Yoga and Movement with Maude

01/30/2026

I am so sick of this s**t and turning my emotion into motion, the best way I can. I Invite you all to join me.

Safe Space Yoga:
Community Compassion in Motion

This is a 1-hour, beginner-friendly Yoga practice offered by donation in support of the immigrant community, and anyone carrying stress, grief, fear, or fatigue right now.

I am an immigrant. I know what it’s like to live with the extra layers: watching your words, weighing your visibility, holding your breath in public spaces, navigating systems that do not always feel built for you.

But now it is no longer just about immigrants. It is about anyone and everyone standing up against the atrocities done to those who only want to protect. This class is a place to exhale, return to your body, and practice steadiness TOGETHER.

My personal note on community values:
Difference in opinions is welcome here and in my business. But I do not make space for the defense of harm, or for the perpetuation of privilege that dismisses other people’s safety, dignity, or humanity. This is a compassion-centered container.

You are welcome to keep your camera off, participate quietly, and simply receive the practice.

Accessibility:
Beginner-friendly with options for different bodies and energy levels.

By donation: Give what you can.
No one will be turned away.

Venmo -
Zelle - maudester@gmail.com

Proceeds will go to:
ourBRIDGE FOR KIDS (https://joinourbridge.org/)

Project 658 (https://project658.com/) and

RAICES (https://actionnetwork.org/groups/raices-refugee-and-immigrant-center-for-education-and-legal-services).

When: Sunday, February 1 at 11:00 AM (Eastern time)
Where: Zoom (link will be in the confirmation email)

To sign up: https://calendly.com/yogaatwork/safe-space-yoga

I hope you spend a little bit of this wintry weekend moving and breathing with like-hearted compassionate people. Spread the word. Thank you.

12/31/2025

The biggest thing I learned this year is that…

Good things take time.

This is how I know that it will take me weeks to fully process what happened in 2025.

Yes, I have snippets of what transpired.

And my word for the year is DUALITY.

Highest of the highs.
Lowest of the lows.

But what did it really teach me?

How did it affect me?

What am I becoming because of it?

I still do not know.
And I am in no hurry for answers.

Technically, the year of the Horse does not start until February 16, 2026.

So I am going to pace myself and let 2025 truly end in my heart.

Closing a chapter emotionally sounds more real to me right now.

And I love that I can keep the door ajar for a bit longer.

To those who supported me this year,
To those who went to my events,
To those whom I connected through Yoga At Work,
To my teachers, and to all teachers,
To students whose dedication amaze me,
To my new and old friends,
To those who continue to inspire me,
To those who keep it real,
THANK YOU.

I wish us all more presence and more blessings. 💙💙 Happy New Year everyone!

12/21/2025

At 10:30 am today, Winter Solstice officially starts.

During my Solstice Serenity sound bath yesterday, I described the solstice as not only the longest night of the year but it is the day when the sun seems to “stand still” before the light begins its slow return. As if to say, “Go ahead darkness. Do your thing. I will just be right here waiting for my gradual elongation.”

A perfect day to wind down easy and welcome the night.

Thank you to those who came yesterday. It was my last event of 2025 and it is always an honor to close the year with serenity and calm in the presence of like-hearted people.

Warm hugs to everyone! ❄️☃️🧣

12/12/2025

Omaha frands… this is tomorrow, Saturday, December 13!

I hope to see you there! We have 4 spots left!
Bounce Culture Fitness

Before the holiday rush… give back to you. Slow movement, deep calm, and sound bath with guest instructor Maude Moreno. 🤍✨

12/02/2025

OMAHA FRIENDS!!!

I will be facilitating this special holiday-themed event next weekend at the most fabulous rebounding studio in town, Bounce Culture Fitness.

On this special class, we will spend the first half in gentle Somatic movement and Yoga focused on self-study, agency, and ease in your own body. We will then close with a holiday-themed sound bath to support deep rest and relaxation.

Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 10:30 to noon eastern
Address: 9735 Giles Road LaVista, NE 68128
Investment: $35

To sign up, click here --> https://momence.com/Bounce-Culture/The-Gift-of-Stillness%3A-A-Holiday-Somatic-and-Sound-Experience/126292622?skipPreview=true

Super excited to be partnering with studio owner and friend, Aimee Amenta Bratetic, who is all about empowerment and overall wellness.

You deserve this break from all the Holiday craziness so tag along a friend or 2. I hope to see some familiar faces!

