Life, Lately
For the past few months, I’ve been engaging less and less on social media and thinking more and more about quitting it entirely. [...]
April 11th, 2024
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Portugal SUP Yoga Teacher Training
Ericeira 40 Hour SUP Yoga Teacher Training All Inclusive Certification Retreat May 17-21, 2024 Oceanfront Residence, Ericeira, Portugal[...]
August 25th, 2023
We Moved to Portugal!
Did you hear the news? (Probably not, because we’ve been quiet for so long!) Stoked Yogi in Portugal Stoked Yogi has migrated acr[...]
May 17th, 2023
How to Heal Burnout, Anxiety & Exhaustion
Burnout to Thriving: How I Healed Anxiety & Exhaustion, Naturally by Safiya Bouhouch, founder of I Am Well Community I couldn’[...]
July 10th, 2019
5 Marketing Tips for Yoga Teachers
Top 5 Marketing Tips for Yoga Teachers by Amanda Mckinney, MarketingYogaWithConfidence.com There are so many ways (and places) to marke[...]
December 12th, 2018
Finding Freedom and #TheCreationProject
A few days ago I wrote a post about how I was feeling: depleted, overwhelmed, stressed and depressed with a clear, desperate need for r[...]
August 24th, 2018
5 Yoga Breathing Techniques | Pranayama
Breath is the foundation of any yoga practice. Pranayama refers to breath control techniques in yoga. The breath can be used to stimul[...]
May 1st, 2018
I Love Jesus and I’m Not a Jerk (Usually) | Faith
I’m writing this post about faith because it’s just been on my heart over the past few weeks. In opening up and sharing more au[...]
May 1st, 2018
On Life
In a mother’s womb were two babies. One asked the other: “Do you believe in life after delivery?” The other replied, “Why, of c[...]
April 26th, 2018
How to Stay Sane After Having a Baby
Note: I originally wrote this post about four months postpartum. Here’s the funny part: It’s now a FULL YEAR later before I[...]
January 18th, 2018
What Vegans Eat | Shop List & Meal Ideas
Going vegan is one of the best things you can do for your health, animals, and the planet. So why does it seem so hard? This post talks[...]
November 6th, 2017
The Modern Mamahood Vegan Jumpstart
Hey guys! So some of you know from Instagram that I recently made the transition to a fully vegan diet. It’s been over a month n[...]
November 3rd, 2017
Putting the “Worthy” in Instagram Worthy
Instagram Worthy is a two hour digital intensive training on how to build your presence and community on Instagram to create growth in [...]
August 21st, 2017
Instagram Growth Secrets: Uncover Your Purpose
This post is one of a three part series on Instagram growth for heart-centered entrepreneurs and aspiring influencers. If you’re [...]
August 17th, 2017
Confession: I’m an Underachiever
Hello, dear readers. I am so loving getting to know you better through this #ResocializeYourMedia writing and blog challenge. I’m[...]
June 12th, 2017
C Section Healing with Johanna’s Rose Magic
When you meet a new mama, as women, one of the first conversations we’re likely to have is about the birth: what was planned vs. [...]
June 11th, 2017
Before the Blog | 5 Things You Don’t Know About Me
So you’re building connection with your community via this #ResocializeYourMedia writing challenge. Once you’ve broken the [...]
June 10th, 2017
How I’m Eating to Lose Baby Weight
Hey mamas! You’re probably here because you’ve seen something about how I lost 70 pounds (32kg) after having my first son, [...]
June 9th, 2017
Ask Anything | Writing and Blog Prompt
When you’re getting to know someone new, what does that usually look like? Building connection and friendship happens best when t[...]
June 8th, 2017
Baby Gear Essentials for Newborns
Hi mamas! Heads up: this is a long post. Feel free to skim to the headings that interest you. There are literally thousands of baby ge[...]
June 8th, 2017
Resocialize Your Media Challenge
Do you sometimes feel like your social media is a vacuum? Do you feel like you’re pouring your heart out trying to connect with p[...]
