Choose Your Own Adventure Hi dear friend! Happy New Year! How did you ring in 2025? I couldn’t help but laugh when I thought back to how I rang in 2024. I quite literally kicked my way into the new year, stubbing three of my toes on my bed frame! Thankfully, this year is already off to a smoother start–I haven’t stubbed a single toe! I made sure to keep my feet firmly planted on the ground on New Year’s Eve to avoid another mishap. For our first letter of the year, I thought that it might be...
22 days ago • 6 min read
Unwrap the Gift of Compassion Hello!! How are you doing today? Before we get into today's letter, let's take a moment to connect with the breath. I invite you to take a slow, nourishing breath in through your nose, and then gently release your breath through your nose or mouth. As you breathe in, notice the sensation of air as it enters your nostrils, and then feel the temperature of your breath on a soft, slow exhale. This time as you breathe in, follow the flow of your breath, noticing...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Shake it off! Hello and happy Monday! Thank you so much for opening this letter. I’m writing to you on a snowy day…yes, it snowed! The world outside looks like a magical winter wonderland. I went for a walk while the snow was gently falling, and everything looked and felt so peaceful. The trees were lightly dusted with snow, and the world was so quiet that I could hear the faint crunch of the snow beneath my feet with every step. The cool, crisp air felt refreshing against my face, and the...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
The Space Between Happy Monday! How are you doing today? Before we dive into the main topic for today’s letter, I thought it would be nice to begin with a short somatic practice. You’re welcome to join in and explore, or you can pass on this practice if that feels better. Please take a moment to read over the instructions before you begin. Instructions: Begin by setting an intention for what you would like to cultivate within–whether it’s calm, relaxation, healing, peace, energy, love,...
2 months ago • 5 min read
Just Dance! Hello! I hope that you’ve been staying well! 🙂 We’ve been so blessed to have such beautiful weather for this time of year, and I’ve been savoring every moment outdoors, soaking in the beauty all around me. With winter just around the corner, I’ll be spending more time indoors, embracing the slower pace and quieter rhythm the season brings. I find myself looking forward to this shift as it feels like an invitation to explore other hobbies and interests, like getting lost in a good...
3 months ago • 6 min read
Awaken the Spirit Within Hey there! I hope that this letter finds you well! 🙂 If you’re following our yoga calendar, you’ll see that we’re closing out October with some Halloween-inspired yoga practices. This year’s new practice is called “Awaken the Spirit Within” *cue the spooky music.* As I reflected upon this theme, I considered the following questions: What does it mean to have an awakened spirit? What might an awakened spirit look like and/or feel like? How can we move towards this...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Rejection is Redirection Hello!! How are you doing today? I’m writing to you on an unseasonably warm October day, completely captivated by the breathtaking tree just outside my window. Its leaves transition from vibrant red at the top, to a warm orange in the middle, and finally to a lush green at the base–a beautiful reflection of the changing seasons. The transition from summer to fall fills me with awe. There’s something so graceful and serene about the way nature slows down, preparing for...
4 months ago • 4 min read
Go with the Flow or Swim Upstream? Hello and happy Monday! How are you doing today? Before we continue, I invite you to take a slow breath in through your nose, followed by an exhale through your nose or your mouth. Feel free to explore a few more breath cycles at your own pace, feeling the expansion with each inhale and the gentle release of air with each exhale. Once you’ve taken a few cycles of breath, I welcome you to reflect on the following: Which felt more effortful, your inhale or...
4 months ago • 6 min read
The Dance of Expansion & Contraction Hello friends! I hope that this letter finds you well! 🙂 If you’re feeling up for it, I have a short somatic practice for you. You can explore this practice seated or standing–whatever feels most comfortable. Before beginning, please take a moment to read over the instructions. Somatic Practice: An invitation to breathe in through your nose, and then softly release your breath through your nose or mouth. On your next breath in, open your arms wide, lifting...
4 months ago • 3 min read