Posted on January 2, 2019
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“And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.” –Rainer Maria Rilke
Start off the new year right with healthy and fun curated events in LA!
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EVENTS
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Manduka’s Mommy and Me Yoga Class at Yogaworks
My friends at manduka yoga are partnering with me to bring you a complimentary mommy and me yoga class at yogaworks in playa vista on 1/12/19. This class will fill up quickly, click to register here.
Photo by Katee Grace
Silent Disco Yoga Flow and Food!
Join me and my friends at BenderFlow on Sunday 1/13/19 in DTLA for silent disco yoga with my fave DJ Justin Henderson. Followed by yummy food at Smorgasburg. Click here to register.
Yoga for Pregnant Mamas-to-be
Join me and my bestie, celebrity doula and amazing author Lori Bregman at Hatch in Brentwood on 1/16/19. Prenatal yoga with me followed by visualization with Lori and lunch and shopping with our friends at the super chic store for moms. Click here for more information and to reserve your space.
 
Yoga at Home
Beachbody on Demand features pre and postnatal yoga classes with me every day, at your convenience. Whether you are an expecting mom, new mom, or mom who wants to recover core strength, there’s an option for you. Click here to subscribe.
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COMING SOON
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I’m so excited for my new book, “Your Strong, Sexy Pregnancy,” with Human Kinetics. Expecting moms, new moms, and moms over 40, this book is a compilation of many years of study and personal experience as a mom. Many of my favorite yoga, fitness, meditation, and nutrition professionals have contributed to this book and I’m so excited to share!! More info soon.
Photo by Natiya Guin
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IN THE NEWS
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| Check out these great recommendations for gear when working out while pregnant. My favorite yoga mat company is Manduka and I’m so excited to share their great products with moms. Click here to see the article on Parenting.com |
NEW YEAR’S INTENTIONS
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Resolutions are not my favorite, but intentions are! Each year I set an intention and speak the intention into a shell. I then throw the shell into the ocean and ask for support and guidance from Mother Earth and all that is. I invite you to enjoy this practice as you set your own intentions for love, success, and joy this year.
- Find something beautiful from nature that inspires you; a shell, a rose, a crystal
- Hold nature in your hands and close your eyes. Breathe deeply and visualize what you wish to create this year.
- Now identify the feeling associated with the visualization and allow the feeling to become your intention.
- Speak your intention into your hands and the beautiful piece of nature that you have chosen.
- Offer your shell, flower, or crystal to the ocean, the mountains, or your favorite scenic vista; a place that is special to you.
- Take a mental picture of the scene, the feeling, and the intention and carry it into your heart and daily meditations this year.
With Love and Gratitude,
Desi |
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Posted on November 13, 2018
| As we move deep into autumn, I’m working on a lot of projects that will bloom in the Spring. Building foundations for your dreams is an important step when creating something new. Whenever I get stuck, my answer to finding new inspiration is simple…. Dance! |
EVENTS
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For everyone, join me for a special night of yoga and dance high above the City of Angels in DTLA with the incredibly talented DJ Marques Wyatt on Friday, November 16th at 8PM. BenderFlow and DEEP events are a sultry mix of yoga, ecstatic dance, incredible views, and music that moves you. Click here to register.
For moms, join our beautiful community of pregnant goddesses, new moms and beautiful babies each Thursday at 10:45AM at Yogaworks in Playa Vista. This Thursday November 15th, we have a special guest, the talented photographer Katee Grace who will be taking photos that you can order for yourself or holiday gifts. Check her out at Kateegrace.com
Photo by Katee Grace
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BOOK
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“Your Strong, Sexy Pregnancy” with Human Kinetics will be available in the spring. I’m passionate about empowering women throughout pregnancy and beyond, and the book shares my philosophy on bridging yoga and fitness. My dear friend and photographer Natiya Guin shot the images for the book recently and I wanted to give you a sneak peek. Special thanks to Manduka for the beautiful leggings.
Photo by Natiya Guin
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VIDEO
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NOVEMBER HEALTH & FITNESS TIPS
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- Stay hydrated, the air is dry and it’s easy to get dehydrated. Fresh water, pressed juices, and warm soup are great ways to stay hydrated.
