Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Singing with my Nieces

I love music.  I can't sing, no lie my vocals are pretty bad.
When I'm with my two little nieces, I like to be goofy and often find myself singing and dancing.  I grew up with parents who always liked to sing and dance.  Memories of music were always in the house.  To this day, when I visit family we still act silly and sing. 
So on my last trip back to Ohio to visit family and friends - here are the songs that filled the air.  Hope they bring a smile to your face.  Picture me and my 4 and 6 year old nieces jumping around to these familiar melodies:  (Click on links to see music videos)
 - "Yummy yummy yummy I've got love in my tummy and it feels like loving you..."  This is our go-to silly song.  My niees and I sing this and laugh.  Then we repeat again.  It never gets old.  Watch this video, so funny. 
 - A favorite is the song by Peter, Paul and Mary called "We're Going to the Zoo."  The best video can be seen by clicking here. "We're going to the zoo zoo zoo, going to the zoo zoo zoo, going to the zoo zoo zoo.  How about YOU?! (scream emphasis on the word YOU).
 - Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros  "Home, let me come home, home is whenever I'm with you."  This is my niece Ryan's favorite.  We sing we dance until we no longer can.
I love music.  It has the power to lift one's mood.  It can bring laughter, especially if you're like me and you sing out loud.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Katie's 2012 Yoga Bio


Katie is passionate about bringing yoga to the average person while taking those who are seasoned in their yoga practice to the next level.  She creates a safe place for people to relax and connect the union of the body and breath.  Katie holds the space for a peaceful flow, yet her classes are challenging.  She is committed to offering yoga to the masses as she teaches a variety of classes to all age levels both domestic and internationally.  Katie has the ability to connect with others while taking them on a journey of deeper awareness through the practice of yoga. 
As a student of many forms of yoga, Katie is dedicated to promoting peace and the yoga lifestyle.  Katie brings a compassionate sense of healing and authentic simplicity to her classes.  Yoga series have been designed to create strength and flexibility, as well as deepen student's connection to the body. 

Katie is registered through the Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher.   Her trainings are in Vinyasa Flow, Hatha Interdisciplinary, and Power Yoga. 
Katie is also certified through the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America
as a Personal Trainer and In-door Cycling Instructor with Schwinn. 
After graduating with her Master's Degree from college, Katie began her yoga-teaching journey.  She has been studying yoga for over 12 years. 
Currently Ms. Bond is teaching fitness classes and hosting a variety of yoga workshops around the globe. 

After living in Europe working in yoga and fitness, Katie currently resides in Laguna Beach, California where she works in health and fitness along with physical therapy.  Katie also teaches at California State University Fullerton where she was recently named Fit Female. 
In her spare time, she is an avid supporter of fair trade and international human rights efforts.  Through the practice of karma yoga, Katie believes in helping others by volunteering on the domestic and international level. 
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Check out Katie’s website to learn more about Yoga for Athletes, Private Yoga, Yoga Workshops, In-door Cycling, Personal Training and other Fitness needs:
Website: www.travelandyoga.com
Email: katie@travelandyoga.com