Be You - Yoga and Wellness

08/18/2025

✨ Богемные выходные с Викторией — это место, куда хочется возвращаться снова и снова. Атмосфера красоты, женского круга и вдохновения наполняет сердце любовью и радостью. Рекомендую каждой женщине испытать это волшебство! 🌸

✨ Victoria’s Bohemian weekend is the kind of place you want to return to again and again. The atmosphere of beauty, sisterhood, and inspiration fills the heart with love and joy. I highly recommend every woman to experience this magic! 🌸

07/30/2025

✨What really happens when women gather…

It’s not just connection.
It’s co-regulation.
It’s hormone balancing.
It’s heart-opening, pattern-breaking, and nervous system recalibration.

When two or more women come together in a safe, present, and authentic space, something alchemical happens:

💓 Oxytocin flows (the bonding hormone that lowers cortisol)
🌬 Breath and heart rates sync
🧠 The body shifts from fight-or-flight to rest-and-repair
💫 We mirror each other’s wisdom—and wounds
🌿 We remember we’re not alone

But here’s the key:
It only happens in the right space.
Safety is not optional.
Your body knows the difference.

If there’s tension, unspoken comparison, competition, or misaligned energy…
You’ll feel it in your gut, your chest, your adrenals.
And you’ll leave more drained than nourished.

This is why curated, intentional women’s spaces matter.
This is why I don’t go to just any gathering.
This is why I create safe, grounded, sacred spaces where your nervous system can exhale.

Because when you feel safe—truly safe—
Your body heals.
Your heart opens.
Your soul expands.
And that is the kind of magic we all need more of.

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Tag a sister you feel safe with. Or tell me what your body craves in sisterhood right now 💭👇

06/25/2025

Standing at the edge of Volcano House, I could feel the raw power of the Earth rising with the smoke from Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park—a place where creation and destruction dance in every breath.

06/24/2025

Inhale deeply…
Feel the earth beneath you…
Let nature hold you.

This photo was taken during a quiet moment in Volcano National Park—surrounded by raw, powerful energy, I let my breath slow everything down.

✨ When you breathe deeply…
✨ Move mindfully…
✨ Connect with the rhythm of the earth…

…you’re not just “relaxing”—you’re rewiring your nervous system.

And that matters so much more than we think.

When your nervous system is stuck in stress mode (hello, fight or flight), your body starts prioritizing survival over everything else—including metabolism, digestion, and hormone balance.

➡️ Chronic stress = stuck weight
➡️ Burnout = hormone imbalance
➡️ Shallow breathing = metabolic confusion

But the good news? You can shift this—gently and naturally.

Join me Saturday, July 13 in Cary for a powerful in-person experience:
🧘 Calm & Clarity: A Nervous System Reset Workshop
We’ll explore simple tools to regulate stress, balance hormones, and reconnect to yourself—body, mind, and soul.

🎟 Spots are limited — DM me for details

Come breathe with me 💛
You don’t need to be “calm” to begin—just willing.



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06/18/2025

Absolutely — here’s a compelling, heart-centered Instagram post that weaves your insight about toxic products, dissociation, and an invitation to your Calm & Clarity workshop:

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Have you ever stopped to think…
What if the fragrances in your laundry, cleaning sprays, or beauty products are actually pulling you out of your body?

Because that’s exactly what synthetic chemicals often do:
They override your senses.
They confuse your nervous system.
They disconnect you from your body’s inner truth.

That’s a subtle — but powerful — form of dissociation.

Your body is wired to respond to scent.
Not artificial perfume, but real, living plant chemistry.
Scent can either numb you… or awaken you.

When you start using pure essential oils, something shifts.
You remember how to feel.
You soften.
You come back to yourself.

🌀 In my upcoming Calm & Clarity Workshop, we’ll explore this exact concept.
Through scent, breath, and nervous system rituals, I’ll guide you to reconnect with your body, release stored stress, and restore emotional safety — from the inside out.

