The Year in Pictures: 2016

As I've reflected more, it seems 2016 was pretty jam-packed! Here are some of the highlights...

  • The year was off to a great start with dinner atop the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington (not pictured)
  • I completed the Culinary Nutrition course through Matthew Kenney Culinary Academy
  • We attended a Yin/Vinyasa yoga retreat in Sayulita, Mexico
  • I trained to instruct Yin Yoga
  • Yoga Wire was re-branded with a new logo, website, newsletter and apparel
  • I helped my dear friend Mandy release her second book, Yogalosophy for Inner Strength, to which I contributed a personal story and two vegan recipes
  • Wonderful seeds were planted for something very exciting in 2017 (announcement coming soon!)
  • I placed 7th at the National Yoga Asana Championship in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, having one of the most profound experiences of presence on Day 2 of the competition
  • We explored Portland, Oregon, its nature gardens and flourishing foodie scene
  • I danced to the music of Steel Pulse on my birthday
  • We packed all of our things into storage and roomied up with our good buddy Brett for two months
  • I enjoyed time with family and friends
  • I had several Indriya Jewelry pop-up shops showcasing the adornments I create
  • I helped to facilitate an amazing transformational experience during the Raja Yoga Teacher Training
  • Sal became a teacher!
  • ..and finally we settled into a new home