Rebecca Childress Yoga & Ayurveda

06/13/2026

Every time we step onto our mats we have the opportunity to allow ourselves to be distracted or directed.

It’s no different off the mat. Chaos at work? It can be a distraction or it can be a guidepost to double down on mission focused strategy. An argument with a family member? A distraction that pulls us away from our true selves or a signal to realign with our values? While we can’t control the external, we can choose what happens next. This is one of the greatest gifts yoga has given me - tools that have allowed me to ride the waves versus getting pulled under.

I get it wrong sometimes, but that’s part of life. Keep growing.

Hope to see you soon at Dragonfly Yoga Studio. 🧘‍♀️



📷 Pic by me, Shenandoah National Park, May 2025

04/19/2026

Yin yoga nurtures the breath, body, and mind.

Some of the many reasons yin yoga is so important for our yoga practice include the sequences, poses, and holds directly correlating with marma points.

You may be familiar with chakra energy. Marmas are energy wells and wheels connected by meridian lines that act as conduits (nadis) with organs and other parts of the body. This is one of the reasons we feel so good after a yin practice.

Marmas are generally more physical than chakras, which are more related to subtle body.

Yin yoga helps prana (breath) flow from organs to energy channels. Our breath requires an unimpeded path.

Grateful for the practice of yin. 🙏

03/22/2026

A few moments in nature with breathtaking views can bring the peace and clarity we all need. 🧘🏻‍♀️

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03/16/2026

These exercises can be practiced at home with zero equipment—and they just might help you live longer.

02/27/2026

I hope you’ll join me for a different kind of Friday night happy hour at Friday night, Feb 27. If you’ve ever wanted to focus on breathwork - this is your class. We’ll follow a specific sequence of breathwork following my deep relaxing in yoga Nidra and savasana. Hope to see you there!

02/14/2026

and I had the chance to visit the last night and practice yoga. It was magical to be on our mats moving and breathing under these gothic arches that have witnessed so much history - MLK, Jr’s final Sunday sermon in 1968 just days before his death, the National Day of Prayer in the days following 9/11, funerals for many Presidents including Regan and Carter, the funeral site for Jane Goodall, and most recently the host site for the monks on their Walk for Peace. Truly a sacred place of peace.

Crystal and I are honored to be the Sunday evening team at for the yin class - in our own ways working to create a sacred place of peace for you. I remember a few years ago when Anne asked me about this day and time slot I was a little hesitant - not certain about committing to teaching every Sunday evening - but the universe must have known what it was doing because it’s truly something I look forward to and sets the tone for my week as well.

When Crystal and I set up for the night, we set up with the intention of creating a sacred space and moment for you. You work hard - in your job, in your family, and for our communities. Our goal is to make the Sunday yin class the tone setter you need for your week. We strive to welcome you by name, greet you with a smile and warmth, and guide you through poses that nourish you - mind, body, and spirit. This is our Sunday promise to you.

Come see us soon. Let’s make our Sundays sacred, friends.

02/03/2026

Join us on Saturday at Dragonfly Yoga Studio for Intro to Ayurveda. Ayurveda will elevate your yoga practice & you’ll definitely look at your work on and off the mat through a new lense. Yoga was designed to be practiced in correlation with its sister science. 🙏

What if your yoga practice extended into the way you eat, rest, move, and care for yourself?

Join Becca Childress for an Introduction to Ayurveda

An exploration of the sister science of yoga and the wisdom of living in rhythm with your unique nature. Learn practical tools for balance, digestion, and daily life, and close with an elemental yoga practice grounded in earth, water, fire, and air.

A beginner-friendly journey toward deeper self-understanding and compassionate self-care.

⭐️ Saturday, February 7th
⏰ 1pm-3pm
📍 810 Caroline Street (main studio)

Sign up through the Dragonfly App, our website, or MINDBODY

01/04/2026

2025 was about getting back to the basics with our yoga practice. 2026 will be a focus on sustainability.

I’ll continue to teach the Sunday night candlelight yin & restorative at 5pm at . (Yin is amazing! 🔥)

We’ll be shifting the focus of the Thursday night 7pm class at the main studio to focus on self-care - the kind we can manage to fit into our schedules long term - small efforts that lead to big impact - allowing us to feel like our most authentic selves - mind, body, and spirit. Perfect for new students or seasoned yogis.

Expect to see an Ayurveda 101 workshop in February and a special Friday night class for Pranayama and Yoga Nidra. (More to come soon.)

For the first time in 7 years, I will not be leading or partnering for a yoga retreat. If you’re interested in a retreat for 2026 though, check out the schedule from for east coast options in grounding WV, sunny FL, or international options.

Speaking of international options, while I’m not offering or partnering for a retreat this year, be sure to get your passports ready and begin putting a little away in savings each month for 2027! I’ve started some preliminary conversations with Yogi Expeditions for an international location. ✈️ Want a hint? It was the first destination in Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love memoir - a book that turns 20 this year and reminds us to enjoy the journey. I’m rereading Eat Pray Love this year as a reminder of life’s journey.

I’ll be spending time in study - attending some trainings for continuing education (CEs) and am excited to see yoga teacher friends at the Mind Body Fitness Conference returning to Arlington, VA this November with .

My Big Fitness Goals (BFG) this year include a Yeti 25K (Troublesome Hollow), climbing Mt Washington on the Appalachian Trail with , the Hatfield McCoy Half Marathon in WV, and toying with the idea of a Spartan. I’ll need my yoga practice to support all of this. 🙏

I have some personal goals that have been important to me for years that I’ve only shared with a few close friends but am excited to share more widely when the time is right.

Happy New Year! Let’s Go!

01/02/2026

Self-Care Isn’t Optional in 2026.

It’s non-negotiable. Period.

Running yourself into the ground isn’t strength—it’s a slow burnout.

While I teach yoga - I also have a high pressure 9-5. I have family I worry about. And sometimes I try to be all things to all people just like you. I get it. I see you. You’ve put yourself last on the list sometimes. Maybe your physical or mental health has paid the price. Maybe your spirit needs renewal. Maybe you want to make sure you stay strong. Whatever your reason, we’ve got you.

Stress is constant. Pressure is real. Responsibilities don’t let up. And pretending we’ll “deal with it later” usually means dealing with it when something finally breaks.

That’s why self-care has to be non-negotiable in 2026 for us.

Yoga isn’t about being flexible or calm all the time. It’s about disciplined practice. The Yoga Sutras remind us: abhyāsa (consistent effort) and vairāgya (letting go of what drains you) are how steadiness is built.

We don’t wait to feel ready. We commit to showing up and doing the work now. Together.

Starting in January 2026, Thursday nights at 7pm, at the main studio at . This weekly yoga class is a space to practice the discipline of self care. To move with purpose, breathe, and build resilience.

We will train our nervous system. We will make the connections - mind, body, and spirit.

Hope to see you there. Appropriate for all levels. Message me with any questions.

Becca ✌️

12/25/2025