The WHY Behind the Community

For years, I set the same well-intentioned goals every January—fix this, improve that, finally become who I thought I should be. When I didn’t meet those goals, I felt worse about myself than when I started. It wasn’t until a deeply personal turning point in my life that yoga became more than movement. It became the one place I felt accepted exactly as I was, where I could slow down, breathe, and simply be. Choosing to become a yoga teacher was the first decision I made purely for myself—not for my career, not for approval, not because society told me it was the next step in the evolution of my life. I quietly began to keep what served me and release those thoughts and constructs that didn't. 

 

I brought that same mentality into my yoga classes. As a teacher, I began to see how many women avoided traditional fitness spaces because they didn’t feel like they “fit.” Since my classes were held at non-traditional places like bike shops and on apartment rooftops, students found that they had the space to meet themselves where they were. They learned that wellness isn't about forcing yourself into a mold, but about adapting the practice or routine to support your body, your life, and your pace. 

 

I created this online site to offer that same kind of space—one rooted in encouragement, not comparison; growth, not judgment. A place to show up as your genuine self, receive support when you need it, and space when you just want a quiet spot to reflect. The community is still taking shape so joining at this time would make you a Founding Member with a lifetime discount. But. If you prefer to wait until the community is a bit more full, please check back in a few months. In the meantime, enjoy the free offerings in the Wellness Corner and subscribe to the EBFY monthly newsletter for updates. 

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Either way, thanks for checking out the site, and I wish you the very best on your wellness journey and in this new year. 

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