Before the holiday rush… give back to you. Slow movement, deep calm, and sound bath with guest instructor Maude Moreno. 🤍✨

09/19/2025

My last pop-up floating sound bath of the year is this Friday, September 19! I won’t be doing this again until spring/summer of next year so grab a friend (or 2) and float the stressss of your week away! This can be your last summer hurrah before the season turns. ☀️🎃

5 spots left.

Sign up here - https://calendly.com/yogaatwork/pop-up-floating-sound-bath

09/11/2025

The world feels heavy these days for reasons I don’t have to explain.

What to do?

Don’t overthink it.

🧡Take quiet pauses during the day.

🧡Find something that makes you smile.

🧡Call that friend who makes you laugh.

🧡Watch a heartwarming show.

🧡Do something nice and kind for someone.

🧡Hum. Sing. Breathe. Move. Just release.

🧡Listen to music.

🧡Believe in your humanity.

🧡 Pray for peace. Act on it.

Virtual hugs to all of us as we navigate through the strangest of times.

And… never forget. #911

09/08/2025

We Yoga teachers often say it: breath is king.
That’s why I made a promise to myself years ago - to keep learning, revisiting, and re-educating myself about the breath as science evolves.

The discoveries being made about our own breathing are nothing short of fascinating, reminding us just how powerful and transformative this simple act can be.

Though a little overdue, I’m thrilled to share that I have finally completed (yet :)) another certification in this field. I’ll be bringing these fresh insights, alongside everything I have studied and practiced over the years, into my Foundations of Functional Breathing workshop on Saturday, September 13.

Just 4 spots left!
👉Register here - https://matthewsfun.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=2733&mode=roster

09/05/2025

Some questions I am getting for my Foundations of Functional Breathing workshop:

1️⃣ I do not practice Yoga. Is that a requirement for the workshop?

Not at all. This is for anyone who breathes. No prior Yoga experience required.

2️⃣ I have a deviated septum. Will your workshop even benefit me?

Yes! Functional breathing is about working with the body you have. I will show techniques that can be adapted to your own needs and limitations.

3️⃣ Will this just be sitting and breathing the whole time?

Nope! We will combine science + practice. You’ll learn why the breath works the way it does, and how to apply practical tools you can use daily. We will also assess breath patterns that may be hurting you without you realizing it.

4️⃣ What if I already know how to breathe?

Most of us don’t realize how often we’re breathing in ways that actually stress the body. This workshop helps you retrain your system to embrace functional breathing.

5️⃣ I sometimes get anxious with breathwork. Will this be safe?

Yes. I am very well aware that not everyone is comfortable focusing on the breath (part of being trauma-informed). While everything is optional, I will guide you step by step, with gentle and safe techniques. You will always be in control of your pace.

6️⃣ Is this all about Pranayama?

No. While I will cover Pranayama techniques, this is not a workshop for Yogis. This workshop is for everyone who wants to, quite honestly, change their life by changing the way they breathe

📅 Saturday, Sept 13, 10:30 am - 12:15 pm
📍 Matthews Community Center, Room 102
Come learn the skill that influences every area of your health and well-being: your breath.

Sign up here - https://matthewsfun.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=2733&mode=roster

08/29/2025

Nope — this is not me suppressing my freedom of speech.

It’s me wearing different kinds of mouth tape to sleep. 👀

Why? Because how we breathe — especially while we sleep — can completely change our energy, focus, and resilience. And for last 4 years, I have really REALLY taken my sleep hygiene very seriously and I started really paying close attention to the breath.

And that’s just the start.

🫁Why do Yoga instructors tell you to “send your ribs back” — and what does that have to do with your breath?

🫁Do men and women actually breathe the same?

🫁 Is it really a good thing if the person next to you can hear your breath?

🫁 What does mouth breathing do to your sleep — and how can you retrain yourself?

In my Foundations of Functional Breathing workshop on Saturday, September 13 at 10:30 AM (Matthews Community Center, Room 102),

And of course, we’ll get hands-on with breath practices you can actually feel working in minutes, if not seconds.

This isn’t about “just breathing in oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide.”

It’s about understanding the physiology and the biochemistry behind our breathing mechanisms so you can use your breath as your most powerful tool for sleep, focus, and stress.

👉 Save the date: Saturday, Sept 13 | 10:30 AM to 12:15 pm | Matthews Community Center, Room 102

Sign up here: https://matthewsfun.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=2733&mode=roster

I will be giving away these mouth tapes to attendees. �
Come curious.
Leave empowered.
Breathe differently. 💨