Hola from the beautiful hills of Guatemala! I love coffee. And below is the story on how I fell in love with coffee. In fact, my passion for coffee has motivated me to fly back to my hometown to teach a yoga class featuring Guatemalan coffee and chocolate. This upcoming Pop-Up Yoga class on August 13th will be my last workshop … Continue reading
Six years ago, I had the darkest summer of my life. It’s one thing to be sad because it’s Sunday and you have to go back to the office on Monday. And it’s another thing to show up to your job, crying in the parking lot wishing you could just disappear and die. I am … Continue reading
During my time in Antigua, my Spanish school decided to organize a field trip to a macadamia nut farm. We all hopped on a “chicken bus” (which I basically promised JT I would never ever do). Somehow a huge crowd of Guatemalan people surrounded us and one of the Spanish teachers shouted, “Donde esta la … Continue reading
“So did you get a facial in New York? Your face looks brighter,” Jacob remarked as we drank our hipster beers in a gastro-bar in Cuatro Grados Norte. I had to drink a good quality beer and relax while I integrated myself back to Guate City. “No. I’m just so happy and filled with love … Continue reading
Travel is an important component to the creative process and to my mental well-being. I have tried to fight off this element of whimsy, tomfoolery, and daydreaming for long periods of time. One example that comes to mind was when my boyfriend and I had the chance to travel with our friends to New Zealand during Christmas 2014. We declined to join. … Continue reading
Discovering Your Happy Place in Houston It’s interesting the responses that people give me when I tell them I come from Houston. One woman looked at me and said, “Oh, wow. You’re so stylish and creative. I thought you were from somewhere cool like California or New York.” Well, I’m here to set the record … Continue reading
I am organizing one last ARTYOGAPLAY workshop on September 27th with two lovely ladies, yoga instructor and fellow TEP sister Abby Buchold and artist Mena Love. In a workshop based on the root chakra, Abby will be leading our group in a slow and relaxing yin practice while Mena will be teaching us how to … Continue reading
This month, I will be hosting two art + yoga workshops.The first one, “Zen Doodling + Meditative Coloring” will be this Sunday, September 20th from 1pm to 3pm at South Blvd Yoga. Sign up online to reserve your spot! For the 9/20 session, we will be exploring the creation … Continue reading
This September don’t miss the chance to sweat, find your balance and connect with your breath. Come out and join the fun! Wednesday, 9/2 YOGA CLASS 7:30am @ Big Power Yoga Memorial (Subbing for Kylie McNaught) Wednesday, 9/2 SLOW FLOW YOGA at Foster YMCA 11am Wednesday, 9/2 YOGA at Friendswood RXD 7pm Thursday, 9/3 YOGA at MD Anderson YMCA 7pm Friday, 9/4 … Continue reading
Sheila studied Graphic Design at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, California. She has always loved drawing letters, hand-writing notes, and has even been told by friends (and one doctor) that she should have her handwriting made into a font! Sheila has always been good with her hands and enjoys other forms of creativity … Continue reading
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