Ivory Katherine

-musings, health, & beauty- my life is a journey, leading me to seek strength through fitness, yoga, positivity, mindfulness, a plant based diet, and exploration. I am a poetess, designer, and, recently, a track coach, constantly learning and growing in all that I do. instagram: emily.empowered

[emily-the-poetess]

I want coffee And kayaks Paddling out Away from it all Hot black liquid Warming my core I want to relish The stillness And photograph Those in between Beauties and I want Most of all To have him Paddling with me Knowing he’s with me As I know Just what He’s thinking As we paddle along And secretly I hope he Thinks I’m His beauty Even as I hope He loves the water Impossibly more Than I already do, I hope he finds A way to love me At least that much too That’s who I want To paddle away with, Does that sound Good to you?

[ivorykatherine]

I found this. Let this give you hope in love. He brings the kayaks and I taught him to like coffee. It's all better then I could have imagined.

[ivorykatherine]

Today: ran hills, swam laps, did yoga, taught yoga. Also started applying for health insurance. 26 is going to be the scariest birthday yet!

[teachhealth]

How to Eat a Healthy Whole Foods, Plant-Based Diet on $50 Per Week

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Plant-based eating can be healthy, easy, filling, and can be done on a $50 a week budget. Here’s how …

Ran across this article yesterday and I thought I’d share. I like that it breaks down which sections to spend your money on, instead of giving you a specific grocery list that may or may not work for you.

It’s obviously not perfect - people have differing needs, prices vary by location, and so on (you could get into some interesting socioeconomic conversations) - but I think it’s a good starting point to use as a guide or template, and modify for your personal needs. 

[chrisdoeslife]

Oh darn I was hoping it actually meant Whole Foods the store -_- I shall continue to refer to that establishment “Whole Paycheck” until further notice. Still a great article for those who are trying to learn or re-learn how to shop for healthy foods on a budget! Note that this is specifically for a plant-based diet, but it’s still a good guide.

[artesonraju]

[ivorykatherine]

Hi again

Trying to get back into the blogging thing a bit as a way to track my mind-body health and progress and get some of that amazing motivation you all have to offer, so here's my hi to anyone still actively following me 👋🏻 Lifted with the boyfriend tonight. Unfortunately I had mad cramps and could barely engage my core, but I kept my weight low and went for higher reps on dead lifts and incline bench. Did a few high weight pull downs and a little medicine ball floor work for abs and arms. This morning I did slow yoga at home, just holding everything long and feeling it out. A little progress in handstands when I played with tick tocks around mid day. I feel strong and good about the way my body has been responding. Looking forward to seeing where else I can go!

[mrmdsoul]

Bridgin’

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[fitspor4you]

[thoughts-memories]

[coffeeforthemoon]

[ivorykatherine]

For the first time in my life, I don't feel like I'm missing out on some imaginary greater fun. I'm right where I want to be right now. No need to self soothe or replicate, just mindful presence, gratitude for where I am and what I have. What a way to end a year 💗

[avenuesofinspiration]

[danitreasures]

[evolationyoga]

And then I return to why. Why teach. Why yoga. Why this practice. Why anything. Sometimes it can be challenging to put your heART out there; to be open and vulnerable, and understand that it is not for everyone. Part of the art is feeling it all. The hard, abstract, tears, saying things you don’t mean, acting out, and sometimes it feels like it’s a spiral. Putting yourself out there means you’ll be seen and felt, the highs and the lows. It means showing up in life, through it all, feeling it all, and growing through it all. Teaching, to me, is art. It’s systematic, yet organic. It’s fluid and not. It’s everything and more than I could have imagined. The constant is the breath, it’s the only requirement. Somewhere in the practice of being a student, I discovered myself. A conversation of when took place. A teacher seeing me at a time I wasn’t sure I was ready to see myself. A combination of tiny events that had me asking, “what if” eventually turned into, “what now.” My “what now” is today, a student first, a fierce commitment to learning and giving it away. My “what now” understands that teaching can be hard, business is not always easy, sometimes inspiration falls flat, sequencing feels stuck, and much like hardships, there are countless highs. There’s joy, laughter, being present in the moment, sweaty hugs, Thai massage assists, and spreading love out loud. It is an endless fire that fuels so bright with passion and heat. I feel like a mama-bear in motherhood as much as I do about practice and teaching. Teaching others a little about themselves feels like the second greatest joy in the world, next to being a mom. To be a witness to students’ growth, commitment, love and challenging themselves to allow the insides bubble up and is one of the most beautifully-intimate things I get to support and hold space. It takes my breath away to stand in front of a room feeling and seeing you. There’s an intimacy with our presence. There’s authenticity with our breath. To be a witness, guide, cheerleader, yes-sayer, space holder, lover, and supporter of you does not do it justice to call teaching a job. It’s a gift like no other to be a witness. Loved by Evolation Yoga: http://ift.tt/1hTkqm2

[trustinlifeandswimnaked]

[diaryofacreativehoarder]

[quickweaves]

<3

[celeritious]