There is something quietly extraordinary that happens when we practice together. As we step onto our mats, our differences begin to melt away, and our breath becomes our common language and starts to harmonize. In a world that often encourages independence, practicing Yoga in community is our reminder that healing does not have to be a solitary journey. We breathe, move, and rest together. We support one another simply by showing up. The energy of a shared practice is impos

On some mornings we wake up vibrant and ready to embrace the day. And then there are mornings when the simplest tasks feel heavy. We try to solve it with more sleep, more coffee, or more motivation. What we often truly need is to connect with the energy within, that is quietly waiting for us. Yoga helps us to uncover that inner source. Every conscious breath invites fresh life into the body. Each movement creates space for vitality to flow. As we move through our practice we

Summer supports greater clarity, creativity and well-being in our lives. It is an excellent period to enjoy the harmony and peace of the natural world. Nature is wise. On the hot days, the trees do not struggle to grow, instead they sink their roots down deeper. The birds rest in the shade of the tree leaves, and the flowers simply fold their petals until the evening brings cool air in. It is a reminder that WE ARE nature, we are not meant to race through this season. Summer

In a culture that waits for something to get out of wack or break before we seek care, Yoga invites us to act as preventative medicine. We develop a relationship, a check-in point to listen and to notice the subtle signals that are often overlooked- the tightness in the shoulders, the shallow or constricted breath, the restless mind, the fatigue that quietly builds in us. Yoga reminds us that health is not something we chase when we lose it, it is a habit we nurture througho

Strength is often thought of something we build through effort, holding strong muscles and showing endurance. Yoga is a gentle reminder that true strength is not just physical resilience, it is also the ability to stay steady, calm, and present through life’s challenges. A peaceful mind and a strong body support and nourish each other. When we hold a challenging pose, we discover the union between the mind and the body. (=Yoga) We discover the language of our muscles turnin

Life moves so quickly. Between work, relationships, responsibilities, and the constant stream of information around us, stress can build quietly in the body and mind. When we practice awareness, stand still where we are and take a moment, we might notice our tight shoulders, a restless mind, or tension we carry without realizing it. In Yoga we construct a reset point, a calm place to unwind. It all starts with grounding, our relationship with our bones, the earth, the rocks,

Tomorrow is already the first day of June. How swiftly is time flying by! The Summer energy is buzzing around us, life music, lawn mowers, birds, flower fragrances, graduation parties. It can make our heads spin a little… All this active energy and constant movement can cause a disconnect and a distraction from the peace within. In our Yoga class we will explore the gift of stillness within motion and we will shift our attention back to our internal experience. We will pract

Happy Memorial day dear friends! On this photo my daughter and me are sharing our happiness for her birthday, and transfer admission to the third year of the UW. She worked very hard to get there. In class we honor the incredible people who fought for freedom and stood up for what they believed in, even when it was scary. Our practice will be dedicated to all the brave souls who stepped out of their comfort zones and chose to serve others. Think about all the amazing people

In the Mid-West, a significant amount of rain is anticipated over the next three days. The water element lives in our emotions, our intuition, and our memories. When the water element rises too high in our system, we may feel overwhelmed or ungrounded. To gently dampen the water element, we will invite warmth, structure and earth in. We will focus on activating our fire energy, to feel empowered and refreshed. The practice will kindle our inner strength, release doubt, and he

We have been hanging out at, Robert Bosch Krankenhaus, the hospital that takes care of my partner’s dad, in Stuttgart. It reminded me off how important self care is in our daily life. Self care translates into the intentional practice of nurturing our physical, mental and emotional well-being. It involves slowing down, listening to our needs and choosing habits that restore balance and support resilience and clarity. In Yoga class this means honoring our physical limits, movi

These were the first pictures of the mountains I took, driving into the Alps. It filled me with awe. Mountains and Yoga are connected. Yoga originated in the highest mountains in the world, the Himalaya’s, in which the “Rishi”s” ( The sages ) practiced meditation in seclusion. Mountains offer a natural environment for contemplation. The silence is definitely palpable here in the Alps. Mountains stand for higher awareness and they symbolize the axis between earth and cosmos.

We are standing at the dawning of 2026.This represents a symbolic threshold. It is an invitation to root down our heartfelt intentions to start our new cycle. The new year is seen as a renewal of our life force, making it an ideal time to cleanse old patterns, we are encouraged to release habits, fears and attachments that do not serve us, so new clarity can shed her light. In our Yoga practice we emphasize sustainable growth through showing up consistently in our classes

I took this picture at the edge of Picnic point at lake Mendota. The ice, like broken glass all chattered around, was a fascinating sight to me. An "ice breaker” is a tool to help us feel more comfortable with each other and it creates an entrance to interact more deeply. A n ice breaker in Yoga is the practice that brings us more into our body, and helps release tension, self consciousness or mental patterns. The ice is our physical stiffness, our mental distractions or our

Wisconsin has been offered incredibly, cold weather, this results in the fact that our bodies may feel stiff and stagnant. Cold muscles are tighter muscles, it is important to not push in depth. We will spend extra time on gentle rotations of the joints and we will move slowly, at first, to avoid strains. A medicinal way to bring more warmth is, bringing in the principle: "action meeting resistance". In our Yoga poses we will cultivate “smart effort”, engaging our muscles a

"Yin” is the counter part of “Yang" energy. It derives from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Yang is warm, active, expressive and outward. Yin is cool, quiet, receptive, nourishing and inward. Winter is considered the deepest Yin season. Yin is the energy that helps us slow down, restore and replenish. It is the part of life that nourishes us at a deep level. I am a very active person during the day and I benefit much from the dark, long nights and the stillness around me in th

Winter heralds the season of restoration and deep nourishment. It is understood as a time when the outer world rests so the inner world may strengthen. Animals hibernate, birds fly South and the plants retreat to their roots. The world grows quieter. It is a powerful reminder that growth does not always look like action. The energetic Winter qualities in Yoga are: softness, slowing down and introspection. Because nature gives us less sunlight and more cold, Winter teaches us

This farm house is an organic shop, offering vegetables raised on the land and brought straight to our table. In Yoga practice, we want to honor the way our bodies change over time. It is not a problem to be fixed -it’s a natural, continuous process that reflects a life lived, experiences gathered, and wisdom earned. While we can’t fight the inevitable aging of our bodies, we can shift our perspectives on what it means to grow older. In Yoga, we learn to meet our bodies exac

Namaste from the low lands, this flat and watery land that is so familiar to me. Holland to me, means, the damp, mineral scent rising from the polders after the rain. It is the same exhale the land has been given in centuries. I call it “natte aarde” -wet earth. In November I can smell the faint, sweet rot of fallen chestnuts underfoot. Holland in November smells earthy. Nothing grounds me more than time with my family. To engage with them makes me so grateful. What does “hom

In Yoga, Autumn reminds us of the pause between inhaling and exhaling. It fills us with warmth, grounding, and stillness. When we practice “aparigraha” - letting go of what we can’t carry into the next season - we learn to release what we can’t bring with us. For me, that’s being overactive and busy all the time. I’m consciously practicing letting go of it. I’m deepening my connection with stillness and finding moments to fully rest in myself. I’m nourishing myself by con

Our shoulders are the meeting place between the heart and the hands. They express what we feel and what we offer to the world. The weight of responsibility or the pull of expectation. The longing to reach toward something greater. Our shoulders rise when we guard ourselves. They soften when we relax and allow the world to meet us as we are. We will discover the quiet strength of Serrates Anterior and Rhomboid by activating these core muscles in our planks, arm balances and Yo