- Soup for everyone! In Ayurvedic medicine, we are taught to enjoy the foods that are in season. Right now is a great time to enjoy root vegetables and make them into yummy soup to keep you warm from the inside- out!
- Keep a fitness journal. Staying accountable during the winter months can keep you on track for your health and fitness goals year round.
- Meditate. Taking a few minutes each morning to connect to a deep sense of peace and calm can set the tone for the day.
- Find local health and fitness events that benefit your favorite charity. By connecting to something greater than ourselves, our fitness programs and yoga practices are transformed into a gift and an offering to help the community.
- Make time for loved ones. Mom guilt is real and I know that setting aside time for your health and wellness routines can be a little bit challenging. Invite your kids to enjoy your healthy lifestyle. A family walk after dinner or a dance party in your living room are easy ways to exercise together. For moms with young babies, check out my mommy and me yoga practice on Beachbody on Demand.
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STAY CONNECTED
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| With Love and Gratitude,
Desi |
Posted in Newsletter Archive
Posted on August 29, 2018
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“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 know that January 1st is usually when goals and resolutions are set, for me I like to set them on my birthday, as a reminder that each trip around the sun is another opportunity to share what I love to do. I love to be of service and help people to experience the joy of movement. There is a special place in my heart for Moms and babies, and bringing the gifts yoga and fitness to my community makes my heart smile. Here are some of the recent highlights from this last trip around the sun. |
NEW MAGAZINE COVER
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Thanks OM Yoga magazine for giving me the opportunity to work with one of my besties, the super talented photographer Natiya Guin, on this shoot. Last year I created a vision board with the words “Yoga for Pregnancy, kindness, and grounding,” on it- and what a lovely surprise to see them all there on the cover! Also, special thanks to Manduka for the beautiful apparel.
Photo by Natiya Guin
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LATINAFEST!
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Soy Mexicana! I was born in Chicago and my father was Mexican. I am proud of my Mexican heritage and was excited to be invited to lead a Yoga class at Plaza de la Cultura y Artes in downtown LA with the hosts of The Trend Talk Show Naibe Reynoso and Bel Hernandez. What a joy to share Yoga with these beautiful, empowered Latinas! I have more special events coming up this year. Look for my social media handles on this message to stay connected and attend an event or a class.
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IN THE NEWS
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| Click here to check out my friend and fellow Chicagoan Mom, Monica Rohleder’s article about Mothers into Living Fit and how to be a Mom Boss.
Click here to read the Voyage LA article for inspiration on how to make your fitness and yoga business vision a reality. |
WEEKLY CLASSES
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| Pre and Post Natal Yoga at Yogaworks in Playa Vista, CA each Thursday at 10:45AM
Not in LA? Check out Desi’s videos on Beachbody on Demand, Amazon, and iTunes for prenatal yoga, mommy and me yoga yoga for beginners, fitness, and dance |
VISION BOARD
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My family and I have a lot to be thankful for. As I celebrate another trip around the sun, I am creating a new vision board. If you have never created a vision board, here are some fun ways to get started:
- Collect your old magazines and cut out words and photos that inspire you
- If there is something that you cannot find in a magazine that you want to include on your board, google it and print out an image
- Include photos of family, friends, and places that are meaningful to you
- Paste or tape the images onto colorful paper, I like to add glitter
- Invite your kids to create a board with you
- Invite your kids to create a board with you
- Put the board somewhere that you can see it every day, mine is in my closet where I get dressed
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STAY CONNECTED
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| With Love and Gratitude,
Desi
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Posted in Newsletter Archive
Posted on July 17, 2018
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“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!
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ON TV
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Look for Desi on HSN on July 24th at 2PM Pacific/5PM ET representing manduka
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IN THE NEWS
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Click here to check out Asana Journal and their interview with Yoga Mama Desi and read her hopes for the future of yoga.
Click here to check out the VoyageLA article with Desi Bartlett and Mothers Into Living Fit.