June 6th, 2017
Getting My Post-Baby Body Back
Fit4Mom Body Back Session Diaries: The Beginning When I was pregnant, I made myself a promise that I would get myself into better shape[...]
June 6th, 2017
Florida SUP Yoga Teacher Training #AtlantisMermaids
Well, we just wrapped another incredible week of SUP Yoga magic. Over the past four years, I have had a roller coaster ride of experien[...]
June 6th, 2017
Colorado SUP Yoga & River Adventure Retreat
Colorado SUP Yoga & River Adventure Retreat August 17 – 20, 2017 Grand Lake, Colorado Join the Stoked Yogi Tribe for a long w[...]
May 16th, 2017
How to Heal Your Vagina After Childbirth
Yo mamas! I’m writing a blog post about vaginas. That is super weird, but hey, we gotta talk about this stuff with our sisters, r[...]
February 8th, 2017
10 Things No One Told You About Postpartum
After delivering a baby, most women feel a big sigh of relief, and overwhelming gratitude – both for the presence of their child,[...]
January 26th, 2017
Welcome to the World, Tanner Travis: A Birth Story
It’s been two months since my sweet son Tanner came into the world, and I am finally finding time to sit and write his birth stor[...]
December 5th, 2016
The Pregnant Recluse: Third Trimester Antisocial Tendencies
38 weeks and 4 days. Last week, I had to check myself out of social media because I was simply overwhelmed, overstimulated, and oversen[...]
September 26th, 2016
10 Weird Pregnancy Symptoms No One Ever Told You About
In case you didn’t get our pregnancy announcement, here’s a news flash for you: I am pregnant! Thirty three weeks pregnant, to be e[...]
August 21st, 2016
How to Make a Text Image Mask in PicMonkey
Recently I was working on some site updates for my friend Shannen over at Gypsea Yogi and we wanted to create a fun new header for her[...]
August 18th, 2016
On Becoming the Mother
Some days being pregnant feels like I’m a raw nerve exposed to the world. All my thoughts, feelings, sensations are just right on the[...]
August 7th, 2016
DIY Coffee Sugar Scrub
I love coffee. I love coconut oil. And I love sugar (not gonna lie). Put them all together, and what do you get? MAGIC. Coco Cafe Sugar[...]
July 14th, 2016
Journaling for Manifestation
One of the most magical things in life is to observe our own powers of visualization and manifestation. Six years ago, when I complete[...]
July 12th, 2016
Best Prenatal Yoga Poses for Labor and Birth
featuring Preggo Leggings It’s the beginning of my third trimester of pregnancy, and it’s starting to dawn on me that this [...]
July 10th, 2016
How to Make Cashew Milk
Are you ready for the easiest nut milk recipe ever? Good. Because I have it for you. Read on for the simplest and most delicious cashew[...]
July 8th, 2016
How to Make an Avocado Hair Mask
DIY Avocado Hair Mask One awesome thing about being pregnant? My hair and nails are growing longer every day. Less awesome thing? My ha[...]
June 15th, 2016
How to Make Sugar Scrub
Summer is here, which means it’s time to shed the winter layers and bring out the shorts and bikinis. If your skin has been hibernat[...]
June 13th, 2016
How to Be Less Stressed, Right Now.
Stress. Even the word makes my blood pressure rise a little bit. There are all kinds of stress in life – both good stress and bad[...]
June 13th, 2016
How to Make Organic Lip Gloss
Years ago, I spent piles of money at beauty superstores like Ulta and Sephora, indulging in all kinds of makeup, including a hundred di[...]
June 9th, 2016
Summer Glow | Organic Bronzer DIY
Summer is almost here, and it’s time to find that sun kissed glow that evokes long days at the beach followed by bonfires and sta[...]
June 6th, 2016
Stoked & Yoked | Surf & Yoga in Northern Costa Rica
Our first full day dawned in Costa Rica with the sound of barking dogs and howling offshore winds. I woke up rested, and was pleased to[...]
