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Evolution of #crowpose - bottom right: a few years ago, bottom left: a few months ago. Top: today I put my hands on the floor. It’s been YEARS. I thought I was broken forever. The devastation I felt when my body didn’t move freely felt depressing, & overwhelming. Something has shifted in my mind, & so, too, my body. I can’t stop feeling this fiery thing welling up inside of me. Find your #innerfire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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#baptisteyoga #baptistepoweryoga #hotyoga #healingjourney #healingwithheat #trusttheprocess #yogaforeverybody #yogateacher #yogaposes #yogalife #pnwyoga #plussizeyoga #plussizeyogateacher #lightenup

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We are excited to see you THIS Saturday night for a dreamy show of bluesy dancey jazzy fun! This is our last scheduled show in Portland until the Summer! So we hope to see you there. Come at 9pm for The Colin Trio!!

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Working #fishpose variations. I never understood this for the longest time, until I got the #crown of my head on the mat. Yay!
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#fishposevariation #baptisteyoga #baptistepoweryoga #baptistepowervinyasa #hotyoga #hotyogalife #pnwyoga #pnwyogi #plussizelife #plussizeyogateacher

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Yep, it’s a “music playing test”, but what if your dates had scorecards like this?
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#baddate #badtinderdates #whoops #scorecard #music #musicjokes

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Tonight! featuring us four: Mosey, @katiepresleyyoga @phreesurf @jordan.vansise doing our best #joewalsh tribute, Life’s Been Good! Come see us at Montavilla station around 9-? - there’s 3 sets of RAWK!

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Sick, but still working #inversions because it’s time. I believe I have enough #strength so I go for it. And! Tonight! I play bass at Montavilla Station with #lifesbeengood our #joewalsh cover band, 9pm!

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Legs up! #handstand at the wall is a challenge, but if you believe you are strong, you’ll get there. Yep, I have a belly, & I still got one leg over my head. .
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#believeinyourself #failspectactularly #try #tryagain #belly #effyourbeautystandards #yogaforeverybody #yogaforlife #yogaforall #plussizeyoga #plussizeyogateacher #baptisteyoga #baptistepoweryoga #hotyoga

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Yesterday, in class, I realized I was strong enough to try taking #shoulderstand without the wall. So I did. Then I took a video of it today. I was so used to just popping up in to it every day, until it wasn’t there anymore. After some #weightlifting & #functionaltraining I AM BACK, BABY!!!
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#plussizeyoga #plussizeyogi #plussizeyogateacher #strongwomen #buildyourempire #loveyourpractice #loveyourprocess #hotyoga #hotpoweryoga #baptisteyoga #baptistepoweryoga #sweatyyoga #try

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Back at it for a noon #yoga session. I’ll be @yogariotpdx for 5:30, but first: brunch! And a new pic composition! It’s good to have #yogafriends .
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#yangyinyoga #hotyoga #sweatyselfie #sweatyyoga #yogabuddies #baptisteyoga #plussizeyoga #plussizeyogateacher #plussizeyogi #jazzmusiciansdoyoga #happy

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#shoulderstand using the wall as a starting point. Its evolving. Slowly, surely, & without strain. Yes, my boobs do fall into my face, and it’s a little bit hard to breathe. But, we suffer when we must.
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#shoulderstandvariation #loveyourself #liveyourbestlife #loveyourprocess #strength #growthmindset #poweryoga #upsidedown #yogainversions #plussizelife #plussizeyogateacher #plussizeyogi #baptisteyoga #hotyoga #hotyogalife #sweatyyoga #boobs #boobsquish

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On the days when it feels rough, & I cry because of loss, transition, or frustration, I made myself a promise: take one Sun Salutation, & then see what shows up.
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#yogapractice #yogaforall #yogafordepression #yogafortoday #yogaforeverybody #yogaandtears #yogalove #yogaintheworld

