Take Me Back...

One of my most memorable trips is actually my first solo trip I took last spring. Feeling bold, I signed up for a yoga retreat hosted by my two favorite yoga instructors held at Verana, a secluded luxury jungle hotel in the tiny town of Yelapa, Mexico. While the photos I snapped above certainly attempt to convey the magical color palette the resort and surrounding landscape offered, the experience was inexplicable.

To this day, the trip still feels like a slice of heaven that at last, defined any notion of "paradise" I may have had in my head. I woke every morning just as the sun crept over the lush mountains, greeted with a tray by my doorstep with coffee and a morning nibble. By day, we practiced three hours of yoga in a straw palapa, with visions of dolphins and whales in the background and the most exquisite, fresh meals throughout the day. As night fell in the jungle, we were again treated to the most delicious feasts, tequila tastings, dancing and night swims as candles flickered around us and the jungle hummed with night creatures.

I highly recommend Verana to anyone looking for a getaway and love sharing details from my trip. Please contact C&C with any curiosities: citrusandcedars@gmail.com

Just What the Doctor Ordered...

Last week may have been a "short" work week but oh my, was it long. On Friday, I jaunted up to Tahoe for some winter fun with friends. The weekend called for a little creativity given the lack of snow, thus we spent Sunday kayaking on the lake. From the moment we launched on the beach, I couldn't stop grinning ear to ear. Between the fresh mountain air and pleasant sunshine, my hangover was rapidly cured from hot tub libations the night prior and it was re-affirmed how powerful the natural landscape can be. Nature truly is a cure.

The Darling Duo

I loved seeing this bit in the NY Times featuring Lee and Morty Kaufman, the adorable real life couple who star in the unscripted Swiffer product ads. The ads have always made me smile since they first started to air and I think they are simply two very precious people who are so blessed with a palpable love, and now, the surprising success of a clever commercial.

Watch one of the commercials here.

Soul Addict

I caught the Soul Cycle bug and I'm afraid there is no looking back. The class has completely transformed my view on indoor cycling and I continually crave the workout. Who's with me?