I've done it. Again. I've added a new piece of art from my personal story, onto my body and into my soul. And I couldn't be happier about it. On March 14, 2023 I woke up on our bedroom floor to my husband crying and shouting my name, "Amy! Amy! Wake up!!!" Sparing all of… Continue reading Thrive
Author: amyblackyoga
Mowgli
Recently, I lost a dear friend to a rare liver disease. He was only 10 years old. He was strong, athletic, silly, friendly, tender-hearted, and such a very warm soul. I loved him dearly. He was my favorite horse... My good friend and riding teacher, Kathleen, was the proud owner of Pray Some Mo' (a.k.a.… Continue reading Mowgli
Charley Jean
My only girl…Charley Jean. This is your story. Born on March 17, 2009, you came into our home on May 19, 2009. On May 13, 2024 your physical body left our home at the beautiful age of 15 years and 2 months. When we “rescued” you from the pet store, we were smitten. I broke… Continue reading Charley Jean
Love Your (My) Brain
In 2015 I began a connection with the LoveYourBrain Foundation after meeting, and becoming connected to, the founder, Kevin Pearce, through yoga at a camp I volunteer at every summer. The organization provides support and education for TBI (traumatic brain injury) survivors along with their friends and family. Over the past 8 years I've learned… Continue reading Love Your (My) Brain
Belong
I did a thing. A pretty big thing for me actually. And, it only took me 49 years and 281 days to decide that I was ready. I realized I genuinely DESIRED to have permanent ink branded on my body for the rest of my life. Growing up, tattoos, in my mind, were for "bad"… Continue reading Belong