Costa Rica Yoga Retreat Featured Teacher - Justine Fuller

I am a firm believer in the concept of “stepping outside of the box”. I see all of the pressures that modern life puts on everybody to fit into some sort of box, physically and metaphorically. We are a culture of compartmentalization.  In fact, many of us spend all day long moving from one box to the next box even when we make our way to a yoga class (usually in some sort of a box) and step onto our mat (yet another box). I say no thank you, there is nothing about me that is interested in experiencing a life of confinement.  

This week I am pleased to introduce the innovative yogini Justine Fuller as our guest blogger. Justine is a mold breaker with an expansive perspective. She has created a 6’ diameter round yoga mat! Have you ever felt like your yoga mat is too small or simply too restrictive? I certainly have. I love to give my body permission to move around freely while enjoying my yoga practice, but I find that it isn’t always comfortable to be half on the floor and half on the mat. I’ve also noticed that it can be a little slippery and difficult to balance if my body isn’t placed symmetrically on my mat. Life can make it difficult to step out of the box but Justine is making it easy for us. She will be hosting a Costa Rica Yoga Retreat at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers February 8-14, 2015 where you can experience her Fuller Mat™. I can’t wait to try it myself! 

Sending you some jungle love, Liz Lindh

Breaking the Yoga Mold

How Fuller Yoga™ keeps your practice fresh.

By Justine Fuller

Yoga has been a great asset to my long history of physical activity.  From gymnastics to dance to yoga I have always been active and I never practice the same thing twice.  I’ve been a rebel against regimented styles that do the same thing each and every time.  Although I have taught and taken Ashtanga, I’ve always complimented it with other yoga practices in order to keep things fresh and new.

The traditional yoga mat is an integral part of one’s practice, fashion statement and lifestyle yet also a limiting space for the body.  In 2004 while working with a client who had a hard time comprehending the idea of swinging her legs on the floor while laying on her back it dawned on me that these “traditional yoga mats” are far too limiting.  In fact they are damn near the size of coffins!  The mat needed to be bigger and rounder so I created The Fuller Mat™.  Even though I had been teaching since 1998 and practicing since 1996, yoga was still fairly new on the market.  I had to search high and low to find a source for such a long and wide roll of sticky material that could be adaptive as a yoga mat.  I was lucky to be able to get a small quantity and begin developing and practicing and teaching Fuller Yoga™ on The Fuller Mat™.

Since then using The Fuller Mat™ has blessed me with profound insights on postures and transitions that can not only open joints and muscles more thoroughly, but also develop patterns that help move a practitioner more easily into arm balances, backbends and twists that most people struggle with for years.  My students have gained leaps and bounds in their flexibility and learned to trust the circles and patterns we work with. They can feel the right connection to what flows and what doesn’t both in their practice which then gets translated to their life.

In winter of 2015, I move Fuller Yoga™ out into the world by offering a week long yoga retreat at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers in Costa Rice February 8-14, 2015.  We will be able to develop our practice with two yoga classes a day and also define space and flow for ourselves in practice and in life.  For more details on the retreat please visit; http://fulleryoga.com/OurSite/retreatstrainings

23 Questions to Ponder

by Liz Lindh

The inspiration for our blog this week comes from an article I read over the weekend in an email newsletter I enjoy called Brain Pickings Weekly. The article was David Bowie’s answers to a set of questions from the book “Vanity Fair’s Proust Questionnaire: 101 Luminaries Ponder Love, Death, Happiness, and the Meaning of Life”, a compilation of celebrity interviews from the back page of Vanity Fair. I’m sure you all know David Bowie, and many of you know Marcel Proust, but I will explain a bit more so that we are all on the same page. Marcel Proust was a French writer, critic and socialite at the turn of the 20th century. His brilliant mind explored the relationship between memory and the unconscious, art and Nature, men and women, men and men...

Asking friends variations of these questions was a popular parlor game in Proust’s day to shed some insight into the true nature of one’s personality. He didn’t write the questions, but his answers continue to be thought provoking and clever. James Lipton also adapted this questionnaire for his interviews on the TV show Inside the Actors Studio.

The questions are simple yet profound, and seem to be the perfect way to introduce our guest teachers and retreat leaders to our online kula. This week I have revealed my inner most self in answering them, I hope you enjoy!

