Friday, August 28, 2015

National Yoga Month @Temple Yoga & Wellness






September is National Yoga Month.  To celebrate Temple Yoga & Wellness Center will offer you discounted classes online and in studio.  This special will allow you two classes a week online or in studio.  Classes include Aerial Yoga, Hot Yoga, Hot Power Yoga and Power Yoga Classes.  All you have to do is visit the www.ilovemytemple and select the classes and workshops tab.  You will be directed to the booking page to select your choice of classes and times.  When you checkout just select the National Yoga Month pricing special.  The offer will end October 1st.  


Temple To-Go Online Yoga

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Temple To-Go is launching September 1st.  This will allow you to participate in online yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 8pm EST.  Also, if you would like an alternate time for your class simple schedule it and you can get Temple To-Go anytime.  Visit the Temple To-Go tab on the website.  Complete the contact form to register.  

I Love My Temple Store 

 I love yoga products and so do my clients. This love led me to the idea of upgrading the I Love My Temple Store.  On this page you will find Temple Tees, Relaxation Jumpers and my favorite yoga products sponsored by Amazon.com.  

Artistic Wellness 

I love, love, love teaching online.  Many of my clients are busy and can not always make it to class.  This gave me the idea to start teaching Artistic Wellness online.  However, I still want to build the intimacy of the in class setting so I decided to add a social media aspect to the class where we can support one another throughout the class and beyond.  The purpose of Artistic Wellness is to help you find your creative path. In this course you will learn how to harness your creativity and gain strides toward your creative expression. We will use yoga, meditation and breathing to help you improve your creative expression. Look out for announcements for the upcoming workshop through the month of September. If you have questions please feel free to email me at ilovemytemple@gmail.com. Namaste.  



Monday, July 13, 2015

Summer Love Bug

Lemongrass in my garden with a ladybug friend


It's Summer already!  2015 is going quickly!  We are already more than halfway through the year.   As we get ready to take on more activities and get our "Fun in the Sun" on remember that yoga is a great way to get your body, mind and spirit ready for all the hot summer days and nights. 

Temple To-Go
Temple Yoga and Wellness is going interactive.  Many of my clients have busy schedules so we connect for class, wellness and nutritional counseling virtually.  All you need is a webcam and you can join me for a one-on-one session for yoga, nutritional counseling or wellness coaching.  You can get pay per class, select month-to-month plans or purchase quarterly plans that will get you in the habit of focusing on your health and wellness goals.

The benefits of Temple To-Go are:
  -Custom yoga just for your body type & fitness level
  -Custom meal plans that work with your health goals
  -One-on-one counseling to help you reach your health and wellness goals
  -No need to travel to class

Visit www.ilovemytemple.com or email ilovemytemple@gmail.com to get your FREE consultation and start building your wellness plan. Sign up for your personalized yoga and wellness program on www.ilovemytemple.com.  

Yoga for Weight Loss 

Yoga for Weight Loss is a great program to kickstart your weight loss goals.  This program is near and dear to me because often times weight control is a reflection of all the things that we experience in our lives.  So many times we are working on every other part of our lives and we put ourselves last.  The thought is that we can always come back to our own health whenever we want ignoring our needs to really nurture ourselves.  Yoga for Weight Loss is designed to put your health needs front and center so that you can be your best self in your life.  You will learn how to eat and move to stimulate your weight loss goal.   Payment plans are available because I never want finances to be a barrier to reaching your health goals.  Join me for Yoga for Weight Loss and learn how to reveal your best self. Visit the website to sign up.  


Yoga at iwifresh Garden Day Spa

Summer Yoga is back at iwifresh Garden Day Spa.  I have had requests to come back into the city for a class.  Therefore, every Tuesday at 6:30pm yoga class is back on!  


Wellness Coaching 


Wellness Coaching is available for anyone looking to improve their nutritional health and/or yoga and fitness goals.  

Private Groups 
Are you a member of group that would like to try yoga classes?  Email ilovemytemple@gmail.com to book your group today.  


