Yoga Onyx

one of the reoccurring questions I'm being asked about the Embodied Practice is:

“who is this for?"
and my answer? anyone who feels called to explore yoga beyond the poses. 🤍

this training is not just for yoga teachers. it’s for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of yoga, explore the connection between yoga and mental health, and learn how these ancient teachings can support us in everyday life.

you don’t need to be the most flexible person in the room.
you don’t need to have years of experience.
you don’t need to know everything about yoga philosophy.

you just need curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to explore.

because yoga is not about becoming someone different.

it’s about learning to meet yourself more fully. ✨

Forward folds don't have to look one certain way. ✨

Here are four different ways to explore Seated Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana):

1️⃣ Bind to your toes.
A soft bend in the knees is always welcome. Straight legs aren't the goal—finding a shape that allows you to breathe is.

2️⃣ Hands beside your thighs.
Press your palms gently into the earth and slightly back toward your hips. This can encourage your shoulders to soften down your back instead of creeping toward your ears.

3️⃣ Use all the props.
Blankets, bolsters, blocks... they're not a shortcut—they're a way to meet your body where it is today.

4️⃣ Sit on a block.
Elevating your hips can create more space through the pelvis and hamstrings, helping the fold feel more accessible and comfortable.

The pose isn't about reaching your feet. It's about creating a shape where you can soften, breathe, and be present with your body—exactly as it is today.

Which variation feels best in your body? 🤍

A little more about Grace ❤️ our teacher of the month. ✨

Grace invites you to move with a little more intention and a little more ease and a lot less speed 🐢

scroll through to learn more about Grace and her style. join her every other Saturday for slow flow or her 75 minute slow flow on Tuesday nights. 🌃

if you've been following along, you may have seen a few hints about something new coming to Yoga Onyx... 🤍

before I was a yoga teacher, I was (and still am) a mental health therapist. After experiencing the impact yoga had on my own life, I felt called to dive deeper into the practice and eventually became a yoga teacher and studio owner.

over time, one thing became clear: there is so much overlap between yoga and mental health. The tools we practice on our mats—the breath, awareness, compassion, and ability to observe—are tools we can carry into every part of our lives.

bridging the gap between mental health and yoga, or learning how to truly live yoga beyond the mat, has been a dream of mine for a long time.

that dream is becoming Embodied Practice. ✨

a 30-hour yoga training designed to bring together my love for yoga, philosophy, mental health, and the practice of living yoga beyond the mat.

together, we'll explore movement, yoga philosophy, and practical ways to integrate these teachings into everyday life.

this training is for anyone who feels called to deepen their relationship with yoga, explore the connection between yoga and mental health, and learn how to embody the practice beyond the mat.

registration is now open. 🤍

early bird tuition $425
regular tuition: $500

learn more through the link here https://onyx.yoga/training

it's mindful monday. 🤍

take a few quiet moments today to reflect with this month's journal prompts inspired by Yoga Sutra 1.14. sometimes the greatest growth comes from simply slowing down long enough to listen.

which prompt speaks to you first? ✨

seated forward fold isn't about reaching your toes—it's about exploring your body with curiosity. ✨

this month, we're slowing things down with paschimottanasana, one breath at a time. remember: the goal isn't to force the pose, but to notice what you feel along the way.

ground. hinge. soften. 🤍

if you've been in the studio lately, you may have noticed a few little hints... 👀

I'm creating something that's been on my heart for a while—a training designed to bridge yoga with everyday life.

it brings together my love for yoga, philosophy, mental health, and the practice of living yoga beyond the mat.

I'm so excited to finally share it with you.

coming July 14. 🤍