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Perfect happiness is eating a delicious meal with people I love; fresh, local, healthy food and interesting conversation in a lovely environment, followed by dancing

Also, quiet time with Jeff.

What is your most marked characteristic?

I want the best for everyone; humans, animals and the planet...and I believe achieving that is possible, not mutually exclusive.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Maintaining my imagination as an adult

What is your greatest fear?

That love isn’t enough

What historical figure do you most identify with?

Alice

Which living person do you most admire?

That’s a tough one...Jane Goodall?

Who are your heroes in real life?

People who influence the world in a positive way through creativity and leadership

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

Feeling inadequate

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Closed-minded self-righteousness

What is your favorite journey?

The holographic depths of self-exploration

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Physical attractiveness

Which word or phrases do you most overuse?

Amazing

What is your greatest regret?

Bad real estate investments

What is your current state of mind?

Present

If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be?

I wish they were more health conscious

What is your most treasured possession?

My body

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

Hate

Where would you like to live?

In a tree-house in the jungle in Costa Rica

What is your favorite occupation?

Superhero

What is the quality you most like in a man?

Respectfulness

What is the quality you like most in a woman?

Creativity

What are your favorite names?

Sophie and Eskil

What is your motto?

Savor every moment, it’s all a miracle

Liz Lindh is the Director at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers, a unique boutique Eco-conscious yoga retreat and yoga teacher training wellness center in luscious Costa Rica.

She is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a licensed holistic skin care therapist and yogini for the past 20 years. Liz hosts retreats and teacher trainings where ancient wisdom meets modern expression to inspire personal growth and transformation. Join her at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers August 27- September 2, November 23- 29, December 21-27 and December 28- January 3 for The Sanctuary Experience Yoga Retreat, February 15- 21, 2015 for Jungle Alchemy Life Empowerment Training with Jaycee Gossett, April 12- May 2 or June 28- July 18, 2015 Jungle Alchemy Yoga Teacher Training Certification, May 17- June 6, 2015 The Sanctuary at Two Rivers Yoga Teacher Training Certification and August 2-22, 2015 Universal Wisdom Yoga Teacher Training Certification with Marg Mahan.

Quiz: What Kind of Yoga Retreat Is Right for You? Costa Rica Yoga Retreat Featured Teacher - Melissa Eisler

By Melissa Eisler

Please welcome our guest blogger, Melissa Eisler. Melissa will be hosting a yoga retreat at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers November 9-15, 2014. I met Melissa on a yoga retreat in Costa Rica a few years back and we had an instant connection. I am so excited she is coming to share her wisdom, humor and beauty with us! Enjoy xo Liz

You’re probably reading this because you’ve been feeling stressed out and need a break from the grind,

or you have an interest in yoga or meditation. Maybe you’ve dabbled or fully explored a practice, and want to learn more. A yoga retreat is a great way to dive into the practice, disconnect from the distractions of everyday life, and really connect with yourself and explore your practice.

But once you make the exciting decision to align your next vacation with a yoga or meditation practice, it almost becomes an added stressor to choose the right one for you. 

Beachside or mountain top?  Local, or far away and exotic? Ashtanga or Kripalu? Your favorite teacher or someone new? Small, intimate group or big community? Focus on yoga or meditation? Can I have it all?

Overwhelming it becomes to choose. Take this quiz to find out your retreat style, and then get some suggestions on yoga retreats based on your responses. Choose the letter that most closely aligns with you, and we’ll add them up at the end.

1: What does a dream getaway look like to you?

1. Anywhere beautiful where I can relax, and unwind
2. Lots of exercise and activities. Specific location doesn’t matter as much as long as it’s beautiful
3. Anywhere I can be active and in nature, preferably somewhere exotic or a place I’ve never been where I can explore
4. I like to be pampered on my vacations, so my dream vaca would probably be at one of those resorts I saw featured on TV, maybe in Maui, Europe, or Fiji
5. It looks simple, peaceful and serene, a place I can completely disconnect

2: What style of yoga is your favorite?