Shop Temple Yoga & Wellness 
Temple Body, Mind, Spirit Tees and gift cards are still on sale.  Gift cards make great gifts on so do these awesome tees.  Get yours at www.ilovemytemple.com and share your #templelove. 



Tuesday, May 12, 2015

May Lotus Flowers

May is always such a busy time of year.  The days are longer and that means more activity and fun in the sun.  This month is filled with great outdoor activities, teacher appreciation week, Mother's Day, graduations and the end of the school year for primary, secondary school and higher education.  Therefore, it makes it challenging to find time to stay on top of your health and fitness goals.  This is something I truly understand so I made some adjustments to the schedule to allow for a little deep breathing in the busy month on May.




Yoga Abs
This is a new 30 minute class I have added to the schedule.  Yoga Abs will help strengthen the core muscles and offers deep yoga stretching. Class will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:45pm-7:15pm. Hot Yoga on Tuesdays and Hot Power Yoga on Thursdays will move to 7:30pm.  We will focus on strengthening and toning the abs and lower back.Yoga Abs starts May 19th.  





Artistic Wellness
We all have it. It's a flash of genius, a light bulb idea, a creative talent or breakthrough concept that will change our lives and, ultimately, humanity. The Artistic Wellness Workshop is an 8-week program designed to assist creative people with completing their creative projects and deadlines. The program will utilize yoga, breathing techniques, meditation and goal setting to establish patterns and routines for success. In this workship participants will learn to: face distraction; prolong concentration; stimulate perseverance; face fears, create balance, priotize schedule, maintain authenticity, and enjoy the art of revising.  The workshop will begin Sunday, June 7th from 3pm-5pm.  Visit www.ilovemytemple.com and complete the contact form to join.  Class will take place in person or online.  Please specify which format you are interested in taking.  




Yoga for Weight Loss 
Yoga for Weight Loss is a great program to kickstart your weight loss goals.  This program is near and dear to me because often times weight control is a reflection of all the things that we experience in our lives.  So many times we are working on every other part of our lives and we put ourselves last.  The thought is that we can always come back to our own health whenever we want ignoring our needs to really nurture ourselves.  Yoga for Weight Loss is designed to put your health needs front and center so that you can be your best self in your life.  You will learn how to eat and move to stimulate your weight loss goal.   Payment plans are available because I never want finances to be a barrier to reaching your health goals.  Join me for Yoga for Weight Loss and learn how to reveal your best self. Visit the website to sign up.  





Temple Tees & Gift Cards
Temple Body, Mind, Spirit Tees and gift cards are still on sale.  Gift cards make great gifts on so do these awesome tees.  Get yours at www.ilovemytemple.com and share your #templelove. 




Fly Yoga
Our first Fly Yoga trip to Mexico has been cancelled.  The trip had to be postponed due to a scheduling conflict.  Thanks so much for your interest.  I will be scheduling trips for 2016 so stay tuned. However, if you are traveling this summer or you want to get some cool yoga gear, check out the links below.  

Get a Rental Car CarRentals.com



Get a rental car or hotel  Hotwire


Click Link to Shop Now YogaOutlet.com

Monday, April 13, 2015

April Love Showers

It's Spring!  This is one of my favorite times of year.  The longer days allow me to do two of my favorite things: garden and help my clients reach their health and wellness goals.  Something about the hint of summer makes people more open to reach their goals.  So, of course I am here to help.  My goal is always to use my knowledge and my passion for service for those who want to live healthier lives and thrive.



Yoga for Weight Loss
Yoga for Weight Loss is a great program to kickstart your weight loss goals.  This program is near and dear to me because often times weight control is a reflection of all the things that we experience in our lives.  So many times we are working on every other part of our lives and we put ourselves last.  The thought is that we can always come back to our own health whenever we want ignoring our needs to really nurture ourselves.  Yoga for Weight Loss is designed to put your health needs front and center so that you can be your best self in your life.  You will learn how to eat and move to stimulate your weight loss goal.   Payment plans are available because I never want finances to be a barrier to reaching your health goals.  Join me for Yoga for Weight Loss and learn how to reveal your best self.



