My Why
Initially a power yoga instructor, I've shifted gears toward gentler practices that support nervous system resilience and trauma healing. I still love a sweaty vinyasa class, and (not but) my experiences and interests have led me to yin, breathwork, slow flow, subtle yoga, and Yoga Nidra.
Slower moving practices might need more time on the stage to be seen and understood as undemanding and effective options, 'cause moving tenderly and kindly with ourselves takes us out of the hamster wheel of modern life and goes against what we're taught to value in our society.
While these practices have supported me in moving away from long worn pathways of ongoing hustle and burnout, you know what's best for you and your body. It's my wish to share these practices and advocate for you making your own decisions about what will serve you best from day to day and season to season.
Coming Up
Ashley, Kevin, Miles Dog, and all our plants are moving to Athens, Ohio by summer 2023! Kevin got a Recreation Management position on the Wayne National Forest, and we're so excited to explore a new landscape (hardwood forests, caves, and waterfalls in the Appalachian foothills) as well as a larger community with restaurants, live music, and aesthetically pleasing streets.
After living in John Day, Oregon for as long as we have, every little upcoming convenience seems absolutely thrilling. Friday night salsa lessons? Thai food? Sushi? Yes, please!
Blog
Slowing Down in a Speedy Culture (Is Uncomfortable)
Rest is the Best! A Tale of Burnout, Trauma, & Yoga Nidra
Rest is the Best! A Tale of Burnout, Trauma, & Yoga Nidra
What does it mean to rest? What does it look like in our society where we seem to always be rushing onto the next thing and...
Rest is the Best! A Tale of Burnout, Trauma, & Yoga Nidra
Rest is the Best! A Tale of Burnout, Trauma, & Yoga Nidra
Rest is the Best! A Tale of Burnout, Trauma, & Yoga Nidra
Slowing down and truly resting is not something that’s valued in our society. Most of us picked up a belief early on...
Discerning What's Best for YOU
Discerning What's Best for YOU
Discerning What's Best for YOU
If you’re a human existing in the world today, you’ve likely felt bombarded by all the self care tools and practices...
It Was Never About God
Discerning What's Best for YOU
Discerning What's Best for YOU
Earlier this year, the remnants of a wanted pregnancy left my body. It was a lengthy and brutal miscarriage. It’s a...