June 1st, 2016
How to Make an Acai Bowl
My very favorite post-yoga snack is a delicious, nutritious acai bowl. If you’ve never had one, it’s like a thick frozen sm[...]
February 19th, 2016
Buying Love On Instagram
I’m curious… how are you guys feeling about Instagram these days? When I started my account, I loved the simple, visually-f[...]
January 8th, 2016
Top Ten Beauty Products for Winter
Winter is coming. (I love Game of Thrones.) Winter is coming, and with it the cold temperatures and wet – then – dry weathe[...]
November 20th, 2015
How to Become a Social Media Influencer
Hey guys! Today my friend Jazz from Life By Jazz shared an awesome YouTube video featuring five things that all online influencers have[...]
November 18th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 30 Legs Up the Wall
There may be no better cure for whatever ails you than this pose: Viparita Karani, or Legs Up the Wall. This gentle inversion is amazin[...]
August 29th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 29 Reclined Bound Angle
Ahhhh, we’ve made it! Day 29 of #MermaidYogis is the beautifully restorative reclined bound angle, or supta baddha konasana in sa[...]
August 28th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 28 Stag Leg Inversion
For the last active inversion of the #MermaidYogis challenge, we invite you to take any stag leg variation of your inversion of choice![...]
August 27th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 27 Handstand
Oh handstand, you and I have a fickle relationship. Some days we get along, some days we don’t. I’m learning to accept it a[...]
August 26th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 26 Handstand Prep
Ready to work towards handstand? Yes? Great! Today’s pose, handstand prep with the wall, will help us build strength in the upper[...]
August 25th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 25 Forearm Stand
Don’t be intimidated by this inversion! We’ve got lots of options if getting all the way upside down isn’t in your pr[...]
August 24th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 24 Wide Leg Seated Forward Fold
We are headed into the last week of the #MermaidYogis challenge, and it’s time to start getting upside down! One of the most impo[...]
August 24th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 23 Wheel Pose
Hello, heart opener! Wheel pose is one of my very favorite postures, but it can be quite challenging for those with tight shoulders and[...]
August 24th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 22: Boat Pose
Boat Pose, or Navasana in sanskrit, is a great counter pose for backbends. In Ashtanga primary series, five rounds of boat pose intersp[...]
August 21st, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 21 Camel Pose
Camel Pose is one of my favorite backbends. When you’re first starting out, it can be quite intense, so read on below for [...]
August 20th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 20: Childs Pose
Oooooh yes! Child’s pose. Not much to explain here, except how delish it is. Let day 20 of #MermaidYogis give you a little respit[...]
August 19th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 19: Bow Pose
Ready to gain flexibility in all parts of the spine, and give a gentle massage to all your internal organs? Day 19 of #MermaidYogis is [...]
August 18th, 2015
6 Best Sports Bras for Buxom Babes
For all my big boob babes out there, buying a sports bra can be quite a chore. It used to be that most athletic companies designed for [...]
August 18th, 2015
How a Broken Back Built My Business
It was Saturday July fourteenth in the year two thousand and twelve when I realized I was indeed destined to be a writer. This realiz[...]
August 18th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 18: Cobra
Cobra pose is easily the most underrated backbend, in my humble opinion. This backbend-meets-chest opener is a beautiful way to stretch[...]
August 17th, 2015
5 Tips for Yoga Off The Mat
You’re at the end of a yoga class. Your teacher reads an inspiring quote, and encourages you to leave and continue to practice yo[...]
August 17th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 17: Standing Backbend
This simple standing backbend can be practiced on your feet, or on your knees. You can make it dynamic, inhaling to reach up, and exhal[...]
August 16th, 2015
Why Stoked Yogi?
It’s one thing to read about the difference between our certification program and other stand up paddle board teacher trainings,[...]
