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A cumulative collection of reflections, experiences and recipes from our Treetop community – teachers (new and old) and students. We hope you enjoy!
Become a Leader in the Self-Care Revolution
Kate Hamm is an instructor at Treetop Yoga, and she will lead The Roll Model Method Training in March. Kate offers monthly ball rolling (SMFR) workshops. Image: Kate with her teacher, Jill Miller, who created The Roll Model Method. My first encounter with...
Dive Into the Unknown: A Journey of Self-Discovery on a Yoga Retreat
For as long as I can remember, I've been a swimmer, dedicating 20 hours a week to training with my college team, pushing my body to new limits every day. My journey into swimming began when my parents needed an outlet for their high-energy little girl. If you were to...
A Transformative Journey: My First Yoga Retreat Abroad
My first Yoga Retreat was truly a transformative experience. As I arrived at the retreat center in Thailand; I was surrounded by nature's beauty, filled with excitement, anticipation and if I am being honest, a little exhaustion– which yes, I know often comes with...
Banana “Nice” Cream
Whether you are trying to steer clear of dairy, have an allergy, or just want a healthier version of your favorite Ben & Jerry's- try these out! Recipe credit: Chocolate Covered Katie. Base Recipe:Ingredients2-3 overripe frozen bananasoptional milk of choice, if...
Barbeque Marinade
Planning to grill this weekend? With this wonderful all-purpose marinade from Pairs Well with Butter, anything from steak, to fish, to veggies will be a hit for all!INGREDIENTS2 pounds meat or veggies of choice¼ cup olive oil¼ cup brown sugar, loosely packed2...
Grilled Proscuitto Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs
Recipe courtesy Anne Burrell Ingredients6 Black Mission figs, cut in 1/21/2 cup balsamic vinegar, plus extra for dressingCrushed red pepper flakes, optional12 slices prosciutto1/2 log goat cheeseExtra-virgin olive oil2 cups baby arugula1/2 cup...
Creating a Culture of Consent, One Class at a Time
What does it mean to create a culture of consent? In an era of #MeToo, and the challenges of male-female consent, I believe Treetop Yoga is one of the best places to help people learn how to say no, how to say yes, and how to receive. Since autumn 2018, I...
Peace, Love, and Insulin
A sharp beep beep beep beep pierces through the silence of the room, reverberating off the studios walls and disturbing the serenity of svasana. UGHHHH I think to myself as my hand instinctively moves towards my stomach to cover the 3-inch circle of plastic...
Overnight Oats to Get You Out the Door
Find yourself struggling in the mornings to get the family up and ready and out the door? Are you arriving at work or to the studio flying by the seat of your pants, fueled by coffee (or yearning for some?!) Taking a few short steps on Sundays can set yourself up to...
