“A Birthday is another 365 day trip around the sun, enjoy the ride!” In our family, this is birthday season. Every year around this time, I like to look back at the last year and see if I have met my goals that I set out for myself on August 31st last year. I […]
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Aug
Aug
Each time that I teach a large group I say a little prayer for each of the folks participating to be lifted. I ask to be a conduit of healing and grace, and I teach from my heart. I have been teaching large groups for over 10 years and teaching in general for over 25 […]
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Jul
Jul
“If you can dream it, you can do it.” -Walt Disney Thanks for all the love that was sent to our family for our wedding anniversary! ON TV Look for Desi on HSN on July 24th at 2PM Pacific/5PM ET representing manduka IN THE NEWS Click here to check out Asana Journal and their interview […]
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Nov
Nov
Had the best morning ever with my friend Julie Chang and the beautiful Moms on Good Day L.A. Thanks to Sarah Duerr Parise Kimberly Ryan Josefin Adler Melissa Sullivan and Rocio Burton for sharing your strength and smiles. So much fun getting fit WITH the babies, this is what Mothers Into Living Fit is all […]
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Sep
Sep
Pregnant Olympian and Inspiration for Moms-to-Be Kerri Walsh Jennings is a personal inspiration to me. In addition to being an amazing athlete and having the best nick name ever ‘six feet of sunshine,’ she won the Olympics while she was 5 weeks pregnant! Pregnancy is an amazing time in a woman’s life and although most […]
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Jul
Jul
Happy Summer! I am so excited for all of this summer’s wonderful events! Thursday, July 27th I will be joining the Moms from Mom Life Yo! Also my dear friend and super-doula Lori Bregman will be a the Calamigos Beach House in Malibu for a special evening of wellness. Make sure to RSVP. Saturday, July […]
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Jul
Jul
I have 2 degrees in exercise science and countless certifications in yoga, fitness, and dance. Even with my background, I remember when I found out that I was pregnant the first time, I really wanted a lot more information on what was safe in terms of movement during pregnancy. I found some great resources, but […]
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Jan
Jan
There are many different types of families in this world as I saw so beautifully reflected at a recent event at my older son’s school. There were single parents, step parents, and grandparents who were all there to celebrate our children. The children danced to songs from around the world and recognized different types of […]
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Dec
Dec
‘ Making spirits bright, oh what fun it is to laugh and sing.’ – From Jingle Bells Wishing you all a happy and bright holiday season full of love, health, and blessings. So much to share to close out this amazing year, and start the next chapter together in 2017! Photo by Fluid Frame Photography […]
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Jun
Jun
Recently, someone asked me if I love my obstetrician. Love is a strong word, and not one that I use lightly. I respect, adore, and trust my OB, but it is not a warm fuzzy love. Her energy is very masculine or ‘yang’ as they say in the Eastern traditions. She is an incredible scientist, […]