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Balancing Hope

Hi, I’m Hope!

Just a girl striving for balance–juggling the joys and demands of life through fitness & yoga, family time, faith, food, travel, etc!

Certified personal trainer and yoga instructor, B.S. in Exercise Science. I love my family & faith, leading group fitness, teaching yoga, postpartum health, real food recipes, travel + exploration, writing, and the Florida SUNSHINE ☀️.

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Couldn't let this day slip away without highlighti

Couldn't let this day slip away without highlighting our last Sunrise Yoga session at #JaxBeach 🧘🏼‍♀️! What a special time we've had these past few weeks flowing, stretching, and breathing alongside the shore in that sweet ocean breeze! 🌊✨.
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And I'm grateful to have met new faces—connecting with others through movement is something I treasure!
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For those of you who couldn't join us, I'm considering doing a one-time session during the winter. Anything is possible in Florida 😉🌴🌞 .
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#beachyoga #sunrisesession
#myhappyplace #yogatogether #feedingbodyandsoul #yoga
#flowingbytheshore #jaxfl #yogapractice #jaxflorida #oceanfrontpark @jaxbeachmoms

Jax friends! October Yoga is starting next week! W

Jax friends! October Yoga is starting next week! Who's in?! Thursdays at 6PM–outdoors at the Holiday Hill Baptist Church field (address on registration form).

This is an "INTRO TO YOGA" class. It's perfect for anyone and everyone looking to increase mobility & balance, learn some yoga basics as we {gently} strengthen & tone, while focusing on alignment and breathwork as we go. There will always be options to ease down or to add a challenge!
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And best of all, this class gives you permission to SLOW DOWN and soak in some goodness to both body and soul!🧘🏼‍♀️

So come join me! Register at https://balancinghope.com/fitness-yoga/ or link in bio.

And sneak peek...I am doing a children's class later in October–yay! More details coming soon! 🤸‍♀️ 🎃

Namaste,
Hope
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#outdooryoga #natureyoga
#jacksonvillefl #jacksonville
#fallyoga #introtoyoga #jaxyogacommunity #yoga #yogaclasses #yogapractice #balancinghopeyoga
#learnbreatheflow

I'm still so grateful for the beautiful whitewash

I'm still so grateful for the beautiful whitewash job my handsome hubby did on our fireplace back in January 🤩. What's something you're *still* so grateful for that someone has done for you??
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Sidenote: These little girls could not even wait until October to wear their "pumpkin shirts" 🎃...and they keep asking if Halloween is tomorrow 🤣. #2yrolds
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#gratitudecheckin
#fireplacediy #grateful
#whitewashed #fallfans
#twinlife #loveinaction

No filter 😍 of our PERFECT weather at sunrise y

No filter 😍 of our PERFECT weather at sunrise yoga this morning. I'm so grateful for these sessions to kickstart my weekend...only one more class in this series and I sure will miss it! 🌅
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#beachyoga #sunriseyoga #jaxbeach #jacksonvillefl
#jaxyoga #outdooryoga
@jaxbeachmoms

🌞 Sun Warrior 🌞 AKA Reverse Warrior. It was

🌞 Sun Warrior 🌞 AKA Reverse Warrior. It was nice to actually do it while greeting the midday sun outside!
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But really I'm here to ask...did you know September is National Yoga Month?? You probably did, now that it's almost October 😆. I've definitely meant to post about it before now, but you know...life 🤪.

It's been a great month to get outside with my classes and flow each week together. We've had some beautiful "late summer" weather with our transition into Fall 🍂🍃. Although—it's Florida, so let's be honest...we don't see many leaves fall for another month or 2...or 3 😁. Hoping for more great weather during my next outdoor series in October🤞🏻

I hope you all have a beautiful weekend—be sure to do some yoga and soak in the last few days of National Yoga Month!🧘🏼‍♀️
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#nationalyogamonth #floridaweather
#sunwarrior #reversewarrior #jaxyoga #jacksonvillefl #outdooryoga #yogapose
#jaxyogacommunity #jacksonville

Anyone else?? 🙋🏼‍♀️🙈 . One more day

Anyone else?? 🙋🏼‍♀️🙈
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One more day, folks. One more day... 😅
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#tgif #ohwait #longweek
#weekendreadyalready

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Couldn't let this day slip away without highlighti

Couldn't let this day slip away without highlighting our last Sunrise Yoga session at #JaxBeach 🧘🏼‍♀️! What a special time we've had these past few weeks flowing, stretching, and breathing alongside the shore in that sweet ocean breeze! 🌊✨.
.
And I'm grateful to have met new faces—connecting with others through movement is something I treasure!
.
For those of you who couldn't join us, I'm considering doing a one-time session during the winter. Anything is possible in Florida 😉🌴🌞 .
.
.
.
.
.

#beachyoga #sunrisesession
#myhappyplace #yogatogether #feedingbodyandsoul #yoga
#flowingbytheshore #jaxfl #yogapractice #jaxflorida #oceanfrontpark @jaxbeachmoms

Jax friends! October Yoga is starting next week! W

Jax friends! October Yoga is starting next week! Who's in?! Thursdays at 6PM–outdoors at the Holiday Hill Baptist Church field (address on registration form).

