Cowgirl Yoga™ Blog

Montana Musings from Margaret Burns Vap on life under the Big Sky,
motherhood, horses, and last but not least, yoga.
Yeehaw & Namaste.

  • 17 Dec, 2008
    I want candy

    From a Bon Appetit magazine that I saved: On the fringe of winter, we crave …

  • 14 Dec, 2008
    Top Gifts with a Twist

    It’s been a weekend of friends over for dinner and snow/sub-zero temps. Perfect for staying …

  • 12 Dec, 2008
    Tree Posing

    So here is our Christmas tree. I really tried to capture the height, but am …

  • 10 Dec, 2008
    OM Christmas Tree

    I participated in a Montana tradition over the weekend. AND, I know this to be …

  • 08 Dec, 2008
    Gingerbread Yoga

    OK, I know I just blogged a few days ago about non-material gift giving, but …

  • 07 Dec, 2008
    Where’s the (organic) beef?

    Today I had a uniquely Montana experience. Let’s just say it’s not something I’ve done …

  • 02 Dec, 2008
    Give the gift of Experience

    A friend of mine who is a mom, author and childbirth educator recently posted on …

  • 30 Nov, 2008
    Post-Thanksgiving rehab

    Woke up this morning with a bit of a head cold and wondering what to …

  • 27 Nov, 2008
    A mantra for the holiday season

    Well, here we are, it’s officially the holidays. This is the first season that Morgane …

  • 23 Nov, 2008
    Chai la-TAY

    So it’s that pre-holiday time where all thoughts turn to food, and yoga, as my …

  • 21 Nov, 2008
    To all you yoga entrepreneurs

    I don’t know about you, but I’m getting tired of bad news about the economy. …

  • 19 Nov, 2008
    Creative genius

    Morgane my 3 year old is going through a new phase, happily a good one. …

  • 17 Nov, 2008
    Wilsall, Montana

    Ever heard of Wilsall? I hadn’t either, but it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite …

  • 16 Nov, 2008
    Well-rounded yoga

    I attended a yoga workshop yesterday with Mika at the studio I teach at in …

  • 13 Nov, 2008
    Holiday fun (already!)

    We had our mini-session with the lovely Alicia Caine last Saturday, for Morgane’s holiday picture. …

  • 13 Nov, 2008
    Strengthen your ski season…

    …with yoga, of course! I am writing a six week series on getting ready for …

  • 11 Nov, 2008
    Pinch A what?

    Today was one of those days that surprised me. I woke up on the uninspired …

  • 10 Nov, 2008
    Montana for Obama (almost)

    Just read this post entitled “Montana for Obama (almost)”, by a fellow Athleta Chi writer …

  • 09 Nov, 2008
    Slow Food

    I picked up a new local magazine the other day that has reignited my fire …

  • 06 Nov, 2008
    A little help from Yoga Philosophy & Chi

    OK the election is behind us and up next? The Holidays. I have to say, …

  • 05 Nov, 2008
    Here’s to change

    What an exciting day yesterday. This country certainly put the need for change into action …