These days, one of my favorite words is reverence. 

Now that I’ve hiked over that metaphorical fence into the next half of my life, I seem to revere much more than I used to. Something as simple as the first chirp of a robin on a spring morning brings me so much joy. 

Like in a way you could never tell most people because they'd think you were off your rocker.

Yoga is an ancient practice.

For me, yoga has become a mindset. A lifestyle. 

A way of seeing the world and my place intricately woven within it. 

Yoga is breath.

Yoga is community service because every time you show up and practice, you change the way you show up in the world.

Yoga is compassionate. It takes practice off the mat. 

Yoga speaks up where there is injustice and suffering.

Sometimes yoga is quiet so that others have space to speak.

Yoga is present when you do laundry, mow the lawn, walk the dog.

Yoga is present in the way you sit with a dying mother or grieve the loss of a dear friend.

Yoga dances, laughs, and listens.

If you give space to sit with yoga, yoga sits with you.

 
 
Multiple people doing yoga in a studio on mats with blocks and water bottles nearby

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  • “You can FEEL that yoga is Donna's passion. You can also tell she doesn't "turn off" her lifestyle. She starts off with a reflection and a message for you to carry with yourself for the day. You finish your yoga session feeling refreshed, and complete. Donna is a yoga instructor like no other.”

    -Tena

  • “Donna is a gifted yoga teacher with a strong knowledge of anatomy, always providing spot-on instruction with no hesitation in cueing. She infuses her classes with positivity, challenge, and doses of fun. Do yourself a favor and try one of her classes."

    — Stella

  • “Donna's classes are a physical and spiritual experience. She creates an environment of trust and safety, and at the end of each class, I am filled with peace. Donna is an exceptional person and a gift to the yoga community.”

    -Raye

  • “Donna creates a soothing and supportive atmosphere to develop your practice. She is attentive and introduces new poses in a manner that makes them accessible to new and experienced students alike. Donna’s gentle, caring guidance makes yoga a truly enjoyable experience.”

    -Tom & Deb

  • “Donna brings her knowledge, love, and spirit to all her classes and events. She weaves these elements into her classes and leaves me truly inspired every time I have the honor of practicing with her.”

    – Craig

  • “Donna is pure magic. She knows intuitively what I need each week. She not only works on making you physically well, she helps you feel mentally and emotionally well, too. She is a healer!”

    – Toshi

  • “Donna’s class brings in many elements from various traditions and practices. Each class is unique. We always learn something new and are encouraged to see old things with new eyes. I feel like Donna is the gardener of our souls.”

    – Beth

 
Big tree intending to communicate nature and the grounding earth
 
“When we walk on the earth with reverence, beauty will decide to trust us.”
— John O’Donohue