03/07/2026
To be completely honest and transparent, a number of things are creating anxiety within me lately. I thought when I became a yoga teacher my life would be changed- as if I would have an invisible armor to protect me against the stressors of life and that my sassy, sarcastic side would evaporate and I might lose a bit of my edge. The fact is neither of these things happened. What did change is that by practicing yoga (breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, somatic movement) I have developed tools to help me through what I am feeling today and most days as of late. It’s not a fun place to be, but it’s even harder when we don’t know how to make ourselves feel grounded and safe. As a bonus, I have been able to teach others healthy methods of dealing with stress (and always recommend people also work with their healthcare and mental health professionals). I don’t know where or how I would be today without these tools I use every single day.
(Please enjoy a photo I took last August while visiting The Smoky Mountains - my happy place.)
