From Overwhelmed Mom to Self-Care Advocate: My Journey with Yoga
I started You 1st Yoga to remind myself of something simple—but essential:
I have to care for myself first, so I can truly care for the people I love.
A few years ago, my world was turned completely upside down. My husband’s successful business fell apart, leading to financial stress and a deep depression that affected our whole family. At the time, I was a stay-at-home mom to three kids (and three dogs!), suddenly juggling a full-time job on top of every household responsibility.
I was emotionally overwhelmed, constantly worried, and running on empty. The stress, anxiety, loneliness, and deep sense of fear during that season felt like too much to carry—and honestly, I know I’m not the only one who’s ever felt that way.
During that difficult season, I returned to yoga—not just for movement, but for the peace it gave me.
Yoga became my lifeline.
Meditation gave me space to breathe.
And over time, I realized something profound:
Self-care isn’t optional—it’s non-negotiable.
What Yoga Taught Me
It taught me how to slow down and truly listen.
It taught me patience on the hard days, gratitude in the small moments, and hope when everything felt uncertain.
Most of all, it taught me that I can find peace—no matter what is or isn’t happening around me.
It reminded me that I am worthy of care, rest, and love—even when life feels messy or uncertain.
These are the lessons I now carry with me—and the ones I love sharing with other women who are ready to start putting themselves first again.
Yoga Saved Me—Now I Want to Help You
That’s why I’m passionate about helping women over 40 who are carrying too much—in their body, mind, heart, and spirit—navigate stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm with compassion and care.
Through my signature You First: Pause, Practice, Peace Method, I gently guide you to slow down, reconnect with your breath and body, and take meaningful steps toward lasting calm.
This method was born from my own healing—and it’s now the heart of everything I teach.
My Training & Experience
With nearly three decades of personal practice and extensive training in styles including:
Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Slow Flow & Chair Yoga
Stress & Trauma Release (Psoas), Yoga Nidra, Mental Health Support
Meditation, Mindful Eating, and Wellness Coaching
…I’ve developed a compassionate, accessible approach that truly meets you where you are.
What You’ll Find at You 1st Yoga
✔️ Simple, practical tools to reduce stress, ease anxiety & find peace
✔️ Gentle, beginner-friendly practices to calm your mind, lift your spirit & strengthen your body
✔️ A safe, supportive space where self-care is encouraged—not judged
✔️ Step-by-step guidance through the Pause, Practice, Peace method so you can return to peace—one breath, one moment at a time.
You 1st Yoga: Your Path to Peace
Whether you join a group yoga class, book a private session, explore the Peace Practices online course, or dive into the on-demand video library, I’ll be there to support you every step of the way.
My goal is to help you find your anchor—just like I did—so you can move from overwhelm to peace, and finally care for yourself again.
💛 Begin your path to peace today.
Start with the 5 Minute Peace Reset and start building a calmer, more peaceful version of you.
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