Freedom Yoga

10/16/2025

Don't forget to register for the Pilar McClemore Butterfly Run on November 1st! 🦋

You can run, walk or be a "sleep-in supporter" for this great cause.

I'm honored to be leading an all-levels yoga class after the 5k so don't forget to bring your mat! I look forward to seeing all of you!

Here's the signup link...
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=161331...

✌🏼❤️ Toni Dussex

The Longview Arboretum is honored to host the 3rd Annual Pilar McLemore Butterfly Run, benefiting the Texas Oncology Foundation. This special event not only

10/07/2025

Hey Freedom Yogis! I wanted to share a super special event happening on November 1st that I know many of you would be interested in….🦋🦋🦋

The Longview Arboretum and Nature Center will be hosting a 3rd annual Butterfly walk/run benefitting the Texas Oncology Foundation.

Stephen and Pilar were members of our Freedom Yoga family and I’m honored to be leading an all levels vinyasa class after the race that will be in memory of our dear friend, Pilar.

I hope you’ll join us. I’d love to see you all there! Here’s the signup link…

https://longviewarboretum.org/stec_event/pilar-mclemore-butterfly-run/

✌🏼❤️ Toni Dussex

09/22/2025

Hey Yogis!

Just wanted to hop on here and invite you all to join me this Saturday, September 27th at the for a deeply grounding and refreshing sound bath.

Bring water, something to sit or lay on and a friend who could use some stress relief!

Scan the barcode or click here to book…. https://freedomyogainc.as.me/schedule.php

✌🏼❤️

08/07/2025

Hey, hey sound bathers! I hope you'll join me for my next Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath at Foundation Chiropractic. A percentage of the proceeds will go to Paws o' the Pines.

Here's the signup link https://freedomyogainc.as.me/schedule/b7d0054f

✌🏼❤️ Toni

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06/03/2025

Hey everyone! I'm so excited about my first Arboretum sound bath this Saturday at 6 pm!! It's gonna be fabulous!

Some of you have been attending my sound baths for years and some of you may be trying it for your first time. Either way, I'm so happy you're coming! This event is for everyone and you need zero skills to receive the many benefits of a sound bath.

Here are some helpful things to know ahead of time, especially since we will be outdoors....

☀️😎 The sun will still be up so wear/bring sunscreen and whatever else you want to protect you from the sun. Due to the temperature forecast, we will most likely be on the ground in the shade.

🏝️ We will be outside (unless it rains) near a creek and/or a pond so there will be nature sounds, etc. 🦆 🐢 🐸 With that, I would recommend wearing/bringing mosquito protection as well.

💧 Arrive hydrated and bring extra water. Sound baths work best (as do our bodies in general) when we're properly hydrated.

🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏽‍♂️ Wear comfortable, breathable clothing. Bring whatever is comfy for you to sit or lie down on... yoga mat, blankets, towels, outdoor cushions, etc.
A trash bag or tarp may be helpful to layer under a blanket or cushion if the ground is still wet.

⏱️ Arrive on time. The Arboretum doors and gates will lock at 6 pm.

Click here to book… https://freedomyogainc.as.me/schedule.php

✌🏼❤️ Dussex

05/19/2025

Hey everyone! I promised our students I’d post where all the Freedom Yoga teachers land….

Patsy will be teaching Gentle Yoga on Tuesday afternoons at 4:30 pm and Power Yoga on Fridays at 11 am at The Bloomin' Yogi which is now Longview’s only trauma-sensitive yoga studio, located inside Rumours Wellness. 🤗

I have always said that there’s enough yoga to go around. I hope that you find a new yoga home and continue your practice. I’ll continue updating so you stay in the know. Longview has quite a few lovely studios to choose from and all offer something unique. Please go try them all and support all your local small businesses, especially the ones who promote health and wellness.

✌🏼❤️ Toni Dussex

🌸Welcome Patsy ! Im soo happy to have you here!
🌸Beginning May 20th she will guide classes each Tuesday and Friday.

🌸Tuesday Gentle @ 430
🌸Friday Elevated Vinyasa @ 11

🌸Reserve your space @
Vagaro.com/thebloominyogi

Patsy is a 200-hour RYT and trauma-informed yoga instructor with over three years of teaching experience. She specializes in Vinyasa and Gentle yoga, creating classes that emphasize the connection between breath and movement.

Patsy’s Vinyasa sessions are known for being playful, nurturing, and invigorating—offering a supportive challenge for students ready to explore their edge. Her Gentle classes provide a calming, renewing experience that’s accessible to all levels, inviting a sense of ease and restoration.

05/17/2025

Hey Freedom Yoga family!

I just wanted to say thank you to all of you who have stopped by this week and supported me in all the ways! This week has been a whirlwind of emotions...packing and unpacking... processing and letting go.

Every single student, child, teacher, dog, etc. who visited me this week blessed me and nurtured my heart. I have needed every hug, every memory, every kind word and expression of gratitude. I also just have no words for how happy I am to see so many little fragments of Freedom Yoga find new homes where they'll be cherished and appreciated.

It's been an incredible honor to be able to witness so much healing happen in this space. Freedom Yoga was never about what you could "do" inside this space- it was about what you FELT within yourself.... it was the connection you made to your own self and with others around you. Thank you to those of you who trusted me to guide you and teach you your own power.
That part never has to end.
Keep doing the work.
Keep practicing.
Keep learning to love yourself and find connections that feel safe and meaningful.

If you're sad about Freedom Yoga coming to a close, I encourage you to find a yoga home where you feel just that... safe, connected and cared for. That's where the healing starts.

I hope you all walk away from this feeling as loved as I do. I feel very fortunate to have been a part of something so incredibly special. Every single one of you is worth the work it takes to improve your quality of life. I encourage you to continue to seek out any and every thing that does that for you.

I will continue to post where my teachers and I land. I'll also post pictures from our final class and gathering later but I have not had the time or energy that I want to devote to that so I will post those soon.

Thank you again for all that you have done for me over the past 7 years. Love you all.

Namaste 🙏🏻

✌🏼❤️ Dussex

I want to also give a special shoutout to Whitney Lawrence -not only for this beautiful final shot of Freedom Yoga but for all your love, support and hard work this week. I have had THE BEST team of friends and family who have helped me through all of this. Thank you!

05/15/2025

Hey everyone.... I'm at the studio today and tomorrow. I hope you'll come shop what's left. First person to comment, calls dibs. Must pick everything up today or tomorrow.
✌🏼❤️ Toni Dussex