Spring Awakening: A Gentle Shift (without overdoing)

Spring often arrives with an unspoken directive: wake up, move faster, do more. The light lingers longer, the air softens, and suddenly we’re expected to match the season’s outward energy. But in yoga therapy—and in our lived experience—we know that true renewal doesn’t happen on a schedule. Just as a flower doesn’t bud over night,… Read More

Begin Again: Self-Care, Authenticity, & Community

January arrives with a soft and generous reminder from the yoga tradition: begin again. This is NOT a new theme, or even limited to an annual indulgence, but a foundational value at Life’sWork. Beginning again is a practice rooted in hope and inspired by natural shifts, supported by the yoga tradition. We begin again NOT… Read More

The Yoga of Gratitude

🌿 As November arrives and the season of reflection unfolds, we’re reminded that gratitude is more than something we feel — it’s something we practice. Though they arise from different classical yoga texts, Prasāda Buddhi and Santosha both describe a luminous inner state — a contentment that is not dependent on outer circumstances. Yet they approach… Read More

Trust Your Inner Teacher: Intuition in Yoga & Somatics

Yes, I am a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Movement Therapist, but truly, my role is to serve as a Guide, a guide to your inner teacher. “Going in is the way out.”  As the days shorten and autumn deepens, we are invited to turn inward. Nature models release—leaves fall, the air cools, and energy begins… Read More

Root Down & Rise Up: A Guide to FALL Wellness

As summer yields to fall and the vibrant energy of long days gives way to cooler breezes and crisper mornings, September arrives as a sacred threshold. In Ayurveda, this seasonal shift marks the beginning of Vata season—a time governed by the elements of air and ether, bringing lightness, dryness, mobility, and subtlety. It’s the season… Read More

Noble Friends: Mirrors to our Soul

Yoga, in its truest form, is not merely about poses or breath—it’s a path of integration, connection, and liberation. While personal practice is foundational, the yoga tradition acknowledges that we do not walk the path alone. The role of sangha (community) and kalyāṇa-mitra (noble friends) is essential. Sangha: The Sacred Community In both yoga and… Read More

WINTER: A Time for Introspection and Reflection

As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves in a season of transition—a time when the world slows down, the days grow shorter, and the air carries a hint of quiet contemplation. I LOVE transitions! I’ve had a lot of practice and have gotten really good at navigating them with grace and ease…. Read More

Yoga Therapy for Vibrant Living

Welcome to the transformative world of yoga therapy, where the ancient wisdom of yoga meets modern science to cultivate vibrant living on every level of being. In today’s fast-paced world, characterized by stress, disconnection, and imbalance, yoga therapy offers a holistic approach to well-being, integrating the body, mind, and spirit in authentic alignment. Unlike traditional… Read More

Spring: Nature’s Awakening

I love that Mother Nature reminds us of the cyclical nature of all things. In the cycle, Nature invites us to awaken to deeper truths and clearer insights. Nature itself can teach us to see the signs of our own Spiritual Awakening. Awakening: Enlightenment, Transformation, & Becoming The notion of the spiritual awakening has been… Read More

What’s your daily habit?

What do you do EVERY day as a daily habit? Brush your teeth? Check email or Social Media? Read the news? Walk your dog? What if I asked you to share a daily habit of self-care. Is that even a thing for you? Commit to Self-Care Self-care refers to deliberate actions and practices undertaken by… Read More

Functional Anatomy: Where Science meets Spirit

Asana, pranayam, meditation are the strategies designed to help us step into the mindfulness moment from the Yoga tradition. Each lineage has their own interpretation and even variations of the practices, based on the experience of the original teachers. My origins rest in both the Kripalu and Himalayan traditions and focus on the empowerment of… Read More

Yoga for Clarity

What if the secret to Happiness begins with clear thinking? Most people do not think clearly. Most are 
confused about their relationships, how to effectively communicate, what is important in life, 
how they feel, what they need, and especially what they “should” do. In fact, confusion is so normal for most people, many have given… Read More