Where did your classes go?!

Hello, friends. I've moved to Roanoke. After a year and a half of teaching yoga in Tappahannock, I have relocated to Roanoke, VA. It's a big change! I said goodbye to my wonderful TGIF Yoga crew, packed up our house, and started building a new life in a new city. I've been unpacking (and unpackin... Read More

March Asana of the Month: Upward Salute

This month, we're reaching toward possibility with Upward Salute, or Urdhva Hastasana. This humble, uplifting pose is energizing, grounding, and deceptively powerful. “Urdhva” means “raised” or “upward,” and “Hastasana” translates to “hands pose.” So yes, your arms go up--but the full experience ... Read More

February Asana of the Month: Wide-Legged Forward Fold

This month, we’re bending toward openness with Wide-Legged Forward Fold, or Prasarita Padottanasana. Wide-legged Forward Fold is wonderfully grounding, calming, and adaptable. “Prasarita” means “spread out” or “extended,” and “Padottanasana” translates to “intense stretch of the feet.” So yes, yo... Read More

Asana of the Month: Pigeon Pose

This month, we’re spotlighting a student request (thanks, Sarah!): Pigeon Pose, or Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, Sanskrit for “One-Legged King Pigeon Pose.” “King Pigeon” can sound intimidating, and yes, there’s a more advanced version that opens the chest, arches the back, and really lives up to the ... Read More

Mini Practices for December: Small Moments to Reconnect With Your Inner Light

December can feel full, tender, joyful, heavy, or all of the above at once. When life feels hectic or emotions are rocky, the simplest practices often create the most meaningful shift. A few minutes of breathing or gentle awareness can help you reconnect with yourself in a steady, workable way. T... Read More

Asana of the Month: Reclined Bound Angle Pose

Asana of the Month: Reclined Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana)Reclined Bound Angle Pose feels is an invitation to slow way down, with hips softening, breath deepening, and the body melting into the earth. It reconnects us to the softness in our bodies and minds--a reminder that opening doe... Read More

13 Moons Yoga Journey FAQ

13 Moons Yoga Journey — Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the 13 Moons Yoga Journey?It’s a year-long series of full moon yoga practices designed to offer structure, reflection, and connection throughout 2026. Each class blends gentle flow, grounding breathwork, and meditation tied to the energy a... Read More

💛 10% off + a special gift for your 2026 practice 💛

To celebrate this season of gratitude, I'm offering 10% off all offerings now through Monday, December 1. Use the code Grateful25 for any Whole Heart Yoga offering, including in-person class packages and the 2026 13 Moons Yoga Journey. And there’s something extra for anyone who joins the 13 Moons... Read More

November Asana of the Month: Plank (Phalakasana)

Phalakasana) Phalakasana: In Sanskrit, “Phalaka” means “plank” or “board,” and “asana” means “pose.” Why Plank Pose?Plank is a foundational asana that builds strength, stability, and endurance. It engages the core, shoulders, arms, and legs, making it a full-body powerhouse. Celebrate your streng... Read More

October Asana of the Month: Locust Pose (Salabhasana)

Locust Pose is a gentle backbend that builds strength and helps us reconnect to the muscles along the back of the body. While it may look simple, it offers powerful benefits for posture, stability, and energy. Strengthens the back body. Salabhasana engages the spine, glutes, hamstrings, and shoul... Read More