Journey with Mabel

14/01/2024

I spent the first bits of my asana practice many years ago just in amazement that my body could even move in such a way.

I spent the next few years taking in every piece of information, tips, workshops and trainings to deepen not only my asana practice but to deepen my knowledge of the 8 limbs of Yoga.

One thing I can absolutely attest to, with everything I’ve learned about asanas is this…
Take everything you learn with a grain of salt.

And remember that your body and your practice will differ from the next persons. What may work for them might not work for you.

One of my favorite takeaways from my 300 hour training was learning how resilient the body is but also how different every student in my class was.

It really helped me to just let go and actually explore methods that worked for ME.

Do what works for YOU!

Practice with me this month at 🧘🏼‍♀️
Sundays Low Heat Vinyasa 8:30-9:30am
Tuesdays Low Heat Hatha 5:30-6:30pm

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31/12/2023

I think one of the coolest things about stepping away from your asana practice and coming back is experiencing everything again with a beginners mind, only this time not rushing to find some sort of finish line that never existed.

You already know what's on the other side of those splits or that handstand. More work😂

So this time you feel with every fiber and you see things from a different perspective.

I'm reminded of this when I saw ’s recent post about how "we don't learn by experiencing. We learn by reflecting."

Flow and Grow with me at Sweet Santosha Yoga
Sunday's 8:30-9:30am Low Heat Vinyasa
Tuesday's 5:30-6:30pm Hatha

29/12/2023

I've bent over backwards (pun intended) and poured more energy into finding ways to make money by teaching yoga than I can count or remember. Years..
I loved to practice it so much, I wanted it to be something I was also able to turn into a business that would serve a multitude of needs.
And they warn you about this in your Yoga teacher training that while the practice is for everyone, the business of running a studio or even having a business might not be.
I resonated with this so much that I took a break from workshops and even teaching for several months while I refueled my energy for the practice itself.
It wasn't that I couldn't turn it into a business, it was that after a while, I just didn't have the energy needed to market myself beyond being a yoga teacher at your local studio.
So much energy and time is required to upkeep a business and I didn't have any left when it came time to deepen my own personal practice.
And while I am planning to host some trainings and workshops, it'll be in collaboration with other helping hands.
For now, you can practice with me locally at Sweet Santosha Yoga on
Sundays from 8:30-9:30am (Heated Vinyasa) and Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30pm (Hatha).

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22/12/2023

I’ll be teaching THIS Sunday morning and all future Sundays from 8:30-9:30am at Sweet Santosha Yoga in Kingston.
Join me on your mat!
Those who flow together, grow together🫶🏼

19/12/2023

New Years is right around the corner.
With the new year, we welcome new change.
If you’ve ever wanted to try yoga or just deepen your personal practice, this message is for you. I’m taking new clients in January 2024 and would love to help create a personalized yoga practice aimed at helping you inspire growth on your mat.
You tell me what you you’re looking to get out of your practice and I’ll help you get there.

05/05/2022

But first, yoga…..

My work is important but so is my health!

Have you heard the saying, “you can’t pour into another’s cup if yours is empty?”

It’s so true and it’s why many of us experience burnout. Take time for yourself today even if it’s 5 minutes. Those 5 minutes can change your entire outlook for the day.

30/04/2022

Join me next Saturday, May 7th from 2-4pm at for our “Find Your Float" workshop!
Perfect for anyone wanting to deepen their asanapractice. You will be given the tools and
knowledge to create a sustainable practice to
help you on your own personal journey to finding
your float.
We will explore preparatory poses and move
through exercises to develop the strength and
flexibility you need to lift off the ground with
grace and ease, to float back and forth on your
mat.
Grab your water bottles and get ready to have
some fun!

https://www.sweetsantoshayoga.com/schedule

30/04/2022

Beginning the second week of May, my weekly offerings will include a 26 + 2 Hot Hatha class led by myself every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30am at HothotYoga on Bainbridge Island.

