Deanna Black

I am so excited…this is a perfect New Years Eve! Ending 2023 and beginning 2024 with a Tennessee Glamping treat to myself.
Yup, I’m a sucker for all those off the grid and home fixer upper shows. Staying in a dome was on my bucketlist AND it so happens I found one on the way as I drive mom’s car down to Florida!
Got my book, journal, & tea with a great view and cozy place to relax!

With however you chose to finish the year may it bring peace comfort and joy!✨

Oh….the donuts are for Santa!

Merry Christmas to all! May your wishes come true and lives be filled with the sweetness of cider donuts and anything else that brings joy and smiles.

Well the sun has set on the fall season and finally a moment to look back on my pics. So much goes on and even though I paused on social media, I also paused to capture moments so I could reflect and savor the memories later.
How often are you hitting PAUSE?
Particularly now as we shift into this holiday season with our schedules, our activities, our bellies, all are being filled. Are we pausing enough to fully be in and appreciate the present?
With all the presents you receive, it is your presence that shines like the beauty of a sunset.
Pause now. Feel and let your light shine.

You had a full week and still have so much to do.
Yet there’s this amazing sunset so you decide to take a short break. The water is smooth, its peaceful with the sounds of crickets, frogs, owls and then further in the background you hear it.
Yup.
The other sound of summer.

Goat stuck in a fence.

SUP session cut short but I got to at least see the sunset from the top of the hill!

It’s called STAND UP paddle (SUP), however when you find a place that is calm, I love to SIT!
And float! Letting the water take me as I float and see what I discover.
What kind of turtles do you think these are?

This will be part of your Full Moon SUP experience this Tuesday with me, Lindsey Page
and the Polk County Conservation
at Jester Park.
It will be a SUPer evening great for first timers. And you decide if you want to stand or sit!

Register in the link in the comments⬇️

Let the Sun Shine In!

Hello Vitamin D!
Get your dose and let your soul feed from that radiant energy.

What makes you smile more?
How often are you laughing?
Surround yourself with those you share moments of joy and discover how this leads to fulfilling your life’s purpose.

And never forget…
YOU are that ray of sunshine!
Not only does everything you do make a difference, YOU are someone’s hero.

Who remembers their bestie from summer camp?

Week One FarmCamp done!

It was a short week with 20 amazing kids. The friendships formed, the lessons learned and all the fun experiences made for a FARMTASTIC week.

Week 2, M-F, we will have 45 kids and be open to the public for Strawberry Season.

Summer has begun!

NOTE if you are coming out to pick strawberries, follow to be sure the patch is open for U-pick. Today ONLY the farmyard is open as we had a wonderful crowd yesterday who picked a lot of berries. We need a couple days for more to ripen!

Excited to explore places to SUP in Iowa!
Meeting at ThomasMitchell Park for a full moon paddle Saturday starting at 7:30PM. Join us!

These flowers may wilt and die, however the memory(s) will forever remain.

The sun is setting and the flags have been taken down.
The Memorial Day service at this cemetery up the hill from where I am living, was simple and for whatever reason this year tugged at my heart strings. It wasn’t until later years that Gramps talked a little about his time in the Navy. I don’t personally know anyone who was killed in action. I know a handful of people who have been deployed and are home safely. And now I am so proud of my nephew, ._.cade101 who begins bootcamp with the Marine Corp the end of this month, I am learning more and more from those who serve our country.
The wars and battles that each generation has fought for our country. At the ceremony every name was read out loud of each soldier/veteran that is buried at Center Grove Cemetery. Thank you. You have not been forgotten.

✔️Yoga Mat
✔️Yoga Blocks
✔️Eye Pillows
✔️Aromatherapy
✔️Crystals
✔️Spring Flowers
✔️Open Doors Fresh Air

All set for Restore Yoga tonight at 7:15PM in Huxley
All we need now is You!

Annual Road Trip: Driving Miss Patty aka my mom!

Said goodbye to her sisters on Bonita Beach and following my passion explored new things and had some insightful conversations.

Tasting new food while meeting for lunch, stopping at a 100pump gas station, and visiting the inspiration for An American Gothic.

Anyone else have road-trips planned for this year?

Pigeon
A. A pose you love and want every practice
B. A bird that sh*ts everywhere, now I gotta wash my car.
C. A pose that makes you cry
D. A bird that brings of childhood memories of Mary Poppins.
E. I don’t like birds and my body doesn’t fit into that shape.

This yoga pose can bring up many thoughts just by looking at it let alone what comes up when you hear “Pigeon Pose” particularly in a Restore or Yin style yoga class.

Some days this position works for me other days I like a different variation.

If your answer was E. No worries! Other possibilities are available where YOU can feel a sweet stretch in your hips without aggravating your knees and giving extra work on your shoulders.

This week I am teaching only one class due to traveling.

