Why I'm Here

Faith & yoga — I’m not sure where I’d be without ‘em. While I live a very blessed life, I can’t pretend that I’ve never been to dark places where I questioned everything about myself, even my own existence. I had breast cancer. The cancer led to depression. Depression led to anxiety. Anxiety led to self-loathing and hate. I was insecure about my body before, but once I had the mastectomy my insecurities crashed to an all-time low. I had no idea who I was anymore. It seemed like I was fading away.

But when you crash, there’s only one way to go from there. Up! I got up and remembered my faith. I read my bible for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Once I believed that I was beautiful and worthy in His eyes, I found the strength to get on my mat again and do what I love: Yoga.

Once I got back on the mat, there was no stopping me. I could feel myself becoming stronger, physically and mentally over time. Fast forward a few years and I listened to the calling in my heart to get certified in Yoga Teacher Training. I finally believed in myself enough to chase after my dreams. Now all I want to do is share my love of yoga with those around me. I’m thankful for the breath and thankful for the movement. It’s a spiritual connection that I have between mind-body-soul, and yoga seems to tie it all together for me. This is why I’m here, to share what I love and how it’s helped me. Your journey may be different than mine, but I know we’re all connected and you’re here on this page for a reason. So, let’s flock together!