Soul Calling Sanctuary

02/21/2026

We’re creating messy joy, my friends! I can’t wait to share what we’ve been brewing over here. Until then, enjoy this sneak peak. 😉

And while you’re here, take a moment to feel your feet on the Earth. All four corners. Maybe rock back and forth a bit. Then take a deep breath in. Long breath out. Now carry on with your day! 🌿

02/13/2026

As you may know, I’ve been creating in this season of my life, and goodness, it’s like coming home.

My local pottery studio has an orphan shelf. This is the shelf where lost pottery goes. If they’re not claimed, they get thrown. I’ve been trying to save as many lost bowls, cups, saucers, and more.

Maybe, it’s like saving myself. Because we are most certainly wanted, loved, and whole, my friends.

This particular teacup was branded with an initial and a smiley face. I imagine the artist was proud when they created this piece of work. And I’m sad that they never got to see it finished. Every time I sip from this cup, I’ll think of all the love that went into making it.

This creative season has felt quiet in some ways. The quiet before the storm, maybe. Before the year of the horse. I’m learning to be patient with myself. And I’m remembering that sometimes we find ourselves when we are sitting on that orphan shelf.

How are you creating in this season, friends? 🌿

02/07/2026

I took a walk yesterday to visit my mighty oak friend. I'm quite certain she is the tallest tree in this forest. Maybe someday, we can do a forest therapy walk where you can meet her too. 🌿

As we continue to move through these winter days, notice how Nature turns inward. What is she asking of you in this quiet season? ❄️

02/04/2026

Have you ever walked into a place and felt like you'd come home? Well, my friends, that's exactly what is waiting for you at Whimsy Willow Wellness. What a treat to start my day there!

My dear friend Rachelle has poured so much love, care, and deep intention into creating a space that truly holds you the moment you arrive. What a gift to have something this special rooted right here in the Chippewa Valley. ❤️

After my sister died, I struggled to find my place in the world again. Part of the grief showed up in not knowing where I belonged in my practice or where I felt safe enough to land. Finding a studio can feel like finding a home, especially when you've been lost for a while.

The practice of soul calling is rooted in the idea of calling each other home and remembering that we need community to help call us back when we feel lost or broken. In its own way, yoga asks the same of us. To return to ourselves, to our breathe, and to belonging. Rachelle is doing just that with the space she has created, offering our community an invitation to come back to ourselves. 🌿

Being here feels like coming home after a long wandering. I am beyond grateful to witness the growth of this space and my friend's unfolding vision.

So, I hope to see you on the mat, my friends! You can check out Rachelle's offerings and sign up here: https://www.whimsywillowwellness.com/

And who knows...maybe someday soon, you'll catch me teaching a class or two in this very special place. 😉

01/30/2026

Come flow with me this coming Wednesday at my dear friend Rachelle’s yoga studio! She has the brightest soul, and I’m beyond grateful to celebrate this new chapter with her! 💛

✨ Next Week’s Classes at Whimsy Willow Wellness Space ✨
I’m so excited to share what’s coming up in the studio! Whether you’re looking to energize your morning, move with intention, or unwind in the evening, there’s something beautiful waiting for you. 🌿

🧘‍♀️ Monday | 9:00 AM – Rise & Flow
Start your day with clarity and calm.
A gentle, uplifting flow designed to wake up your body and warm your energy. Move through fluid, beginner-friendly sequences that open tight areas, connect you to your breath, and help you step into your day grounded, refreshed, and centered.

🌞 Wednesday | 9:00 AM – Elevate Flow
A dynamic, uplifting flow for those wanting more movement.
This empowering class blends fluid sequences with thoughtful challenges—without pushing into intensity. Expect a steady pace, creative transitions, and a focus on building confidence, strength, and energetic lift.

🌿 Wednesday | 11:00 AM – Roll & Release
Stretch & myofascial relief for deep tension melting.
A guided combination of targeted stretching, foam rollers, therapy balls, and conscious breathwork. This class helps unwind tight muscles, increase mobility, and create lasting spaciousness throughout the body. Perfect for all levels.

🕯 Wednesday | 6:00 PM – Unwind Candlelight Flow
A slower, softer, candle-lit flow to end your day.
This grounding class emphasizes gentle stretching and mindful transitions. Ideal for all levels, it melts tension, soothes the nervous system, and guides you into a peaceful evening.

