Polar Bear jammies and a puzzle crown. Can life get any better? Maybe if you add some Tayoga to the mix...and some orange sunglasses ;) Love ya, my friends. Namas(tay).

Hi all! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Andrew, Edison, and I were fortunate enough to have a little weekend getaway with some friends in Monterey. The weather was GORGEOUS! It was an exhausting weekend but we packed a ton of fun in. Some highlights included watching sunsets on the beach, visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and soaking up some sunshine with friends. Of course, I had to throw in a yoga pose in front of the ocean for good measure ;)  Have a great week! Namas(tay). Note: The orange Aloe Vera flowers match my pants and sunglasses! One of many reasons I love sunsets...they are often ORANGE!

Hi all! How is it December tomorrow? Anyone else feel like time is just flying by? Anyway, I just popped on here to wish you a belated Happy Thanksgiving. Andrew, Edison, and I had 3 Thanksgivings this year. Having multiple in one day can be rough so I am very thankful that is was only one per day. In between the busyness of Thanksgiving, teaching Black Friday Tayoga, and attending a Gallo show this last weekend, I am pleased to report that the Huff House is fully decorated for Christmas. Our tree is up and Edison is enjoying taking all the ornaments within reach off of it. Let's just say the top of our tree is heavy with ornaments! I am not a fan of winter but Christmas and all it comes with is most certainly the redeeming quality of winter. Though I will admit the weather the past couple days has been quite lovely but don't tell anyone I admitted that ;) Have a lovely day and a very Merry Christmas season, my friends. Namas(tay). P.S. Black Friday Tayoga was a small class but

Hello, my peeps! How are you on this dreary Friday? I was not in the best mood when my alarm went off this morning and I saw there was no sunshine outside. If you know me, you know I'm a sunshine kind of gal. Rain is nice for 1-2 days and, most importantly, I don't have to go out into it. Unfortunately, I couldn't stay snuggled in bed with the hubby but the good news is at least I was going to do something fun...YOGA! I was interested to see who would brave the rain to make it to yoga. Answer: all the regular peeps. My morning class at Elevate was a class of 4 regular Tayoga peeps and I decided to use a very old playlist that I had never used in class before. It is different than all other Tayoga playlists because none of the songs contain words. It was a last minute decision to use this playlist instead of the new playlist I made last night because having no words means it is a little more low key usual. I figured it went well with the lack of sunshine. Since it was a diff

Where have I been, you might ask? Unfortunately, no exciting trips to explain my two month hiatus from writing a blog post. Yep... it basically comes down to me being lazy! Or should I blame the fact that I have a one year old? Yes, let's do that. Edison has kept me sooo busy the last 2 months that I have not had a single moment to create a post. ;)   I did have a good excuse last week, since a cold went through the Huff household. I promise it was just a cold and not that darn virus that won't seem to go away. I'm so tired of hearing about it that we should treat it like Voldemort from Harry Potter and call it, "It that shall not be named," or something of the sort. Anyway, I've gone off on a tangent.  Yoga... since that is what this blog is about... What to say about yoga? Hmm... I didn't teach last week, so today was my first day back after my cold and it felt so good. I tried a couple new little quirky moves that I will definitely use again. Since the

In case you haven't heard, I love watching the Olympics! The Summer games are my favorite, especially gymnastics and beach volleyball. Doubles badminton is pretty great too. Come to think of it... I like almost everything! Because I love them so much, I have been staying up far too late watching them. Ugh! Staying up late, having a job, and being a mama to an almost 11 month old is not the best combination, but I love all three, so I tough it out and enjoy! Let's just say my yoga class last Friday was not as intense as usual because Tayoga was feelin' the chiller vibes. Good news, I think everyone appreciated it!  Have a chill week, my friends! Namas(tay).

My first Mommy and Me Yoga class at the Dragonfly-Art for Life was April 16, 2021. Since that date, I have had one mother/daughter pair show up one time. It can be a little disheartening when people don't show up... especially to a free class! I stuck with it, though - Edison and I show up every week (unless we are on vacation of course). I am pleased to report that this last Friday  -3 months after my first class - I had a few more people than normal. 11 more to be exact! It was a bit chaotic, but that's what happens when kids get involved. Oh, what a blast it was! I realize it probably won't be like that every week, but it gave my confidence a little boost and I cannot wait for the next one.   See you there with your kiddo?  Nasmas(tay)   Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga Fridays 11:30am-12pm Dragonfly-Art for Life @ 1210 J Street Can you spot Edison? He is on the move!

