Simple Soulful Living

Simple Soulful Living For the past 40 years, Nancy Sophia has shared the wisdom of Yoga, Ayurveda and Plant Nutrition.

Ruby Wellness Academy offers Yoga Teacher Training plus Meditation and Wellness Classes, Specialty Courses, Retreats, Workshops, Immersions, and Private Consulting. Nourish Your Body, Mind and Spirit through the Power of Inner Peace.

05/20/2026

We’re building a global community to make small changes moving towards a big shift in how the world unfolds in the next seven generations. Together, we can do so much. You’re invited to be a part of this glibal village supporting one another as we build a better world. .

05/20/2026

Settling into Tres Casitas for the next 6 weeks to pack it up. Feeling a bit of overwhelm, I tuned into my own video after seeing so many of you who signed up. I wanted to be in your shoes albeit barefoot. And I needed a kick in the butt. Strength work is a huge motivator and attitude changer. Got my b***y in gear in more ways than one! Join me - Access 100 Squat-asana Yoga Workout here. Even if you don’t practice every day, do this three times a week and it’ll get your b***y in gear
https://www.simplesoulful.com/100-squats

This week as I pack my bags to journey north to the States, it’s a whole different perspective as I reverse my pattern. ...
05/18/2026

This week as I pack my bags to journey north to the States, it’s a whole different perspective as I reverse my pattern. Now storing my belongings here in Costa Rica, preparing for a visit rather than a return to California and Montana.

The next two months involves more downsizing as I give up my sweet Tres Casitas home in Nevada City, storing whatever I decide I can’t part with, and then visiting Montana for a month of play.

Come August I’ll return south, calling Costa Rica homebase. The transition is real though still temporary. The future remains a mystery.

What remains certain is my desire to share self-care with you. No matter where I am, there’s always the dedication to movement, meditation, and prayer.

There’s something strangely beautiful about realizing how little we truly need. A few bins. A suitcase. A handful of meaningful things. And the memories, lessons, and love we carry within us wherever we go.

Full story on the blog. Link in comments.

I’m diving into this course for the 5th time.   If you want to learn more about Ayurveda and how to apply it to your own...
05/17/2026

I’m diving into this course for the 5th time. If you want to learn more about Ayurveda and how to apply it to your own life, I highly recommend joining me this time.
Huge thanks to for creating this offer.

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My daughter and I decided to commit to 100 squats a day… and honestly, it’s become about so much more than the b***y. 😊I...
05/15/2026

My daughter and I decided to commit to 100 squats a day… and honestly, it’s become about so much more than the b***y. 😊

It’s about creating consistency.
Building strength little by little.
Supporting healthy aging.
And reminding ourselves that small daily actions truly matter.

Some days I feel strong and energized. Other days I modify, slow down, or simply do what I can. That’s part of the practice too. Even when one part of the body needs rest or healing, there is still so much of us that can grow stronger.

This challenge combines mindful movement, breath, balance, squats, lunges, and playful strength work to awaken the hips, legs, glutes, and core while helping us move through life with more stability and confidence.

You don’t have to be perfect.
You just have to begin.

Push down to lift up.
Get that b***y in gear. 😉

Link in comments

Montana, you still take my breath away. 💙Big sky. River winds. Mountain air. Long summer days that invite us to slow dow...
05/13/2026

Montana, you still take my breath away. 💙

Big sky. River winds. Mountain air. Long summer days that invite us to slow down enough to actually feel our lives again.

This season, I’ll be gathering in Bozeman for my Simple Soulful Yoga Series at Strength & Grace Studio. These classes are more than movement. They’re a return to breath, balance, presence, and the deeper teachings of yoga woven into everyday life.

After years of teaching, I know this to be true: we don’t need more pressure or perfection. We need practices that help us feel grounded, connected, strong, and fully alive in the bodies we’re living in right now.

If your soul is craving a reset, a rhythm, or simply a soft place to land this summer, I would love to share the space with you.

✨ Classes begin soon
✨ Limited spaces available

Montana friends, let’s meet on the mat… and maybe by the river too.

Learn more and reserve your space. Link in the comments!

An Inside Job aka How do you act when nobody’s watching?The Niyamas are all about how we are in relationship with oursel...
05/12/2026

An Inside Job aka How do you act when nobody’s watching?

The Niyamas are all about how we are in relationship with ourselves. How are we feeling on the inside? How are we tending to our inner world when nobody is watching?

How can I keep my life simple? Less things, less rushing, less noise, less unnecessary doing. Creating more space to breathe, to listen, to notice what is actually unfolding moment by moment. Simplicity has become less about deprivation and more about freedom.

Sometimes the deepest transformation happens quietly, from the inside out, when nobody’s watching.

Read the full blog. Link in the comments.

05/11/2026

Healing one part of your body doesn’t mean ignoring the rest of you 💛

10 more days in the cast… but I’m still moving, strengthening, and caring for this beautiful body I get to live in. Strength matters as we age. Strong glutes. Strong core. Strong balance. Strong spirit.

100 squats a day with my daughter and recommitting to my Core Connections practice has me feeling empowered, even while healing.

Take care of the parts of you that can still thrive.
5-Day Core Connection Challenge link in my bio and in the comments.

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