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From Ashram to Rainier of Ambition How Travel and Adventure Built My Speaking Story
Some stories are built behind a desk. Mine was built on mountain trails, ranch roads, construction sites, river crossings, bike saddles, and quiet mornings in an ashram in India. For years, I collected experiences without knowing they were shaping a larger story. I studied yoga in India. I climbed the Grand Teton. I raced 24-hour mountain bike races as a semi-pro athlete and placed 4th nationally in my age group. I lived in Australia as a Rotary exchange student and worked on
Lisa Barnard
Sep 29 min read


What You Don’t See
What you don’t see is the long trail down to the water – heat pressing on my back, the resin-sweet scent of pines. Anticipation of finding the river on a hot day. The small joy of family exploring, the slow kindness of pausing for a dog’s sore paws – cold current a balm against his ache. What you don’t see is the young buck that sprang across the river behind me so quick I questioned my own eyes. The gurgle of water, the scramble of hooves on slick rock, a flash of white –the
Lisa Barnard
Sep 11 min read


Weathered Grace
Stark lines against an azure sky -- weathered, worn. Echoes of betrayal, sounds of joy whispered in frail, splintery wood. Shades of a life scratched in hard soil. Beautifully worn, patiently waiting -- sharply pointing heavenward, toward hope and forgiveness.
Lisa Barnard
Sep 11 min read


Creativity in Motion: The Intersection of Fitness, Design, and Sustainability
In the realm where creativity, fitness, and sustainability converge, my journey, a tapestry woven with threads of innovation and endurance, showcases the profound synergy that exists between these seemingly disparate realms. If I was to introduce myself I would say a persistent blend of creative director, semi-pro athlete, and sustainability manager. My multifaceted persona embodies the harmonious intersection of creativity, fitness, and sustainability. As a mountain biker,
Lisa Barnard
Sep 4, 20242 min read


January yoga journey: Jan 29
I’m losing track of how many days it’s been, but my month long challenge to myself is coming to a close soon. Here‘s the latest — a great practice if your hamstrings are tight — https://youtu.be/tbUsg5vBUsM Cheers!
Lisa Barnard
Jan 31, 20211 min read


January Yoga Journey: Day 24, Jan 28
I recorded this on Thursday but forgot to upload until this morning. This is a balance series, still only 20-25 min minutes, trying to keep it easy to fit into your schedule— https://youtu.be/mMRIlFn9nQk Love & light, Lisa
Lisa Barnard
Jan 29, 20211 min read


January Yoga Journey: Jan 26
Finishing up a 2 day cleanse so a detox session seemed appropriate— lots of twists! https://youtu.be/tt_JaP_QZns Love to you!
Lisa Barnard
Jan 26, 20211 min read


January Yoga Journey: Day 20, Jan 24
A little faster pace flow today. Feel free to slow it down if need be by staying in down dog or child’s pose. https://youtu.be/wq7hDT0sTdA cheers!
Lisa Barnard
Jan 24, 20211 min read


January Yoga Journey: Day 19, Jan 23
I was hurting here — tweaked a muscle in my shoulders trail running — so something light to stretch and unwind. https://youtu.be/hgmxoSQCzHY Hugs!
Lisa Barnard
Jan 23, 20211 min read


January Yoga Journey: Day 17, Jan 21
Here‘s a practice for letting go. Let go of something that’s not serving you. Focus on the moment, focus on the pose, tour breathing and let go. Here’s the link — https://youtu.be/04Zps0VAkvY Love, light & blessings to you!
Lisa Barnard
Jan 21, 20211 min read


January Yoga Journey: Day 15, Jan 19
Candlelight pajama yoga — too fun — https://youtu.be/uLDQcItD6go Peace!
Lisa Barnard
Jan 19, 20211 min read


January Yoga Journey: Day 14, Jan 18
I call this a hamstring practice. Great overall practice but if your hamstrings are tight from exercising this will definitely feel good. https://youtu.be/ODhp5Ph49do Hope this helps you loosen up!
Lisa Barnard
Jan 18, 20211 min read


January Yoga Journey: Day 12, Jan 16
Love balance poses, so this has several including my favorites— Eagle & Dancer. https://youtu.be/ekvrfvmz0hg Happy Saturday!
Lisa Barnard
Jan 16, 20211 min read


January Yoga Journey: Day 11, Jan 15
Enjoy! https://youtu.be/NIORAcNNC2c
Lisa Barnard
Jan 14, 20211 min read


January yoga journey: Day 10, January 13
Really tired today and almost didn’t make this — but here it is https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ps7CuW-t3ZE&feature=share A ‘cardio’ yoga sequence.
Lisa Barnard
Jan 13, 20211 min read


January Yoga Journey: Day 9, Jan 12
Technical difficulties yesterday kept me from recording and posting. I tried three times — meaning I did my yoga session 3 times and still couldn‘t make it happen. Oh well. I‘m cleansing yesterday and today so it seemed fitting to do a detox session which means there are several twists —https://youtu.be/x0mivyOufU4 Enjoy!! Have a beautiful day/night!
Lisa Barnard
Jan 12, 20211 min read


January Yoga Journey: Day 7, Jan 10
Seven straight days of yoga... feels good! I’m a little late on today’s post but here’s your candlelight restorative type session, under 30 minutes — https://youtu.be/INIsxlK-9no Be safe. Be well. Be kind. Be love.
Lisa Barnard
Jan 10, 20211 min read


January Yoga Journey: Day 6, Jan 9
Here’s today session— a balance series— minus the last 5 mins because I was recording on my phone and got a spam call which stopped the recording 🤪 https://youtube.com/watch?v=KGjPVqiGSJw&feature=share The last 5 mins are on IG or FB or it was just tree pose on right then left for 4 breaths each, with a final flow and savasana. Have a great weekend!
Lisa Barnard
Jan 9, 20211 min read


January Yoga Journey: Day 5, Jan 8
Enjoy! Today’s practice is dedicated to letting go of something 💜 Check it out https://youtu.be/qGh7lxInaIs
Lisa Barnard
Jan 7, 20211 min read


January Yoga Journey: Day 4, Jan 7
A bit of a stressful day today so this session and poses are leaning towards stress relief. Apologies for the interruption of my work phone later on and my daughter opening and closing the door to the studio a couple of times. This one is almost exactly 20 minutes — enjoy — https://youtube.com/watch?v=mvgDiSAq2Fs&feature=share
Lisa Barnard
Jan 6, 20211 min read
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