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We’re @friedegglove eating our Huevo Mutilation, & Sriracha Mix-a-Lot while, what’s this? The #daystar made an appearance? It’s the #sunshine for non-nerds. And we’re one more #yoga practice in the bag, too! 2020, looking ahead, making progress, always forward....❤️🧡💛💚💙🖤💜
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#yogapractice #yogafire #yogaforeverybody #yogabuddies #yogalove #loveyourbody #yogaeverywhere #plussizeyoga #plussizeyogateacher

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Tough share/comparison: I couldn’t put my knees on my triceps for the longest time. So, the above pic shows how I got creative with #crowpose & the bottom pic shows where I put the blocks now, & how far it’s come. #recovery is a slooooooooow process. Day by day. You can’t rush it, nor can it be forced. It’s about having a conversation with your body, coaxing what you can, just for today. .
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#giveupwhatyoumust #patience #patientyogi #hotyoga #bakasana #balance #yogaforlife #yogaforall #yogaforallbodies #yogapractice #hotyoga #baptisteyoga #sweatyyoga #liveyourpractice #trusttheprocess #breathe #pnwyoga #sellwoodmoreland

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We found our way back to #yoga & Jade. It’s that time again: #yogaandsoup Thursdays! It’s always better with a #yogabuddy so come with us next time, we’ll help you get set up, & choose your soup. See you at 5:30 @yogariotpdx for my 2nd practice of the day! .
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#yogapractice #yogafriends #sweatyyoga #hotyoga #hotvinyasa #plussizeyogateacher #plussizeyogi #yogaforlife #yogaforall #yogaforeverybody #loveyourpractice #loveyourprocess #loveyouryoga #doubleworkout

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Here’s that comparison pic I promised. The top one was not so long ago, and I was still working on planting both of my feet. Whilst my torso is not fully turned up, it’s certainly an improvement. #flipdog .
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#babysteps #igotthis #regularpractice #dailyyogapractice #everybodyisflawless #yogaforeverybody #yogaforlife #yogaforall #hotyoga #hotpoweryoga #baptisteyoga #sweatyyoga #believeinyourself #breathe

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OMG, everybody...KAVA! I know I’m late to the party, but I’m #fashionablylate in true Ms. Katie style! Do not sip, take a big drink, & feel the love. Come with me, & let’s try something new, friends! .
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#yaqona #kava #bulakavahouse #newfun #happiness #kavamakesmehappy #trysomethingnew

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Today, it was time to see what #flipdog looks like now. It’s been awhile since I took a pic, & damn...it’s different! Side by sides coming up next.....
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#yoga #yogaforlife #yogaforeveryone #yogaforallbodies #yogaforall #yogaeveryday #plussizeyoga #plussizeyogateacher #intermediateyoga #try #loveyourpractice #lovetheprocess #sellwoodmoreland #pnwyoga #baptisteyoga #hotyoga #hotyogalife

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I couldn’t figure out why Meadow #kitty was #meowing all the time, until I realized I had moved her favorite blankie in favor of the #christmastree So, now we have both: a #happycat snugging right under the tree. Could #christmas be any better for this little gal?
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#snoozingcat #catsofinstagram #catstagram #prettykitty #ilovemycat #christmascat #sleepykitty #sleepycat

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And today, she bloomed. My pretty Meyer Lemon plant has bloomed before, but was always somewhat sickly, & never had so many buds. She’s quite happy in her new spot, & I’ll keep her here until it’s time to go back outside. .
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#meyerlemon #meyerlemontree #meyerlemonseason #indoorplants #pnw #pnwwintergarden #wintergarden #wintergardening #winterblooms

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More #holidayseason fun with #kitty Meadow! This is a fake tree, & she hadn’t been interested in previous real trees, but this was a super cute late night vid! Love you, little one.
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#cat #catsofinstagram #catsagram #catsareawesome #holidaycat #holidaykitty #christmastreecat

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