Amy Dannheim

The musings of Miami Beach based yoga instructor and yoga and lifestyle blogger Amy (Steiner) Dannheim.

mike and i really have to watch what we say lately because charlie's vocabulary has been quickly expanding. this week she added "hi", "bye" and "dude" (parent victory lap for that one) but her favorite word is still "NO."⁣
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"no, no, no" - with a head shake.⁣
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"yes, yes, yes" i respond each time, "say it with me" - but she still hasn't mastered that one.⁣
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it's interesting how clear we are, even from a young age, on the things we don't want. how easy it is for us to identify the negative. the thing is... when we are clear on what we DO want, that's when the quantum leap happens. when we create our possibility instead of giving power to the things that hold us back. when we speak into the affirmative, our life moves in that direction. “YES, YES, YES.” say it with me. #yogamom

the scene: this morning, 6am.⁣
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crying followed by a heavy thud from charlie’s room.⁣
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extremely loud screaming.⁣
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*fckkkkkkk*⁣
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well, all of the gymnastics and playground time has been paying off because charlie managed to climb out of her crib. the dismount, however, wasn’t so refined. put a whole new spin to waking up on the wrong side of the bed. after some hugs and a warm cup of coconut milk, she was back to normal. thankful 🙏🏼 and vigilant. each day, a new adventure. #yogamom

🌱 i spent a lot of time being annoyed at how much “work” was involved in personal development, until i stopped looking at it as work and started looking at it as growth. when i look around, i realize nature is always growing - and so am i. #growth #expand #yoga #love

nothing better. #yoga

today was one of those perfect instances to put my yoga practice to work in real life. at the playground this afternoon, a little boy poured a bottle of water over charlie’s head, totally soaking her.
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*exhale*
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i asked around for the kid’s mom and once i found her, her response wasn’t exactly what i expected, verging on apathetic. i wanted to lay into her so badly, but i knew it wouldn’t make me feel better and almost certainly wouldn’t be received. as i reflected, i thought about how many times i’ve been on my phone or otherwise preoccupied and charlie has done something regrettable. and this whole thing didn’t phase charlie in the least, in fact i think she enjoyed it. so i let it go and everyone kept playing and it all went back to the way it was. we aren’t perfect and the mom game is a tough one. play on. #love #yogamom #reallife #trust #momlife

the good, the bad, the in between... accepting it all as a gift from the universe. after all, ‘tis the season to receive 💝 yoga tonight 6pm at the trop. #love #yoga #yogamom #yogalife #receive

joy recipe for charlie: one part sand + saltwater, one part being around other kids... and the remainder is a mixture of the freedom to explore and having the security of me and @moiked nearby. all things only exist in relationship to something else - and independence is no exception. i love watching our little flower both grow deep roots and bloom at the same time 🌸 #yogamom #love #waterbaby #joy

h o n e s t l y ✨ anybody else struggling on here? after many years of daily posting, i have been taking some mini ig breaks - i mean, i could easily put up endless pics of charlie in her cute winter gear 😻 but i really try to share personally and i haven’t felt particularly inspired lately. which helps me realize i’ve been pouring my cup out a lot but not refilling it. so i have been putting my phone aside to focus on staying present and letting go of expectations... but that little nagging thought in the back of my head keeps coming up “you should post 🙄” and that’s where i am lately. no pretty little life lesson tied up with a bow, just sharing that i’m in it, in case you are too 💕 #life #yoga #process #love #growth

R E T R E A T 🙌🏼 definitely the answer to the first monday back after the holiday. @tikimiami and i are going to tulum feb 28 - march 4 and would love you to come with us 🌴 yoga in paradise, delicious food, good times, great people... the list goes on. come experience the magic ✨link in bio #tulum #yogaretreat #tulumretreat #explore #retreat #love

a sparkle, an ethereal fleeting floating perfect moment, giggles and pure love 🧼💖💫 #bubbles #love #babygirl #explore #play #toddler #pink

“If we are not fully ourselves, truly in the present moment, we miss everything”

— Thich Nhat Hanh

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