Wellness Coaching
One thing about having a yoga and wellness business is that things always happen organically.  I know there are lots of people out there doing wellness and life coaching and I am happy to see this become such a thriving business.  It speaks to the fact that many are seeking ways to be more grounded in their life's purpose or their life's work.  For me, that is what wellness coaching is all about.  It's about helping people get into the the flow of their life.  I enjoy taking the tools I have learned and sharing them with those who seek to live a more balanced way of life.  Think of it as yoga but on and off the mat.  If this sounds good to you see the wellness coaching section of www.ilovemytemple.com to sign up.




Fly Yoga Trip
We are still on for our trip to Tulum, Mexico September 10-14th.  Visit the Fly Yoga link on www.ilovemytemple.com to sign up.



Artistic Wellness
I believe that everyone has a creative gift or talent that we are here to uniquely express.  Artistic Wellness came about because I am surrounded by these wonderfully gifted creative people who were wanting to express their talents and gifts.  The challenge for many creative people is bringing their creative projects to fruition.  The workshop is designed to assist you with getting your creative process together.  Join me and I will share with you ways to bring your creative gifts to light through yoga, breathing and meditation. If you are interested in participating in this 6-week workshop please leave your information at www.ilovemytemple.com subject -Artistic Wellness.  Note:  In June, we will have a 1-Day Painting and Yoga workshop.  More information coming soon!





Power Yoga and Hot Power Yoga Classes
It's been a few months since I have taught Power Yoga due to a car accident I had in December.  I wanted to make sure I was strong enough and had to honor the healing process in my own life in order to lead this class.  Based on popular demand, I am adding Power Yoga and Hot Power Yoga back to the weekly schedule.  Visit www.ilovemytemple.com to book your class today.





Temple Tees
Temple Tees are a hot item.  Those who purchase them love to share their temple and yoga love.  "I Love My Temple" has become a mantra for me but also its something I love to share because self love and mind, body, spirit empowerment is the standard for my business.  Temple Tees are all about wearing those mantras and reminding yourself of the power of love and the power of YOU.  For me, the ability to share love means sharing it first with yourself. Visit www.ilovemytemple.com to get yours and share your #templelove


Temple TV
Throughout the years, I have met some amazing wellness practitioners.  I know the journey to being healthy and well is all about great partnerships.  Temple TV's first show, "Wellness Warriors" will highlight these wellness practitioners and their businesses.  If you are a wellness practitioner interested in participating please send me an email at ilovemytemple@gmail.com.






Awakening Your Life's Purpose
On April 24th and 25th there is a wonderful event going on called "Awakening Your Life's Purpose".  I will be there as an exhibitor on April 25th.  For more information visit http://www.atlantalifemedia.com/events

Join me this Spring to get into your flow.

Namaste.

Monday, March 9, 2015

March Gladness

Greetings,

This year started off with a bang!  So, let's roll into Spring with more mind, body and spirit love.

March Meditation Online
For the month of March, I will be offering FREE meditations online every Tuesday at 8:30pm.  Simply follow the link below to get signed up.  Meditation will take place on Google Hangout see March Meditation Online.   You simply need to have a device with a camera so you can use your smartphone, tablet or laptop to connect with the group.  Donations are requested but not required.  All proceeds go towards my Karma Yoga projects which included Susan G. Komen 3-Day or Alzheimer's Association.  If you want to donate to the cause just select an amount between $5-$10.

Temple Tees
Temple Tees are on sale now at the I Love My Temple Store.  I have men and women sizes so order your tee today at www.ilovemytemple.com



Medi Pedi
Due to the weather our February date for the Medi Pedi at Iwi Fresh Garden Day Spa was cancelled.  The new date is March 22nd.  Registration is requested but not required.  We will have 3pm, 4pm and 5pm times available for group or individual registrations.  Don't miss out on this wonderful experience of foot reflexology, pedicure and guided meditation.




