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Mother’s Into Living Fit // June Newsletter Summertime and the living is easy! This summer is a great time to slow down a little bit. As a working mom with two active boys, hitting the pause button can sometimes be more challenging than going full steam ahead. This summer I am excited to find moments of connection, fun, rest, and relaxation and have some easy tips to share with you for recharging. |
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IN THE PRESS |
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10 years ago I modeled with my older son Cruz for the cover of LA Yoga magazine. The editor, Felicia Tomasko is an inspiration to me as a friend and entrepreneur. I am delighted to see that 10 years later, almost to the day, the magazine has used an image of me at the beach for the cover. Now that I am a mother of 2, there is a sweet story about my boys and the happy heart found in a family yoga practice.
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ON THE NEWS |
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Looking for ways to connect with your baby or perhaps some ways to slow down and get rest? For moms with littles, check out my segment on Good Day LA with the beautiful and energetic Julie Chang. Click here to watch this adorable segment of moms and babies and to get some ideas on how to exercise with your baby.
Need better quality sleep and ways to help re-set your internal clock? Check out my segment with Food Coach Lori Corbin on ABC that was filmed at manduka yoga HQ by clicking here.
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WHERE CAN I GET THAT ROUND MAT? |
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Many of you have sent direct messages and texts to ask where you can purchase the round mat that was on both Fox and ABC. I teamed up with my friends at manduka and the round at is called the eko equa round mat and comes in two colors, Luna night and Luna sunrise. Click here to get your own and create a beautiful sacred space in your home or office. The mat is made of natural rubber with a microfiber top, so it is safe for you and your baby [and fur babies 🙂 ].
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YOUR STRONG SEXY PREGNANCY |
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Need a new book this summer? “Your Strong Sexy Pregnancy” is written from my heart as a dedication to all women everywhere and includes meditation and visualization. Flip to one of my guided meditations and enjoy five minutes of peace and calm wherever you are. Whether you are a Mom to be, or a new mom looking to reclaim your strength, there are balanced practices for all 3 trimesters and beyond. My approach to fitness and yoga is to allow your movement to be an expression of your inner joy. The perfect way to celebrate motherhood. Click here to purchase your copy.
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SPECIAL EVENTS |
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Recently I had the joy of teaching sunrise Yoga for the We All Grow Latina Summit in Long Beach. I was incredibly inspired by the beautiful and amazing women that attended, including the Summit’s organizer, Ana Flores, as she interviewed Oscar nominated Yalitza Aparicio..
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SEVA |
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Seva is the Sanskrit word for Community Service. This last month I had the pleasure of attending a graduation ceremony for inner city Latinas who had the opportunity to work with an amazing company called Feast for All. I am inspired by their mission to “promote wellness and enrich lives through the power of healthy foods and human connection.” If you are called to support this cause with time or resources, I encourage you to log onto Feastforall.com, I look forward to teaching yoga for their community soon.
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With Love, Desi P.S. Wishing you days full of fun and love this summer with your family and friends!
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Mothers Into Living Fit June Newsletter
Mother’s Into Living Fit Mother’s Day Newsletter
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Mother’s Into Living Fit // Mother’s Day Edition Mother’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year! Empowering women with strength and flexibility throughout pregnancy and beyond is a joy to me and something that I am incredibly passionate about. If you are looking for a gift for the special mommy to be or new moms in your life, I have got you covered! |
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YOUR STRONG SEXY PREGNANCY |
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My new book, “Your Strong Sexy Pregnancy” is written from my heart as a dedication to all women everywhere. Whether you are a Mom to be, or a new mom looking to reclaim your strength, there are balanced practices for all 3 trimesters and beyond. My approach to fitness and yoga is to allow your movement to be an expression of your inner joy. The perfect way to celebrate motherhood. Click here to purchase your copy.
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MANDUKA ROUND YOGA MAT |
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MANDUKA EKO EQUA ROUND YOGA MAT IN LUNA SUNRISE What a beautiful morning with Moms and babies on the set of Good Day LA! A lot of you asked where you can buy the yoga mats that the moms and babies enjoyed. I designed these mats with manduka and you can click here to purchase. Made of natural rubber with a microfiber top, they are easy to clean, and safe enough for babies. Perfect for prenatal yoga, mommy and me yoga, and all in home practices.
