#igniteyourlife

Jun 25, 2017
3 min

What's Right About You and Your Life?

Point to ponder: Contemplate all that is right about you and your life? Between blogs, books, podcasts, magazines, movies and documentaries, there is no shortage of information or inspiration. In fact, currently I subscribe to four blogs and two magazines, all the while I and am reading two books and started a new Bible study....which now I see why I can't seem to finish anything...! Most recently though, one of my favorite finds is TD Jakes.com. T.D. is passionate, charis

Jun 18, 2017
6 min

The Things We've Learned: A Father's Day Tribute

Point to ponder: What's the greatest wisdom you learned from your Father or Father-figure? Today’s journal is a tribute from the iGnite Team and to our Fathers and Father Figures. It is chalk full of wisdom and so much love. Thank you Fathers everywhere & Happy Father’s Day! Neissa Springmann- My dad grew up on a farm and in a family of seven children who all worked on the farm from the minute they could walk. There was definitely love in his family, they just didn't commu

Jun 11, 2017
2 min

Wholeheartedly All-In

Point to ponder: How can you live all-in and wholeheartedly this summer? Last week, while talking to iGnite Leader Alli Phillips on the phone, she humbly and enthusiastically told me everything that she was currently doing. In addition to leading several iGnite classes, teaching classes and personal training at Mecca Gym, she's also a very active, engaged and playful mother of five children (a 17 year old daughter, triplet 14 year old daughters and a 9 year old son) and las

May 28, 2017
2 min

Lessons From America's Greatest

Point to ponder: Which lesson can you apply to enhance and maximize your personal and/or professional life? I have always been inspired and in awe by our military--those who served, those who lost their life serving and those who currently serve. I cannot comprehend their voluntary and heroic sacrifice, but I am so thankful for it! From teamwork, discipline, family, commitment, hard work and leadership, I am always looking for opportunities to learn from our military. As we

May 21, 2017
2 min

A Mantra Really Works!

Point to ponder: Do you have a mantra for the summer? A few weeks ago iGnite member, Trina Keathley, shared a great article by Elizabeth Bernstein titled, "Say It Again, A Mantra Really Works" . Personally, I believe in mantras and have my own, but in case you are skeptical, check out the convincing research behind having a mantra: Thinking of a word or phrase that affirms our values—and repeating it over and over—produces powerful physiological changes. It can lower our cor

May 15, 2017
9 min

The Things We've Learned: A Mother's Day Tribute

Point to ponder: What's the greatest wisdom you learned from your Mom or Mom-figure? Today’s journal is a tribute from the iGnite Team and to our Moms and Mom-Figures. It is chalk full of wisdom and so much love. Thank you Moms everywhere & Happy Mother’s Day! Neissa Springmann- At the age of 39, my Mom had been divorced from my father for five years and was raising my sister and I. When she was 39 my sister was 17 and I was 13. While my Dad was definitely part of our life,

May 10, 2017
4 min

6 Essentials to Living the Good Life

Point to ponder: Are you living the good life? Recently I came across a great article on the SUCCESS Magazine website listing 6 basic essentials to living the good life. The wisdom was shared by the late Jim Rohn, a legendary author and motivational speaker. While subjective, I found his list to be inspiring, merited and awesome. Check'em out! 1. Productivity - You won't be happy if you don't produce. The game of life is not rest. Yes, we must rest, but only long enough to

May 3, 2017
2 min

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Try this delicious gluten, dairy & soy free protein balls recipe.

May 1, 2017
5 min

Have You Asked Lately?

Point to ponder: Do you ask for what you want and need or do you just wish, hope and want for it? To circle back around to last week’s journal…the one where I referenced my husband losing his job and praying that God help me control my mouth as well as give me words of wisdom for him. Well, there’s more to this story. Knowing the interesting time that we are going through, a few weeks ago a friend sent me a link to several uplifting podcasts from author and motivational spe

Apr 25, 2017
2 min

The Perfect Springtime Smoothie

This Perfect Springtime Smoothie is a great meal replacement or post-workout smoothie for its a source of good fat, lean protein and hydrati

Apr 10, 2017
3 min

Mirror Mirror OFF the Wall

Point to Ponder: Do you find yourself overly concerned or critical of your appearance and what others think? Unfortunately, I cannot keep an organized office to save my life. I have all of the necessities that would allow me to do so; however, despite my ongoing efforts to make the office my official and inspirational space to work, I can’t seem to make it happen! Instead, my office has officially spilled over into the closest room — our formal dining area. As a result of my

