In Vitality Yoga

01/22/2026

A patient at the hospital told me today he thinks humans are the only species that doesn’t live in the present.

Sitting with that one.
What do you notice?

01/21/2026

A student shared something meaningful with me today.
She told me that although she’s been exposed to yoga for years, one major difference she’s experiencing in our studio is the absence of competition. For the first time, she feels comfortable in her own skin.
In the past, she would wonder if she belonged in a class, or if not being able to do a movement the same way someone else could somehow made her less than or inadequate. Now, that comparison has softened — and in its place is a growing sense of ease, presence, and trust in herself.
And this is freedom: becoming comfortable in the present moment.
The mind no longer has to measure, perform, or prove.
It can simply be.

This is the quiet power of a safe, non-competitive practice space — where nervous systems settle, self-judgment loosens, and people begin to feel at home in themselves again.

01/20/2026

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” — MLK

In yoga, we practice showing up without needing the full picture — feeling our way forward through breath, sensation, repetition, and attention.
Over time, something subtle starts to happen: we begin to recognize what clarity feels like in the body. Not certainty. Not control. Just a quiet sense of “yes,” a steadiness that invites movement.

Maybe the mat is a place where we learn how to trust that inner signal — and carry it into conversations, choices, boundaries, creativity, healing, and change.
Where might a small, honest first step be asking for your attention right now?

01/19/2026

The last three days I was privileged to attend the second annual IIYT Symposium on Clinical Advancements in Yoga Therapy. I imagine most conferences for one’s career path don’t go down like this one. Yoga Therapy is special. People hug, they share openly from their hearts and discuss how they can serve the hearts of people they don’t know yet, how they can reach communities that currently don’t have access, once in a while there are tears and it’s ok. This base of support and safety creates a foundation where bright and motivated minds come together to share research, ideas and stories. With of course a few breaks for breath, movement, and mindfulness.

We learned from a wide range of speakers. Doctors from disciplines like palliative care, obstetrics, anesthesiology, oncology, pain, physical rehab.

Other professions as well: physical therapists, nurses, social workers, public health experts, body experts, and of course Yoga Therapists as well as IAYT representatives.

I feel like I heard from almost every person who attended and all were valuable to the whole. The most gratitude and thanks for the woman who brings us all together, Veronica Zador, President of IIYT, and who is a great example of someone living what she teaches.

I left inspired and motivated with plans to pass it forward.

01/07/2026

Absolutely wonderful Yin & Thai Stretch event last night. This workshop SOLD OUT. Paige .stretch offered gentle and intentional touch & stretch throughout the 90 minute session. Look out for this workshop in the future! Ended with some warm cardamom and ginger tea with a cinnamon stick. :-). Calm soothing energy for a cold rainy January night.

12/30/2025

Good Morning! You may have noticed additional class cancellations beyond normal holiday breaks this week at In Vitality. We are surrounding our youngest son with support as he navigates appendicitis at UM. I appreciate your understanding during this time and plan to resume regular classes as soon as possible.

12/26/2025

Understanding around pain is shifting. More to come at In Vitality Yoga.

Research suggests chronic back pain is often rooted in the brain, not physical causes. A study found 66% of participants became pain-free or nearly so after pain reprocessing therapy, emphasizing the need to rethink chronic pain origins and treatment.

12/16/2025

Looking for a meaningful gift that actually supports well-being?
Gift cards for In Vitality Yoga Therapy are now available—perfect for anyone needing support with pain, stress, recovery, or simply a deeper, more personalized yoga experience.

They can be used toward yoga therapy sessions, small-group classes, or special offerings—making them a flexible, thoughtful gift for the holidays or any time of year.

Purchase here: https://www.invitalityyoga.com/gift-cards

12/06/2025

Limited to 8 Participants • Special Event
Start the New Year by giving your body exactly what it’s craving—space, release, and deep support. This slow, luxurious blend of Yin Yoga and Thai-assisted stretching is designed to help you step into January feeling grounded, open, and renewed.
Move through long, supported postures while our Thai practitioner provides personalized hands-on stretching throughout the room. This combination of stillness + assisted movement creates a full-body reset perfect for the start of a new year.
You’ll experience:
• Long, supported Yin poses to melt tension
• Thai-assisted stretching customized to your body
• Gentle traction, compression, and assisted opening
• A soothing, meditative atmosphere to calm the nervous system
• A final extended savasana with relaxing hands-on work
This small-group event is intentionally capped at just 8 participants to ensure everyone receives individual attention and hands-on care. No yoga experience is needed—just come as you are.
A perfect way to begin the new year if you’re looking to:
• Release built-up tension from the holidays
• Reset your nervous system
• Create ease before jumping into January routines
• Start the year with intention, softness, and self-care
• Experience deep stretch work you can’t get in regular classes
When:
🗓️ Tuesday, January 6th
⏰ 6:30-8pm
Where:
In Vitality Yoga Studio — Commerce TWP
Investment:
💲 35 for members, $40 for non-members
Limited to 8 spots — this event will fill quickly.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made 7 or more days before the event will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made within 7 days of the event are non-refundable, as space is limited and preparations are made in advance.
Begin your year in a grounded, centered way.
Reserve your spot and give yourself the gift of a fresh start.

Visit link in bio to register.

12/06/2025

11/23/2025

I took this picture of our Yin class Deep Release this week because everyone in the room had a personal way of supporting themselves in Dragonfly. We had a bolster tucked under the armpits, a bolster under the forehead, a bolster and meditation cushion under the the arms, two blocks under the forehead, a bolster under elbows and forehead, and a bolster under the forearms.

Yoga is a personal practice. It’s like a conversation, sometimes a dance, between your body, mind, and spirit. If u allow it to be. If u allow the hard outer layers to peel away and expose the tenderness underneath. The energy comes into balance so it is noticeable and free to move about and heal.

Last week I had two comments from students that touched my heart. One person told me after doing yoga for the first time, that it was so special that they felt it in their heart. This was wonderful to hear from a cardiac rehab patient. We didn’t discuss the heart during our practice that day in class but that is where she felt the energy balance for her.

Another student told me that her hips are frequently in pain and often feel like there is almost a ball inside the hip when she leans on it. But during a prone twist in Deep Release, that tension subsided. That may seem small but it is significant. The body is designed to heal but not in isolation. The mind and spirit must be in sync.

11/09/2025

The Science Behind Yoga: The Lymphatic System
Your lymphatic system is your body’s way of cleansing, renewing, and defending you every day. Yoga supports lymph flow naturally through mindful movement, breath, and rest.