Deanna Black

adventure yogini~holistic fitness trainer~bucketlist catalyst

03/16/2026

Beautiful 3 hour hike round trip from the Cathedral Peak Hotel with amazing views from the top of Baboon Rock!

03/15/2026

Stay #1 minus the overnight flight!Hello South Africa! A three part solo travel adventure: Hike. Surf. Safari. Arriving in Jo-burg, as they say, with rain and went straight to the Protea Hotels by Marriott via airport shuttle. Love the convenience of hotels offering this service especially when entering a country for the first time. The hotel is super cool with aviation theme a rain shower and a soaker tub! Some say to avoid jet lag, get in the water as much as you can, ideally 5 minutes for each time zone.
I always take a “view from my room pic” which I took the next morning. It’s kind of hard to tell with the gray sky and rain but it’s the airport. Their buffet breakfast was delicious! Highly recommend this hotel! Now off to the next one!

03/08/2026

At the beginning of this year I attended an Intention Setting and Sound Bath experience at Inner Space Des Moines. It was then I realized I hadn’t surfed let alone I could count on one hand how often I got on my SUP board.
I set the intention to surf & SUP more and laugh often. Beautifully this aligns with my passions: travel and explore.
Last month, I visited El Salvador for the first time on a yoga and surf retreat with Good Vibes Movement.
It’s easy to get frustrated or stagnant when your goals aren’t achieved. Come back to your intention. It may take you in a completely new direction. Then let the creativity flow. Like having fun editing a photo!

02/19/2026

And then another year…
2025 had a point last spring where I had felt stress like I never had before. And I had moments where I could actually become what others call the observer. I am in a situation basically doing what I need to do, care for livestock, guide staff, welcome guests let alone take care of myself. Anytime I would catch myself feeling overwhelmed or caught in a future “what if” thought, I could guide myself. You know, all those breathing techniques, get out of your head techniques, refocus techniques…I would do those however my body kept physically reacting. But wait a minute! I’m a yoga teacher! A type B personality! A go with the flow person! Why is my chest feeling like this? What is this? I know enough just to go to urgent care and find out.
The EKG showed a very typical rhythm of a stressed person. Or possibly highly caffeinated which actually I had cut back.
“This too shall pass. “ ~ Tom Hanks
Fortunately that spring with amazing family, friends and staff I got through it.
Working with animals is no joke. Consuming was my word for actually both 2024 and 2025. It meant less time on social media for more time caring for livestock and play time for myself.
Looking forward to this 2026 with awareness, vibrant health and getting back to the things that bring joy and laughter.

01/05/2025

Like I mentioned on IG, I didn’t intend to stop posting on social media. My day was so full caring for animals and then hours, days, weeks, months and the the year had flown by. Looking forward to reconnecting this 2025!

01/01/2024

I am so excited…this is a perfect New Years Eve! Ending 2023 and beginning 2024 with a Tennessee Glamping treat to myself.
Yup, I’m a sucker for all those off the grid and home fixer upper shows. Staying in a dome was on my bucketlist AND it so happens I found one on the way as I drive mom’s car down to Florida!
Got my book, journal, & tea with a great view and cozy place to relax!

With however you chose to finish the year may it bring peace comfort and joy!✨

12/25/2023

Oh….the donuts are for Santa!

Merry Christmas to all! May your wishes come true and lives be filled with the sweetness of cider donuts and anything else that brings joy and smiles.

12/05/2023

Well the sun has set on the fall season and finally a moment to look back on my pics. So much goes on and even though I paused on social media, I also paused to capture moments so I could reflect and savor the memories later.
How often are you hitting PAUSE?
Particularly now as we shift into this holiday season with our schedules, our activities, our bellies, all are being filled. Are we pausing enough to fully be in and appreciate the present?
With all the presents you receive, it is your presence that shines like the beauty of a sunset.
Pause now. Feel and let your light shine.

12/03/2023

Howdy Howdy! And now it’s December! Wow! What a fall season!
Sharing thoughts on boundaries and giving you a glimpse of how goats have none!

08/13/2023

You had a full week and still have so much to do.
Yet there’s this amazing sunset so you decide to take a short break. The water is smooth, its peaceful with the sounds of crickets, frogs, owls and then further in the background you hear it.
Yup.
The other sound of summer.

Goat stuck in a fence.

SUP session cut short but I got to at least see the sunset from the top of the hill!

07/30/2023

It’s called STAND UP paddle (SUP), however when you find a place that is calm, I love to SIT!
And float! Letting the water take me as I float and see what I discover.
What kind of turtles do you think these are?

This will be part of your Full Moon SUP experience this Tuesday with me, Lindsey Page
and the Polk County Conservation
at Jester Park.
It will be a SUPer evening great for first timers. And you decide if you want to stand or sit!

Register in the link in the comments⬇️

06/13/2023

Let the Sun Shine In!

Hello Vitamin D!
Get your dose and let your soul feed from that radiant energy.

What makes you smile more?
How often are you laughing?
Surround yourself with those you share moments of joy and discover how this leads to fulfilling your life’s purpose.

And never forget…
YOU are that ray of sunshine!
Not only does everything you do make a difference, YOU are someone’s hero.

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