✨ Spots are limited — pre-registration is recommended.
👉 Sign up here:
https://whimsywillowwellnessspace.as.me

I would love to have you in the space. 🤍🌙

01/20/2026

Why, hello there. I’ve been a little quiet around here as I’ve been leaning into what 2026 is offering. There’s a lot of excitement around the possibilities…and deep sadness for the dreams and connections that didn’t unfold the way I had hoped.

Both are true. Both exist. I’m reminded that you can grieve, and you can create at the same time.

In the midst of this season, I’ve been tending to my heart space through art. I’m really grateful to share that three of my pieces have been accepted to the "Healing through Art: Journey of Mental Wellness" exhibit supported by NAMI Chippewa Valley and Heyde Center for the Arts/Chippewa Valley Cultural Association. This exhibit will run from February 11th-March 11th. If you're in the area, I hope you can swing by and see how art can inspire, connect, and heal us.

If you’re interested, my pieces will be available for purchase, and all proceeds will go toward supporting community needs and scholarships through Soul Calling Sanctuary. You can click on the pictures for more information on each piece.

Thank you for being here and for witnessing my quiet seasons and the creative ones too. 💚

12/21/2025

On this Winter Solstice, my pups and I rose with the morning light to honor the shortest day and the longest night with 108 sun salutations.

We honored the light within each of us and the light of the sun that gives life to all things.

And we honored the dark that allows us to appreciate the light a little more. We are both light and dark, after all.

As we move through the final days of 2025, I’ve been guiding my yoga students through what I call the final shed. This is the Year of the Snake, a year that asks us to release old skins. Letting go of who we thought we were can be painful from our identities, our relationships, and the dreams that didn’t unfold the way we imagined.

But 2026 brings the Year of the Horse. A year of strength. Momentum. Forward movement.

To prepare, we move. We shift. We remember the fire that lives within us even on the darkest night. That fire burns quietly but steadily and carries us through the tender ache of shedding and into our next becoming.

As this year closes and the light begins its slow return, what are you ready to let go of as you prepare for the season ahead?

12/19/2025

As our team wraps up the year, there are many, many things to be grateful for, and goodness, my heart is full.

🌿 We launched our annual scholarship to support Hmoob/Hmong youth in attending college.
🌿 We facilitated a wellness triathlon complete with forest therapy, yoga, and a sound bath.
🌿 We now offer journal therapy as a service for individuals in recovery.
🌿 We brought on an admin staff and interns. A small but very mighty team!
🌿 We committed to donating 10% of profits to support Indigenous communities across our state.
🌿 We started the year with one client and are ending with a full house.

Much gratitude to our partners for trusting and collaborating with us to bring mindful movement and Nature-based practices to underserved communities. And of course, much gratitude to Mother Nature who has held us through it all. 💚

12/06/2025

Welcome, snow! Here’s a Nature invitation to carry you into the weekend: notice how the forest keeps warm on cold days. What might she have to share? ❄️

Maybe she’ll say the heart warms when you’re in good company. ❤️

11/18/2025

When I was learning to hu plig, the Hmoob/Hmong practice of calling lost souls home, I watched my father offer a meal to the Guardians of the Land. He reminded me that this land is not ours. We are guests making a temporary home in this human life. And we must give gratitude.

My father taught me that we are children meant to tend to, care for, and live in harmony with the land. And in return, we ask her to love and protect us as our mother.

I hold deep respect for the Native communities who’ve been the original stewards of this place long before my family arrived.

There is much to be grateful for this season including the opportunity to contribute in a small way to the continued well-being, sovereignty, and future of Native communities across Wisconsin.

As part of this commitment, 10% of all profits from my work will be donated to the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council to support their ongoing efforts in health, education, cultural preservation, and community strength.

For as long as I guide forest therapy on this land, part of my practice will be giving back in relationship and reciprocity to the Native communities whose homelands I walk on.

If we are children of the Earth, then we most certainly are each other’s keepers.

11/13/2025

Look outside tonight if you get a chance! We’ve got a special visitor, and she’s putting on quite the show. 💙💚💛💜🩷

11/07/2025

I took another solo forest therapy walk, but I wasn’t alone. Say hello to my pixie cup (or trumpet cup) lichen friends! Despite the cold, how is the forest inviting you to play?