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December 2017
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At #DCAshtanga, we value cultural exchange, and denounce bigotry and oppression of all stripes. Here I️ am doing forest yoga, not to be confused with Forrest Yoga. Did you know we have the best landlady— @gratefulweirdo who owns and operates @kaliyog…
Wigs, short shorts, formal wear.
in imageKaruna Maze, Gail Hall and 16 others
And w[hile] there [are] billi[ons] of fri[end]ship[s]
And w[hile] there [are] billi[ons] of fri[end]ship[s]
Wigs, short shorts, formal wear.
in imageKaruna Maze, Gail Hall and 16 others
And w[hile] ther[e are] billi[ons] of fr[ien]ship[s]
And w[hile] ther[e are] billi[ons] of fr[ien]ship[s]
From the last time I was in the best shape of my life.
26 was dope.
November 2017
This x1000
Day Two: #blackandwhitephotochallenge #failedit
Day One: #blackandwhitephotochallenge
October 2017
Ashtanga yoga's primary series, as counted by Sharath Jois, can be completed in an unhurried manner at about the s…
I owe my friends all the thanks: @pamelaxing for the face, @yoantoine for the wig, @mbwrld and @jrene01 for the dr…
Living.
Oh hey, Miss Adams Morgan Pagent.
Oh boy.
Make the breath sound pleasant. Breathing is an inherently pleasurable activity-- it means you're not dead yet. An…
Marichiyasana... eh?! What're you doing over there?
The Gayatri Mantra, written by Rishi Vishvamitra, is mentioned in the Buddha's Pali Canon, the Bhagavad-Gita, and …
Seven years ago, my friends and I won a cow for our exploits at the cave man Olympics. I was getting into the "best shape of my life" -- I look back at these times incredibly fondly -- the resilience, determination, and unfuckwithableness I gleaned in that time has proved invaluable as I continue to grow in my inner and outer fitness.
Vasthistha, the great sage, lead a peaceful community-- the kind where people got on swell and took care of each o…
Tomorrow at 4 -- @hotspotdupont -- I'll be sharing the 26+2 sequence in a 60-minute format. It is one of the most …
September 2017
GRIT Steely-eyed, dirt on the sleeve stick-to-it-ive-ness is essential to success in yoga (and life!). Resilience…
Transitions mean change. Change is scary. I have historicaly been guiled buy the idea of the encroach of Winter. …
I am the light that keeps the streets on.
You gotta practice. Sometimes life gets away from you-- shit happens. Today, I ended up practicing at god knows w…
#fbf 7 years ago at pride, my plastic Starbucks cup fell off the fire escape and shattered. It landed next to a 10…
New class times! Tuesday @ 12- Hot Spot Dupont Wednesday @ 6:30p- Vida U Thursday @ 12 - Vida U Friday @ 12 - Ba…
Spent yesterday in the company of one of my best friends. School began for her this past week and she's on the gri…
August 2017
So, to recap: there's a day of the dead skeleton riding a giant cock into battle with a paddleboard oar on the la…
The look.
WOW 2017
WOW
A fun memory.
WHY WE SHOULD SEE THEIR NAMES: Freedom of assembly has an inherent imperative towards integrity that silent suppor…
Current mood.
At Aarti's wedding, I felt so honored to be able to share this life with, as Puja put in her speech, a family whos…
July 2017
An all time favorite.
How often do you see a shape like this? I make one at least twice a day, most days.
Saw @bethditto touring the unbelievably good album "Fake Sugar" -- which I think is her best work yet. Had to peel…
A little collage with some of my most influential teachers: David, Rolf, and Sharath. Marci (who is very much one …
Led primary was filled with folks I've had the good fortune to work with for over three years each (wow!!) So, I p…
Twinning.
Freedom, 1776. But, then again in June 26, 2015. The third 4th of July as someone viewed as equal under the law he…
I spent Canada Day biking, napping, and lazing. Also dancing and ducking (no, for once that isn't ab auto correct …
June 2017
Me at 27, living the good life.
New hair.
Pre-Wonder Woman-- you know I love a grand hall.
In this life, I'm insanely lucky to be coming up on two and three decades of friendship with folks-- and these two…
#Reposting @stuiestyle_yoga with @instarepost_app -- Thank you for Mixtape @djmattbailer and @sheavanhorn. You guy…
Love is love-- and oh how I love y'all! #Reposting @tugga_life with @instarepost_app -- Love is love...Thanks for…
The accuracy. #pride
"you look ready for the day!" I said. "I am," she replied. "one more plaque to go, for the front. Its of me and my…
Charlie's kinda wondering why I skipped happy hour. After a day of teaching, my singing lesson, cleans, deadlifts…
May 2017
I love this picture!
Was I ever really 23? The Hotel Helix is now Mason & Rook, she's a doctor, and I'm... 34. #fbf
Hmf.
I love flying @porter -- the flight attendants knew the gayborhood, Kiki'd about gentrification, and helped me sor…
Xo
April 2017
Hmmm.
Recorded some of the stuff I do when I'm horsing around at the gym. svadhyaya isn't always fun, but so nice when …
The game? Your first profile pic and your current profile pic. I flubbed and picked a recent post. 😉 July 2007, April 2017.
Four years, eh?
March 2017
Come practice!
Moonday -- sleep in, wash stuff.
Don't worry-- we're back to business on Monday.
Don't worry-- we're back to business on Monday.
Selfie.
Can't wait to share some of the shwag I came home with this year. Oils, Earrings, and Mal…
Workshops & Teaching! March 26: Kali Yoga 8-9: Intro to Mysore ($45) 9-10: Pranayama ($2…
February 2017
Perfect.
Easy come, easy go. Surf & Sand? In my Heart & Hand. Don't leave until you've left.
Ah! From the shala in Mysore!
Mask4Mask
Cats meow side.
Time flies.
January 2017
I love this pic. Sleeping in conference.
Shopping.
Me, on a night off from practice.
Moonday.
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