You may have already figured it out, but the family and I have been on vacation the last 3 weeks. Well... since we had Edison with us, it was actually a trip rather than a vacation - a road trip to be more precise! That's right! We took a 9 month old on a 3 week road trip and it went pretty darn good, I would have to say. There were a couple bumps in the road but nothing major (whew!). We were gone 22 days, visited 11 cities in 5 states and made tons of good memories. We are home safe and sound. It feels good to be home but it's a little bittersweet. The end of trips always make me a little sad, but getting to sleep in my own bed makes me VERY happy.  Happy hump day, my friends. Namas(tay).

 It has been quite an interesting week, hence why this post is getting done on Sunday instead of Friday. I am meeting a very good friend for a walk soon so I will keep this brief. Sunday - Huff Family get-together since Grandma is moving out of her house after 40+ years. Monday - My first day at my new job at Central Valley Specialty Hospital. Tuesday - My last day at my old job, Garden City Healthcare, after 7+ years. Wednesday - Girls day (plus Edison) with my Mom, Sister, and Aunt. As a bonus we went to dinner for my Mother-n-law's birthday at Redwood Cafe. Thursday - Errand running (quite productive but not very exciting). Friday - Taught my 9am Vinyasa class at Elevate. It was so much fun! I made a "So Long" playlist as a tribute to my old job. There was good energy in the room and everyone seemed to have a good time.  Saturday - Edison was baptized at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and then family came to our house afterwards. It was such a beautiful special day a

My brain has been a bit scattered lately. If you read last week's post you will know the main reason why. The other major reason (besides being a mom) is because I am transitioning to a new job. I have been the RD at Garden City Healthcare for almost seven and a half years. It is hard to leave; but, I must admit, I'm a little excited for the change, as well. Hopefully, once I'm a little more settled in my new position my brain will get back on track!  My Tayoga class this morning was fun but I messed up on a couple of the cues (scattered brain side effects). I tried to tell everyone to bring their gaze up to the ceiling but at that moment I forgot what the ceiling was called! Haha :) Oh well. It happens.  I revamped an old playlist last night and I am pleased to report that I even got a compliment on it today which makes this playlist better than the original version! It is so nice when that happens.  Ok... I have to go put the boy down for a nap. Happy Friday, my friends.

In case you haven't heard, I have restarted my Friday lunchtime yoga - but with a new twist. It is now "Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga," so bring your little one(s) with you! I will have Edison with me and we can have a grand ol' time. Yoga is great for all ages, so start them young. The class is still located at the Dragonfly-Art for Life at 1210 J Street in downtown Modesto. Class is now 11:30am-12pm and kiddos of all ages are welcome. If you would like to sign up, check out Tayoga Class Signup to reserve your spot.  Hope to see you there! Namas(tay).

Happy Friday! It is a gorgeous day outside. Andrew went golfing and Edison and I will be heading to my sister's house shortly to color some Easter eggs. Our poor little guy got 3 shots yesterday, so he's not feeling all that good. He is currently napping which is the opportune time to write my weekly blog :) I am excited to say that I actually got to take a yoga class last night. It felt so good. A friend encouraged me to go, so I'm hoping to make it a regular thing. It sure helps having lots of family around to help with the kiddo. Yoga was quite a bit of fun this morning. I had 5 people attend, and before class they were talking about how all the Elevate teachers had kicked things up a notch since returning from the latest COVID closure. They mentioned that they liked challenging classes, so I took that as a challenge! For having no plan going in to the class I think it turned out quite well! There were lots of planks, core work, and leg strengthening. I even tried out a

Not going to lie... I just woke up from a glorious 3 hour nap! Edison just woke up as well so I have to make this quick.  Class this morning was quite lovely. This morning was really cold so I decided we were going to heat things up a bit. I had seven lovely ladies in class and I definitely had them MOVING! It was simple flows but they were quick. By the end, everyone was nice and toasty.  Apparently, the playlist was working well for everyone because I got a couple compliments on it. It was an old playlist I decided to revamp and I am glad I did. I asked the class what it should be called and they said "Move" because that is definitely what we did in class.  Well I better go feed the little guy. I'm on a two week blog post streak now! Wahoo!  Happy weekend, my friends. Namas(tay).

