Thoughts from my Mat

A collection of ideas, opinions & thoughts that pop into my mind.

Less Perfect, More Real

Less Perfect, More Real

 I had a video on Tiktok get over a million views last month.  In the video, I place one foot on the wall, turn around and then do a handstand.   Yup.  I spend hours every month thinking about content, trying to create things that are interesting and engaging, and...

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Giving Space to Yourself

Giving Space to Yourself

 The theme I decided to write on this month is “getting warmer” and when I decided that, I had no idea what would be happening in my life as we head into June.  I just knew that the temperature outside would be getting warmer and as we move into the summer months,...

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The Power of Yet

The Power of Yet

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, things are starting to get green again.  Sure, we start to see green in April, but May is really when things start to grow and sprout.   I try to see lessons and reminders in the cycle of nature… and spring teaches us about...

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Sometimes Life Plays Rough…

Sometimes Life Plays Rough…

 I have always been open about my struggles with mental health.  I am a firm believer that silence promotes stigma, and so I have done my best to share my struggles.   It isn’t easy.  It feels vulnerable and often times I worry people will think I am looking for pity...

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Cycles of Yoga And Life

Cycles of Yoga And Life

 As with everything in life, I find my yoga practice goes in cycles.  What might seem interesting is that the cycles are more about what part of my practice I am actively engaging in at any given time.  While I am always doing my best to live in a yogic way when I am...

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February Survival Kit

February Survival Kit

February is a struggle for me - every single year… and I know it is a struggle for a lot of folx.  So last year I decided to create a February survival kit for myself.  These are things that I can turn to when I really need some support.   Some of them are practices,...

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