August 16th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 16: Standing Mermaid
First, a disclaimer: this pose requires a great amount of patience, flexibility, strength, and openness in the body. It should not be p[...]
August 15th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 15: Dancer’s Pose
Dancer’s pose captures the grace and power of Nataraj, an incarnation of Shiva as the cosmic dancer. Find strength, flexibility, [...]
August 14th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 14: Eagle Arm Warrior 3
Hybrid postures like this eagle arm warrior 3 allow us to double up on stretching and strengthening by combining the benefits of two po[...]
August 13th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 13: Sugar Cane Pose
Hellooooo, hamstrings! Day 13 of #MermaidYogis is sugar cane pose, ardha chandra chapasana. It can look intimidating, but with a wall a[...]
August 12th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 12: Mermaid Pose
What kind of #MermaidYogis challenge would this be without a few variations of mermaid pose? Before you go diving all Ariel-style into [...]
August 11th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 11: Pigeon Pose
You know what I love about day 11 of #mermaidyogis, pigeon pose? Everything. You can’t go wrong with this delicious hip opener. E[...]
August 10th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 10: Wild Thing
Day 10 of #MermaidYogis is wild thing – a beautiful heart opener and one of my personal favorite poses. Wild Thing: From seated [...]
August 9th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 9: Dolphin Pose
The rad thing about dophin pose is it’s nature as a triple threat yoga pose: it’s primary functions? Strengthening the shou[...]
August 8th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 8: Sphinx Pose
After a week of daily core work, this sphinx pose is a well deserved counter stretch for the abdominals. Day 8 of #mermaidyogis is a ge[...]
August 7th, 2015
Day 7 #MermaidYogis: Side Plank Variations
I sure hope you guys have been enjoying week one of the #MermaidYogis challenge – I’m amazed at the variety of yogis we hav[...]
August 6th, 2015
Day 6 #MermaidYogis | Knee to Nose
Day 6 of #MermaidYogis is knee to nose, in some traditions called tiger pose. Like day 5, this is a pose that can be made more or less [...]
August 5th, 2015
Day 5 #MermaidYogis: High Plank
We’ve got lots of options for day 5 of #MermaidYogis. High Plank is one of those great poses that gives us lots of room for addin[...]
August 4th, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 4: Supine Crow
Day 4 of #MermaidYogis is changing our perspective! Gain the mechanics of flight while laying comfortably on your back in supine crow! [...]
August 3rd, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 3: Low Boat
Get ready to fire up your core! This seemingly simple pose will have you engaging all your abdominal muscles and building heat in the b[...]
August 2nd, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 2: Staff Pose
Day 2 of #MermaidYogis is Staff Pose with optional roll-downs if you want to make this a dynamic core workout. Remember to tailor your [...]
August 1st, 2015
#MermaidYogis Day 1: Seated Sphinx
Welcome to Day 1 of #Mermaid Yogis: Seated Sphinx pose. This pose fuses an easy seated forward fold and sphinx pose to provide a gentle[...]
July 31st, 2015
La Fete De Femmes Yoga Retreat Giveaway
La Fete De Femmes n. French for “The Party of Women” We are incredibly stoked to be giving away one spot for the first annu[...]
July 31st, 2015
Project Juice Seasonal Reset Cleanse
Ready. Set. Juice. July is almost over, and I’m gearing up for an exciting and busy August – one of the warmest months of t[...]
July 31st, 2015
6 Signs You Might Need Digital Detox
So this week I decided to do a five day digital detox, a cleanse, after I noticed a few telling signs that I am a bit too attached to m[...]
July 30th, 2015
Mermaid Yogis Challenge is Back!
“Mermaid Yogis. What exactly is it?” Every time I drop my #mermaidtribe in conversation, this is the question I hear. They [...]
July 30th, 2015
Five Simple Ways to Detox Your Body
Ready, Set, Detox. Your body is designed to detox. It’s actually a perfectly built detoxing machine, and it knows exactly how to rest[...]
