyoga !! #yogaworkout #yoga #shadesofgrey #yogis #yogabalance #asana #yogagirl #layogis #yogabend #yogaover #newyogi #yogainspiration #focus #lordofthedancepose #legtoner #dancerposevariation #natarajasana #simpleyoga #quadstretch #downwardfacingdog #benddontbreak #ibendsoidontbreak #februaryyogachallenge #fullsplits #stopdropyoga #iyengar #crazysexyyoga #fitgirl #yogagoals https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Gbm1WARzb/?igshid=33lbp8zunobj

"We won't be distracted by comparison if we are captivated by purpose." -Bob Goff #livecleankitchen #livecleankitchenyoga #abbotkinney #lavegan #layogi #californiayogi #losangeles (at Abbot Kinney Blvd)

I want to thank everyone who called or texted me regarding being laid-off from CorePower Yoga--means so much to be thought about and cared for! The circumstances that brought me to my mat and CorePower were similar to this current mess: having what you know and what is familiar to you be pulled out from under you. What came from that time between 2008-2010 was a new life focus, a new community, and a fresh perspective on what I was capable of. I know it will be the same once this current crisis is over. I am enjoying taking Yoga classes online from my CorePower colleagues and finding other workouts to keep my practice and body up to speed. Aside from the Friday meditations, I am feeling as though this break is a good time to assess this aspect of my world and find other ways to channel my passion and knowledge in Yoga, aside from leading others on the mat. As some of you who follow me on Facebook have seen, I am fighting the battle of #AB5, which has undercut my writing and reinvention coach business, basically killing my other livelihood. Despite what you might have heard (or not heard), this law has little to do with gig workers and Uber and Lyft drivers. Our blessed California politicians have made it illegal for any independent contractor: freelance writers, Yoga instructors, translators, interpreters, musicians, and a host of other professions to work for themselves. In a time when working from home is being encouraged, our idiots in Sacramento have restricted independent contractors and small businesses from doing this in order to earn a living. To add craven injury to insult, they are even targeting companies that hire fellow Californians in order to penalize and audit them. As if they have nothing better to do. So, it's actually nice to now have more time to focus on that fight, and I am gaining a whole new community and friendships with others who are also in the battle. I have re-launched my political and pop culture column at Communities Digital News, and am looking toward the creative opportunities that are often born out of chaos. Be safe, be well, and wash your hands! #attitudeofgratitude #yogalife #layoga #layogis #writerlife #RepealAB5 (at Pasadena, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VY9wfjoKC/?igshid=aiaz26gvs2yl

Over the last 5 weeks, it has been a privilege guiding these beautiful ones further along in their teacher journeys. These 4 fabulous instructors taught their last two Community Classes on Wednesday, and knocked it out the park! We celebrated with sugar (Donut Friend, yummmm) and high fives all around. Are you interested in growing as a Yogi and a teacher? DM me for details on future Teacher Training programs. #teachersintraining #yogalife #layoga #layogis #whatayogilookslike #pytt #cpyxp #cpy2020 #yogateachers #instacollage #latergram #muchlatergram (at CorePower Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8UOd_AHkYV/?igshid=157bo1zwp1201

Over the last 5 weeks, it has been a privilege guiding these beautiful ones further along in their teacher journeys. These 4 fabulous instructors taught their last two Community Classes on Wednesday, and knocked it out the park! We celebrated with sugar (Donut Friend, yummmm) and high fives all around. Are you interested in growing as a Yogi and a teacher? DM me for details on future Teacher Training programs. #teachersintraining #yogalife #layoga #layogis #whatayogilookslike #pytt #cpyxp #cpy2020 #yogateachers (at CorePower Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8UM5s_n5Rp/?igshid=1oc82xfrrsar9

It's on! Join our CorePower La Canada Teachers in Training for not one, but TWO Community Classes! Every Wednesday for 5 weeks starting tonight--January 8--through February 5, our Teachers in Training will teach the classic, non-heated C-1 at 7:30 p.m., then teach a heated C-2 sequence at 9:00 p.m.! Best part: Both classes are FREE!!! #cpylacañada #teachersintraining #cpynola #yogalife #layoga #layogis #whatayogilookslike (at CorePower Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7EMZ6KnQXT/?igshid=qirccjospoz1