1. There are different styles in yoga? 
2. Power yoga
3. Vinyasa flow, although I dabble with a few styles and enjoy a variety
4. I like the yoga class that my gym or studio offers
5. I prefer a meditative, mindful movement or hatha practice
   

3. How present is yoga and/or meditation in your life?

1. I’m pretty new, but want it to be a bigger part of my life
2. I get to a class at least twice a week
3. I practice some kind of yoga or meditation daily, whether on or “off the mat”
4. It’s been in and out of my life for some time
5. I have a daily meditation practice

4. Your ideal place to practice yoga or meditation would be

1. Anywhere warm and by the beach. As long as there is a patient teacher to show me the ropes … 
2. In a hot yoga studio
3. Anywhere outdoors, like on a mountaintop, at the beach, or in the middle of the jungle 
4. At a 5-star spa
5. Somewhere simple and quiet

5. If you had next Friday off of work or school, what would be most fun for you?

1. Brunch with friends and family, then just relax and unwind
2. Bootcamp followed by a run or yoga class. Finish it off with a power smoothie.
3. Hike or climb in the morning, yoga in the afternoon, make a healthy dinner at home
4. Brunch with friends and family in the morning, shop in the afternoon, fancy dinner in the eve
5. Start my day with a seated or walking meditation, and spend the day relaxing, reading, doing something I love.

6. What would your goal or intention be for going on a yoga retreat?

1. Not sure I have a specific goal, but I’d like to learn more about yoga and/or meditation, relax, and enjoy the sunshine
2. To practice as many hours of yoga as I can! Spending time at the beach sounds good, too
3. To unwind, practice, and spend time in nature. Also, to meet like-minded people and eat healthy, local food
4. To relax with yoga, massages, facials, fancy food and sunshine
5. To have a completely inward journey, free of distraction. To transform through inner silence and peace

7.  My favorite lunch would be:

1. Healthy sandwich or salad, iced tea and maybe some fro-yo
2. Power smoothie or my favorite all-natural bar
3. Organic kale and quinoa salad, half a grapefruit, wash it down with a kombucha
4. My favorite order at my favorite café 
5. Healthy, simple and vegetarian

8. What do you normally wear to yoga or meditation class?

1. Yoga pants, sports bra, tank top
2. High-tech-fiber, sweat-absorbing, and stylish yoga gear
3. Organic and sustainable yoga or active wear 
4. Lulu all the way
5. Loose-fitting, comfortable clothes

9.  Pick a mantra.

1. Viravawha-wha-what? Is that a mantra?
2. Fill in any prefix before “…asana” 
3. Shanti. Shanti. Shanti. Peace. Peace. Peace.
4. Om
5. Inhale, Exhale

Answer Key:

• Mostly A’s
• Mostly B’s
• Mostly C’s
• Mostly D’s
• Mostly E’s

Mostly A’s: The Seeker

You’ve dabbled in yoga or meditation, but you’re still fresh to the practice. You may not know the difference between warrior 2 and 3, but you want to dive in and learn more. And you love the sunshine and always bring your open spirit, open mind, and hunger for learning to every situation. 

Retreat Recommendation: Take your practice on the road! The best way to learn about yoga and meditation is to immerse yourself in the practice … and a retreat would help you do just that. 

Join Lena Schmitt and Melissa Eisler (yup, that’s me) for a week of daily, guided yoga and meditation

in the Costa Rican Jungle-by-the-Sea. The intention for the week is to guide all levels of students on a journey toward finding a meditation and yoga practice that’s right for them. With daily yoga and guided meditation sessions, you’ll be able to get a sense of a daily rhythm, and be encouraged to bring the consistency of the practice home with you once the week is over. Plus, two teachers means more attention, and if you’re new to the practice, the extra attention will go a long way to step up your learning curve.

The program will be full of classes, workshops, activities, Q&A, and opportunities to connect with nature, yourself, and like-minded people. A week this November may be the perfect time to kick-start your practice. Learn more about the Jungle-by-the-Sea Eco-Yoga Retreat.    

Mostly B’s: The Power Yogi

You’re strong, fit and a total badass. You can keep up with all the Chaturangas in class, and peak poses are your favorite. You love the physical practice of yoga because you get a solid workout, but also love how it calms your mind. For you, the more you sweat, the better the class. And the more the instructor challenges you, the happier you are when you leave. 

