Is it just a buzzword, or are we all cycle-synching in the form of Perimenopause? Every single week in my Yoga Therapy meetings I'm hearing about clients dealing with perimenopause, and I'm seeing it all over the internet, too. You’re already stressed and worked to the bone, you’re worried about all the things, you're trying to show up in your social circles, you're cooking dinner while exhausted. You’ve seen the posts telling you that you must prioritize rest, but that just

NW Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Online Life asks a lot of women, especially during the transitions that quietly reshape who we are. Whether you’re navigating a shift in... Your relationships - marriage, breakups, children, divorce, grief Your body - pregnancy, illness, perimenopause Your foundation - a new job, a move to a new city or home Or simply the slow accumulation of years of holding everything together, your nervous system is carrying that experience with you. These e

I’m in year 2 of Yoga Therapy training and I’m looking for clients to participate in my case studies! These would be a series of 6 (or more if needed) sessions for a maximum of 6 months. They are free of charge and supervised by a certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). My heart, of course, lies in the mental health and nervous system realm so I would especially love to work with you if that’s your focus. Please email me if interested, or I’m happy to book a consultation via Zoom

Have you ever spent time in therapy, learned amazingly useful tools, and then found you just couldn’t implement them in your actual life? You practiced setting boundaries, communicating your needs, regulating your emotions, all the tools made sense in the room. But back home, in that relationship or situation where it actually matters, you freeze, you go quiet, you revert to old habits. Then you wonder what’s wrong with you. Nothing is. That’s your nervous system doing exactl

Has anyone condescendingly reminded you of “Ahimsa”, or said “I thought yogis weren’t supposed to be so angry” when you get a little fiery? These sort of comments come from those either looking to dismiss, shame, or silence under the guise of enlightenment, or who have no understanding of yoga whatsoever. Either way, you have my permission to throw that right in the trash. Ahimsa is an ethical principle in yoga, often translated as "non-violence." It encourages one to avoid c

I love reading, my daughter loves reading, we've got books everywhere. So I've compiled a list of my favorite books on yoga, psychology, and philosophy for you to enjoy, if you're ever looking to deepen your knowledge. Or looking for books that are great for kids, too! (Continually updated) Yoga The Heart of Yoga by D.K.V. Desikachar Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyegar The Bhagavad Gita by Ecknath Easwaran Science of Yoga by Ann Swanson Yoga Animals