Hot Yoga Challenge

Along with 95 other brave souls, I am doing a hot yoga challenge at a studio downtown. What that means is we do a hot yoga class, either 60 or 90 minutes every day for 30 days. I’m currently on day 9. While it has been a challenge to fit it into my schedule it has been so rewarding. I feel so much strength in my body and emotionally it is an incredible stress reliever. I can go into class feeling like I’m going to die and walk out feeling like a million bucks. It is so rejuvenating, empowering and one of the best things I’ve ever done. Plus, it gives me an incredible amount of energy – I can wake up at 4am, do a class at noon and then stay awake until bedtime when normally I would totally crash in the afternoon. It’s amazing.

Some of the things I’ve learned from the instructors that I’m applying in my everyday life:

-you can do anything for just a few more seconds
-all you need to do is breathe
-refuse to judge yourself, your body feels and moves differently every single day

It’s a silent practice so it’s really interesting to try to control your thoughts as you move through the postures. By focusing on the breath, you block out the negative thoughts and feelings that invariably come up. That works well in everyday life too!

So far, it’s amazing. Even if you’re not doing the challenge, I would definitely recommend hot yoga to everyone, even beginners. The heat is very therapeutic and if you’re experienced in yoga, you can definitely take it to the next level!!

Another update soon!

Namaste!

Amber

Kickin’ it old school

Big sale on Oreos yesterday…and I just couldn’t resist.

COOKIES AND MILK!!!

Childhood taste sensation!!!

If you’re feeling down today, this is a guaranteed pick me up!

Cheers!

Amber

Odd sight @ the Mooseheads game

While we were waiting to go onto the ice to do the live Stop the Clock, I spotted this odd sight.

Is this a common problem? So many people trying to sit on garbage there was a riot or something? Very bizarre.

Purse Party @ Cheers!

Did you try the delicious blue BOUNCE cocktail @ the Purse Party?

Lots of lucky listeners came out to our Purse Party @ Cheers on Saturday night and it was an absolute blast! It was so great to meet everyone and for everyone to score the great purses from Arm Candy Handbags.

Here’s the crowd getting ready for the picking of the purses:

Here is one of two guys who got to pick a purse! Whattup Scott!! Scott and his wife Claudia are loyal BOUNCE listeners. You guys are awesome!

Here is Tammy picking her purse with Frankie Hollywood – she didn’t win the trip though but will definitely enjoy her purse!

The first winner! It’s Debbie who scored a trip for 2 to Toronto courtesy of Porter Airlines, a hotel stay at the Royal York Hotel and $1,000 dollars in spending money! She was psyched!

The second winner – Catherine!!! She was beyond excited!!!

Kid Craig holding Mel B’s purse.

Here’s Amber with BOUNCE listener Megan.

Here is Frankie with Debbie who thinks Hollywood talks too much during the horoscopes!!

Here is Frankie with one of his biggest fans, Tammy.

Thank you for coming out to the party – The BOUNCE has the most beautiful listeners in the world!!

Stop the Clock – LIVE!!!!

The Morning BOUNCE hosted Stop the Clock live @ the Metro Centre during the second intermission of the Halifax Mooseheads game.

Jillian was chosen from the crowd and she was pumped!!

The MSVU student scored $601 dollars in front of the crowd!

Here is a pic of Jillian with Frankie Hollywood.

Video of the live play is coming!

The Morning BOUNCE will be doing Stop the Clock live again on Thursday during the Mooseheads game @ the Metro Centre.

Today’s Lipstick Letter

Dear Morning BOUNCE,

I’m 20 and in my second year at Dalhousie. I have a boyfriend at home (another province), who I’ve been dating steady for four years. He’s really committed and, although I love him, I feel I’m missing out on having fun at school. I want to be faithful, but it’s not easy when everyone else is playing the field. Should I break it off or just cheat because we are in different postal codes? My friends say what he doesn’t know won’t hurt him. They also say my infidelity will make me appreciate him more so I should just get it out of my system.

I am so torn. What do you think I should do?

Stacey

MB SCOPES for Mon, Sep 28th, 2009

LIBRA
You need to deal with your love life in one way or another – it’s staring you in the face!

SCORPIO
Something very small starts to heat up and you can’t ignore it. It’s best to deal with it now because you will eventually have to face it.

SAGITTARIUS
Today is a great day to connect with people and make things happen. It’ll be even better if you can find some new peeps to hang out with.

CAPRICORN
Don’t buy that latte Cap! It’s time for you to seriously start saving money. Pay attention to all the little things you buy, they add up.

AQUARIUS
A big change is coming and though you may not like it you need to stay positive. You’ve got lots to think about.

PISCES
Your energy may be lagging a little bit now, but so what? Give yourself a break.

ARIES
Take a walk on the wild side. You’re usually pretty cautious, but today…be a little more spontaneous. It’ll work out in your favour.

TAURUS
Your mojo is working in full force today. Share your ideas with people that respect you, they’ll be down. But watch out for the haters, cause they will always try to put salt in your game.

GEMINI
There’s no point sharing only half of what you’re thinking. Half a story might confuse someone and send them down the wrong path. Be open and honest today.

CANCER
Teamwork doesn’t go as well as you’d like. Your own unwillingness to compromise is obvious, which only adds to the problem. Rethink your actions before you make your move.

LEO
Change requires patience. Nothing important can happen overnight, so keep waiting.

VIRGO
Your regular way of getting stuff done is more open to change today, so take a new look and see what you can do. You may surprise yourself with an entirely new system that you like even better.

THAT’S WHAT ‘S GOING ON IN YOU WORLD TODAY, ON YOUR MORNING BOUNCE HOROSCOPE!