Emily Marquis

02/06/2025

Join us on Friday! Link in bio. So fun every year!!

10/30/2024

Gender equality means we all take responsibility for our decisions in child rearing. Men can have vasectomies which is a simple procedure that is much more safe and less invasive than many procedures women go through. It is also covered by most insurances and readily available and accessible by men.

Not only do I believe in women’s reproductive rights and the power to choose, I also believe in our s*xual freedom. Women should be able to enjoy s*x in a pleasurable way. And that means birth control.

While it wasn’t my partner’s favorite day, it was a big day for me.

10/21/2024

Let’s vote! 🗳️
Especially all the women out there!!

09/29/2024

41! Here I come. Yesterday was my birthday and it was a gorgeous fall day where the trees were so bright it was hard to hike without stopping and taking it in every step.

I was also surprised by my sweet friend of a celebration on the trail. ❤️

Earlier in the month Doug got us tickets to go see Jim Gaffigan in Vail and spend the weekend up there as the leaves were peaking there. And I’m fortunate to know I’ll get one more celebration when the girls come home and we get to celebrate as a family.

I’ve spent my birthday ‘season’ as Doug calls it doing the things I love, teaching/doing yoga, being outside, laughing, and gathering with friends and family. It’s quiet and content.

It can also be hard as birthdays can also be a spotlight on who or what is not there as life goes on. And it’s just part of it.

I bought this card a few years ago in Sedona. It feels so spot on to my personality, approach, and struggles in this world.

This year I wish for more loving my own strengths and the letting go of messages that hold me back. As the card says, I give myself permission to let the magician in me work miracles. And I wish that for everyone else as well!

09/26/2024

Fall, Birthday, and Retreat Season -

Happy Fall, dear friends! As the air turns crisp and the leaves start their colorful confetti dance, I find myself basking in the cozy charm of this season. There’s something wonderfully spiritual about wrapping up in layers, sipping warm drinks, and giving ourselves permission to slow down—like...

09/23/2024

My oldest turned 12! Basically 13 years of motherhood. I’m now that Mom who says that I only have so much time left and nostalgia sets in. I also was reflecting that as the oldest she and I are doing her life together- everything she experiences for the first time, I experience as a mother for the first time.

My daughter is, as many people told me when I was a new mother, is my greatest teacher and reason for trying to be the best person I can be. Sometimes I royally mess up.

I also remember someone saying that motherhood is the continual letting go… everyday you let go a little bit more so they can try life out on their own and when they make mistakes, get hurt, or have a win you are hopefully the safe support that can come back to.

I also believe motherhood is about deep self compassion. While I hold back on giving all the answers and hurting when they hurt, I have to have a place to go so I don’t project it. It’s super hard!

Fortunately my partner is an amazing bonus Dad and gives me a safe place to land. And also puts effort into making their childhood special in a pretty ordinary life. Like moving the tent from the pouring rain to the garage and decorating it with lights so her slumber party of friends having their own space could work out.

❤️

09/20/2024

If you are in the Salida, CO area- join me at the Salida Farmer’s market at Alpine Park from 9-10am for Yoga in the Park! I’ll be subbing for Trish! And it’s the Autumn Equinox!!

Come join me! By donation if desired :) Bring a mat and a friend. I have some mats to share as well. It’s lovely!!

We practice in the corner by the library and the other end of the park then the market.

09/03/2024

Yay yoga on vacation!

I was fortunate to spend time with the in-laws and witness some good cousin time this weekend. My heart is full!

On Sunday there was free yoga in the park and I was really wanting some alone time and to move my body. I wasn’t going to go. I didn’t want to get in the way of the plans with family. I didn’t want my kids to feel like I wasn’t around enough. I didn’t want to seem selfish or disconnected from my hosts.

On Sunday when I woke up, Doug says- you going? You should get ready. I said I don’t know, I don’t need to. He basically through my yoga clothes at me and said it will be fine, you love this- just go.

And I’m so glad I did! It was a community of about 75+ students outside in the mountains in the sun on a Sunday morning stretching, moving, smiling, and time for me to also tune in. It was a great.

When I got home- I was not missed- by anyone. And we still had a full day of activites and togetherness.

Mom guilt and people pleasing can take a back seat, thank you very much!

08/26/2024

Happy National dog day to our 18 month old spunky, snuggly, water & hike-loving Ophelia. Ophie, we love you! And can’t wait until you stop chewing all my sports bras, shoes, and pajama pants.

08/22/2024

Let’s do this! It is so nice to feel the JOY and EXCITEMENT and HOPE of progress and possibility. And I want to continue to spread it.

I work everyday with people who have different view points than me and I value them as people deeply. We can exist all together with different viewpoints and have disagreements. But we can’t if we don’t have a leader that strips both sides of the ability to soundly do that.

Let’s cheer and vote for decency, freedom, intelligent and heart-centered conversations, and an economy that will be sustainable.

Let’s get excited and not be afraid to show it. Let’s do this!! ❤️🇺🇸🗳️🤝