03/23/2026
During COVID, when the world shut down and everything got quiet⦠mine got loud.
Without the constant distractions and responsibilities, I was left alone with my thoughtsāand they werenāt kind.
I realized I had no boundaries.
People were walking all over meāfamily, friends⦠even my own kids.
My mental health was struggling, and deep down, I didnāt think very highly of myself.
But on the outside?
I wore a strong armor.
I acted like I had it all together⦠even when I didnāt.
Thatās when everything began to change.
I started exploring yoga, sound, meditationāreally anything rooted in mindfulness, healing, and spirituality. And slowly⦠things became clearer.
I began to release the thoughts and beliefs that were holding me back.
My mind expanded.
My emotional intelligence grew.
I started to see new possibilities for myself.
About two years into my journey, I had a moment Iāll never forget.
I was sitting there, looking at my five children, and it hit meā
What if I had learned these tools when I was younger?
Maybe I wouldāve had healthier coping skills.
Maybe I wouldāve responded instead of reacted.
Maybe I wouldāve felt more peace⦠more confidence⦠more joy.
And in that moment, I knewā
this is what I wanted to share.
So I started teaching.
I earned my 95-hour childrenās yoga certification and began working with youth through 4-H, ISU summer camps, Girl Scouts, goat yoga, cat yoga, kids yoga courses, and mommy & me classes.
And itās been amazing.
But Iāll be honest⦠itās not exactly āpopular.ā š
I hear all the time,
āIād love something like this for my kids!ā
ā¦but when I open a class⦠crickets.
And trulyāIām not upset about it.
But it does make me ask this:
When your child grows up, what habits and skills do you want them to have?
Constant stimulation from screensā¦
or presence, emotional awareness, and compassion for the world around them?
The truth isāit doesnāt have to be me teaching them.
As parents, we have the opportunity every day to introduce simple practices:
deep breathing, gentle movement, mindful listening.
These small moments help children connect back to their bodies.
And just like a muscle⦠these skills grow stronger with practice.
I truly believe the future depends on how we support our youth today.
And they need more than just academicsā
they need tools for their minds, their emotions, and their inner world.
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