Join me for Restore Yoga in Huxley.
Tuesday night 7:15PM at

When I was in Florida, the Airbnb we stayed had this cool stool. I admit I often get caught up with whatever I do, I need to have the right ambiance. Since I got home, I found myself skipping practices because I couldn’t find the right place where I wouldn’t get distracted, wouldn’t be disturbed, would be focused and would be motivated.

Immediately walking into this home I knew I was going to find a spot to meditate on this stool.

Now the great thing about meditation, is you don’t have to have specific gear, wear certain apparel or even be at a special location. And you certainly don’t need to have a special stool.

However when you are first starting out, having that spot, cushion, outfit or creating a space that not only is conducive to meditation (or yoga or cooking or sleeping or working or…) but also inviting so you actually do it!

Be YOUnique.
Stand out.
Be brave letting what makes you different be your gift adding color and radiant distinctive value to our world.

Sometimes we find ourselves in a place where we feel like we don’t fit in. Take this opportunity to learn what is different YET more importantly,

Discover what is the same realizing we all are connected by that loving Source.

NOW if you don’t feel respect, beauty and grace as this yellow tulip, then GET OUT! Find or start your own tribe!

When you’re craving warmth and sun but receiving cold and snow.

Training the mind.
Training the body.
Reach up, open up and see where it leads.

What I learned this week:
My athletic training skills apply to animals as well.
Goat horns are like finger nails with blood vessels.
Tripping and falling face first really sucks.

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What does Power Yoga mean to you?
Is tree pose a POWER pose?
Do I have to be FIT to take a power yoga class?
When and how often do you feel powerFULL?

When I think of power, my first thought is speed + strength and the ability to get work done.

I decided to ask chat.openai and the first reply was

“the ability to influence or control the behavior of others, or the ability to affect change in a given situation .”

It then said it depends on the context.

I found this fascinating!
So then I asked about “power yoga” which went on to say it’s a modern style that emphasizes strength, flexibility and endurance. And then concluded in saying it has many mental and emotional benefits enhancing overall well being and lastly saying practice safely, within your limit and with the guidance from a qualified teacher.

I am honored to be your teacher on select Fridays starting today at 4:15pm in Huxley at

This class is open to everyone whether it’s your first class or have years of practice.

We will move with awareness, safely within your range of motion, stand your ground, invite play and engage peace.

All of this so you feel POWERFUL in your own essence with all you do.

Hay on the hat.
Cat on my lap.

Oh this feels so good!

I haven’t taught a weekly class at a studio/fitness center since Covid. That’s been 3 years! It’s amazing how call it a break, disruption, sabbatical, or time off can provide clarity.

Super stoked to be teaching and looking forward to meeting the community in Huxley on select Fridays (this Friday is the first one at 4:15pm!) and Tuesday nights 7:15pm

Classes are open to all levels, all bodies, wear whatever is comfortable as I am here to guide you in whatever way I can help.

The practice of yoga has made a profound difference in my life both on the mat and in my daily living. It started with the physical practice then evolved to mental, emotional and spiritual health and wellbeing.

See you there!💙✨

It began with dance then sports and fitness. My fascination with movement. And then noticing how the mind reacts and responds to our performance (remember I started with dance and sports) with all our mobility or lack there of.

Now I am fascinated with stillness. What makes you stop?
A sunset?
A good book?
A deep stretch?
A prayer?

This is what I love about yoga. We can combine movement and stillness and simply notice.

Notice how we feel
Notice where we are.
Without judgement simply be.

Inviting you to join me at lovely Hilltop Home Gym for yoga
Wednesday nights
6PM
$10 investment in yourself

No experience necessary as well as plenty of experience is welcome. I am honored to guide you with however you are feeling and whatever goals you have. As the weather warms up we will move outside with this beautiful view!

In the grand scheme of things, it can easily feel tiny maybe even insignificant.

I want you to know how much YOU matter.
I want you to know YOU make a difference.
I want you to know YOU are amazing!

The United Nations declared today International Day of Happiness.

This doesn’t mean unicorns and rainbows ALL the time. Let’s say 80%.
Choose HAPPY 80% of the time.
Count your wins
Jot down your gratitudes
Smile when no one is around
Sing Dance Laugh and Love all the tiny moments that create a HUGE impression on your soul.

“You are what you believe yourself to be.” ~ Paulo Coelho

Thank you who was so kind to let me wear her “mermaid suit” during our snorkeling adventure.

Of course my imagination goes into full I am a mermaid story! Thank you Erica also for the lessons on holding your breath longer!

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Are you focused and intentional?
Are you smiling having fun with others?
Are you super stoked to see others succeed?

Yeah, this is my kind of day!

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Thank you for capturing the fun!

Muchas Gracias for the surf lessons!

.strength.yoga thank you for creating this amazing retreat!