Our Philosophy

In life, the greatest gift of all is our health and our time. I never realized how precious it was until mine was taken away from me. Forty-six years ago, I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease followed by Colitis, leading my body to endure colon cancer. During this time, I had all of my colon and most of my small intestine removed. Four different surgeries and arduous recoveries later, I ended up with an ileostomy pouch. This season I also began to suffer from Fibromyalgia, Asthma, and I have Osteoarthritis in my spine, all my joints, hips, knees, shoulders, hands and feet. I found myself living life on constant medication (self-injections) and in unimaginable amounts of pain.

There were times when my body was so sore and tender that I could not get out of bed. My heart, my light and my soul withering. My peace was shaken. My will to press on was stolen like a thief came in the night. In this season, I was in so much agony my husband, with the arms of true compassion, would come to my bedside and carry me down the stairs. In the lowest of lows, I truly wished to lay down in a hospital bed and let my last breath go among the wind.

But I did not quit. I did not give in. I found within myself a mustard-sized seed of strength to breathe deeply and to participate in a small yet gentle yoga practice. This small step fueled me to take a shower and seize the day in any way that I could. Slowly but surely, with momentum and a community of grace, love, endurance and believing that I could take one more small step, I slowly began to feel the light come back into my soul. I continued my practice with the determination of roaring fire to light the darkness. My yoga practice and meditation practice, among other things, saved my life. This is not a medical claim but my testimony. I believe that the power of our breath and movement can work miracles within us. And this community could always use one more miracle.

Opening the studio was a dream come true chapter in my healing story. One that I want to share with anyone looking for hope. My vision is to see the light in others who have been struggling physically or mentally. I hope you choose to join us in taking a small step to honor your breath and participate in the act of self love that is yoga and meditation. This place is a sanctuary where I aspire to build up other students and teachers to serve this wonderful little community that I call home.