Yoga for Dentists

09/08/2026

Dentists, save the date!

Mindfully Master Your Year is coming back!
Before you get swept into another year of patients, production goals, team needs, family commitments, and everything else competing for your attention… make space to decide what you want from the year ahead.

We’ll reflect on the year behind you, get clear on what matters most, and intentionally plan for a life and practice that support where you want to go next.

Choose ONE of three dates to join me:
December 28
January 8
January 12

Same workshop. Three opportunities to attend.

For now, pick your date and mark your calendar.

And if you’re not already on my email list, join it now so you don’t miss registration details when they drop!
https://www.crownofwellness.com/optin

09/07/2026

In honor of Labor Day, let’s talk about something dentists are VERY good at:

Working. 😆

Have you ever had a productive day and still ended it feeling like you didn’t do enough?

One reason: many things on our to-do lists aren’t actually tasks.

They’re goals disguised as tasks.

❌ “Get caught up on charts.”
❌ “Figure out staffing.”
❌ “Plan my CE.”

There’s no finish line so your brain never gets the satisfaction of being DONE.

Try asking:

How will I know when this is complete?

“Plan my CE” becomes:
Choose the one course I’m taking this quarter.

That’s one small way mindful leadership shows up in dentistry.

It’s noticing when the way you’re working is creating unnecessary stress—and intentionally choosing a different way.

Because sometimes leadership looks like making a big decision.

And sometimes it looks like rewriting your to-do list.

Happy Labor Day. Here’s to letting DONE actually be done. 😉

P.S. And speaking of CE… if keeping track of your CE credits is one of those never-quite-done tasks, I can help with that. Grab my FREE Ultimate CE Tracker by clicking here. 👇
https://yogafordentists.net/cetracker

09/06/2026

Our brains are remarkably good at noticing what's wrong.

What didn't get done.
What didn't go as planned.
What someone said that bothered us.
What we wish we had.
What we wish were different.

And if we're not intentional, those things can take up far more space than everything that's going right.

That's one reason I believe gratitude is such a powerful practice.
It doesn't mean ignoring what's difficult or pretending everything is wonderful.

It means remembering to notice what's good, too.
The people we love.
The opportunities we've been given.
The prayers that have been answered.
The ordinary moments we might someday realize weren't so ordinary after all.

This week, I want to practice seeing each day as a gift from God—not just being grateful for the big blessings, but getting better at noticing the small ones while they're happening.

What's something you're thanking God for today? 🙏

09/04/2026

Maybe you need a change of scenery 🌴

There’s something about getting away from your normal environment that changes you a little.

You stop looking at the same laundry pile.

You’re not thinking about the patient you need to call back, the team issue you need to deal with, or the 14 things waiting for you tomorrow.

There’s suddenly a little more space.

Space to notice how you’re actually feeling.

Space to hear yourself think.

Space to breathe.

Maybe that’s one reason I’ve always loved yoga so much.

Yoga creates that same kind of interruption.

It pulls us out of autopilot and brings us back into the moment we’re actually living.

And sometimes, getting away makes that a whole lot easier.

That’s part of what we’re creating at our upcoming retreat in Palm Springs.

A few days away from the usual noise to move, breathe, connect, reflect, laugh, rest—and remember what it feels like when you’re not responsible for EVERYTHING.

Yes, there will be yoga.

But you definitely do not need to be “good at yoga” to come.

This is about creating enough space to reconnect with yourself—and bringing some of that feeling home with you.

If that sounds like exactly what you’ve been craving, I’d love for you to join us in Palm Springs.

An intimate luxury wellness retreat for women dentists co-hosted by Dr. Shivani Barto & Dr. Josie Dovidio. March 4-7, 2027 in Palm Springs, CA.

09/03/2026

What kind of dentist are you… really? 🦷👑

We all have patterns in how we work, lead, handle stress, and take care of everyone around us.

Your Dentist Archetype can reveal a lot about yours.

Take my free Dentist Archetype Quiz to discover your type—and what it might be telling you about how you’re navigating dentistry right now.

👉 Take the quiz: https://yogafordentists.net/bquiz

Then come back and tell me your archetype. I want to know!

Passionate Practitioner or Burned Out Dentist? Take this 2-minute quiz to identify your dentist archetype and receive personalized strategies to achieve a healthier, more fulfilling career.

09/02/2026

Remember: your growth comes from recovery.

We tend to think growth happens when we do more, push harder, or stay disciplined.

But your body—and your brain—need recovery to adapt to everything you're asking of them.

Rest isn't time away from your growth.

It's part of the process.

You can't keep asking your nervous system to produce without giving it time to replenish.

And if slowing down is something you know you need but aren't very good at actually doing, this book—written by a yoga teacher—might be just what you need:

The Athlete's Guide to Recovery

09/01/2026

September is National Yoga Month 🧘‍♀️

And after all these years of practicing and teaching yoga, one of the things I appreciate most about it has very little to do with how flexible I am.

Yoga taught me how to come back to myself.

To notice when I’m rushing.

To recognize when I’ve been living from one obligation to the next.

To take a breath before reacting.

To actually be where my feet are instead of mentally living three appointments ahead.

And you don’t need an hour-long class—or even a yoga mat—to practice that.

Sometimes yoga looks like a deep breath between patients.

Sometimes it’s noticing the tension in your shoulders and letting it go.

Sometimes it’s giving yourself permission to stop doing and simply be for a little while.

So for National Yoga Month, I have a simple invitation:

Find one small way to come back to yourself today.

That counts as yoga, too. ❤️

08/31/2026

You can be booked out.
Producing.
Collecting.
Adding team members.
Buying the tech.
Working harder than ever.
… and still feel like your money disappears.

If you’re making more but not sure where it’s going…
If increasing production hasn’t decreased your stress…
If you want profit — not just production —

Join me, Dr. Stephanie Mapp, and Dr. Julie Woods for Elevate Your Financial Future.

We’re talking clarity.
We’re talking strategy.
We’re talking real numbers — not hustle culture.

Because revenue is exciting.
But profit?
Profit lets you breathe.

Click here to register: https://crownofwellness.com/eff

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08/30/2026

I saved this in my phone a long time ago, and every time I come across it, something different seems to stand out.

Today it was this:

Listen without interrupting.
Answer without arguing.

Two pretty simple instructions.

And two things that can become surprisingly difficult when we're stressed, rushed, tired, or already thinking three steps ahead.

One of the things I teach about mindfulness is that it creates a little more space between what happens and how we respond.

That space matters.

It can be the difference between reacting to a team member and getting curious.
Between becoming defensive with someone we love and actually hearing them.
Between carrying frustration into the next patient interaction and taking a breath before we walk through the door.

And I love that these aren't just modern ideas about mindfulness or emotional regulation.

Scripture has been reminding us to slow down, listen, choose our words carefully, forgive, pray, and love one another for a very long time.

Maybe that's part of the practice this week: pause long enough to choose how you want to respond.

Which of these 10 do you need most this week?