Possible by Design

Hello, Reader, Are you ever really hard on yourself? Blaming or criticizing yourself for something you did or didn’t do? Same. Carrying guilt, negative self talk, and striving for perfection and to be someone I’m not, didn’t do me any favors. One day a friend said to me: “Just forgive yourself. You did the best you could at the time.” Forgiveness isn’t forgetting. It’s finally saying: I forgive myself. 🙏🏼—------- > Here’s a free, brief self-forgiveness meditation. With the season of gratitude...

Hello, Reader, Have you ever heard someone say: “my stomach was in knots.” That’s what first brought me to yoga. Relief. But I only had a small sense that yoga could help calm my wild brain and, to be honest, I was there for the bendy poses too. I was lucky to learn from traditionally trained teachers who gently corrected the idea that yoga is mostly about poses. They taught me what I now carry into Possible by Design: yoga is for everyone and every body. Over the years I’ve come to learn...

Hi Reader, Not too long ago, I was so burned out I didn’t recognize myself. The couch has a permanent dent from all the hours I spent there, binging show after show, zoning out, not thinking much about anything. Every once in a while, I’d wonder: Is this just who I am now? Will I ever get my spark back? Yoga, breathwork, and somatics played a big part in my revival. Not all at once, but over time, I started to feel brighter than ever. Have you ever felt like that? Like you weren’t sure you’d...

Hello everyone, Some of you know I like a good oracle deck. This week I pulled the “Autumn Spirit” card from The Moon Goddess: Sacred Feminine Wisdom deck by Nicci Garaicoa. Check this out: “The spirit of autumn whispers to you to let go and shed the layers you are holding on to. With a million autumn leaves gently falling to surround your whole body, discern what you need to release so you can create the space to change and transform. "Autumn's medicine creates the space for you to...

Hello everyone, The season of pumpkin spice and leaves of red and gold is upon us. It’s a great time to let go and prepare for restful nights with these shorter days. “We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” – William Shakespeare Please join me for classes and workshops in October. October Offerings - Online Wednesday, October 1 Self-Forgiveness: An Reflective Yoga Workshop 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CT | Online (Zoom) A gentle, reflective space to...

Hello Reader, The new site is live and updated! 🎉Visit Possible by Design for an introduction to Yoga Therapy, Embodied Creativity, and a sneak peek at courses coming in 2025–2026. 🧘 What’s Up with Yoga Therapy? Back in March, I began a Yoga Therapy certification program (C-IAYT) — and I’m loving it. My training has included Neurobehavioral Perspectives on Yoga and Yoga Therapy for Mental Health, equipping me with evidence-based methods to support stress, mood regulation, burnout, and more. I...

I’m going to get right to it — I launched my first course!It’s called the Set Me Free Mini Course — and it’s free through the end of the year. Peel back layers of expectation, rediscover who you are, and create a plan to live and speak with more freedom. For seven days, you’ll receive a short video (10–20 minutes) with space for reflection, writing or sketching, and gentle breath or movement practices. 👉 Learn more here: https://possiblebydesign.com/set-me-free-mini-course/ Free Meditation:...

Hi Reader, I’m popping in to share a poem. >>>>> But first, a quick reminder – Soft Smile Yoga is now Possible by Design. Now back to the poem. It was read to me recently in a meditation class and I wanted to share. It was written in the 13th century by the famous poet (in some circles), Rumi. I love how words from hundreds of years ago can resonate so fully in the present. Emotions. Bad, good. Wrong, right. We’ve all experienced a melange of emotions and Rumi’s poem captures the beautiful...

Hello Reader, I’m sending you some peace and relaxation today. In the form of a free recorded Yoga Nidra practice. Yoga Nidra is a magical practice that brings deep relaxation and all you need to do is lay down, get comfortable, and listen. I say it’s magical because it feels that way, but there is a body of scientific research that shows the profound effects of this practice. It can help with clarity, anxiety, and insomnia. Find a quiet space where you can lay down and get comfortable. This...