ABOUT ME

Yoga and writing have quite literally saved my life. The self-awareness I have gained using these two healing modalities has been instrumental in turning my inner dialogue away from suicidal thoughts and toward love, light, forgiveness, and compassion. I had always been able to hold space for others in this way, but never for myself.

Like many of you, I have suffered from negative emotions, like guilt and shame. The agony felt when being doused in these emotions daily made it hard to breathe. Feeling isolated and not knowing who would understand my struggles made it almost impossible to get out of bed.

Many people suffer silently, and I was no exception. This led me to white-knuckling my days with eyes closed, praying for death. Not because I wanted it, but because I didn’t know how else to ease the pain.

Enter yoga.

Enter journaling.

Everything in my life has transformed. Despite the suffering, I have used the breath, poses, deep meditation, and journaling practices to create inner healing and connection to my highest self. It hasn't been easy. It's been the kind of healing that has to rip and claw its way to the surface, leaving behind a lot of scars. But I'm no longer numb ~ I'm present. And I'm no longer screaming in the dark ~ I'm listening to the quiet.

What does this have to do with you? Well, perhaps nothing . . . and yet, perhaps everything.

Every mat welcomes a different journey. I won't be a good fit for everyone, and that's okay. If you are looking for power yoga with advanced poses and handstands, there are a ton of experienced yoga instructors out there who bring those offerings to the table and do them well.

However, if you’re looking for a more gentle-flowing, therapeutic, and customized type of yoga, please enter ~ there's no need to knock. You’re home now.

Sat Nam!

Lori