Enliven Here Yoga & Meditation

10/31/2025

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10/31/2025

When we revisit our 'why,' we return to the heart of balance, the same balance that Patanjali describes in the Yoga Sutras.

🧿In 2.46, we’re reminded that each posture, and each moment, should hold both steadiness and ease.

When we grip too tightly to what we think we should be, our energy hardens.
But when we soften into awareness and reconnect with our why, everything begins to flow again, steady, open, and alive.

10/30/2025

🐾✨ Happy International Cat Day! ✨🐾

To all my yogi cat families — may your day be filled with long stretches, peaceful naps, and plenty of purrs.

Cats remind us daily what it means to pause, breathe, and live fully in the moment (preferably in a sunbeam).

Meowmaste — the purr in me honors the purr in you. 🧘‍⬛💛

10/28/2025

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on what it means to stay relevant—not in the sense of being noticed, but in feeling that what we do still matters as life continues to shift and reshape around us.

In my newest article, I explore this idea through two simple but powerful practices:

✨ revisiting your why
💧and learning to trust change—the art of melting and reforming.

It’s a reflection on personal renewal, and how, together, our small acts of awareness and kindness can lift the water for us all.

I’d love for you to read it and share your own thoughts on what relevance means to you.
You can read the full article and become a free subscriber here 👇

Reflections on revisiting your why, embracing change, and softening toward a more connected “home.”

09/15/2025

When you focus on what matters, the path ahead becomes clear.
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According to Yoga Sūtra 1.14, practice becomes firmly grounded when it is done with consistency, over a long time, and with heartfelt dedication.⁠
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In yoga therapy, we honor this sutra as a reminder that sustainable change doesn’t require perfection—it requires presence. When you align your time, attention, and energy with what truly matters, your practice becomes a source of clarity and strength, even in uncertain times.⁠
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Whether it’s breathwork, mindful movement, or simply pausing before you react—these repeated, intentional moments begin to shape a new way of being.

🧘‍♀️ Explore accessible yoga practices, somatic awareness, and breath-based tools that help you stay grounded in what matters most.
Visit my Substack for guided sessions that meet you where you are.

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09/09/2025

🌟 Happening Today! 🌟

Join us as we dive into simple, powerful mindfulness tools for teens—perfect for navigating stress, anxiety, peer pressure, and emotional ups & downs.

TODAY at 4 - 5pm!
LOCATION: 226 E North Bend Way, North Bend, WA 98045

✨ Learn techniques like:
🧿Mindful Breathing
🧿Five-Finger Breathing
🧿The STOP Technique
🧿Grounding Practices
🧿Mindful Walking

These practices are quick, discreet, and can be done anywhere—even in the middle of a school day. 💫

📍 Don’t miss this opportunity to pause, reset, and discover tools you can carry with you every day.

The Trail Youth

09/08/2025

In the practice of yoga therapy, we honor the truth that transformation doesn’t happen overnight. It begins with presence—choosing to breathe with awareness, move with integrity, and respond with compassion.

According to Yoga Sūtra 2.1, the path of personal growth is built on three pillars:
🌀 Tapas — discipline and dedication
🔍 Svadhyaya — self-study and inner reflection
🙏 Īśvarapraṇidhāna — surrender to something greater

When applied gently and consistently, these practices shape a resilient mind, a steady body, and a more spacious heart. The journey toward lasting change begins not with a leap, but with a single, conscious breath.

🧘‍♀️ Explore breath-led movement, nervous system support, and mindful self-inquiry on my Substack.
Root your healing in daily intention—your body and mind will follow.

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09/01/2025

Rooted in a powerful movement for workers' rights, Labor Day is more than a long weekend—it is a reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together in the name of equity, dignity, and care.

Today, that message is just as relevant.

In a world that glorifies productivity, yoga therapy teaches us something different: that rest is necessary, that clarity comes from slowing down, and that individual well-being strengthens our collective resilience.

🧘‍♀️ So today, take a deep breath—not just for yourself, but for all who carry invisible burdens.
Let your breath be an act of solidarity.
Let your stillness be a refusal to burn out.
Let your presence be your power.

Because true wellness includes everyone—and it begins with awareness, compassion, and community care.

📬 Join me on Substack for accessible practices that support nervous system healing, emotional regulation, and embodied presence.
Let’s grow stronger—together.

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08/25/2025

Peace begins within—quiet the mind, and clarity follows.
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In yoga therapy, we return to this truth again and again: lasting peace doesn’t come from changing your outer world—it arises when you calm the inner noise.⁠
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Whether you're overwhelmed by stress, navigating a life transition, or simply seeking more balance in your day, practices like mindful breathing, guided meditation, and therapeutic movement can help quiet mental chatter and restore nervous system balance.⁠
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When we pause, soften, and listen inward, we gain more than stillness—we gain perspective.
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🧘‍♀️ Ready to explore inner peace through yoga therapy?
Visit my Substack to access meditations, breathwork, and somatic tools designed to support your mental clarity, emotional resilience, and whole-body wellness.

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08/23/2025

Join me at the Encompass NW Field of Fun!

08/22/2025

Bring the whole family!!

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟑, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬!

The parade begins at 10:00 am, and you're invited! The Encompass Mobile Therapy Unit will be featured, and we’re looking for Encompass kids and families, past and present, to join us! Decorate your bikes and scooters and meet us near Riverview Park at 9:45 am. Look for the Encompass Mobile Therapy Unit!

Encompass is the organizing sponsor of the Kids Field of Fun. You'll find us in a new location at Railroad Park between the gazebo and the Centennial Log Pavilion. Join us for kids yoga with Enliven Here Yoga & Meditation, lawn games, giant bubbles, friendship bracelets, sensory tubs, face painting, craft activities with the King County Library System, and more. The Field of Fun will be open from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Don't forget to find our booth on vendor row, where we'll be set up with our popular prize wheel!

It's going to be a great day filled with tons of activities, so come and join in all the fun!

08/21/2025

🚂🌲 Snoqualmie Days Yoga! 🌲🚂

This Saturday, August 23rd at Railroad Park during Snoqualmie Days — bring the kiddos to the Encompass Kids Field of Fun! Between 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM, I’ll be leading fun and playful yoga poses for kids to try out. 🧘‍♀️✨

Stop by to stretch, balance, and laugh together under the summer sky!
✅ Don’t forget to get your stamp and check out all the other exciting activities across Encompass Kids Field.

Look for the big tree trunk near the tracks — that’s where we’ll be!

🖍️ Grab a free coloring sheet while you're there, too!