Author: amyblackyoga

I belong to me. I first read this profound statement in a book by Brene Brown a few years back when I started my "taking care of me" quest.  I loved it, but wasn't exactly buying into it just yet.  I mean, really, what does that mean, exactly? "I belong to ME?!" As a life-long… Continue reading “It’s fun to stay at the Y-M-C-A”

When I was a kid jumping rope at recess was THE thing.  And if you were really serious, you did Double Dutch.  I loved it! If I wasn't playing kickball, I was jumping rope.  And I guess I thought that everyone knew how to jump rope?? But I suppose it's like riding a bike or… Continue reading See Jack Jump

I've always had an affinity for large animals.  I love big dogs, elephants, harp seals (in high school and in early college I was obsessed with harp seals--you know, the beautiful white ones with the big black eyes?!), and horses. I really do love them.  My mom asked me the other day if I was… Continue reading Horses and Yoga: Surprising Life Lessons