Apr 1, 2017
1 min

Mother's Day Yin Yoga Workshop

Explore the Benefits of Yin Yoga A Mother’s Day Donation Only Class, Benefiting the Helping Hand Home for Children Date – Saturday, May 13th Time – 2:00 – 4:00pm Location – Castle Hill Fitness 1112 North Lamar Blvd In contrast to the more dynamic Yang (muscular and skeletal) practice, Yin Yoga focuses on the practice of non-striving, staying in the sensation of a pose (while supported) and meditation. This practice restores one to optimal health by engaging in asana that sup

Mar 16, 2017
1 min

Delicious & Healthy Black Bean Brownies

Amy Younkman, one of our Yoga Leaders, shared a delicious Black Bean Brownie recipe from HEB with me. I made them last night for the first time, hoping they would turn out good so I could share with you and also eat them today too! Good news — they are YUM, super easy and are ridiculously healthy to be so good and taste so real! The HEB recipe called for 1T of sugar, but I left that out and they still taste great. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have! Ingredients 1 & 1/2C

Mar 1, 2017
1 min

Turquoise Table Workouts

Our complimentary Turquoise Table workouts in the Austin area are a fun, encouraging and positive experience for you to get to know and love

Jan 31, 2017
3 min

Re-New Year Retreat “Rise & Shine”

Why Retreat? There are a million reasons not to go on retreat (too much to do, kids’ activities, don’t need to spend the money…the list goes on). Oh…but when you do give yourself permission to go on retreat, you benefit not just yourself, but your loved ones as well. Retreat allows us to pause, reflect, and re-commit ourselves to becoming the very best that we can be. When we retreat, we commit ourselves to a journey of returning to the source of all things to refill our well

Dec 6, 2016
1 min

Party with Your Girlfriends

There’s only one thing better than getting together with your girlfriends, and that’s a party with your girlfriends. Whether it be a birthday party, bachelorette party, pre-wedding, new career or empty-nester celebration, let iGnite make your special day even more memorable by adding a yoga, general fitness or dance experience. It’s like a buffet — you pick what you kind of workout/class you would like and we’ll tailor it specially for your party. Let us know the number att

Oct 26, 2016
5 min

Real Women, Real Stories | Jeanne Little: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty through Education

Roots: I have lived all over Texas, but I’m so thankful to have spent the last 32 years in Austin. Family Life: Blessed to be married to an amazing man for almost 35 years. Lew and I have 3 children; Wesley, Anne and Elizabeth. Two weddings this year and now we have two more wonderful children; Dora Lee and Nick. Work Life: I retired from real estate several years ago after 18 years with Moreland Properties. The best advice I’ve ever gotten…“This too shall pass” from my mothe

Jul 14, 2016
2 min

Are You Using The Summer to Recharge?

Point to ponder: This summer, are you making time to recharge? Even though summer should feel nothing but relaxing and consistently fun, the loosey-goosey nature of it, travel, expense of summer camps and vacations can bring about stress and anxiousness, and this can rob us of immediate joy, our quality of life and even negatively impact our health. Research shows that chronic stress and anxiety can shorten our life spans, speed aging and dramatically increase our risk of lif

Jun 26, 2016
3 min

Stay Young (Mentally and Physically) By Being a Novice and Always Moving

Point to ponder: How often do you practice being a beginner? This weekend I attended a portion of the Yoga Journal Conference in San Diego with iGnite Leader and friend, Amy Younkman. Amy leads our yoga and Power Pilates classes, has attended the Yoga Journal Conference for many years and always returns with excellent information. While we attended different classes, the one class that we took together was led by Bo Forbes and titled “Body Maps: The Road to Healthy Aging, Pai

Feb 10, 2016
1 min

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Protein Bars

We LOVE these protein bars. They are a delicious, filling, nutritious and balanced (great carbohydrate / fat / protein ratio) snack that is perfect whether after a workout or when you need a bite between meals. They can even be a great meal replacement if you double or triple (depending on gender and activity level) the serving size. Best of all, once you have your ingredients together they are quick and easy to make. We know you will love them as much as we do! Recommend