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Christie Murdock presents as beauty, generosity + grace.  In yoga class, we tease that she is a Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of Prosperity who embodies all things beautiful and offers abundance in all its forms. And if you've ever walked into her shop, Banyan Tree, you'll see that there is truth to that reference.  Banyan Tree is a casual-chic women's boutique with a global flair. It&...

I love chatting with my friend + colleague, Emi Coffman.  She's interesting. Her perspective is unusual. She brings forward fresh ideas. And I am happy for you to hear her. Emi + I talked about her upbringing in Japan and her recent trip back home. But even more intriguing, Emi shared her tuning forks along with some information about sound frequency and the flow of life force as it relates t...

To be honest, I had never met Alex Handloff before.  But he came highly recommended by Leah Rachelle. And when it comes to interesting people, I figured I could trust her.  And yeah. It turned out alright! Alex is a super interesting person. He's easy to talk to and even sprinkled a little humor into the conversation.  And that is notable because the topic of conversation is Environmental Res...

Sanjiv Lal is a managing partner in a healthcare investment company.  He, with his wife, own Falls Yoga + Barre in Cuyahoga Falls. He is also an Indian-American man raised in Parma OH with the practices of yoga richly embedded in his life.  Now, it would be a stretch to call Sanjiv Lal a friend. I mean, we don't really know each other that well.  We've never had lunch or exchanged birthd...

Feeling a little fired up? Got a warrior attitude going on?  Well, it makes good sense.  That's how it feels when we've got a new moon in the Aries sky and she's conjunct Chiron! I wanted to learn more about it all so I sat for a chat with Lisa Turner, Astrologer + Yoga Teacher.  Lisa makes it all relatable and relevant.  She's got the down-to-earth on the heavens.  And I'...

I've come to expect both credibility + compassion from my teacher + friend Jennifer Lansdale.  Jenn is a yoga therapist (C-IAYT) with fifteen years experience. She holds a Masters Degree in Aromatherapy Research and is a clinical aromatherapist. She previously owned and operated Awaken Yoga in Mentor, OH and now creates aromatherapy products and services as Heaven + Earth Aromatherapy.  There...

Watching the news, listening to the gossip, scrolling through social media. These habitual daily activities might lead one to believe that there is nothing but bad out there in the world.  And yes. There is plenty bad.  But meeting new people and growing community at the new Studio 108 location in Independence, Ohio has revealed to me so many lovely people and uplifting experiences.   So much good...

Most of us know the highs and lows of our blood sugar levels. We feel it in the body and in the mood.  We know that bouncing blood sugar is definitely not an experience of "best self". But how to balance? I wanted to know myself, so I sat for a chat with Leah Rachelle. Leah is smart + creative on these things. She is a social worker, personal trainer, functional medicine health coach and...

Yeah, the time will come.  The time will come for each of when we look in the mirror and notice that the time has come. We don't look as we've looked before. And likely we don't feel the same either.  I'm blessed to share that time - ant that noticing -  with the fabulous Michelle Toth.  Michelle is Founder + CEO of Brilliant Muse. She is an Ayurveda Consultant. She is certifie...

Richard Gartner is one of my favorite teachers.  He offers creative and inspiring perspectives on...well, just about everything! So I was happier than happy when we had a chance, on a snowy day, to sit together and talk.  In this conversation, Richard takes us on a deep dive into his 2020-2021 experience of losing and reclaiming his attention span. You'll love the personal stories.  Plus  you...

I'm all a-buzz about this Human Design thing.  Have you heard of it?  It's an interesting, complex + multidimensional system of understanding our own personal way of functioning as a human. It's a way of awareness: awareness of how our energy flows, how our strengths + weaknesses function, how we interact with ourselves, others and the world and how we create + express ourselves as...

Leah and I both value a good night's sleep beyond just about anything.  Perhaps you've come to appreciate the same.  After all, it's difficult to feel good in anyway when your sleep has been interrupted or inadequate.  In this conversation, Leah talks about the science behind that experience. And she has some simple but helpful tips for improving your sleep potential.  Give it a lis...