They have an incredible studio with an amazing crew of instructors ready to guide a class. Please show them some love and give them a follow.

They open in May and host their first class on the 7th at 12:00pm. Their first class will be followed by snacks and refreshments🙏 Meet the founder!

Happy Friday💜

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19/04/2022

I used to think I could do anything I
put my mind to. If I wanted something bad enough, I could make it happen.

However, It's not hard to let your own thoughts get in the way of working towards your vision. I've spent my fair share of time wondering where my next meal would come from, or how I'd pay my bills and rent when there was no money in the bank, while I ventured in a new business.

So when the opportunity presents itself in a way that invites me to step out of my comfort zone, the anxiety can creep up quickly.

I have two choices. I can "trust the process" and
continue work towards my goals, or I can keep doing the same thing I've always done.
And while I can appreciate a comfortable and known routine, there is nothing to be had or learned by standing in place.

Chase your passions, whatever they may be with your whole heart.

05/12/2021

Need to unwind?
Please Join me for this months offerings. 🙏

👉Thursday
8:00-9:00am Vinyasa Yoga @ Kingston Fitness

👉Friday
9:30-10:30am Low Heat Vinyasa

5:30-6:30pm Hot Power Vinyasa Kitsap Hot Yoga

👉Saturday
11:45-1pm 26 + 2 Hot Yoga

👉Sunday
8:30-9:30am Low Heat Vinyasa

👉Tuesday
8:00-9:00am Vinyasa Yoga @ Kingston Fitness

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22/10/2021

Live by your own standards.
You won’t be everyone’s cup of tea and that’s okay. ☕️

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19/10/2021

I started writing because
I was tired.
I was tired of saying
what I didn’t mean,
of thinking what
I could never say.

Now, the liquid ink
has courage to
cleanse my soul,
that’s spills on paper
pouring the shades of
my unmasked truth.
-K. Amaya

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16/09/2021

When I began practicing asana 5 1/2 years ago, I was working through a lot of internal pain caused by past trauma without the ability to seek help. I was a 34 year old highly anxious mother, recovering from alcoholism, abuse and S.A., while also working full time in the medical field to provide for my family.

My family convinced me to start a yoga practice and it literally saved my life. I was merely hanging on by threads at the time and was desperate to find an outlet. Time after time, the universe would provide opportunities for guided practice and I would oblige.

Once I completed my first 10 month training and decided to teach yoga, I had this vision of creating a community with other like minded individuals that I could share my experiences with to influence a path towards healing.

When I say yoga literally saved my life, what I mean is, that it opened up a path for me to seek guidance from others and find support in a community, especially during a time where I felt alone.

Somewhere along the way, I lost sight of my intention, not wanting to share my experiences, worried about judgement (ego). Time has allowed me to grow while also gaining the confidence to open up more to others.

Most recently, my new friend reminded me that not everyone will be able to relate, and people will most certainly judge, but my message will be received by those who they are intended for.

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20/08/2021

Join me from June 2nd-5th, 2022 for an Inversion Immersion Retreat in UNION, WA.

This yoga and inversion immersion retreat is designed and geared towards those who are just
beginning their own inversion practice or are looking to deepen it, and/or yoga teachers seeking out continuing education for Yoga Alliance.

No experience is required and beginners are encouraged to join. If you are a registered yoga teacher, you’ll be given the tools to teach your own workshops and retreats geared toward inversions.

You are not expected to be able to perform an inversion during or even after the retreat, rather
you are given the tools and knowledge to create a sustainable practice that fits your abilities
with the option to advance at your own speed.

Click the link below or in my bio for more details!

Join Mabel on a 3 night, 4 day inversion immersion yoga retreat in Union, Wa. This retreat and inversion intensive is perfect for anyone wanting to begin or deepen their own inversion practice, and for yoga teachers looking to receive credits for continuing education for Yoga Alliance, while also ha...