LEFT Cacao Tree RIGHT Gina enjoyed this dark chocolate delicacy from its purest form of cacao in the jungle of Costa Rica I wondered about the difference between much loved chocolate indulgences, cocoa, and cacao. I someday hope to explore Machu Picchu and have been told that at high elevations they give you cacao leaves to help counter the effects. I did a lot of research. Basically, they are sourced from the cocoa
Katie Wolfe and I hiked Grand Canyon ridge in record heat safely and enjoyed the incredible vistas. A goal for over 25 years. As we enter final week of National Yoga Awareness Month and the Fall Equinox yesterday, it’s a perfect time to reflect on any changes, new habits or at least one positive behavior you have made. Perhaps one more yoga practice, increased meditation time, breath work, or intention
I recently traveled to 4 European countries with 15 cities in just 2 weeks, and the additional drive to and from Miami. Separated from my comfortable places, yet enjoying the sites, adventures and time with my son. Grateful and eventually longing for some peace, and my own bed. I found a void from our Fusion sanctuary and community. Chaos to calm.I missed Fusion this summer, the space, the people, the
Gina at Rock of Gibraltar getting acquainted with a Barbary Macaque, Gibraltar Monkey, southern Spain. Finding words for the purpose of National Yoga Awareness Month, I can only simplify by recognizing its importance in the world as we know it. My own lifestyle changed drastically over the years as I coped with change and struggles. Without yoga, I shudder to think how my usual Monkey Mind (state of chaos and restlessness) may have reacted. Think
Hello September, Hello Kristen! I hope you enjoyed our 2 Cents Summer Share Stories. Special thanks to all those who submitted and hope you enjoyed your $25 Fusion credit. Now we move into September News. This month is National Yoga Awareness Month! I would like to introduce Kristen Bitonte who not only is this week’s news contributor, but also the wonderful designer of our recent months’ Social Media creations. She has done a great job
ABOVE is Suzan in her front row PINK shirt at Xayleen’s Tuesday, every week! BELOW her happy Fusion smile and proudly displaying her Reiki Certificate on the back right! Suzan was our very FIRST Fusion student 9 ½ years ago when my vision became clear on the energy and focus for our special place. I know Suzan was and is instrumental in seeing us still here after all these years.
Left Coco & Renee, Right CocoBelow is our spirited Colleen who Gina met about 4 years ago on Fort Myers Beach, encouraging her to teach at Fusion As we almost wrap up our 2 Cents Summer Share Series, here’s Coco’s. You may recognize her as she’s full of soulful and colorful spirit. Also coveting the back row! Please take the time…wait for it…Here’s her two cents: I had no idea my life was about to
Laurie has been consistently attending private yoga sessions with me. I have personally been rewarded as I witnessed the growth in her physical abilities and her discovery of yoga practices. Enjoy her 2 Cents… My experience with Fusion Yoga & Wellness has been life-changing. When I first met Gina over five years ago, I was an anxious, un-exercised couch potato. When I decided that it was time to make a change in
You may recognize our always effervescent, Kim. She has one of the brightest, friendliest smiles as she enters Fusion spaces. You’ll understand why as she shares her 2 Cents… 69 & still tryin… Embarking on this special year, I am filled with gratitude & amazement at meeting this auspicious moment in my life!!!! But, having said that… damn it’s hard to keep on keepin’ on! I find my energy tank running low, my determination
Gina captured these majestic moments of Old Glory atop a mountain while hiking at Chimney Rock, NCLokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu is a popular and powerful mantra, in addition to Om, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti (our theme several weeks ago). It translates to May all beings everywhere be happy and free. Pronounced and chanted like this: Low-kah Sa-ma-stah Sue-kee-no Bah-von-tu. This powerful mantra is a combination of sound and syllables to create transformation