Mostly C’s: The Eco-Yoga Retreater

You love nature, traveling, food, and yoga. So … you’re pretty much already awesome. If you’re looking for a yoga retreat that incorporates hiking, natures, monkeys, locally-sourced food, sustainability, meditation, and of course yoga, look no further. 

Join Lena Schmitt and Melissa Eisler (yup, that’s me) for a week in the Costa Rican Jungle-by-the-Sea. The intention for the week is to guide students on a journey toward finding a meditation and yoga practice that’s right for them. With daily yoga and guided meditation practices, you’ll be able to get a sense of a daily rhythm, and be encouraged to bring the practice home with you once the week is over. 

The program will be full of classes, workshops, activities, opportunities to connect with nature, yourself, and like-minded people. Spending time in nature is a great way to disconnect, to reconnect … 

Did we mention you stay in tree-houses in the jungle?  Learn more about the Jungle-by-the-Sea Eco-Yoga Retreat of 2014.  

Mostly D’s: The Lux-Spa-Yogi-in-Style

Southern France, Maui, Tuscany, LA ... the perfect paradise to you is white sand, pressed sheets, good service, and a pristine place to put your mat. You love the good life, and I commend you for your style. The first thing you do when you arrive on vacation? Enjoy the view from your terrace and get a massage to settle into the flow of your vacation. And let out a giant sigh … 

Mostly E’s: The Silent Retreater

You like simple beauty, quiet moments, and being connected with nature. You are already on your path to finding an inner strength and awareness, but always looking to awaken at a deeper   level. Your practice is consistent, your diet is healthy and simple, and you are drawn to spending a week diving into the depths of your soul. 

Retreat Recommendation: It’s time to step your meditation practice up a notch at a silent retreat. Check this out … 

• There is a large Vipassana meditation network, with meditation centers and silent retreats taking place all over the globe. Check out options for Vipassana and silent retreats, the most commonly offered is the 10-day silent Vipassana retreat.

Why You Should Take a Yoga Teacher Training Intensive at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers

by Liz Lindh

Every moment at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is Yoga, not just the time we spend on the mat. We live in harmony with the plants and animals that make their homes all around us and our connection to Nature is very clear. The monkeys and singing birds wake us up every morning, we eat lovingly prepared organic vegetarian food from local farms, we gather energy from the sun for our electricity and take time to express gratitude for the abundant beauty that surrounds us.  I have learned more about the essence of Yoga by simply living here than I have in thousands of hours of teacher trainings, reading books and taking classes.

If you are thinking of participating in a Yoga Teacher Training, which I highly recommend as a life enriching experience even if you have no intention of teaching, please consider joining us at our tropical paradise in the Blue Zone of Costa Rica. A bonus to signing up for a YTT at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers, aside from our luxe tropical modern zen tree houses and vegan gluten-free chocolate torte, is the rare opportunity to personally experience Nature as your teacher.

This upcoming year we have a few Yoga Teacher Training Certification options for you to choose from with some of the best teachers in the world! You can choose the program or the dates that appeal to you and sign-up for the experience of a lifetime!

Here are three more reasons why a YTT at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is a great thing to do...

• A yoga teacher training immersion with us gives you three weeks to focus on reading, studying, asking questions, discussing and practicing yoga with curious, interesting people from around the world without the inevitable distractions of life at home. We take good care of you. It is a time for you to enjoy life while learning about yourself and making new friends. 

• It is a juicy opportunity to delve deeper into aspects of the art, science and philosophy of yoga that are too complex to explore in a regular studio class or workshop. You will discover that there is much more to yoga than just the physical practice, and you will also discover that there is much more to the physical practice than you thought.

• Spending your time and money on something healthy you enjoy, especially an educational endeavor that promotes personal growth and healthy relationships, is the best investment I know of! It is priceless and precious.

If you are ready for some personal growth and transformation; love Nature...tropical flowers and trees, exotic animals, and living in tune with the elements; are a foodie and are ready to deepen your life experience, then it is time to spend three weeks in paradise with us! Check out our website for our upcoming trainings: www.thesanctuarycostarica.com!

