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).

Well... I'm pulling the Mom card out as my excuse for my lack of posts this past 2 weeks. The good news is: I'm working on a long post for you. The bad news is: it takes a while to complete when you have a newborn. I figured you understand! In case you are wondering, Edison is still wonderful. We had a rough day yesterday; but that's part of the job. Today has been much better. My Mom came out to help, so I got a nap (wahoo)! Andrew is also back to work, so things are constantly changing around here. It's a good thing we like to try new things! On the yoga front, Elevate is opening back up October 19th! Yay! Not sure when I'll be back to teaching on Fridays, but I will keep you all posted. Hope you are having a great week and happy almost Friday! Namas(tay). P.S. I tried to upload an image of Edison, but, of course, technology does not like me so you will have to wait for another picture. Sorry!

Hi all! If you read my post last week, you'll remember that I asked if you thought I would make it to teach my last Friday yoga class before Baby Tayoga arrives. The answer: NOPE! I had to call in reinforcements (AKA Kaycie Hall) to teach my Friday morning class because active labor was in full swing by Friday afternoon. Luckily, active labor was "only" 11 hours long and Edison Andrew Huff was born at 12:56am on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He is a big boy weighing in at 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and 21 inches long. I am pleased to report that I was able to have him naturally; because of that, recovery is going smoothly. My hubby, Andrew, and my Doula, Vanessa, were my rocks throughout the whole thing. I could not have done it without them.  Mama, Daddy, and Baby are all doing well. We are all so happy. Edison truly is perfection.  I still plan to keep up on this blog and my Patreon page. I'll likely be sharing Baby Tayoga updates because he is such a big part of our lives

Want to hear something crazy? My due date is this Thursday, September 3rd. Say what?! Where has the time gone? This has certainly been a crazy time to be alive, let alone pregnant! I'm still feeling pretty good but starting to slow down. That's why this Friday will be the last Tayoga class for a little bit. Do you think I will make it? Or will the baby going to come first? I think I'll make it but we shall see! Don't worry though, I'll be back to teaching on Fridays when my body is ready for it. I've already worked it out with Kaycie at Elevate Community Yoga. Let's hope the studios have opened up again by then, because teaching in the park while it is cold does not sound appealing! I guess you've got to do what you've got to do to get your yoga in, though. Am I right? Have a great week, my friends. Namas(tay).

 Hi all! Every so often I like to share one of my playlists with all of you. This is the week! This is also your friendly reminder that my playlists are available for a monthly subscription on my Patreon page. Check it out at patreon.tayoga.cc. For other free playlists see the "Playlists" tab on my website. Ok...enough advertising. Now for the good stuff! This list is one I put together for the Fukari Tribe Triathlon a few weeks back. Yoga was the first leg of the race. So, obviously, it featured a bunch of songs that involve movement of some sort… walking, running, biking, racing, swimming, jumping, etc. I am quite proud that the peak of the class landed on "Jump" by Kris Kross because then everyone was able to get their heart rate up and JUMP! It was great. Hope you enjoy!   Namas(tay). Main List: 1. The Distance – Cake – 3:00 2. These Boots are Made for Walkin’ – Nancy Sinatra – 2:43 3. On a Bicycle Built for Two – Nat King Cole – 1:46 4. I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)

Hello my peeps. This blog is going to be short and sweet. I am currently 37 weeks and feeling good. My plan is to continue to teach on Fridays until baby boy decides to make his appearance so if I'm not there on a Friday you will know why!  I was hoping to go to park yoga this morning but it was already 87 degrees at 8:30 this morning so I decided against it! I thought my 9am class this past Friday was hot but today definitely wins. I hope you all are staying cool in this crazy weather. Have a great week! Namas(tay).

My bad, my peeps! I just started my maternity leave and apparently my brain has gone to mush which is why I am writing this post on a Tuesday instead of a Monday. I'll do my best to not let it happen again but at least I got in some yoga time yesterday! Even though I wasn't doing my blog I was still doing yogi things. I was able to attend my first yoga class since everything got closed down again. Kaycie from Elevate Community Yoga led a 75 minute (pregnancy friendly) Hatha class at Ashby Park in Modesto. It was lovely. Even though I was the only pregnant one there I think everyone appreciated that it was pregnancy friendly!  The rest of the day was pretty chill. I took a nap after yoga (which was also lovely) and the rest of the day consisted of doing whatever the heck I wanted to do (re-organizing the house and baby's room, start packing my hospital back, watch the Giants game, eat gummy bears from Sprouts, snuggle with the hubby). There was a slight glitch in my lovely d