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This SPACE is for women who want yoga to work with their real life, not compete with it.
If you're in your 40s {or close}, juggling a lot, and your body isn’t bouncing back like it used to...
If you’re curious about how yoga could support your strength, energy, and a bit more sanity...
You’re in the right place.
Here, you’ll find:
💛 Real talk about yoga and midlife — hormones, energy dips, shifting priorities
💛 Strength and mobility tips that actually fit into your day
💛 Clear, safe techniques to help you feel more confident in your practice
💛 Stories about burnout, rebuilding, and finding your way back to yourself
This space isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing what matters, and feeling stronger, steadier, and more like YOU again.
How Yoga Changes in Your 40s — and Why Strength Becomes the Missing Piece
Somewhere around 40, my yoga practice stopped feeling like enough. I was flexible, SURE, but not strong. That realization became my wake-up call.
This post is for every woman who’s ever wondered why her body feels different in midlife, and what to do about it.
It’s about bringing strength back into the mix — because after 40, stretching alone won’t cut it.
Strength isn’t a bonus; it’s ESSENTIAL.
Why I Don’t Believe in Hands-On Adjustments
What happened in a yoga class the other day reminded me WHY consent still isn’t standard in many yoga spaces, and why that needs to CHANGE.
This post is not about being anti-touch. It’s about being pro-agency, pro-safety, and pro-consent.
Because the yoga we teach should be as intentional and respectful as the yoga we practice.
Seventeen Years on the Mat: 10 Lessons Yoga Keeps Teaching Me
This one’s for you if yoga feels far away, or you’re wondering if it still counts when it’s five minutes between school drop-off and emails.
After 17 years, here are 10 lessons yoga keeps whispering back to me, just when I need them most.
Should You Eat Before Yoga?
Eat or don’t eat before yoga?
That’s the question, especially in perimenopause, where your body’s rules seem to change overnight.
This blog breaks down the answer {hint: it depends on YOU} and how to fuel your yoga practice without the guesswork.
Perimenopause and Alcohol: A Personal Journey to an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
One glass felt like three. My sleep sucked. My mood dipped.
My body was changing – and alcohol was making it worse.
This is what happened when I decided to stop drinking in perimenopause... and everything that got better after.
Does Yoga Build Strength and Tone Muscles?
You’re in your 40s. Your body’s not bouncing back the way it used to, and honestly? You’re too wise to keep pushing it just because a fitness reel told you to.
You don’t need more cardio. You need strength that supports your body now, with your energy dips, hormonal shifts, and every day life in mind.
This post shows how yoga can do that. {Spoiler: muscle tone is included.}
5 Myths About Home Yoga Practice That Are Holding You Back {And a different perspective}
“Some days, I roll out my mat and stare at it, feeling like it’s the biggest mountain in the room.”
You’re not alone if your brain talks you out of home yoga before you even start.
This post breaks down 5 myths that keep you stuck, not because you’re lazy, but because your space and expectations make it harder than it needs to be.
Let me show you how to make them easier to overcome.
What Are Yoga Asanas, Really? yoga poses meaning + yoga asana benefits
Asana isn’t about how far you stretch. It’s about how deeply you feel.
This piece unpacks the quiet power of yoga postures, why fancy shapes aren’t the goal, and how presence {not perfection} is the real practice.
Chaturanga Dandasana: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering This Foundational Pose for Shoulder Strength, Safety & Flow
Chaturanga: love it, hate it, or totally confused by it? You’re not alone.
This pose shows up everywhere, but most of us are just muscling through and hoping for the best.
Inside this blog, I’m breaking it all down: WHAT this pose is really for, WHY it wrecks your shoulders {if done wrong} and HOW to feel strong, safe, and steady every time you lower down.
No flopping. No guesswork. Just shoulder-happy yoga that actually feels good.
The 3-Step Blueprint to Mastering Yoga Arm Balances {Without Wrecking Your Shoulders or Your Confidence}
Struggling with arm balances in yoga?
Learn the 3 foundational steps to build real strength in your shoulders, core, and hips, without injury or burnout.
Get the blueprint for crow, side crow and more.
The Hidden Muscle Imbalance in Yoga That No One Talks About {And How to Fix It}
Yoga is meant to build balance, BUT if your back feels tight, weak, or unsupported after class, you might be overtraining the front of your body.
This blog breaks down the hidden imbalance in most flows, and how to restore strength with simple, smart adjustments.
5 Mindset Shifts That Will Actually Move You Toward Your Yoga Goals
Feeling stuck in your yoga practice, even though you’ve been showing up?
It’s not a sign you’re doing it wrong. It’s a sign it’s time to shift your mindset.
Whether you're returning after a break or wondering if you're still growing, this blog will help you reconnect to your "why," and build consistency that actually feels good.
Because reaching your yoga goals isn’t about perfection. It’s about intention. ✨
What Are the Benefits of Going on a Yoga Retreat?
I didn’t go on my first yoga retreat to find myself. I just needed out. What I didn’t expect? Was how it brought me back to myself.
In this blog, I’m sharing why yoga retreats aren’t just a luxury or escape… they’re a reset.
A return. A way to start again, stronger, softer, and more connected than ever.
What Handstands Really Teach You {Hint: It's Not Just About the Pose}
Let’s be honest: handstands can be terrifying.
They test your strength, your patience, and your ability to stay calm when things flip upside down, iterally.
Buuuuut with the right approach {and a little trust in yourself}, they can also change the way you see what’s possible.
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Stop Mental Overload in Just 5 Minutes a Day
This FREE 5-day yoga series is your go-to for creating quick, powerful moments of relief, on your schedule.
With 5-15 minute daily videos, you’ll release tension, quiet your mind, and build a practice that fits into your life.
No perfect poses, no pressure, just a simple way to show up for yourself, exactly as you are.
What happens after class… “makes it into YOUR inbox.”✊🏼
This isn’t a checklist of what you “should” be doing. It’s not a curated highlight reel, either. It’s the honest stuff. The reflections. The teaching moments.
The things we talk about after class, the ones that land quietly but stick. Here’s what you’ll get:
→ Teaching tools that actually work
→ Small shifts that carry into your day
→ Real stories, real insights, and a little space to exhale
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Leave your name and email below. I’ll send the good stuff your way, once a week, max. Just thoughtful notes to help you stay grounded in your practice and your life.