What I Learned at MindBodyGreen's Revitalize Wellness Summit

by Liz Lindh

How do you stay healthy? This was the seed question to the multitude of brilliant solutions that were offered at MindBodyGreen’s Revitalize summit June 12-15, 2014. I was honored to be one of the one-hundred invitees to take part in this cutting edge forum along side a diverse group of influential thought leaders in the field of wellness. I journeyed from the tropical Costa Rican jungle to the arid desert of Arizona for a four day conference to participate with the best and brightest in discussions about functional medicine, nutrition, fitness, sustainability, communication, relationships and community.

Before we can answer the question of how to stay healthy, let’s define “health” and how it applies to each of us holistically; body, mind and soul. In my opinion, a healthy body is disease free, pain free, seldom catches colds, flus or allergies, one’s size and shape are in harmony with their constitution, has stamina and the ability to maintain steady energy throughout the day and is able to sleep restfully throughout the night. A healthy mind is clear, open, able to access and express emotions, able to discern and speak the truth, can make decisions and realize the results of those decisions. A healthy mind is able to recognize and exist in the present moment. A healthy soul has a concept of self value and self esteem, is able to love, apologize and forgive, and has an awareness of the connection between all beings. 

Personally, I fluctuate. I have good days, great days and bad days too, but I consider myself a pretty healthy person. I know that my body, mind and soul are so intimately woven together that the actions and state of each element completely and unavoidably influences my entire integrated self. There are practices and techniques I follow to enhance my health and wellbeing, and there still is so much I am working on and learning about after more than 20 years of dedicated study.

Back to the the conference. Revitalize was revitalizing! I was inspired by the speakers and other guests. Everyone was intelligent and friendly and had something interesting to say about health and wellness. The schedule of events was a mindfully choreographed experience with much more than just lectures. There was yoga with Liz Arch and Tara Stiles, meditation led by Charlie Knoles, hikes in the desert with vegan ultra-athletes Rich Roll and Hillary Biscay, an evening of music under the full moon with Fiest and Grizzly Bear, star gazing, a gong bath, gluten-free s’mores and more. All of these activities can be keys to health on all levels, having fun is medicine.

The panel of speakers was fantastic. The lectures are available online at www.mindbodygreen.com, definitely worth watching! Dan Harris from Good Morning America discussed how he became “10% happier” through meditation because meditation actually re-wires the brain for happiness. Heather White of the Environmental Working Group told us about the toxins found in conventional beauty products, and that many common personal care ingredients are found in cancer tumors. Check out the EWG’s great website www.ewg.org to learn about the ingredients you put on your body everyday and some non-toxic alternatives. 

Treehugger.com founder Graham Hill pointed out our addiction to technology. He reminded us to be present and to turn our smart phones off every now and then, especially if we are enjoying the company of a real person. Fashion icon Amber Valletta spoke about her journey with drug and alcohol addiction and questioned the modern ideal of beauty. Therapist Sue Johnson gave us relationship tips and emphasized the importance of listening.

Several physicians; Terry Wahls, Mark Hyman, Drew Ramsey, Robynne Chutkan, Chris Kresser, Amy Myers, Frank Lipman and Joel Kahn, discussed the healing power of foods. The consensus was that our diet is the most important factor in maintaining our health. They agreed that Michael Pollan’s approach to “eat real food, not a lot, mostly plants” is the way to go and recognized that there is not one magic diet that works for everyone. Organic, living foods support the optimal expression of our DNA, while processed, chemical foods promote DNA mutation. Dr. Hyman recommends eating the foods that God made rather than the foods that man made and Dr. Wahls shared the simple protocol she used to reverse her MS of “organic and gluten-free, 3 cups of leafy greens, 3 cups colored veggies and 3 cups of sulphur rich veggies (like mushrooms and onions) per day plus a little sea weed”. Sounds pretty good and not that hard!

Revitalize was a life enriching experience. I learned something from everyone I spoke with, and am happy to have expanded my circle with people who are committed to wellness. After going over the information I gathered in those four days, it seems like the answer to my question of how to stay healthy is actually quite simple: eat well (real food, not a lot, mostly plants), love yourself, value your important relationships, meditate, get some exercise doing something you enjoy and be present. 

Relaxation Makes Life Amazing...Here's Why

Relaxation Makes Life Amazing...Here's Why

By Liz Lindh

In order to live a rich and meaningful life, to be fully alive, aware and happy, we need to relax and recharge...to tap into the fertile place where inspiration, connection and sustainable energy come from. 

