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

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! ♡

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!

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.

A simple Vinyasa flow. ♡

This reflection is from the beginning of my healing journey this summer. My teacher created a personalized meditation just for me, which was completely unexpected. It felt incredible. Usually, I tend to zone out during meditations in group yoga classes, but since I was the only one who showed up that day, she wrote a meditation tailored specifically for me. It’s little things like these that are the best gifts on my journey!

How many times in your life has someone asked you the question: “What’s your happy place?” I’ve been asked this question numerous times throughout my life. Whether it was an essay prompt in grade school or a therapist’s attempt to calm me down during my frequent panic attacks, I’ve often had to ponder my “happy place.” However, I never really had a clear answer, which made me feel like something was wrong with me.

I've been practicing yoga almost every morning. I either attend a scheduled group class or do yoga on my own in my cabin. It's been a great way to start my day, getting my body moving and helping me set my daily goals and intentions.