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VIDEOS |
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Looking for additional gift ideas? Check out my online yoga practices on Beachbody.com and my Prenatal Yoga DVD in English and Spanish, click here to purchase.
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| With Love, Desi
P.S. If you missed the super cute video segment on Fox news with the gorgeous Julie Chang, click here to watch the segment.
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Mothers into Living Fit April 2019 Newsletter
“Trees are poems the Earth writes upon the sky.”
–Kahlil Gibran
Happy Spring from Mothers into Living Fit! There’s a lot happening and I am so excited to share with you!
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“Your Strong, Sexy Pregnancy,” is available today, April 16th on Amazon.com The book combines all of my years of experience in yoga, fitness, and core training, with my love of Moms, children, and healthy families. This is the perfect Mother’s Day Gift for all moms as it has info for during pregnancy, and how to recover your strength after. Thank you Human Kinetics for making this dream come true and big thanks to my dear friend Lori Bregman for writing the foreword.
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Tune in to Good Day LA on Fox on April 22nd for a Mommy and Me Yoga segment with their beautiful and effervescent entertainment reporter, Julie Chang. This is an extra special day because I will share a sneak peek of my new eco-friendly yoga mat with manduka on Earth Day!
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IN THE PRESS |
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I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kate Hudson during her second and third trimesters and it has been wonderful seeing her use Yoga as a way to stregthen her body during her pregnancy and also connecting with her little girl during that time. I sat down with my good friend Dana Meltzer Zepeda and gave an exclusive interview for People Magazine about this experience. You can read about it online here
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| So many wonderful events to choose from this season from coast to coast!!
May 11th – Manduka Loves Moms: Mommy and Me Yoga event at Yogaworks Playa Vista at 2pm
Moms take care of everyone and manduka takes care of moms. This special class is a Mother’s Day gift from my heart to yours. Tickets are available on eventrbrite.com
May 12th – Flow + Flavor: Rooftop Yoga at Smorgasburg x ROW DTLA
Enjoy the amazing music of DJ Justin Henderson, a sweet Vinyasa Flow with a splash of ecstatic dance, and the delicious food afterwards at Smorgasburg. Also, I heard there will be puppies for adoption after class! Tickets are available at eventbrite.com
May 18th – Manduka Loves Moms: Prenatal Yoga Event at Yogaworks SoHo at 11:15AM with book signing
Join me for a 60 minute pre vinyasa flow class sponsored by manduka. Take time to celebrate your pregnancy and learn movement that can empower you with strength and flexibility through all three trimesters and beyond. Tickets are available on eventbrite.com
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BE THE CHANGE |
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There is a beautiful Native American Proverb that says, “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” This Earth Day, and every day, here are some of the ways that you can help take care of Mother Earth:
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| Wishing you a Happy Spring, Happy Earth Day, and Happy Mother’s Day from me and my little tree huggers!
XO, Desi
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Mother’s Into Living Fit January 2019 Newsletter
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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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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.
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.
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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 | |
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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.
With Love and Gratitude, Desi |
Mother’s Into Living Fit November 2018 Newsletter
| 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! | |
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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
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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.
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For those of you who live outside of LA, you can find my classes everyday on Beachbody on Demand, iTunes, and Amazon.
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NOVEMBER HEALTH & FITNESS TIPS |
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| With Love and Gratitude,
Desi |
Mother’s Into Living Fit August 2018 Newsletter
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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:
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| With Love and Gratitude,
Desi
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Mothers Into Living Fit 2018 Newsletter
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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. |
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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 |
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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. | |
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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 |
Mothers Into Living Fit Summer 2017 Newsletter
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Happy Summer! |
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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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| So Much to Celebrate!
Love, Desi PS Let’s stay connected |
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Mothers Into Living Fit Spring 2017 Newsletter
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‘ Stay close to anything that makes you glad you are alive ’
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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 | |
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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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| 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.
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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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Pre and post natal training coming in the fall!
Please email me at: desibartlett@gmail for more info. |
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| The Light in me recognizes and bows to the Light in you, Namaste.
Love, Desi |
Mothers Into Living Fit Winter Newsletter
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‘ Making spirits bright, oh what fun it is to laugh and sing.’ 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!
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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. |
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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. | |
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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
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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!
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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 |
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