True relaxation is more than sitting back and watching tv, surfing the web or having a cocktail. Relaxation is a psychosomatic phenomenon of integration. Relaxation shifts the way your brain works, improves the way your body functions and evokes positive feelings with no adverse side effects, absolutely no down side. To relax is to rejuvenate on all levels.

Relaxation can happen anywhere at any time. Relaxing resets the nervous system so that you function in an optimal way. The more you really relax, the better you will look and feel, you will be efficient and effective at work and more present in your relationships. You will have greater access to insight, intuition and imagination.

So how do you relax? Here are 4 techniques that work for me...

• Begin where you are. Begin now. Without judgement, without analyzing, without excuses. Close your eyes. Inhale deeply as you count from 1 to 8, exhale completely as you count backwards from 8 to 1. Repeat as often as you like. It's that easy.
  

• Get outside. Take a walk. Enjoy the fresh air. Be quiet in Nature.

• Treat your self to a massage, acupuncture or some other type of bodywork. The healing power of touch will restore you.

• Go on a retreat. Dedicate a weekend, a week, even a month to simply being instead of constantly doing.

Nourish yourself with relaxation. Make it a priority. Soften into the present moment, create a little space for your Self and expand your concept of reality.  You will be amazed...you will be amazing.

Costa Rica Yoga Retreat Featured Teacher - Jessica Proulx

Exciting news Yogis! We have our first guest blogger this week, Jessica Proulx! Jessica is hosting a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training with us this August 3-23. Read about her deeply transformational experience on retreat at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers.

That Moment 

by Jessica Proulx

There is a particular moment that you miss as a practiced yogi. When you spend years peeling back the layers, moving, meditating, discovering, and learning, you miss that moment in savasana of utter release. You miss the choked up feeling, that lone tear that runs down your cheek at a song lyric or a flutter in your chest when you really and truly take a deep breath.  There are times when you first start to practice and delve deeper and deeper that you are shocked by the things that come up for you- and even more by the way in which they come up. I am someone that doesn’t like to cry in public, that will choke back a tear and try my best to be strong, and yet in yoga, I was always able to just be ME;  to let whatever comes up come up for me. If ya can’t feel it ya can’t heal it, and in my practice I never shied away. 

In recent years, the deeper I got into my practice the less and less I had those moments. A good thing I thought, I have let those layers go, but there were times I was almost envious of the teary eyed yogi next to me putting her shoes on after a practice of sheer emotional release. My practice changed in a great way. I instead had practices of being so present that nothing could come up for me because the moment was perfect. Times where savasana ended, and I knew, and I continued to lay there because the bliss of the moment was too beautiful to pass up. The practice was different and wonderful and yet I still missed “that moment”.

 And then…The Sanctuary. The journey started as I walked down a short path to the river’s edge. The moment my toes touched the water- THAT MOMENT happened. A flutter in my chest, my face warmed, my eyes widened, my lip quivered, a tear and my practice there began. During my first class teaching, I laid in savasana (abnormal for me while teaching) with my eyes wide open. This was a moment unlike I had ever experienced. I was lying on this expansive yoga pagoda that felt like it was floating in space in the middle of the jungle. I could see and hear monkeys and birds and there were so many shades of green I couldn’t imagine being able to name or count them. That night in child’s pose, I cried. The first tears of release and joy I had cried in recent memory. On a day off, my co-teacher and friend Jimmy and I went to lunch at a beach side restaurant- both in tears for half the meal. As I was teaching a class, I let it all go and broke down, something I would have never allowed to happen at my home studio. I cried in gratitude, I cried in acceptance of myself and my countless perceived flaws, I fell in love with myself and with my students, with my fellow teachers, with the staff at the Sanctuary, with the land, with the water, with the people of Costa Rica… I FELL IN LOVE.

I was unsure if that moment would ever come back to me, and in the Costa Rican jungle I found it in everything I did, every bit of food I ate, every yoga pose, every breath, every hug, everything. I did and saw and accomplished and achieved so many things while I was there- but “that moment”- that was the best part!

For more info about Jessica, visit her website www.noplacelikeomcenter.com