Root and Flourish - Holy Yoga Brighton

01/08/2026

Jesus invites us, “Come follow me.”
And with our “yes,” the journey begins. We discover along the way that we will never completely “arrive” this side of heaven. God is a gentleman and never pushes us faster than we are willing to go. Instead, he continues to invite us into deeper and deeper spaces with him throughout this lifelong journey. Where is he inviting you this season?

I invite you to join me this winter as we reflect on the invitations we all receive from God. Part one of my first series of 2026, “Invited,” begins January 9th.

Space is available for you to join me on Friday mornings! First class of the series is tomorrow at Hamburg Fitness. Message me for more details.

11/10/2025

What’s on your wish list this year?

What if our greatest desire this season was to become more present to God, the people around us, and our own souls? What kind of gifts would be the result?

I invite you to join me at Hamburg Fitness on Friday mornings at 10am - starting November 14 through December 22 (no practice on 11/28) for some intentional practices designed to keep our gaze fixed on what matters most.

Registration available on my website www.rootandflourish.net

09/09/2025

First day back to school, evening edition!

So grateful to be back in this inviting space with these beautiful ladies. Restorative Yoga and Lectio Divina pair together so beautifully! This fall’s series is inspired by Jennifer Tucker’s devotional, Present in Prayer. And Paul’s words in Philippians 4:8…

“Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”
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09/05/2025

First day “back to school” for me and these beautiful ladies who said yes to joining me in this Fall’s flow series on Friday morning. So excited to be in this beautiful new-to-me space! For the next eight weeks we will be training our bodies, and teaching our hearts and minds to dwell on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, admirable. excellent and worthy of praise. And our teacher? He’s the best! ❤️

PS - I have a space or two available if you’d like to join us for the series or drop in. Just send me a message and I’ll fill you in on the details!
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08/17/2025

“Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things.”
Philippians 4:8 HCSB

It is a biblical principle, but also one accepted by the mainstream. Some phrases that come to mind are “the power of positivity” and “your vibe attracts your tribe.” The science of neuroplasticity has shown that we can rewire our brains by changing the way we think. In Proverbs 4:23 CEB we are told “More than anything you guard, protect your mind, for life flows from it.” And in Philippians 4:8, Paul tells us the specific types of things that we should spend our time thinking about!

My fall series starts September 5th, and is designed to lead us into a place where we can fix our minds upon these things, and in so doing, rest in the presence of God. Won't you join me?

Flourish & Flow - Fridays @ 10am at Hamburg Fitness
Root & Restore - Mondays @ 7pm at All Heart Garage

Details and Registration available through my website, link in bio
www.rootandflourish.net

08/03/2025

Save the date! More details to come soon. 💜

05/13/2025

"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork."
Psalm 19:1 ESV

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Such a gorgeous sunset last night, even Toby was admiring it! By the way, did you know that the name Toby means God is good?

05/05/2025

04/21/2025

✨Monday Meditation✨

"The ultimate freedom we have as individuals is the power to select what we allow or require our minds to dwell upon and think about...The focus of your thoughts significantly affects everything else that happens in your life and evokes the feelings that frame your world and motivate your actions." Dallas Willard, Life Without Lack

And in the words of AW Tozer, "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us."

Take a few moments to allow this breath prayer from Psalm 23 to guide your thoughts.
Inhale "The Lord is my Shepherd."
Exhale "I have all that I need."

I have two spots left in my next series "Life Without Lack." Join me for eight weeks as we rest in the truths of God's provision. Link to join in bio/on my website.

04/12/2025

"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." Psalm 23:1

Registration is open for my next Monday night Restorative series!
Eight weeks soaking in the beauty of Psalm 23 and resting in the abundance of our good God. Starts April 28th.

These classes normally sell out, so don't delay. Register today!
www.rootandflourish.net (link in bio)

04/10/2025

“Oh! May the God of green hope fill you up with joy, fill you up with peace, so that your believing lives, filled with the life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit, will brim over with hope!”
Romans 15:13 MSG

I was reminded of this version of one of my favorite verses recently as I was noticing the subtle hints of green beginning to appear in our pastures. Springtime is upon us! When you think of the color green and the season of spring, what comes to mind for you? For me it is a reminder of the promise of new life after the dormancy of winter (physical or spiritual). The season of winter can feel dark, cold, barren, even hopeless, but winter seasons have a purpose. They provide a time of rest, and a renewing of energy for the preparation of the new growth of spring.

As I spend time in nature, I sense it - I hear it in the song of the birds, see it in the hints of green and forming buds, in the smells of blossoms when they bloom and I feel the warmth of the sun and breeze on my skin. In a word, what I sense as this season enters is ABUNDANCE. We can take in with our physical senses what our spiritual senses already knew. Our God is a God of abundance.

You can find the rest of this blog on my website:
https://www.rootandflourish.net/blog

04/08/2025

Just after the account of the last supper, it is recorded:
“Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:36-39 NIV

On his way to fulfill his destiny, Jesus experienced overwhelming sorrow. His knowledge of where he was going did not eliminate the struggle. But his struggle and sorrow did not equal sin. Are you prone to resist the times when you face sorrow or struggle with the circumstances of your life, questioning as to how they could be God’s will for you? How does the fact that Jesus struggled too help with your acceptance of your circumstances? Sit in this breath prayer for a time, imagining yourself with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Inhale: "Not as I will"
Exhale: "But as You will"