July 24th, 2015
How to Be Happy
Everybody wants to be happy. It’s part of the human condition that we are programmed to seek out what feels good, and shun what feels[...]
July 17th, 2015
Mitten Love | Up North Michigan
You know that feeling when you visit a new place, and you fall in love? I gotta say, Michigan, I didn’t expect this from you. Ove[...]
July 16th, 2015
Pura Vida? No se.
Pura Vida? No se. | Costa Rica Diaries Vol. 1 Flying into Costa Rica during the beginning of the wet season, which starts in June and g[...]
June 29th, 2015
Blue Surf Sanctuary | Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Blue Surf Sanctuary | Santa Teresa, Costa Rica Blue Surf Sanctuary is the perfect name for this charming boutique hotel and Billabong s[...]
June 29th, 2015
East Coast Mermaid Yogis Meetup
East Coast Mermaid Yogis, we are coming for you! Mermaid Yogis are a group of water loving yoga addicts – men and women alike, from a[...]
May 22nd, 2015
Will Work for Yoga Pants
I am not here to sell you yoga pants. It’s time for an expose. As a relatively intelligent consumer, I am aware that my buying power [...]
May 11th, 2015
On Commitment… Sort Of.
I am eating sweet potatoes and they are only halfway cooked. Oh the irony. Brent is the chef in this little family, but he’s at s[...]
May 8th, 2015
I have it all figured out.
“I have it all figured out.” – said no one, ever. Up until about age twelve, I was pretty sure my parents had it all figured [...]
May 7th, 2015
Back to the Dark Side of the Moon
I’ve always been mad, I know I’ve been mad, like the most of us… Pink Floyd + Yoga =Magic. Dear Gentle reader, please[...]
May 5th, 2015
Confessions of a Dream Thief
I’m a dream thief. Be careful what you share with me, because I may steal your dreams. Six years ago, at the age of twenty three,[...]
April 28th, 2015
Best of North County Party
Though I live the mellow beach yoga lifestyle today, I didn’t always have such a zen and healthy groove… and I gotta tell y[...]
April 16th, 2015
Stoked Yogi Travel Essentials
Spring is in full swing, and summer is right around the corner. That means full-on travel mode for this wandering yogini – and th[...]
April 13th, 2015
We are ONE | For the Love of Yoga
If there were a dictionary definition for the expression “labor of love,” then the video below would be shown. “We ar[...]
April 8th, 2015
30 before 30
30 before 30 I turn twenty-nine and a half this month, on April 11 – in one week, to be exact. Which means I have one hundred a[...]
April 3rd, 2015
Desert Daze #fortheloveofyoga
… A desert is a place without expectation. As we drove through the dark night, I looked up at the waning moon and wondered idly i[...]
March 15th, 2015
Dream It, Do It
Death twitches my ear. “Live,” he says, “I am coming.” So in 2013, after being inspired by another blogg[...]
March 13th, 2015
How to Thrive by Being Yourself
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about comparison: how and why we compare ourselves to others, how it feels (not good), and how impor[...]
March 12th, 2015
Organic Makeup & Skincare Essentials
Six years ago, before I met my husband and started surfing, I was a Barbie doll. I mean, I wasn’t made of plastic and lacking ana[...]
March 5th, 2015
Mantra Candle Giveaway | Alchemy Apothecary
Don’t hate, meditate. You guys know that I love supporting badass female entrepreneurs. Well, I am super stoked to be teaming up [...]
March 5th, 2015
Yogaphiles | Trilogy Sanctuary La Jolla
Hi, my name is Amelia, and I am a yogaphile. I love yoga. I love it in most of its shapes and forms, in it’s sweaty goodness, in it[...]
March 2nd, 2015
#MermaidYogis Meetup Dana Point
SoCal yoga lovers! We are so stoked to be bringing LA and San Diego together again for a #MermaidYogis event supporting an amazing caus[...]