Living an active lifestyle in a flexible body type, I've had my share of misalignments, injuries + pains. And after experiencing so many different kinds of care - including a variety of styles of chiropractic care - I found a team of care providers that respected, understood + treated my physical injury as a part of my whole body. PLUS, they sent me back out into my athletic lifestyle with a...

Chatting with Leah Rachelle is always informative + entertaining so take a listen, Seekers + Sages. Today Leah + I bid farewell to 2021 and lay out our best hacks for manifesting a prosperous and joyful 2022.  We share our vision boards. We talk about resolutions, intentions and goals. We've got some tips about habits. It comes at you a little bit crazy-like but that is probably the best part...

I had the pleasure of sitting with friend + colleague, Pamela Price.  We hadn't seen each other in such a long time - wow, it felt good to reconnect! I think you'll feel that.  In addition, I'm hoping you feel the curiosity and compassion with which we both work with our lifestyle choices - including our commitment to exploring alcohol-free living.  We have both been in the ups and...

Meet Lisa Stewart: Local Light Worker and MORE.  Lisa Stewart is an esthetician and skincare educator. She is founder of Solia Day Spa + Peri Skin Care. She is a founding hostess of the positive and uplifting Live It Up TV. And very importantly, she directs the non-profit organization Michael's Promise in support on children and adults who have been victims of sexual abuse.  Lisa and I had a...

Winter Solstice is right around the corner bringing all kinds of energy for release + renew.  Take a listen as Lisa Turner, yoga teacher + astrologer,  shares her thoughts around the planetary activities of December. And, since she's such a wise one, she will offer some perspective around these energies as they move us into 2022.  If you like this conversation, you might want to be a part of...

I'm squealing with excitement to introduce you to Christine Canter.  Christine is a friend + colleague. She is a yogi + a healer. She is a powerful channel of light + love - but not the trite kind of light + love {insert emojis here}. But the real life, times-are-tough, what's-going-on kind of light + love.  I have observed Christine bring her grounded goodness into countless situations....

Eclipse Season brings change - shifts - opportunities - and more! And with everything else going on, we might find this one intense {Hey there, Pluto!} and we might need some guidance in finding softness {Yes, you, Venus.} So, take few minutes to listen to what Lisa has to say about it all. She's laying it out + lining it up. Worth following ;-) And if you'd like to attend Lisa's Ec...

If you've been Following - and likely you have! Then you know that I am passionate + intentional about living my yoga practice.  So when I decided to organize a fall event, I needed a local + meaningful cause to support. And I found it!! Meet Maria Paparella founder + Director of Chair-ity, Inc. Chair-ity is a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization that provide home furnishings to teens as they tr...

Whether you live in Independence or simply come into the City to practice at the studio, my guess is that you are like me: a little unaware of what goes on behind the scenes. And in the current climate, it's easy to assume the worst. But today I had the privilege and pleasure to sit with two of the City of Independence's newest faces.  Jessica Hyser + Ryan Wancata work in the Department...

Zach Friedhof is quite simply one of my favorite people. He's a thoughtful guy with a commitment to living from his heart. And that makes him a valued member of my life-community.  I wanted to catch up on his projects and offerings. And I was hoping for his ideas on how an ordinary gal like me could serve the community in these trying times. So we sat for a chat.  I hope you enjoy the convers...

Our resident astrologist, Lisa Turner takes on the Virgo: the good + the bad of it! Not to worry, as she has some simple + sound advice for riding the waves of tension and change that are currently moving through our world.  And remember - we are all feeling it. So we are  practicing with you ;-) Thanks so much for Following. You can connect with Lisa Turner via FB: Lisa M Turner or IG @astroyogi_...

Have a listen as I talk to Michelle Toth, Ayurveda Practitioner + Meditation Coach, about meditation.  Michelle has a magical way of bringing slippery + rocky ideas right down to earth where we can take a look at them - and make lifestyle adjustments towards our betterment.  In this episode, Michelle lays down the benefits of mindfulness practices + the inner madness that keeps us from sustaining...

My daughter, Leah Markowitz + I had a little sit-down.  She's my mini and my guess is that our conversation will give you a chuckle.  We share some memories: stories of her early practices with me.  And then I turn Leah loose to tell you all about her Barre + Pilates practices. She talks about how she came to appreciate these styles of fitness + what you can expect in her classes.  So there....