The Girl That Hated Savasana. ~ Carré Otisby Carre Otis on Jan 26, 2013 For the many years I lived in the Los Angeles area, at least a decade of them were devoted to cultivating my yoga practice. I was a regular at Yoga Works in Santa Monica, and was either in a strong vinyasa flow class or spending my afternoons in the studio with other astanga Mysore practitioners. [...] 622 views |
How One Supermodel Takes Responsibility for Her Own Health & Healing.by Carre Otis on Aug 28, 2012 I grew up on antibiotics. Every ailment—sore throats, earaches, flus—warranted a trip to the doctor and on most cases some kind of prescription. I was not alone. Most kids I knew were treated the same way. One way. In those days there was very little discussion about any potential negative impact of this go-to approach [...] 173 views |
Navigating Children Through the Sea of Change.by Carre Otis on Aug 1, 2012 We all want the best for our kids. Over a month ago, my family and I embarked on a major move. We headed from our four-year Rocky Mountain family retreat back to the California coast and Redwood forest that is my birthplace. There were many factors that went into the decision making process but the [...] 93 views |
If Abortion had been Illegal Then. ~ Carre Otisby Carre Otis on May 3, 2012 Sisterhood, Now: The Political, the Personal and the Just. I am a survivor of sexual violence. I am a survivor of rape. I am a daughter, a sister, a wife and a mother. I am a friend of women and I am their advocate. Given my history, I constantly have my ears tuned into the [...] 1,943 views |
How Vacation Yoga Brought Me Back Home.by Carre Otis on Apr 16, 2012 There is a place that yoga gets to that no other physical activity seems to touch. 235 views |
Why Would Looking Your Age Be Something to Dread?by Carre Otis on Apr 10, 2012 When you become a parent, it’s not all about you anymore. Thankfully! A new level of awareness and responsibility springs forth, a powerful concern for another’s well-being. For me, having two young daughters has not only expanded my access to joy and deepened my sense of gratitude, but it has heightened my concern for the [...] 525 views |
How can I protect my children?by Carre Otis on Mar 14, 2012 As a parent living in the West, I see that our sons and daughters have a greater level of exposure to toxic messages than ever before. It is sobering, if not terrifying. 1,205 views |
Lone Wolf of the Runway.by Carre Otis on Mar 9, 2012 Several thoughts became crystal clear: I’m not the youngest model here. . .I’m not the tallest model here. . .And I’m certainly not the thinnest…But I may very well be the happiest! 1,687 views |