March 1st, 2015
Why We Love GLOW (Go Light Our World)
I am living an honest and compassionate life of purpose, service, and overflowing love. Have you ever met someone that immediately insp[...]
February 24th, 2015
Becoming Stoked Yogi | How Did We Get Here?
Sometimes you just have to go back to the source. When I started Stoked Yogi, a huge part of my vision was blogging – sharing the[...]
February 20th, 2015
Unconditional Love: Valentine’s Day Giveaway from Soulie
“Your heart will always lead you in the right direction.” OMG. I love these yoga mat bags. If you aren’t familiar yet[...]
February 4th, 2015
All Inclusive SUP Yoga Teacher Training Giveaway
Ok, my loves. You asked, and we answered. We know there are so many amazing yoga teachers out there who deserve this opportunity –[...]
February 4th, 2015
Posting with a Purpose: Expand Your Social Media Reach
I was recently contacted by a well-known yoga teacher from the UK, with questions about growing her social media reach. Flattered, and [...]
October 23rd, 2014
Yogaphiles: Hapa Yoga with Angelica Barrera
Hi, my name is Amelia, and I am a yogaphile. I love yoga. I love it in most of its shapes and forms, in it’s sweaty goodness, i[...]
October 1st, 2014
Stoked Spotlight: Why We Love Blooming Lotus Jewelry
Wear your intention and be inspired to manifest your dreams. Mala beads are becoming common trend in the western yogis style. These be[...]
September 29th, 2014
Stoked Spotlight: Why We Love Jolyn
LOVE LIFE, BE BRAVE. Women come in all different shapes and sizes and it can be hard to find a swim suit brand that can cater to our un[...]
September 19th, 2014
Why I Stand for Sisterhood
To my Tahoe sisters, with love ~ This past weekend, I had the honor and privilege of leading a teacher training on the crystal clear,[...]
September 16th, 2014
Stoked TV: Florida SUP Yoga Training
Warm water, blue skies, and lots of yoga – sounds like our ideal vacation! Florida is such a wonderful place for SUP yoga certifi[...]
September 10th, 2014
Stoked Spotlight: Why We Love Sunskis Sunglasses
The first time I met the Sunskis team was at Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2013. I was drawn to their booth, w[...]
September 9th, 2014
Mexistoke Surf SUP Yoga Retreat
It’s amazing that you can travel forty minutes south of the US-Mexico border, but feel like you’re a world away. Stoked Yog[...]
June 16th, 2014
Yoga Hustler AcroYoga with Seanna Yoga
She’s blonde, willowy, and has the biggest smile you’ve ever seen. She’s also one hell of a yoga hustler. Scope this [...]
May 9th, 2014
SUP Yoga Stoke
SUP Yoga Stoke ~ Paddle Board Yoga Giveaway I love free things. Well, let me rephrase – I love to be surprised by winning somethi[...]
March 15th, 2014
Eau Goodness Gracious Living Water Retreat
Eau Goodness Gracious Living Retreat Join Gracious Living, Stoked Yogi, and an international water sports team for an unforgettable, he[...]
February 18th, 2014
30 Days of Surf: A Stoked Yogi Film
The biggest thanks go out to Glide for helping me make this video, and Nalu Swim for providing the best surf swimsuits around. There we[...]
January 6th, 2014
30 Day of Surf: A Stoked Yogi Film
The biggest thanks go out to Glide for helping me make this video, and Nalu Swim for providing the best surf swimsuits around. There we[...]
November 22nd, 2013
The Four Year Old Barrel Virgin
Sigh… As Day 30 of my #30daysofsurf draws to a close, I find a confession weighing on my heart. I thought that this month of da[...]
November 19th, 2013
Yoga. Why?
What is yoga to me? Yoga is in the moments- both on and off the mat- that I feel peace, evenness of mind… less mind. Less of th[...]
April 4th, 2013
the Road Less Traveled
I’m not a college graduate. Well, I have an associates degree, but that doesn’t count. Last year when I posted my “[...]