Well... as you've probably noticed, it has been 2 months since my last blog post... bad job by me! I used to post on Mondays, but I just have not had time to get around to it regularly on Mondays; so my new plan is to post on Fridays. I'm not sure why I haven't thought of this before, since most of my Tayoga things happen on Fridays. Last week, I scheduled a reminder on my phone to write a post today and it worked! Edison just went down for a nap, so it is perfect timing.  Let's see... I've been teaching in studio since November. Class sizes have been pretty small, but the last couple weeks I have had 8 people. I was talking with a fellow teacher after class today and was saying how 8 people used to be a small class - but now, 8 people is practically packed! Haha :) OK, not really, but when 2-3 was the normal, it sure seems like it.  I have continued with my usual fun playlists and funky flows. I feel like I've been more creative with my flows because I do a lot

Just dropping you all a quick pic to show you the handsome fellas behind the Tayoga brand. I love them so much! Have a great week everyone. Namas(tay).

I am pleased to report that I do remember how to teach yoga! My first class back was last Friday. There were only 2 people there, but they were 2 lovely individuals and it was the perfect way to get back into the swing of things. I am also pleased to report that Edison did great hanging out with Granny C while I was away. Whew!  On another note, Black Friday is this Friday! I love teaching on Black Friday because there is always a lot of energy in the room. People are usually off from work and want to come work off some of the turkey they ate the day before. We shall see if this year is the same. Whoever decides to attend will get an updated Black Friday playlist. Last year's playlist was pretty good, so it may be difficult to top, but I will give it my best effort! Hope to see you there. Happy Thanksgiving, my friends. Namas(tay).

You read that right! I am back to my regularly scheduled Tayoga class this Friday at 9am at Elevate Community Yoga. I'm a little nervous because it has been a while since I taught, but it should be like riding a bike, right?! Haha. Sign up online and I hope to see you there, my peeps. Happy Monday. Namas(tay).

My lack of posting has been due to being a new mom (duh), but also because my little family of three has been traveling! Edison completed his first road trip, which consisted of 10 days worth of adventures. We visited family and friends. Andrew's cousin got married in Vegas, so Edison is already familiar with the Vegas strip! We also visited Death Valley, Mammoth, and Pinecrest to name a few. He was a champ! I think he is going to like traveling just as much as his ol' folks. We recently just got back from 4 nights at the beach. The whole family goes for Mom's birthday. This was our fourth annual trip and it was a blast. Edison is a natural at the beach. The weather was nice but windy. We still managed to have a great time.  Now it's back to "normal" days (whatever that means). Unfortunately, I caught a cold and now Edison has it, too. Pray that we both get over them quickly! This Friday was supposed to be my first class back to teaching, but I don't want

I definitely have the whole "Mom bod" thing going on. If I'm being honest, I kind of like it. I figured I better write that down because I'm probably not going to always think that. I haven't done any yoga in over 4 weeks, so everything is definitely softer than it used to be (arms, legs, belly, butt!). It's ok though - It's for the best reason! Edison is 1 month old today. He's such a handsome boy. Both of us want to wish you a happy and healthy week.  Namas(tay).

  Here's the picture it wouldn't let me upload last week. Apparently, I just needed to refresh my screen! Why couldn't I come up with that last week? I don't know, but, here it is now. Edison is now 3 weeks old. Yesterday I did some stretches and used my bolster for the first time since he was born. It felt amazing. I'm excited to ease back in to yoga. I've read a lot about this time being the fourth trimester (which is a contradiction, I know). Our culture praises women for getting back to their usual shape, exercises, routine, etc. after giving birth, but I've learned that it is a slow healing process (even if you are feeling good). So that's what I'm doing: I'm taking it easy. Slow walks and stretches are where I'm at, as well as lots of snuggles with my boys (I haven't forgotten about Andrew!). Have a great week and maybe take a little extra time this week to take care of yourself. Everyone needs it. Namas(tay).