Iris Dawn Yoga

01/01/2014

Happy New Year! This time of year is always an exciting time for me - fresh start, new beginnings. What do you dream of accomplishing in 2014?

11/09/2013

A deliciously green way to start your weekend! Enjoy.

Recently, I've been toying with different ways to develop the "mean green" smoothie. I enjoy a creamy consistency, instead of that crunchy texture that often has me saying mid-slurp, "Oh, hello

10/29/2013

Quick and dirty inforgraphic on the benefits of . If you don't know, now you know!

Yoga Benefits: Immediate and Longterm (INFOGRAPHIC) http://bit.ly/18yXdP1

pretty info and graphics via HuffPo

10/12/2013

Scary infographic on the dangers of sugar, well worth a read. I become extremely agitated and angry if I have sweet stuff. Some of my favorite refined sugar alternatives are dates, real maple syrup, sucanat, and of course - no sweetener or sugar at all.

Sugar is in the headlines a lot lately, with some experts even calling it toxic. Did you know that the average child consumes 32 teaspoons of sugar a day?! This is just one of the many

10/05/2013

Breathe deep and be well.

Choose it & BE it. Happy Friday!

09/25/2013

It's day 15 of my challenge, I'm in the home stretch. Let's talk more !

http://irisdawnyoga.com/post/62281317864/lets-talk-more-happy

I’m nearing the end of my 21-day happiness challenge, and in the last 2+ weeks I’ve had such a positive and warm reception from my network. I’ve received messages, texts, phone calls and have had...

09/19/2013

I started a happiness project to help me find a way out of a not so happy place. It's been one week, and here's what I've learned: http://irisdawnyoga.com/post/61637470966/cmon-get-happy

If you know me, you know that I’m a happy, upbeat girl. I smile a lot and laugh all the time. I love life, and live to make wonderful memories. Sometimes (most times!) I have a little too much fun for...

08/30/2013

A real look into the "dark side" of yoga. In the past, I have felt anger and resentment in yoga classes, and didn't understand why. It's not always bliss and enlightenment, but it is always about honesty.

By Karin L Burke “Emotion is the chief source of all becoming-conscious. There can be no transforming of darkness into light and of apathy

08/17/2013

11 easy ways to make your home a healthier place!

Home should be an oasis, a safe and peaceful space that promotes well-being and health. However, if you’re constantly cleaning up the house with harsh chemicals, hosing it down with anti-bacterial

07/23/2013

Helpful tips on how to keep yourself a little more safe from cell phone radiation, including foods that you can eat to help protect you.

Ok, so you’re sitting at your computer, reading

07/15/2013

10 simple ways to detox your body, keep your vital organs healthy, and get a healthy glow! I love #3, 4 and 9; can't wait to do #10 :)

Detox has become a big buzzword. Lose weight quickly, get glowing skin, and create world peace by detoxing!  Joking aside, I'm a big believer in cleansing when done properly (read: no

06/26/2013

A few simple tips to help prevent heart attacks. Keep that ticker healthy! ♥ ♥

My life is so busy fitting in a yoga practice, juicing, and studying health therapies, that I rarely have time to turn on the TV or pick up a celebrity magazine and zone out. Even though I never