Pigeon Pose targets the hips, groin, and lower back. Check out this video for a list of benefits it offers!

I always wanted to be a cheerleader! Teehee. My teacher brought some little baby pom poms!

I believe that there is something to learn from every experience and every person I meet. By being intentional in my actions, I have created the space to slow down, be a good listener, and absorb lessons I might have missed while rushing through life and participating in the daily grind.

In this yoga class, we did a “rag rinse” themed class, which signified rinsing out the old, dirty stuff and making room for the new. I really liked this exercise to release the triceps and upper back. Feel free to try it whenever you feel tension up there! ♡

As someone who prefers to live in hiding, embracing my confidence is challenging. However, allowing myself to let loose in my dance classes helps me build confidence in all areas of my life! This is a fun dance to “Me Too” by Meghan Trainor.

The most powerful tool on my healing journey has been learning to control my breath. For years, my anxiety was so extreme that I could barely take even one deep breath! Now, I can sit for several minutes, calmly focusing on my breathing, and I can meditate for even longer periods as well.

As your body carries years of trauma, you may experience tension building up in your lower back. By lengthening and extending the spine, you can alleviate the compression in your lower back!

Cold weather calls for warm moments by the fire! It was lovely to witness the first (and probably only!) snowfall of the season!

Boxing is one of the best cardio workouts for both emotional and physical fitness! It is a full-body workout in the form of high-intensity interval training. While you can use light weights, even just your body weight is enough to reap the benefits of boxing.

Growing up as a dancer, I developed stronger legs compared to my arms, which became the weaker link. To address this, I have been focusing on building my arm strength. I don’t lift heavy weights; instead, I use smaller weights—10 lbs, 15 lbs, and 20 lbs—for toning purposes. This is from my 5am group tone class :)

Even when I’m doing a hip-hop dance, I’ll still try and make it as balletic and graceful as possible. ;) teehee!

When it comes to cardio, it’s not always necessary to go super intense and fast. Starting with a slow, simple warm-up to get the heart rate going offers great benefits!

I love this one! It’s almost euphoric for me. ♡

Getting lost in the movements. ♡

In this short video, my teacher explains two different hip and back opener exercises. Feel free to try them yourself; they’re not too difficult!

“Tabata” simply means: 20 seconds of work, 10 seconds of rest. Join me in this slow Tabata stretch with me! You’ll feel really loosey goosey afterward!

To the complex trauma survivors reading this: I have no doubt that you have faced difficult experiences and perhaps witnessed some of the world’s greatest evils. However, don't let evil deceive you. Goodness always triumphs over evil.

If you’re feeling lost on your path, what is stopping you from digging deep to discover who you want to be?

A simple Vinyasa flow. ♡

These boxing exercises are great for releasing emotions stored in the body!