Move to Love Yoga – Filming

On Saturday morning I had an amazing time being part of a More to Love yoga class that was being filmed for a Bank of America commercial. (The founder/instructor Rachel won a BOA small business contest.)

I love More to Love! It’s such a body accepting experience.

I’ve written before about feeling self conscious being the only plus sized woman in an exercise class. With yoga classes before More to Love, that was nearly always the case. I’d leave class feeling unhappy – which made the class not worth it!

Enter Rachel, the yogi behind More to Love.

Here’s what Rachel said about the filming experience:

3 years ago I had no yoga students.

I had no yoga classes scheduled.

I didn’t even have a space to hold classes.

All I had was an idea and an invite to anyone who was tired of feeling like their body was something to be ashamed of.

All I had was a love for yoga and how it helped me feel more “home” in my bigger body.

So the invites grew…and more people joined me to practice yoga with a special twist.

3 years later….

This weekend, as the lights, camera and director kept calling “action!” — I kept having to pinch myself.

“For real? A major company’s commercial is staring ME and is about More to Love Yoga?”

But truth is it’s not about ME…it’s always been about YOU.

The body who craves freedom.

The bigger body who desires a deep, long exhale.

The fat butt that can rock a pair of leggings without a shred of fear.

The full belly who when laughs, jiggles and shakes with no reservations.

That’s what More to Love is…and this weekend, that’s what I know the big film crew captured.

So thank you to the Lovelies who made time in their day to join the filmed class.

And thanks to those who were joining in spirit.

And a future “welcome” to the soon to be Lovelies…we can’t wait to have you join us.

3 years is not a lot of time…so go do and create that thing your heart is pulling you towards.

You will not be let down

The director put me and my purple shirt in the front row

– even when I told her I’m a yoga novice.

We’ll see if I make the final cut of the commercial.

Thank you More to Love for inviting me to be a part of your film & be one of the “Lovelies”.

I’ll be back for a regular class soon!

Loving Training with Jess Lanzoni

I’m having a blast training with my personal trainer Jess Lanzoni!

Below is a photo from our workout on the 4th of July.

If you’re in MA and looking for a personal trainer, I highly recommend Jess! She’s talking on new clients and will come to you for training.

The results of just a few weeks of training are definitely showing! My cardo endurance is increasing & so is my strength.

Photo Blogging Challenge – Fun

The theme for the June Photo Blogging Challenge was “Fun”.

My 6 month old daughter, Elise, and I keep busy, so we had a lot of options for photos to share!

Looking at board book pictures in the Thomas Crane Public Library Children’s Room

Red Sox fan T Rex at the Museum of Science – first trip there for Elise

Goofing around with Mom is always fun!

First baseball game for Elise – Chatham Anglers Cape Cod League

Looking at seals with Grandpa

Elise adores her Dada

Too many fun times to only pick 5 photos this month!

Hope you enjoyed traveling through our photos.

 

This monthly photo blogging challenge is facilitated by PJ of the Northeast Bloggers Network.