Big News + Why I Carry a Healing Crystal In My Bag [even though I don’t believe in them]

Happy Wednesday, lovelies!

This summer I gave myself permission to slow down which also meant posting less here. I focused on posting every Tuesday and Thursday instead of stressing to churn out more content. My Type-A brain loves having rules and loves adhering to said rules.

I figured I’d pop-in on a Wednesday to share some thoughts, feelings and things. Plus a mucho exciting life update. Or at least it’s something I’m hella excited about.

🌕 Solar Eclipse Vibes 🌑

Anyone else get swept up in the solar eclipse mania? I didn’t think I cared about it that much. Next thing I know, I devoted my entire afternoon to watching eclipse coverage on TV. Oops.

I’m not typically into astrology and anything remotely woo-woo. I am, however, uncharacteristically feeling these post solar eclipse vibes.

The solar eclipse marked a new moon, and apparently this new particular new moon is associated with passion. Well if you say so, moon.

I asked Leslie, who is far more woo-woo than me, tips for celebrating the new moon. She advised me to write what I want to manifest on a piece of paper and place the paper somewhere where I can see it every day. So I have my intention for this moon taped to my monitor.

And then things got weird and I felt compelled to go buy some crystals.

I walked to Crystal Garden on 10th Street in the East Village. Admitting why I chose what I chose is borderline embarrassing. My new crystal had to be cheap. And I wanted the colors to look pretty on instagram.

Besides those little factors, I purchased whatever I was compelled to and then looked up the meaning after. I ended up with:

• rose quartz – attracting and keeping love
• chrysocolla – communication, draw off negative energy
• blue lace agate – encouragement and support

🌑 I don’t believe in the healing power of crystals.

Yup. I said it. They’re rocks. Pretty rocks often times, but ultimately rocks. I’m judging myself a little for buying some pretty rocks.

But between the eclipse and new moon and feeling stagnant this summer, I figured the new juju couldn’t hurt. Even if I don’t think these shiny rocks have any real powers. And hey, the look pretty on my desk.

🌕 Why I Carry a Healing Crystal In My Bag 🌑

Last year around this time, I ended up at Crystal Garden with Leslie. I was about to start grad school. The prospect of change and new beginnings was freaking me out.

So I bought a pretty opalite, because why not. A crystal that’s supposed to assist you during a time of change. Plus it looked pretty.

I shoved the crystal in my backpack, only to be seen again when I lost something in my bag.

Did it give me magical powers? I mean, no. Did I adjust okay to the change? Minus a few too many math-induced breakdowns, I managed.

Crystal experts will probably tell me that I need to smudge that shiny little rock so it gets it’s powers back. I’m rolling my eyes as I type this incase you can’t tell.

Powers or not, that crystal is still in my backpack.

🌑 What Crystals Mean To Me.

No, I don’t believe in a crystal’s deep, innate, healing powers. But for me, they serve as a reminder of what I want to cultivate in my life.

It’s the same reason why I’ve worn a ratty hair tie around my left wrist for the last three years. This hair tie was once royal blue and said Taglit. Someone gave it to me while I was on Birthright in Israel three years ago.

It’s disgusting.

And no longer royal blue.

But wearing it reminds me of that trip. Going on that trip was a big deal for me. I struggle with a pretty brutal phobia and anxiety related to it. Being able to not only go on that trip, but also thrive and connect with a huge group of people was a big deal. So I wear this gross hair tie on my wrist to remind me that I have that ability.

And I look at crystals in the same way. It’s a reminder .

⭐️ Okay, and now the big news ⭐️

Sorry I don’t have some cute segue. I’ve been trying to figure out how to drop this news on the blog. I also already cheated and told instagram. But I love you guys more, promise.

I will be teaching Yoga Sculpt at the brand CorePower Yoga in Williamsburg!!!

Eeeep!

I took my first sculpt class at CPY a little over two years ago (<— vintage class review right there). When the company announced they were coming to NYC, I knew I wanted in.

Because CPY is still new to New York, they’ve been hosting intensives to train new instructors. In July I attended trainings and auditions for Yoga Sculpt and C1, the intro yoga class at CPY. I’m beyond grateful for the experience. Even having that kind of opportunity to receive a butt ton of feedback was amazing.

I’m especially excited to be teaching sculpt. It’s a musically driven yoga workout that uses weights. As a personal trainer turned yoga teacher it is my JAM.

If you’re in NYC hope to see you in class 🙂 The studio is set to open mid-September and I’ll be adding a new page where I’ll update my schedule.

Phew, glad that’s out there.

Your turn: What are your thoughts on healing crystals? Yay or nay? And any CorePower fans out there? I know they’re new to NYC but I’m blown away by the fan club in other cities!