“Be yourself” is terrible advice if you don’t know who ya are. This spring (2025), I got sober and started my RYT300-hour yoga teacher training at Citizen Yoga. The work has been clarifying. I’ve been asked to get honest about who I am, what I stand for, and how I show up as a […]
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Sometimes, the most unassuming beginnings can lead to the most spectacular transformations. This story starts with a pile of dirt and ends with a kaleidoscope of colors. Back in October, I hand-selected dozens of rare and unique tulip bulbs but found myself without an ideal place to plant them. What I had was a
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Disclaimer: Before diving into this post, I’d like to clarify that the thoughts and experiences shared here are entirely my own. They do not reflect the opinions or positions of my current or former employers or colleagues. This blog is a personal reflection on my journey and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. I
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🌟 Join the 5 x 5 Yoga Challenge – Embrace Generosity and Self-Reflection! 🌟 Are you searching for a way to infuse a bit of mindfulness into your busy life? I’ve got the perfect solution for you: the “5 x 5 Yoga Challenge.” As a certified yoga teacher with over 250 hours of teaching experience,
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JOIN THE 5 x 5 YOGA CHALLENGE: FACE YOUR FEARS Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and dive into the depths of courage, vulnerability, and trust? Let’s embark on this journey together! In this 5-day challenge, we’ll explore heart-opening poses, balance postures, and poses that push us to persevere when things
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Note: The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Humane Society of Huron Valley. Welcome to a heartwarming journey where yoga meets feline companionship! For the past two years, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to teach cat yoga at the Tiny Lions Lounge and Adoption Center
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I never thought that yoga would help me buy a house, but it did. I know you probably think of yoga as something you do in tight pants on a rubber mat, but if you pay attention, you can practice yoga anywhere. I applied the yamas and niyamas to the home-buying process. It helped me
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I’ve always loved houseplants and yoga because they both help me to connect with nature. Houseplants bring life and energy into my home, and yoga helps me to connect with my breath and my body. When I adopted two cats, I was worried that they would destroy my plants. But luckily, I learned how to
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The following story is a fictionalized narrative based on my experience of what it’s like to practice savasana at the end of a yoga class. It is not based on any particular person I know in real life, and I chose the name “Maya” as the main character. Hope you enjoy! On the Path to
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The air in the studio was buzzing with anticipation as thirteen students walked into my Introduction to Yoga class at the local rec center. The last rays of sunlight faded beyond the horizon as the evening arrived. Behind their eyes, I saw more questions than they would dare ask aloud. This post is for you,
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