Are you too busy to be happy? 🤔

I know, life is a whirlwind. There’s always something that needs doing, someone who needs you, and a list that somehow keeps getting longer. And maybe you already are mind-blowingly happy. But many of us have some version of this running in the background: I’ll be happy when I have a better job. ... Read More

can you feel the shift? 🍂

But what do you want this new season to mean for you? Maybe this year, instead of letting fall slip by unnoticed, you take an evening to pause and think about what you want from it. Join me tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30, for Energies Are Shifting: an outdoor evening of yoga, journaling, tea, ... Read More

maybe there’s something to it 🤷‍♀️

Bloom Where You Are PlantedI know. “Bloom where you’re planted” sounds a little like something you’d see on a wooden sign at HomeGoods. But lately, I’ve been thinking there may actually be something to it. I’m very good at looking ahead. There is always another plan, another idea, another trip, a... Read More

not my most yogic moment 🥴

Let’s talk about the A-word No, not THAT A-word. You might not know this about me, but I can spark like a toaster with a fork in it if something rubs me the wrong way. I know, I know. It’s not good, and I’m working on it. We’re all working on something, right? So, if you remember, my friend Camil... Read More

Mountain retreat 🤗🤗🤗

Yoga Explorer is hosting a retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains.May 2027 Think rustic, cozy mountain lodging and sacred space reserved just for our group. Yoga that shifts throughout the day, from energizing movement to slow Yin and restorative stillness. Chef-prepared, farm-to-table meals, and di... Read More

when “not now” becomes a habit 🤔

- You’re tired and want to leave, but stay because everyone else is still there. - You notice you need a break, but keep going because you’re almost finished. - Something bothers you, but you tell yourself it’s probably not worth saying anything. It usually starts with things that seem too small ... Read More

September is lying + grandma Lilly 😌

September comes from the Latin word septem, meaning seven. Which makes perfect sense — except September is the ninth month. It actually used to be the seventh month in the old Roman calendar. Then the calendar changed, January and February were added to the beginning, and September moved. But the... Read More

and I was a bit nervous 🥹

Earlier this week I did something I haven’t done in a very long time — and I was much more unsure about it than I expected. More about that later… It made me think about this idea of living in alignment. It’s one of those phrases that can sound a little… yoga-ish. But when you strip away the lang... Read More

why trying to sleep can keep you awake 🥴

Read part one here, and part two here Your body is in bed. Is your mind still at work? You may feel physically tired, but the mind can keep planning, replaying conversations, and preparing for tomorrow.Yoga gives us a few simple ways to direct that mental energy without fighting it. 1. Give your ... Read More

how to help your body relax 🙂

Read part one here Your body may be tired—but is it relaxed? shift out of go-mode1. Move gently before becoming stillA few slow movements can help release the stiffness and restlessness that have built up during the day. 2. Hold supported stretches longerWhen the body feels supported, the muscles... Read More