Thank you to Macaroni Kid for 2 articles this month! Click here to read about Desi as mom of the month. |
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Bender Yoga at FIGat7th
Saturday, July 28th at 1PM with DJ Justin Henderson – Sign up on eventbriteLATINAfest at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes
Saturday, August 25th at 11AM – Sign up on eventbrite |
WEEKLY CLASSES
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| You are invited to join Desi at yogaworks playa vista every Thursday at 10:45 AM for prenatal yoga and mommy and me yoga. This is a combined class and babies up to 6 months of age are invited to enjoy yoga with mama. Click here for upcoming classes. |
STAY CONNECTED
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| More to come: Look for Desi’s new book in 2019, she’s working hard to create a super fun and incredibly informative book for moms everywhere with publisher Human Kinetics.
With Love,
Desi |
Posted in Newsletter Archive
Posted on July 25, 2017
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Happy Summer!
I am so excited for all of this summer’s wonderful events!
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Thursday, July 27th
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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.
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Saturday, July 29th
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| Join me for a super fun family Yoga class at Yogaworks Playa Vista. This is the time to invite your spouse, your older toddler, and grandparents. Click here to sign up.
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October 6th & 13th
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| Join me for 2 weekends of Mothers Into Living Fit Pre and Post Natal teacher training at Playa Vista Yogaworks. We spread out the course over 2 weekends and shorter class sessions. The perfect option for busy LA Yoga teachers, doulas, midwives, and mamas. Continuing education hours available through Yoga Alliance. Click here to sign up today.
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STAY CONNECTED
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| So Much to Celebrate!
Love, Desi
PS Let’s stay connected
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Posted in Newsletter Archive
Posted on March 28, 2017
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‘ Stay close to anything that makes you glad you are alive ’
– Hafiz
Photo by Ruth Powell Photography
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VIDEOS
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I’m so excited to be working with Manduka and their amazing project: OM. Click here (and scroll down on the page) to check out my new prenatal Yoga video featuring their amazing products.
Yogis Anonymous is a great resource for Yoga media. Click here to check out my prenatal yoga videos for each trimester.
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HABLAS ESPAÑOL?
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| Ser Padres is a great resource for parents with lots of information on everything from products to exercise. Next month you can find me on their website with lots of tips for how to get the whole family excited about exercise. Log onto: serpadres.com |
GIVING BACK
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| Please join me on Sunday, May 14th for a special Mother’s Day Prenatal Yoga Goddess Flow class at Yogaworks on Montana at 1:30pm.
All proceeds will benefit breast cancer research as part of Manduka’s project: OM.
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NEW SCHEDULE
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| Our popular Mommy & Me by the Sea Class at Palisades Park through my company Mothers Into Living Fit- The MILF Workout™ will continue through Spring. You can sign up for classes on my website here.
- Tuesdays, 11am Mommy & Me Yoga & Fitness by the Sea, Santa Monica’s Palisades Park
- Wednesdays, 12:30 Prenatal Yoga, Yogaworks on Montana & 2:30 Mommy & Baby Yoga
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FEATURED PRODUCT
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Manduka’s new x training mat is awesome! Plenty of cushion while helping to maintain stability. Check out my friend Logan Cahoon’s classes at Yogaworks and on social media: @alpha_yoga
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TEACHER TRAINING
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Pre and post natal training coming in the fall!
Please email me at: desibartlett@gmail for more info.
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STAY CONNECTED
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| The Light in me recognizes and bows to the Light in you, Namaste.
Love, Desi |
Posted in Newsletter Archive
Posted on December 21, 2016
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‘ 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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IN THE NEWS
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LA Yoga has consistently been one of the best Yoga magazines out there for over a decade. I am thrilled to work with them from time to time and contribute articles that are near and dear to my heart. This month you can find my article, ‘Train hard like a Yogi,’ at LA Yoga.com.
Yogajournal.com has an awesome blog that I have written for several times this last year. To check out my most recent YJ blog on how to handle post-election stress, click here. |
SOCIAL MEDIA
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| Check out the new Guided Body by Desi Bartlett group on Facebook. I have written an e-guide to keep you on track with your health and fitness goals over the holidays and beyond. The new group has the e-guide link as well as tons of real-world tips and motivation to set you up for success. You can also post any health and fitness related questions on this page, as well as your inspirational photos.