✨ Join us for an afternoon of gentle embodiment, real conversation, and supportive plant medicine.

📍Cary, NC
📆 July 13, Sunday
🕐 1 pm
🎟️ DM me for the link or details

Let’s come home to ourselves — one breath, one scent, one moment at a time.

05/31/2025

🌿 Today I stumbled upon something truly special… a lavender farm in San Miguel, CA that reminded me how healing and beautiful it is when we return to our roots.

Hambly Farms is run by a sixth-generation local whose family came to this region by wagon. After years of teaching and navigating the 2008 housing crash, he and his wife (also fifth-generation) became empty nesters and finally followed a dream: to restore the land and grow something meaningful.

They cleared 26 acres of overgrown debris left behind by the previous owners and, despite strict water limitations due to nearby vineyards, found a perfect match in lavender—resilient, fragrant, and ideal for this dry climate. 🌸 They now grow nine varieties and distill their own essential oils right on site.

It was more than a tour—it was a reminder that legacy, healing, and beauty take time. And that there’s magic in planting something new where others only saw a mess. 💜

04/05/2025

03/07/2025

🎉 A Proud Moment for Our Family! 🎉

We are beyond thrilled to share some exciting news—both of our children have been accepted into two incredible schools!

Chloe is starting her journey at Saint Timothy’s School, and Kai is stepping into a new chapter at Cardinal Gibbons High School.

This milestone is a testament to their hard work, curiosity, and bright futures ahead.

As parents, we couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunities these schools will provide—strong academics, faith-based values, and a nurturing community to help them grow into the best versions of themselves.

We celebrate this moment with gratitude, joy, and anticipation for all the new friendships, learning experiences, and memories to come.

Here’s to a wonderful new chapter for our family! 💚💛📚✝️

03/05/2025

Carbs & Perimenopause: Friend or Foe? 🍞🥑

Ever gone low-carb and felt off—blurry vision, fatigue, mood swings, or brain fog? 😵‍💫 While reducing carbs can help balance blood sugar, going too low during perimenopause can actually worsen hormone imbalances and increase stress on the body.

✨ Why Carbs Matter in Perimenopause: ✨
🔥 Support adrenal health & reduce cortisol spikes
🧠 Fuel the brain to prevent mood swings & brain fog
💤 Help with serotonin production for better sleep
💪 Maintain muscle mass & energy levels

✨ Balance is key! ✨ Instead of fearing carbs, choose the right ones to fuel your body without the crashes.

✔️ Prioritize fiber-rich carbs: sweet potatoes, quinoa, berries, squash 🍠🍓
✔️ Pair carbs with protein & healthy fats to avoid blood sugar spikes 🍳🥑
✔️ Listen to your body—low energy, cravings, or poor sleep might mean you need more carbs!
✔️ Adjust based on stress levels, workouts, and menstrual cycle 🔄

Your body thrives on balance, not extremes. Drop a 🥑 in the comments if you’re all about smart carbs! 👇💚

03/03/2025

Is Sugar Making Perimenopause Worse? 🍭😵‍💫

Did you know that eating sugar can weaken your immune system for hours after consumption? It suppresses white blood cell activity, making it harder for your body to fight off illness. Plus, sugar spikes stress your adrenal glands, which play a key role in hormone regulation. This can make perimenopause symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, and hormone imbalances even worse. 😬

How to Balance Blood Sugar & Support Hormones:
✔️ Prioritize protein + healthy fats with every meal 🍳🥑
✔️ Swap refined carbs for fiber-rich whole foods 🥗
✔️ Enjoy low-glycemic fruits like berries 🍓
✔️ Manage stress to reduce cortisol spikes 🧘‍♀️
✔️ Stay hydrated & support your adrenals with electrolytes 💧

✨ Small changes = big results! Who’s focusing on blood sugar balance this week? Drop a 🍏 in the comments if you’re in! 💚