Category Archives: Fitness
BFree Yoga Studio is the new and improved Bodhi Yoga Studio!
For the past couple of years, I have cherished my local yoga studio, Bodhi Yoga. When I heard they were going to switch owners and change names to BFree Yoga, I at first felt a little nervous. Would the attitude … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Local Austin, Nature, Religion
Yoga Journal teaches us how to honor and take care of Water
I recently subscribed to the Yoga Journal, and a couple of days ago my very first issue finally arrived. Overall, I found the magazine to be very enlightening and interesting, with its mix of fitness advice, spiritual accounts, and current … Continue reading
Filed under Creative Writing, Fitness, Nature, Religion, Social Work
Lesson of the day: when all else fails, dance!
So I heard one of the coolest stories ever from my new roomie, Hazel. Being the ever-present teacher that she is, Hazel has been educating me tons lately about the power of positive energy. Sounds a little corny, yes, but … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Music, Psychology
Smack in the heart of Texas, Enchanted Rock turns out to be the perfect way to spend a Texas October Saturday
Throughout the summer, Chris and I kept talking about how we needed to hike up Enchanted Rock. However, with the weather constantly lingering in the upper nineties or worse, we decided to wait until fall. And somehow with the crazy … Continue reading
The City of Austin vs. Chris Perri
A few weeks ago, I drove to Town Lake for one of my longer runs. Despite being around 11 am on a weekday, all of the parking spaces were full. I saw that some cars had driven onto a dirt … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Legal, Local Austin, Nature, Transportation
The Promising Practice of Yoga Therapy
Here is a condensed version of a paper I wrote for one of my social work classes. Kinda interesting…. Enjoy! Yoga Therapy – Defined and Explored The term “yoga therapy” is rather broad; almost serving as an umbrella, it houses … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Psychology, Religion, Social Work
Through breaks and crashes, yoga helps me stand tall and find inner peace
This morning I woke up with a bit of a knot in my stomach for no good reason, and I thought the best way to untie it would be to visit my yoga studio, Bodhi Yoga. As I prepared for … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Local Austin, Religion
A Date at the Greenbelt: Hiking and swimming in a naturally beautiful setting, plus it’s all free!
During a drowsy Monday at work, I talked to Shannon at around 11, and she revealed that she was also having trouble getting into the new week, with thoughts of skipping class crossing her mind. A few minutes later, she … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Local Austin, Nature, Pets
Entertaining and intense, Jazzercise may just be the best way to work it!
With the end of the semester bringing all kinds of stress, my cousin Taylor Anne and I have really been trying to increase our exercise routine, which usually consists of random walk/talk sessions. Yesterday afternoon, we were in need of … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Local Austin
Ruta Maya Coffee House lights up a drizzly day
This morning, my roommates Maggie and Taylor Anne and I woke up with a burning desire to practice some yoga. Alas, we are all broke and didn’t quite feel like coughing up the typical $12 bucks for a yoga studio, … Continue reading
Filed under Coffee, Fitness, Local Austin