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NEW VIDEO CONTENT
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| Thanks to Yogis Anonymous for the opportunity to do what I love to do! Here is the link to check out all 3 trimesters Goddess Yoga flow and to activate your free subscription: CLICK HERE.
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| Each week I add a new video blog on to my YouTube channel. If you have questions about motherhood, fitness, Yoga, or a healthy lifestyle, please message me at desibartlett@gmail.com I love to answer your questions and research new approaches for your personal needs. |
NEW SCHEDULE
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| This January I am continuing our popular Mommy & Me by the Sea Class at Palisades Park through my company Mothers Into Living Fit- The MILF Workout TM. You can sign up for classes on my website here
- Tuesdays, 11am Mommy & Me Yoga & Fitness by the Sea, Santa Monica’s Palisades Park
- Wednesdays, 12:30 Prenatal Yoga, Yogaworks on Montana & 2:30 Mommy & Baby Yoga
- Thursdays, 11am Mommy & Me Yoga & Fitness by the Sea, Santa Monica’s Palisades Park
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FEATURED PRODUCT
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| This month I would like to turn you on to a wonderful mama’s website. Check out Sarahaley.com for some great holiday fitness tips. I contributed a fun, easy way to boost your booty too =) |
MAHALO!
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| We just returned from the Big Island of Hawaii that has filled me with so much inspiration, I can’t wait to start 2017 with you!
Photo by Charla Photography
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STAY CONNECTED
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| The Light in me recognizes and bows to the Light in you, Namaste.
Love, Desi |
Posted in Desi's Blog, Newsletter Archive
Posted on August 30, 2016
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“It takes a long time to become young”
-Pablo Picasso
Thank you for all of the birthday wishes that have been mailed, emailed and messaged. With each passing year I feel more energized and like I am aging backwards. The mirror tells me my age, but my spirit has decided to become young, just like the words of Picasso.
Photo by Fluid Frame Photography
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In the News
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| 32/7 is an amazing new website for working Moms that features my favorite 10 minute Upper Body Workout for busy Moms. Click here to check out the video. |
New Video Content
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| Thanks to Yogis Anonymous for the opportunity to do what I love to do! Here is the link to check out my new 1st trimester easy Yoga flow and to activate your free subscription!
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On the Town
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| It’s never too early to share the gift of Yoga with your children. I was super excited to teach Yoga for an amazing group of Latina bloggers at the private screening of #Iceage #collisioncourse
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Vlog
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| Each week I add a new video blog on to my youtube channel. If you have questions about motherhood, fitness, Yoga, or a healthy lifestyle, please message me at desibartlett@gmail.com I love to answer your questions and research new approaches for your personal needs.
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Blog
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| You can find a Prenatal sequence that I created for Fabletics on their website here. So much fun working with the Fabletics social media team at their beautiful office in El Segundo, CA and bringing my son to work with me.
 
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New Schedule
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| This September I am adding a Mommy & Me Class at Palisades Park through my company Mothers Into Living Fit- The MILF Workout™. A beautiful outdoor class that overlooks the majestic Pacific Ocean. Check out the beautiful photo of our class by the amazingly talented Katee Grace Photography.
Tuesdays- 11:00am Mommy & Me Yoga and Fitness by the Sea in Palisades Park in Santa Monica; registration on mothersintolivingfit.com
Wednesdays- 12:30 Prenatal Yoga & 2:15 Mommy & Baby Yoga Yogaworks Montana
Thursdays- 11:00am Mommy & Me Yoga and Fitness by the Sea in Palisades Park in Santa Monica; registration on mothersintolivingfit.com
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Gratitude
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| So much gratitude for the amazing students at the Pre and Post Natal Yoga Teacher Training at You & the Mat in the OC. My dearest Yoga teacher, Annie Carpenter is the creator of Smart Flow Yoga™, and this training was offered as a continuing education module for Smart Flow™. If you are interested in attending a future training, stay in touch for dates in 2017.
 
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Featured Product
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| Bendi Baby Yoga mat is made by a lovely couple that I have had the privilege of getting to know over the last few years. Their mats are perfect for babies, toddlers, and kids, and are not just functional, but super cute! Check out their website at bendibaby.com
The Light in me recognizes and bows to the Light in you, Namaste.
