SKBodeYogi

03/31/2026

Happy spring, lovelies! One of my favorite times of the year is the Cherry Blossoms' bloom back in Washington, DC. In the spirit of these beautiful flowers, the flow this week focuses on gentle growth and movement.

Classes are $10 at Valkyrie Society - you do not have to be a member to attend, but you do need to confirm your spot with either me or Chelsy beforehand.

03/25/2026

This week's class theme connects to the friendly challenge happening at Valkyrie Society on Wednesday night. Duos will be competing and celebrating each other's strengths in a variety of different elements 💪🏼💪🏼

In the yoga studio, it's going to be a little more chill, but we're keeping the vibe of recognizing the many different ways we are strong and have come on top in the face of our own challanges 🩷

As always, the yoga classes are available to anyone, not just Valkyrie members but please make sure to reach out to me or Chelsy to reserve your spot for the $10 drop in classes! Limited space on Wednesday and Thursday!

03/07/2026

has been a yoga inspiration of mine for years and I am VERY excited to be joining virtually for these extremely important conversations

If you'd like to join me, it is March 27-29 with free recorded access through April 2. March 28 is a livestream as well through Susanna's YouTube

03/03/2026

New blog post! Talking about the amazing support I have gotten from Valkyrie Society and showing off their new yoga space! I have joined the Valkyrie team as a yoga instructor but Chelsy has been kind enough to let me use the space for any private sessions too!

I am teaching a class this Wednesday at 5 PM and Saturday at 8 AM $10 drop in!

This is really happening, and I am so incredibly lucky to have a village of people supporting me as I go on this adventure. One of those amazing people is Chelsy, the founder of Valkyrie Society - an all women’s weightlifting gym in Ankeny. I will make another post about my personal reflections

02/27/2026

All the asanas were simply preparing you to move deeper into stillness 🚪✨

02/26/2026

First yoga class at is tonight at 5:30! I've been absolutely spoiled by Chelsy and this intimate studio space. She's made sure that everyone is covered and welcome with these awesome mats and props! Loving this golden hour sunlight coming in through the windows too 🧘🏼‍♀️🩷🌞

I'll be adding more classes to their roster soon, but I'm also available for private classes in this space. Reach out if you'd like to book a session!

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02/21/2026

Leading a few classes at Valkyrie Society! I can't wait 🩷

Join Us for Thursday Night Yoga class! 5:30! Bring your Mat! It's a Drop in cost of $15
🧘‍♂️💪 Why to Started Combining Yoga with Heavy Lifting —

For a long time people have thought yoga was the opposite of lifting. One was "soft," the other was "serious." That couldn't have been more wrong.
Adding yoga to your training routine will be a total game-changer, and here's why:
🔥 Better Mobility = Bigger Lifts
Tight hips and stiff ankles are secretly killing your squat depth. Yoga opens up those ranges of motion so you can get lower, stay more upright, and move more weight — safely.
⚡ Faster Recovery
Yoga increases blood flow to sore, overworked muscles. What used to take 3 days to recover from now takes 1. That means you can train MORE and harder over time.
🧠 Mind-Muscle Connection
Yoga teaches you to be present in your body. That awareness translates directly to the gym — better form, better control, and WAY fewer injuries.
🛡️ Injury Prevention
Most lifting injuries come from muscular imbalances and poor flexibility. Yoga corrects both. It's basically free injury insurance.
😮‍💨 Breathing Under Load
Yoga is all about controlled breathing. Learning to breathe properly has helps you brace better on heavy deadlifts and stay calm under a loaded barbell.
You don't need to choose between being strong and being flexible. The two were always meant to work together. 💯

Drop a 🧘‍♀️ in the comments if you are ready mix yoga with your strength training —