It's on! Join our CorePower La Canada Teachers in Training for not one, but TWO Community Classes! Every Wednesday for 5 weeks starting tonight--January 8--through February 5, our Teachers in Training will teach the classic, non-heated C-1 at 7:30 p.m., then teach a heated C-2 sequence at 9:00 p.m.! Best part: Both classes are FREE!!! #cpylacañada #teachersintraining #cpynola #yogalife #layoga #layogis #whatayogilookslike (at CorePower Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7EMH5sHcr7/?igshid=mlaszr6gl2cm

A beautiful gift from a beautiful Yogi. She moves and flies like a fairy, and I consider her an earthbound angel! Thank you, @littleburnside -- Merry Christmas! #gifts #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas #itstheholidayseason #itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear #merrychristmaseve #yogisquad #yogalife #layogis (at CorePower Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6eFAAwn7CE/?igshid=whuqcd3ixyai

A beautiful gift from a beautiful Yogi. She moves and flies like a fairy, and I consider her an earthbound angel! Thank you, @littleburnside -- Merry Christmas! #gifts #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas #itstheholidayseason #itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear #merrychristmaseve #yogisquad #yogalife #layogis (at CorePower Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6eEq24n4-V/?igshid=6ai8w209j1fy

The Holidays are for sharing with family and friends, and it was wonderful spending time with my good friend Laura Rebecca over tacos and coffee. From signing her up for her first free week at CorePower Yoga Sherman Oaks, to sharing desk time together during her HPF internship, to watching her blossom as assistant manager and now manager of CPY Hollywood, we've seen a lot and done a lot together on and off the mat! Not to mention we just look fabulous--Yoga and the 50s--nothing like it! #oldfriendsarethebest #yogalife #layogis #omiesforlife #itstheholidayseason #itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear #christmastimeishere #tacofridayinsteadoftues #whatayogilookslike #nofilter #fabulous50s (at HomeState) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6UV3yynHYI/?igshid=nfaegbmn64b6

The Holidays are for sharing with family and friends, and it was wonderful spending time with my good friend @laurateachesyoga over tacos and coffee. From signing her up for her first free week at CorePower Yoga Sherman Oaks, to sharing desk time together during her HPF internship, to watching her blossom as assistant manager and now manager of CPY Hollywood, we've seen a lot and done a lot together on and off the mat! Not to mention we just look fabulous--Yoga and the 50s--nothing like it! #oldfriendsarethebest #yogalife #layogis #omiesforlife #itstheholidayseason #itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear #christmastimeishere #tacofridayinsteadoftues #whatayogilookslike (at HomeState) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6UVOJJpwqX/?igshid=frc32eqf53mw

"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." -- Seneca And so it goes. I, and my fabulous team of coaches, graduated these 10 ladies from their 8-week Teacher Training journey last night. One phase of their Yoga life has ended, and a new one as Yoga teachers begins. Where will the journey take them? The possibilities are infinite, as is our love, respect, and pride in their accomplishments. Congratulations, Teachers-in-Training--YOU did it! #yogalife #yogateachers #layoga #layogis #cpylacañada #pyttlacanada #pytt2019 #teachersintraining #whatayogilookslike #joblove (at CorePower Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5-vr1THNhd/?igshid=9qtamafsdi12

"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." -- Seneca And so it goes. I, and my fabulous team of coaches, graduated these 10 ladies from their 8-week Teacher Training journey last night. One phase of their Yoga life has ended, and a new one as Yoga teachers begins. Where will the journey take them? The possibilities are infinite, as is our love, respect, and pride in their accomplishments. Congratulations, Teachers-in-Training--YOU did it! #yogalife #yogateachers #layoga #layogis #cpylacañada #pyttlacanada #pytt2019 #teachersintraining #whatayogilookslike #joblove (at CorePower Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5-vgJXHyP1/?igshid=54eopxz3hp83

So this beautiful girl is part of one of my favorite families: The Angulos are special treasures in the world, and Martin and Marie's three treasures: Vianka, Nathalie, and Valerie hold a special place in my heart. Vianka and Valerie love to perch on the top of the back cabinets behind the CPY La Canada front desk, and apparently Nathalie loves it too! I tried to surreptitiously snap this picture before she broke the pose, but Nathalie graced me with her sweet smile to let me know she was fine with it. Happy Friday! Enjoy and embrace the delightful humans with whom you share space. #yogalife #layoga #layogis #whatayogilookslike #yogaforall #humancondition #treasures #family #yogafamily #churchfamily #latergram #muchlatergram (at CorePower Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4DFwMIDA4I/?igshid=1rofdmnc1ow7z