with Pleasure - avec Plaisir

 Camatkarasana - Wild Thing

What do you DESIRE (to wear, eat, do, see, be) TODAY?

Symbiosis

 

Relationships with our children can be mutualistically symbiotic (both parties benefiting from the interaction), in which case they are heavenly. Of course, much of the time we must accept as parents that the symbiosis will feel parasitical (children rule, we drool), or commensal (they thrive, we status quo), at best.

🌹Mutualistically Symbiotic, of course 😘 

Less zealous

Taking NOTES from the MEN (who have fewer options and less zealous marketing). 

1. Pockets! - Perhaps even forgo a purse. 😱

2. Dresses and skirts (while they so contentedly stick with pants and shorts). 

3. Fewer colors. 

4. SMALLER CLOSETS. 

5. Denim.

 

Luvin

 

Urdhva Dhanurasana -  Wheel Pose (her) 

Ardha Purvottanasana - Reverse Table Top (him)

Couples are yoga 🤎

Summer is next, my sweet friends!!

Easy

 

Parivrtta Sukhasana - Easy Twist, Seated Twist, Simple Cross-legged Twist

Couples are yoga 💕

Yes, the answer is kindness. 

After you

Phalakasana, Kumbhakasana, Utthita Chaturanga Dandasana - High Plank Pose

Couples are yoga 💙

Kumbhakasana - breath retention. Hold your breath BRIEFLY before lowering into push-up position, Chaturanga Dandasana. Outside the studio, pause only temporarily before committing to a decision. And TAKE TURNS with your other half, arbitrating according to your particular strengths. This is what partnership is for. 
 

Mast

 

Dandasana- Staff Pose (him) / Sirsasana - Handstand (Her)

Couples are yoga 🧡

Note to self - learning a handstand means actually practicing a handstand. The grass is greener and softer in Summer - enlist your partner and get to practicing al fresco. 

Fantastic

 

Balasana - Child’s Pose (him) / Supta Utthita Tadasana - Reclined Mountain (her)

Couples are yoga.

Small hints are big messages. Catch wind of a minor suggestion (from your beloved) and take it seriously; act expeditiously and then revel in real life as it becomes better than fantasy. 🏔️ 

Primary

 

Couples are yoga. 

Marriage - spirits dance, souls melt. 

😈 advocate 👿

 

Sirsasana - Headstand

I take my concerns and turn them all around , inside-out, and upsidown.

just Astrid

NOT “Mom”, “Mother”, “Wife”, “Boss”, “ Secretary”, “Client”, (“Customer”, “Collaborator”, “Gate Keeper”, “Dog Owner”,  “Chef”, “Chauffeur”, “Cleaning Lady”, “Counselor”…) Just Astrid.

It’s worthwhile and meaningful to uphold important (to you) roles and wear ones supervisor hats — to lead a purposeful life. But, boy, was it emancipating to relinquish administrative duties for a couple of days! 

Whirly girl

Las Vegas for 2 nights. High-waisted swim suit - check.

Goal : tan, people-watch, shop. 

Desert dress-code : ‘Fear and Loathing’ meets haute hippie. 🏜️ 

I am forever giving all colors (patterns, fabrics, cuts, shapes, treatments … ) a whirl. Perennially curious or fashion victim? 🤷‍♀️

Naam

 Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana - Standing Hand to Big Toe Pose

Memorize Sanskrit names for a better yogic appreciation, understanding and practice. Commit to memory peoples’ names and enjoy better relationships, connections and, therefore, quality of life. 👯‍♀️

Good night 🌙

 

Anjaneyasana - Low Lunge with back bend - Crescent Moon 🌙 

Chandra Namaskar - Moon Salutation 

Good night rainbow sherbet electrolytes, good night bubblegum mouthwash, good night pink sonicaire toothbrush, good night moon... Hello husband ❤️‍🔥. Love melts the blues.

Pranayam

The untapped potential of not holding your breath today 🎁

Forgot to breathe this season, mom? Remember that glorious pre-spawn luxury of not panicking always? That’s why we have YOGA. RE-WIELD your god given lifeforce, even if it’s for scarcely one hour, in studio, assisted. 
 

Dream Life Love Menu

 

Dégustation de vie des rèves . Enjoy in any order everyday.