by Susie Borchardt on November 10, 2011
Yoga is truly practiced when the student is able to embody its principles both on and off their mat. Throughout my teacher training at Tranquil Space I’ve been introduced to new outlooks that benefit both my practice at the studio and my choices made once outside its doors. Of course, living more aligned with yoga [...]
by Susie Borchardt on October 24, 2011
Photography has been an ongoing passion of mine for years. I find myself shamelessly snapping photos throughout my week of places, objects, and people that intrigue me. I’ve also found myself becoming more interested in visual representations of someone’s thoughts or day rather than lengthy written accounts. How divine that an image can capture such [...]
by Susie Borchardt on October 14, 2011
Currently I’m blissfully absorbed in becoming a 200-hour certified yoga instructor through Tranquil Space in Washington DC. Having earned my level one certification at the end of this past September, I couldn’t be more delighted to continue on in my journey with the hopes of one day teaching others the empowering gift of yoga. Yoga [...]
by Susie Borchardt on September 29, 2011
Art journaling is perhaps one of the most divine indulgences there is. Vastly rich in opportunity, it allows the artist (yes, that’s you) to pour out their soul and peer into their world in a whole new way. Whether for sheer joy or to create a revamped business plan, art journaling is the perfect tool [...]
by Susie Borchardt on September 21, 2011
We all are victim to having those days that simply don’t turn out as planned. The days where you slept in an extra hour; are breaking out; get a ticket speeding to work; and then on your lunch break spill your vanilla soy chai all over your new Milly skirt. In one way or another, [...]
by Susie Borchardt on September 3, 2011
Without art the world would be quite dull. Thankfully many agree with this statement. Some even allow themselves to be beautifully absorbed in creative expression and contrive their own works of art. Best yet, so many of these budding artists are unknowingly all around us. My desire is to introduce you once a month to [...]
by Susie Borchardt on August 14, 2011
Everyone has lists or floating thoughts about all the extraordinary feats they hope to achieve in their lifetime. I couldn’t resist sharing my list with you! Like life, it’s constantly evolving. In no particular order~ Sky dive Attend a yoga retreat in India Visit Australia Climb a glacier Scuba dive by a historical boat wreck [...]
by Susie Borchardt on August 7, 2011
Living right outside of the bustling capital I find it invigorating to soak in the constant buzz of city life. It is quite beautiful, even at times comforting to live outside an area as vibrant as Washington DC. Mumbled conversations of passerby’s rushing to and from on the brightened city streets; dogs playing in the [...]