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Yoga is where the mind and body connect. We're here to build that connection with movement through breath.

03/18/2026

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Our breath is the foundation of our practice. In yoga, it might be called pranayama.
Did you know you might not be using your breath to its full potential? 😱 Breathing is a an action we perform all day without even, for the most part, even realizing it. It’s human to hold your breath when trying to engage in a challenging pose or heck, even when you’re doing your daily tasks. It a natural action, or reaction.
This is why we practice breath-work in class! I don’t know about you but when you discover how to use your breath to benefit your actions and reactions it’s the best “Ah ha” moment. ( once it clicked, I even found myself paying attention to my breath just putting dishes away!)
In a class setting, its purpose is to move you through your asanas(movement/poses) and then help you rest and reflect in svavasana. All of this to hopefully leave your mat to continue this presence of awareness in life, because it is a powerful resource to have !
Some of my favorite pranayama practices I use/offer in class :

- ujjayi - or ocean breath - a slight constriction of the breath in the throat. This breath is soft, grounding and creates a calmness in the nervous system. This is my favorite in my own practice to recenter even in the middle of my practice.

- box breathing - imagine a box - your inhaling, holding, exhaling, holding and repeating. This awareness of counting and focus helps to bring you into your present space.

- nadi shodhana - channel cleansing - alternate nostril breathing - I’m showing it in the second video. This breath requires an alternation of inhales and exhales in the left and right nostril, while holding the opposite nostril closed, typically a hold in between. A calming, centering, balancing breath. Literally known for balancing right side brain and left side brain, bringing clarity into your practice.
Have you had your “Ah Ha” moment with how the breath works yet?
Breath awareness is especially great assisting in a balance pose.. I can go on and on 😅 but I’ll stop here and leave the rest to exploration.

03/17/2026

Fun trend 😅. . . . Dharma was there before I knew it !

03/15/2026

Energy movement has entered the room. ✨
Working on moving blocked energy, to open creativity and awareness this week. Movement isn’t just movement, it’s an opportunity to connect to yourself.
Come join this week ! Sign up in links in bio. Can’t wait to see you !

03/13/2026

Bet most of you don’t know this - I’m a hairdresser! 😅
Reflecting back, I always knew it wasn’t the type of service I was meant for , but it absolutely taught me so much about business, people, and service. Which in turn helped me know more about myself.
I knew the first time I took a class in a studio and came home and talked to my husband all night about how wonderful it was and how I never felt so good that, yoga was where I needed to be.
Once finishing my initial training, and learning that within many yoga texts and books, that everyone has their own Dharma, ( I do feel most of us know this, but seeing it in a yoga context, for some reason affirms it )I knew I was where I should be. Everyone deserves to feel connected to themselves throughout their life, and I love to share that through my classes.( hopefully my students recognize this 😅)
Dharma in yoga is the souls purpose. For some this takes years and many lessons, for others they walk right into it. I do feel it is our duty, we owe it to ourselves to pursue our purpose. It’s our gift to the world, that we share.
When practicing yoga, and learning the tools it provides us, it teaches us the importance of showing up and getting to know ourselves in that moment, working toward our purpose. Showing up on the mat with intention, gratitude and an openness to learn ( no room for judgment here friends )✨
My hope for you is that you will take the time to listen to what’s calling you! Maybe you’ll find it on your mat 😉

Are you connected to YOUR dharma ?

03/09/2026

Come join this week - learn to move with your breath - slow down and reconnect.
Sign ups in profile - or just come ✨

03/02/2026

Happy Monday -
Added Friday morning this week. . Grab your spot. Sign up in page link.
Focusing on moving with intention this week. Waking up the senses, deeper awareness to inner self, grounding with purpose.
Come join ✨

02/24/2026

There are 8 limbs of yoga - and it’s not just poses and shapes you arrive in at a class!!
Once you acknowledge these different branches and put them to use, you are living yoga on and off the mat.
It is common for someone to maybe practice one or more limbs more than others at different stages of their life or practice. Maybe starting out with asana and later realizing there is more than just movement. Once they are all aligned though, it brings a different layer of peace and connection to the self and Dharma (purpose)
1. Yamas - principles for our behavior in the world
2. Niyamas - spiritual observances
3. Asanas - postures / poses
4. Pranayama - control of the breath
5. Pratyahara - sense withdrawal of the outside world to turn inward
6. Dharana - concentration - disciplining the mind to observe
7. Dhyana - meditation
8. Samadhi - enlightenment
Although you may only visually recognize the movement in class setting, know that through that movement all these other limbs are being performed to achieve alignment and connection (mind - body)
Arriving in Pincha - like you see in the first slide took a long time for me to achieve. And I’d still like to have better alignment !! But point being, this asana, took more than physical strength, it takes prep in the body and mind. It’s been so fun playing around and deepening my connection to myself through the process. Focusing on how the breath moves and being patient. To me, part of yoga is staying playful, and honest (satya) to myself with where I am today! I hope you are able to feel the same.
Curious - when did you take a class or practice yoga when it clicked that it’s more than the movement ?

02/18/2026

A variation of Ashva Sanchalasana. Ashva - Sanskrit for horse 🐎 Sanchala - Sanskrit for movement .
Horse being a symbol of vitality, energy and movement. In life ,the chariot is the body and the horses the senses, the reins the mind, charioteer the intellect and the passenger the soul. To move forward on life’s journey, the senses ( horses ) need guidance from the charioteer.
No matter the variation you choose, the next time you sink into runners lunge (ashva sanchalasana) become aware of where it’s leading you. Arrive with an open mind and heart to moving forward, focusing in front, being guided by your intention that brought you to your mat.

01/22/2026

IM BACK!
Starting in February, I'll be holding classes again! I couldn't be more excited to share energy, grow, and continue yoga together.
I'll be posting the link for sign ups in the next few days.
For now, my schedule will be Tuesdays/Thursdays at 930am. Sprinkling in some Fridays at 10am. Reach out if you'd like a 1:1 session!
For the month of February, I will be teaching in the train station until the renovations are complete in the new space with
I hope you are all ready to get back to your mat with me, because I know I am! See you soon!!

09/18/2025

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Pause - a nessecity to balance in life.
Rooted yoga is embracing a pause. We will not be offering any classes in the months moving forward.
Time and energy shared has always been a joy. We look forward to sharing again in the future.
It's time to rest.reflect.refocus

09/01/2025

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The kids are back in school this month. A great time to get back to the mat.
Need a slower movement practice, join the slow flow mornings.
We can't wait to see you this month. Make sure to sign up prior to class to hold your spot.

08/09/2025

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Full moon ✨️ Sturgeon edition

Tonights full moon will be bright and bold.
Offering an opportunity to start closing out the summer with reflection and manifestation.

Manifestation is a powerful tool, feeding the mind and the body with energy. Whether negative or positive, the body feels what the mind thinks.

The sturgeon moon teaches us abundance and strength in manifestation.

Reflect and create intention for abundance and strength.

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75 NJ-15
Lafayette, NJ
07848

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+18622519817

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https://rootedyoganj.as.me/, https://www.rootedyoganj.com/

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