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Is Yoga Really Exercise? Where It Fits In An Active Life.
I always shudder a little when someone refers to yoga as “just exercise.” Not because movement isn’t an important part of it, but...
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Why Every Yoga Class Starts with the Breath.
When a teacher invites you to “take a deep breath,” they’re doing far more than filling the silence. In yoga, prāṇa, the subtle...
Jul 24, 20253 min read


Asana is Not a Pose: Feeling into the Heart of Yoga
When people hear the word asana, they often think of yoga poses: downward dog, warrior two, tree pose. In fact, it’s common to hear the...
Jul 17, 20252 min read


What Actually Happens in Your Body During Relaxation?
Have you ever left a yoga class feeling like you’ve exhaled for the first time in days? A little lighter, more grounded, or even a bit...
Jul 8, 20253 min read


The Three Little Words That Changed Everything.
And no, they’re not “I love you.” For much of my life, I’ve said these three words countless times without really fully meaning them. How...
Jul 2, 20252 min read


Yoga Therapy and Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Whole-Person Approach to Healing.
I’m currently completing my training to become a fully qualified Yoga Therapist. As part of that journey, I chose to focus my...
Jun 26, 20253 min read


Am I Culturally Appropriating Yoga? Or Simply Teaching It From the Heart?
I’m a yoga teacher who now, predominantly chooses not to use Sanskrit asana names in my classes. That might surprise some people. After...
Jun 19, 20253 min read


Yoga, Dyslexia and the Power of Neurodiversity
I recently watched Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution, a deeply personal and powerful documentary that follows chef and entrepreneur Jamie...
Jun 12, 20253 min read


Karma Yoga and the Quiet Power of Volunteering.
In yoga, the word “karma” is often misunderstood. It’s not about cosmic punishment or reward: it simply means action. Karma Yoga, one of...
Jun 5, 20253 min read


Learning to Move in a Chair: Why It Matters More Than You Might Think
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the quiet power of chair-based movement. It’s easy to overlook. In a world that often celebrates...
May 22, 20253 min read


Mental Health Awareness Week: What the brain needs is what we all deserve.
Every year, Mental Health Awareness Week gives us a chance to pause and reflect. Not just on statistics but on what it really means to...
May 12, 20253 min read


Growth, Mindset, and the Power of a Sunflower.
A few weeks ago, I shared over 500 giant sunflower seeds with my local community. Why? Because there’s something about a sunflower—tall,...
May 9, 20252 min read


How Nature and Neuroplasticity Reset the Brain—Even Without a 48-Hour Getaway
For years, I’ve felt the benefits of even a short change of scene—something as simple as a weekend away. While “48 hours” isn’t a magic...
May 2, 20252 min read


Understanding what sound can do for you
I’ve been trying to explain my sound offerings for a while as it is definitely a bit “out there” for some. I’ve had a huge desire to...
May 1, 20252 min read


Cold water or ice bath?
Stay with me, this isn’t yoga content but to me it has a lot to do with mindfulness and breathwork! A lot of people have asked me about...
Apr 30, 20252 min read
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