Gift  Cards-Share your Temple Love 
Want to share your Temple Love with those you love?  Show your Temple LOVE by giving a gift card for yoga classes.  You can start with ANY amount above $10 or your can take advantage of our Specials (Buy a $50 card for only $40, $75 card for only $60 or a $100 card for $80).  This is a unique gift and you can purchase it online and send it via email to the person with whom you want to share your #YOGALOVE.  The card can be loaded onto their account and all they have to do is come to class.  It’s that simple.  




Karma Yoga Class
The March Karma Yoga class will be held on March 21st to kick off the Spring.  This class serves to raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer and Alzheimer's.  Check out the Karma Yoga section of the website for more details.




Artistic Wellness
We all have it. It's a flash of genius, a light bulb idea, a creative talent or breakthrough concept that will change our lives and, ultimately, humanity.  This class is designed to help you tap into your creative flow through meditation, yoga and breathing exercises.  If you are interested send me an email at ilovemytemple@gmail.com. The class will take place online so there is no need to travel.  




Class Offerings
Drop in and take a yoga class.  Temple Yoga & Wellness offers Power Yoga (coming soon), Hot Power Yoga (coming soon), Hot Yoga, Karma Yoga and Aerial Yoga.  Check the website for the full schedule.  




Wellness Coaching
I have been taking on individual clients who are interested in improving their overall wellness.  As a wellness coach, I can help you improve your diet and nutrition, set your health and wellness goals, improve your yoga and fitness practice and teach you how build or integrate your meditative practice into your daily life.  My goal is to help you be well in mind, body and spirit. Visit the website to schedule a FREE consultation.  




Fly Yoga
Our Fly Yoga trip is now scheduled for September 10-14 in Tulum, Mexico.  Join me to tour the Mayan ruins, Boga Yoga, daily yoga, salsa lessons and beach trips.  Visit the website and select Fly Yoga to register.  




Let's roll into Spring with our March gladness shining forward.  

Namaste. 






Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Why Meditation Rocks



One of the reasons, I love health and wellness it is because there is always some form of ancient wisdom that holds true for centuries.  One such remedy is meditation.  Some how ancient sages knew that stillness was the key to optimal health.  Maybe they came to this understanding because they didn't have the same distractions that we have today.  I couldn't imagine the healer of an ancient village worrying about his social media updates, passwords, pin numbers, bluetooth & wireless connections, global warming, GMOs, car maintenance, taxes, job stress, kids educations and activities and the list goes on.  However, I do imagine that the stress of an ever changing world such as growing civilizations, foreign invasions, predators, outbreaks, extreme weather patterns, financial burdens and the like are just as impactful.

One of my favorite shows to watch is Super Soul Sunday on OWN.  There was a repeat recently of Russell Simmons' interview.  He was of course highlighting the power of yoga and meditation.  He expanded on how meditation makes us more present, more focused and more productive beings.  He talked about how we can overcome the minds constant chatter by simply being still and allowing the mind to be free of the looping tape called mind stuff.

So why is the ancient practice meditation becoming such a hot topic of the day?  The science is out on meditation and all of its benefits.  The research is showing that meditation is a great practice for hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, anxiety, depression, insomnia and the list continues to grow.  For more info see https://nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation/overview.htm.  What is now being understood about meditation is that it can not only help those with the above health challenges but it can also be a great tool for prevention of health challenges.

There are many different forms of meditation and it is important to find the style that works for you.  Meditation practices can focus on gazing, visualization, mantras, the breath or even walking.  So it is not difficult to find meditations that fit your personal style.

So how can we get started on our meditative practice?  There are many resources available to help you get started.  Search online for meditation classes in your area.  You can also find meditations on Youtube or order audio CDs to help you build your practice.  If you are in the Atlanta area try http://yogahive.org for a free meditation class every Friday at 6:30pm.  However, keep in mind that it is important to show up for your practice as often as you can.  I personally am offering a free meditation online for the month of March to help those who are interested get moving towards their meditation practice.  Just join my Google Hangout Tuesdays 8:30pm EST.   Hope you make it!

Namaste.