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From Podcast to Person: Taking Yoga with Dave Farmar!
Hey all!
Guess what I did last night? I hung out with Natalie – again! 
But guess who I also hung out with…
(or just read the title of this post….ha)
Dave Farmar!!! I was a wee bit excited, as you can tell from that picture 
And by “hang out,” I mean, being instructed through a hot, power yoga class. And by Dave Farmar, I mean THE Dave Farmar – the guy in my computer who I used to curse at as I would follow along to his baptiste-style yoga podcasts.
Except this time, I took one of his classes in person!! *Cue inner fan girl going nuttzo*
I had to tell said inner fan girl to pipe down, and refrained from both bringing my phone/camara into the class, and asking him to take a picture with me.
But notsomuch as to resist taking a papparazi style picture from outside once we were finished. bahaha!
Ahem.
But back to the class.
I made the drive back down to Denver again, and I’m so glad I did – I didn’t even realize Dave Farmar taught classes in Denver (and here in Boulder I thnk!) so I was pretty stoked to try it out. I almost backed out because the class was at 5:15, and Devner traffic, while not Chicago traffic, can still get bad. But, after hemming and hawing, I realized I have the free Core Power Yoga class pass this week so I might as well take advantage of the opportunity.
Some things about the class:
- Yes, DF is chatty in his live classes, too.
- Yes, I laughed several times throughout the class.
- I may have cried, too. But that might have also been sweat dripping into my eyes making them burn.
- Yes, I may have wanted to throw my water bottle at him while holding warrior II about 5 breaths too long and then doing it again on the other side right away.
- Yes, the class was awesome, probably the best – or close to the best – that I’ve ever taken, and I can’t wait to go back.
Plus, it was awesome to see Natalie again 
The traffic wasn’t even bad at all – thank goodness I drove in Chicago traffic a couple times a month – this was nothing! However, I didn’t get home until around 7:30, so I was starving when I walked in the door. Luckily, this was waiting for me:
Super duper easy Thai chicken stir fry.
Count the ingredients:
Yup – 4 (5 counting the oil.) Chicken (I used thighs,) Thai Kitchen red curry paste, coconut milk, and frozen veggies.
Basically, just cook the chicken and veggies, and then throw everything in the pan until it boils, and then let it simmer. Winner, winner, easy chicken dinner.
Plus some dessert:
I made another batch of coconut chocolate chip bars on Sunday, and they turned out just lovely. (recipe found here)
This is actually a picture I took earlier yesterday – I had mine underneath a mound of banana soft serve
Gym time!
What was your last fan-girl moment? A couple years ago, my mom and I met EJ from Days of Our Lives (true story) – I was pretty giddy just to see his gorgeous face!
How fun! You lucky girl! I make Thai curry the same exact way – so easy and delicious!
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I really haven’t met any celebrities. It’s kind of sad. That is so cool though!
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What an awesome experience! I haven’t had any celebrity encounters yet but I bet the class must have been so exciting for you!
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I would love to take one his classes, although the podcasts kill me a little bit.
I’ll have to remember stirfry as a use for red curry paste…I bought it for a recipe and the rest of the jar has gone untouched since.
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That’s so cool! I see Derek Jeter on a regular basis at the Starbucks in our area. He’s a lot taller and even more beautiful in person 🙂
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I saw your post on IG and had instantaneous jealousy. I love Dave! We bond over yoga quite often. I would have been taking stalkerish photos too.
Free Dave Farmer yoga in Denver? How did I not know this?! Glad you braved the traffic (which is worse than I expected too and I’m from Atlanta!) to check it out. Would love to join sometime. 🙂
Not free – it’s at Core Power Yoga. Your first week is free, though 🙂 We’ll have to go sometime!
How fun! I try to be so cool, but I geek out every time I see any kind of celebrity (not that it happens that often!).
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Hahaha EJ from Days Of Our Lives is drool worthy! The accent doesn’t hurt either.
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He’s so dreamy 🙂
I can feel your excitement through the computer! I love that! With what Tony does, we meet celebrities occasionally. One of Tony’s first books was a collaboration with Rosario Dawson who introduced us to Jason Lewis (her boyfriend at the time who kissed me on the side of the mouth 😉 and Kevin Smith. Tony met Sean Astin a few months ago which made me incredibly jealous!
I’m glad you’re enjoying some time lately! Keep that smile on your face! xoxo
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I am SO glad you came down for class and knew you wouldn’t regret it!! Can’t wait to hang out in a few weeks 🙂
I gotta try that Thai dish, only 5 ingredients! That’s my kind of recipe, plus it looks delicious!
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Whoa!!! Does he teach in Denver regularly? If so, I’m going to HAVE to go!!
Last fan girl moment? Meeting Bob Harper in October!!! I was walking Jackson at a nearby park, and there he was! He was filming something for Biggest Loser because one of the kids on the show is from my town (and actually, my cousin’s hubby is training him!). It was the first time I’ve ever been speechless. But not him- he was SO nice. I have no idea what I said, but I’m sure I sounded like an idiot.
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Yep! At Core Power Yoga on Zuni on Monday and Wednesday nights.
I remember that!! Too awesome. I also remember being quite jealous 😉