This is an "INTRO TO YOGA" class. It's perfect for anyone and everyone looking to increase mobility & balance, learn some yoga basics as we {gently} strengthen & tone, while focusing on alignment and breathwork as we go. There will always be options to ease down or to add a challenge!
.
And best of all, this class gives you permission to SLOW DOWN and soak in some goodness to both body and soul!🧘🏼‍♀️

So come join me! Register at https://balancinghope.com/fitness-yoga/ or link in bio.

And sneak peek...I am doing a children's class later in October–yay! More details coming soon! 🤸‍♀️ 🎃

Namaste,
Hope
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#outdooryoga #natureyoga
#jacksonvillefl #jacksonville
#fallyoga #introtoyoga #jaxyogacommunity #yoga #yogaclasses #yogapractice #balancinghopeyoga
#learnbreatheflow

I'm still so grateful for the beautiful whitewash

I'm still so grateful for the beautiful whitewash job my handsome hubby did on our fireplace back in January 🤩. What's something you're *still* so grateful for that someone has done for you??
.
Sidenote: These little girls could not even wait until October to wear their "pumpkin shirts" 🎃...and they keep asking if Halloween is tomorrow 🤣. #2yrolds
.
#gratitudecheckin
#fireplacediy #grateful
#whitewashed #fallfans
#twinlife #loveinaction

No filter 😍 of our PERFECT weather at sunrise y

No filter 😍 of our PERFECT weather at sunrise yoga this morning. I'm so grateful for these sessions to kickstart my weekend...only one more class in this series and I sure will miss it! 🌅
.
.
#beachyoga #sunriseyoga #jaxbeach #jacksonvillefl
#jaxyoga #outdooryoga
@jaxbeachmoms

🌞 Sun Warrior 🌞 AKA Reverse Warrior. It was

🌞 Sun Warrior 🌞 AKA Reverse Warrior. It was nice to actually do it while greeting the midday sun outside!
.
But really I'm here to ask...did you know September is National Yoga Month?? You probably did, now that it's almost October 😆. I've definitely meant to post about it before now, but you know...life 🤪.

It's been a great month to get outside with my classes and flow each week together. We've had some beautiful "late summer" weather with our transition into Fall 🍂🍃. Although—it's Florida, so let's be honest...we don't see many leaves fall for another month or 2...or 3 😁. Hoping for more great weather during my next outdoor series in October🤞🏻

I hope you all have a beautiful weekend—be sure to do some yoga and soak in the last few days of National Yoga Month!🧘🏼‍♀️
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.
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#nationalyogamonth #floridaweather
#sunwarrior #reversewarrior #jaxyoga #jacksonvillefl #outdooryoga #yogapose
#jaxyogacommunity #jacksonville

Anyone else?? 🙋🏼‍♀️🙈 . One more day

Anyone else?? 🙋🏼‍♀️🙈
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One more day, folks. One more day... 😅
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#tgif #ohwait #longweek
#weekendreadyalready

I had to cancel my sunrise class on Saturday due t

I had to cancel my sunrise class on Saturday due to weather ☹️🌧️🌀 (instructors: isn't cancelling just a bummer feeling?!), SO—I'm reminiscing with this pic from our session 2 weeks ago 🙌
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One of my favorite things about sunrise yoga is that the sunrise is different each time! Sometimes you have a clear view of the sun waking as it rises over the water 🌅 ...and sometimes you have cloud cover with beautiful golden hues projecting from behind ⛅. Win-win either way! And hooray for 2 more sunrise sessions on the schedule 🥰🧘🏼‍♀️.

Thanks, @blattin1for the 📷!
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#sunriseyoga #morningvinyasa
#beachyoga #pigeonquadstretch #hipopener #jacksonville #jacksonvillefl #fitnessandyoga #outdooryoga #jaxyoga #jaxyogacommunity

Sadly, it took her death for me to learn more abou

Sadly, it took her death for me to learn more about RBG and all the ways she paved the path for gender equality and more.
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And I love what she said here. It conveys that if you truly feel passionate about something, then try to help others understand the reasons behind your cause. Hey, they may even join you 💙.
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#leadership #civility
#ruthbaderginsburg

So—I'm still dreaming about this shrimp salad ro

So—I'm still dreaming about this shrimp salad roll from last weekend when we grabbed lunch over at @nb_fishcamp and thought I'd share all about it🤤.
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Seriously...the shrimp was perfect in the light mayo and whatever fresh herbs they used were hitting the spot👌🏻. The "roll" was more like a garlic toast wedge...perfect for the saucy shrimp mixture. So good, guys! Oh, and not to mention the delicious side of turnip slaw I subbed instead of fries 😋.
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It was our first time there and needless to say that we will be back before long!! My husband really enjoyed his fish tacos & salad, too 🐟🌮🥗.
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#jaxfoodie #fishnshrimp #seafoodismylovelanguage
#neptunebeach #jacksonville
#jaxfl #jacksonvillefl #igersjax #904food #duval #nbfishcamp

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