Love, Desi |
Posted in Desi's Blog, Newsletter Archive
Posted on April 26, 2016
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“I believe the world is incomprehensibly beautiful – an endless prospect of magic and wonder”
-Ansel Adams
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On TV
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| Recently I had the pleasure of returning to the Home & Family show for my 3rd appearance. Sharing knowledge of how to work the core safely during pregnancy and minimize the effects of the ‘donald duck posture,’ as well as checking for separation in the abdominal wall after pregnancy is something that I love to share with mamas to be, and new moms as a way of working safely & effectively with the core. To view the tv segment, please click here to see the Mothers Into Living Fit youTube channel.
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Online
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| Wanna learn how I got back in shape post baby? Check out the interview I just did for The Fit Mom Summit with Katya Meyers. Click here to learn more. Katya is a very inspirational Mom, triathlete and entrepreneur. What a joy to work with Moms who love to empower Moms. |
Classes
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| Recently the amazing Katee Grace, professional photographer, captured some beautiful moments in class which convey the spirit of Mothers Into Living Fit. Classes are a blend of mediation, visualization, Yoga, dance, singing (in baby classes), joy and love. I have spent many years studying many different formats to create a hybrid workout to empower moms. Please message me at desibartlett@gmail.com to attend classes in LA as my guest. For more info on Katee, check out her site kateegrace.com
 
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Education for Instructors
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| Ever think about teaching Pre and Post Natal Yoga? I can tell you firsthand that it is incredibly rewarding and sweet. Join me for this year’s Smart Flow® Pre and Post Natal Yoga Teacher Training at U& the Mat in Laguna Niguel. Yoga teachers, doulas, midwives, and pregnant goddesses are invited to learn safe and empowering movement for all 3 trimesters, and beyond. Click here to register. |
Featured Product
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| My dear friend and doula, Lori Bregman has written an amazing book called ‘The Mindful Mom to Be.’ Lori is a wealth of knowledge for expecting parents, and I feel so lucky to have had her support and guidance throughout both of my pregnancies. Find her at rootedforlife.com and her fantastic book on amazon.com
The Light in me recognizes and bows to the Light in you, Namaste.
Love, Desi |
Posted in Desi's Blog, Newsletter Archive
Posted on April 6, 2016
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“Spring is nature’s way of saying, let’s party!”
-Robin Williams
New Schedule
This year I will be adding a Prenatal Yoga class at Yogaworks in Playa Vista on Tuesday Mornings. Check out the new studio, it is absolutely beautiful. I will continue to teach at Yogaworks on Montana too.
Mondays – 12:30 Prenatal Yogaworks on Montana
Tuesdays – 10:45am Prenatal Yogaworks Playa Vista
Wednesdays – 12:30 Prenatal Yoga & 2:15 Mommy & Baby Yoga Yogaworks Montana
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Education for Instructors
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| Ever think about teaching Pre and Post Natal Yoga? I can tell you firsthand that it is incredibly rewarding and sweet. Join me for this year’s Smart Flow™ Pre and Post Natal Yoga Teacher Training at U & the Mat in Laguna Niguel. Yoga teachers, doulas, midwives, and pregnant goddesses are invited to learn safe and empowering movement for all 3 trimesters, and beyond. Click here to register.
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In the News
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| Check out my tips on the importance of hydration during pregnancy in Latina this month. Click here to read the full article and all about my favorite water, Essentia, hydration perfected.
 
Pilgrimage of the Heart is an amazing podcast with the talented meditation teacher, Sujantra McKeever. Check out the really sweet interview that we recently did, please. Click here
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Gratitude
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So much gratitude for the 200 Yoga participants that practiced with me at Expo West. HonestTea kicked off this amazing expo for natural health products with a fun Yoga practice, complete with a little Uptown Funk playing in the background. Special thanks to Gaiam for providing gear for all of the Yogis.
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Featured Product
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A few years ago I met an incredibly inspiring woman at the gym named Shannan Yorton. In addition to being a model of health and fitness, she created my favorite protein bar, Quest bars. If you have never tried one, you are in for a treat. They are available on Amazon. Tons of fiber, low carbs, and awesome after a workout. Also great for busy Moms to throw in the stroller when you don’t have time to sit down and eat.
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