March 20th, 2013
Dark Side of the Moon
Breathe… breathe in the air. I am buzzing, humming, and vibrating with lunar light… My hips and heart feel open and I am steepe[...]
March 16th, 2013
Cross-Training Exercises for Balance and Core Stabilization
We all want to surf better, right? Those of use who love surfing usually love a challenge, and are always striving to improve our ski[...]
November 16th, 2012
Lettuce for Breakfast at Cardiff Reef
Lettuce for Breakfast at Cardiff Reef. via Lettuce for Breakfast at Cardiff Reef.[...]
October 23rd, 2012
I’m Not the Perfect Yogi
When you imagine a yogi (a person who does yoga regularly), what do you think of? Vegetarian, or even weirder, vegan; smells like nag[...]
October 18th, 2012
surf & sup- the great divide
Have I crossed over to the dark side? As a surfer, I never thought I would stand-up paddle, period. Let’s not be delicate:[...]
September 24th, 2012
Barrels of Fun at 2012 Quiksilver Pt. Mugu Surf Contest
The results are in for the fifth annual Quiksilver sponsored Point Mugu surf competition, and the 2012 finals held a few surprises fo[...]
August 21st, 2012
Make Peace With Your Body… Or It Might Kill You.
When was the last time you looked in the mirror and found no faults in your appearance? In fact, have you ever looked in the mirror a[...]
August 2nd, 2012
Smells Like Freedom.
Today marks fifteen days since I’ve surfed. I’ve filled my days with reading, blogging, writing fifty pages of my epic saga[...]
July 30th, 2012
Beauty Foods | Eat Healthy, Be Hot!
Beauty is about more than makeup and hair. Read on for the best beauty foods, and how to eat healthy to be hot! Some of you may know th[...]
July 27th, 2012
Marina Life: A Friend In the Bathroom
It was only our second day at Kona Kai marina, and we were really making ourselves at home. After spending a night at La Quinta in Ol[...]
July 26th, 2012
Superfoods for Beauty and Wellness
What are Superfoods? Superfoods are foods that are determined to have a high nutritional value. Generally they are thought to bestow [...]
July 26th, 2012
Rant for Responsibility
I will take all of the credit, and none of the blame. What is it about our culture today that makes that concept pretty much universall[...]
July 26th, 2012
The Final Countdown.
The Home Stretch It’s hard to describe the feeling I had waking up on the last day of our journey south. Excitement and gratitude t[...]
July 24th, 2012
Some days are just a pain in the back.
“OH! My back! It hurts! Oh, my back it hurts. Oh my, back it hurts. See? It’s funny!!” Inside joke. You had to be there. [...]
July 20th, 2012
Travel | Sailing Days 8-11 The Hazy Days
The details of the last four days of the journey are somewhat fuzzy now, having faded into the hazy sort of memories that time creates.[...]
July 20th, 2012
Pizza and Volcanoes
Day 6 Oxnard Wanderings and Further South Big Lots. Toppers. Panda Express. Welcome back to society, to civilization. It’s amazing ho[...]
June 9th, 2012
I’m on a boat. And this time, I like it.
Sailing Day 3, 4, 5 Santa Barbara to Oxnard Day 3: Santa Barbara Sunshine I woke up Monday morning feeling rested after a full nights s[...]
June 4th, 2012
Maiden Voyage Misadventures
Day 1: Getting Our Sea Legs The first 24 hours of our maiden voyage have been nothing short of grueling. We departed Morro Bay in haste[...]
May 31st, 2012
Hurry Up and Wait.
After a hectic weekend moving all of our precious belongings into storage in San Diego…we finally made it back to Morro Bay late [...]
May 25th, 2012
Yo quiero montar tabla a las olas. Yo quiero surfiar.
Surfing is more than a hobby. It’s more than a sport. It’s a living, breathing connection with the greatest liquid force on[...]
March 23rd, 2012