3 Trees Yoga and Wellness

04/09/2026

Limitless Inspiration from Mother Nature🌅

03/15/2026

I’ve been looking for ways to lighten my heart lately. The idea of FORGIVENESS has presented itself in a variety of ways recently and feels like a good place to start. I find it humbling and also disarming. “There’s strength in vulnerability” as they say.

Ever heard of Ho’oponopono? It’s an ancient Hawaiian practice for forgiveness and healing. It keeps showing up in my life, so I’m taking it as a sign to pay attention. I’ve heard of the practice before, but it hasn’t resonated with me until lately.

In my space of self-reflection (another tenet of yogic philosophy, Svadhyaya, “self-study”) I have decided to give it a try, but I’ve added my own twist. Instead of apologizing twice, I forgive. I forgive myself and I forgive others.

Ho-oponopono is translated as “to make right”. It involves cleaning negative memories and emotions by taking responsibility for one’s life and actions.

Here’s how I do it….

I hold someone in my heart, their presence, their essence, their energy, something about them that I can connect with authentically. Then I recite the mantra with my whole heart a few times and send the message out into the quantum field and imagine them receiving it.

I’m sorry.
I forgive you.
Thank you.
I love you.

I may never truly “know” if they felt it. But my heart feels lighter and I can let go of any negative energy that I’ve been inadvertently holding onto. And somehow, I can breathe a little deeper, and my hope and intention is that they can too.

03/10/2026

“Tapas” anyone??… I wish I meant tasty Spanish appetizers, but I’m actually talking about “self-discipline”. That’s one of the few translations for this tenet of yogic philosophy, “Tapas”. The direct translation is HEAT. It refers to the fire we often go through as we are challenged with “catharsis, transformation and spiritual effort”. And man, have I been goin’ through it.

A bit of a long public journal entry without any personal details, sorry to disappoint;-)

I’m on a personal and professional mission centered around expanding our consciousness. It starts with practicing awareness of ourSelves and our environment, then taking action accordingly.

The thing is…the more I teach and study consciousness, the more the universe gifts me “opportunities” to practice it. Oh my goodness, I’ve been practicing A LOT!!

Pretty much every facet of my life has offered up its own little obstacle course lately. My body’s been tested. My mind has been exceedingly active-so much going on in the world has me questioning and reacting in ways I haven’t entertained in a long time and probably ever. My heart has been cracked WIDE open. And after all of that, my spirit is working hard to get its bearings.

It’s been a cry for Tapas, to stay present in the fire of self-reflection and pause. Stillness and quiet have been essential, so that I can hear my inner guidance. Breath work, so I can calm my nervous system. Journaling, so I can let my heart speak. Meditation, so I can make space for my intuition and my inner knowing. Movement, so I can release emotions and yes, my frustrations. Connection, so I can stay rooted in love. These are just a few.

I’ve been doing my best. It’s really all we can do. Doing my best to live life intentionally and authentically. And always returning to Ahimsa (compassion and grace) for myself AND for others.

How do you practice self-discipline and compassion at the same time? Feel free to share

Namaste (the light in me honors the light in you)

10/11/2024

What an uplifting evening I had at the ForStudents fundraiser! Their mission: Su***de Prevention and providing teens with the skill set to navigate mental health and relationships as they prepare themselves for college.

Such a beautiful cause and so many wonderful people! And I thoroughly enjoyed my very real and refreshing conversation with our table host . What a lovely soul😃

06/09/2024

The hills are still very much alive!

06/05/2024

It’s official. Time to start writing the book☺️🙌🏼A Yogi’s (in training) Guide to Divorce.”

Yoga ain’t just about the poses, y’all. It’s absolutely a way of life. A way through challenges, relationships, self-doubt, self-love, self-expression, introspection, behavior change, JOY💃🏻you name it! Here we go!

02/25/2022

There are so many “best parts” about what I get to do as a yoga therapist. Today, was truly one of the coolest. When two of the male students from REQUEST to have both an energetic yoga practice balanced with some meditation at the end, OH MY GOSH!! I just KNOW I’m living my dharma🙌🏼🙌🏼 They left feeling balanced and ready for their afternoon. Love that they’re learning tools and even better, learning WHICH tools from their tool belt to use for how they want to feel. NO DOUBT, Coolest part!

01/22/2022

Getting ready for my workshop tomorrow🙌🏼 Practicin’ what I preach😉🙏🏼Clearing and calming my mind.🥰

01/05/2022

THIS IS ME😃Age 51 (no makeup😉) Ridin’ the rollercoaster of life🤘🏼Confident💪🏼At peace💚🙏🏼Enjoying life💃🏻🌲🙌🏼You think my daily meditation practice🧘🏻‍♀️has anything to do with how I feel?? ABSOFREAKINLUTELY !!!

Please join me in my workshop on an Introduction to Meditation. Sunday, Jan 16

Click to register: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/programs/program-search?&start=&end=&age=&programs=&branches=&ct=&sct=&keyword=Meditation&avail=false&g=

01/04/2022

Ahhhh peace🙌🏼🥰🙌🏼Does this look like peace to you? Or possibly mental torture? Is it a challenge to calm your mind?

If you’re looking to create peace in your mind🙏🏼and in our heart💚, please come join me in my workshop on an Introduction to Meditation, Sunday, Jan 16. Brace Family YMCA

Register here: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/programs/program-search?&start=&end=&age=&programs=&branches=&ct=&sct=&keyword=Meditation&avail=false&g=

12/20/2021

Registration is now open to everyone! Members and non-members. What a great idea for a Christmas gift, even if it’s for yourself😉🙌🏼

I’m super excited to offer this workshop at the Brace Family YMCA! We’ll cover some meditation basics. No, we won’t be meditating for 2 1/2 hours😜🤣

Right now, registration is open to Y members, but opens to non-members after Dec 15.

I’m happy to answer any questions you have. I HOPE YOU’LL JOIN ME!!🙏🏼🙌🏼😃

Click here to register:
https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/programs/program-search?&start=&end=&age=&programs=&branches=&ct=&sct=&keyword=Meditation&avail=false&g=