Hello blog world.... been a while!!! It's been a crazy past few months between being a mom and an entrepreneur. Today I was finally able to devote some time to updating the website since I stayed home with my sick daughter. Check out the following updates and take a look at my recent article in Yoga Iowa! Store The link above will take you to Pedals & Poses' event registrations and apparel store. Now you can see all of our events in one place and reserve your spot within mi

I finally did it. I finally took the plunge and created online class videos. I kept holding myself back, one excuse after another on why I "didn't want" to do online classes. But it was time to get passed that and just do it. And I did! I even filmed TWO! One yoga and one barre. Here they are, enjoy!!! #Yoga #barre #class #onlineclass #video #slowflow #barreabove #freeclass

While perusing the aisles of Powell's City of Books in Portland, OR (as you do EVERY time you visit Portland) I made my way over to the yoga section. My initial intent was to find a guided journal to log my practice, answer posed questions and reflect on suggested topics. Unfortunately, I couldn't find what I was looking for, but my eyes kept glossing over The Goddess Pose, a biography of Indra Devi. The First Lady of Yoga I remember being quickly "briefed" on Indra Devi's

We've got a Black Friday deal for our first Hip-Hop & Sips Yoga class! Be sure you check the facebook event page first thing Friday morning! #northliberty #AllTheWayUpStudio #hiphopyoga #Yoga #events #sale #corridorarea

Every month, I try to schedule a benefit class. I reach out to local non-profit organizations that speak to me on a personal level and work with them to coordinate a donation based class where I teach and they collect valuable funding. As a yogi, a member of the community, and just a human in general, it is SO important (and not to mention rewarding) to me to give back whenever I can. Here's what's coming up: All three events have a page on Facebook. You can find them here.

January 5th, 2019 Practice yoga while enjoying a drink and classic hip-hop music at All The Way Up Studio. For $30, take a full hour long yoga class from Cara Viner of Pedals & Poses and receive 2 drink tickets for your choice of wine or beer. Doors open at 5 pm, class starts at 5:30 and ends at 6:30, leaving you another 30 minutes to enjoy your second drink. Must be 21 years or older to attend and photo ID required to receive your drink tickets upon arrival. BRING YOUR YOG

Congratulations! You successfully completed your WERQ instructor certification and are ready to take on the world as part of the WERQforce. You have been given the tools necessary to teach a safe, fun, and effective class and you're eager to get started as an instructor. If you're new to the fitness teaching world, the initial steps to landing your first instructor gig can be a bit daunting, overwhelming. But do not fear, I have some tips and tricks to get you on the right

So excited to teach my very first benefit class. All proceeds go to the beloved Englert Theatre. They put on wonderful shows, create community programs, and put their heart and soul into preserving and promoting the arts in Iowa City. I am friends with many of the staff there and I couldn't be more thrilled to help support their organization. Spots are limited, reserve yours today on the Englert website. "The best way to find yourself is your lose yourself in the service

Facts and myths about yoga. Go on, try it already!!! #yoga #health #iowacity #corridorarea #factfiction

I cannot believe this summer is coming to a close.... seriously where did the time go??? Having said that, I am SO excited for this fall. I am teaching several new classes, as well as new locations! I can't wait to meet my new class participants, co-workers, and hopefully get a heck of a lot more yoga practice in. Be on the lookout via social media for charity events, pop-up classes, and more blog posts. And don't forget, I'm available for private events and classes! Fee