During our time in India, Bill and I didn’t have much bandwidth, but we checked in briefly with the outside world most days. From halfway around the world it looked like there were just two local channels for much of January: snow, and monks! It was a joy to witness the story of the monks walking right past the studio and stopping here in Pittsboro. The outpouring of love and inspiration they were met with reveals a deep longing: for meaning, for kindness and for a safe place to land.

Lexie’s reflections from Kerala after yoga training—travel, practice, Kochi’s culture, and lessons on community, harmony, and carrying sadhana home.

Lexie’s reflection on sangha, Vedic fire ceremonies, and spiritual training, exploring ritual, community, and the deep human act of remembering.

From fever and kitchari to gooseberries and sacred mantra, Lexie explores healing, Ayurveda, and how body, mind, and spirit remember how to heal.

Lexie explores discomfort, equanimity, and self-mastery through the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and Sattva Yoga in Rishikesh. A meditation on learning to handle ourselves skillfully so we can better serve others.

Lexie and Bill are off to Rishikesh, India again for their next training. As they embark on the next month of travels, they will report back on the adventure as it unfolds.

What does meaningful work look like when life changes? A reflective essay on yoga, service, and the quiet pull toward work that matters.

A tribute to a father’s 90th birthday and the lessons learned from a weekend of honoring legacy, compassion, family connection, and conscious presence. A meditation on what it means to be a loving elder and to grow into that role with grace.

An honest reflection on self-criticism, healing old patterns, and learning to love from a clearer, kinder place. Exploring how awareness, practice, and the teachings of yoga help us cultivate a life where others feel truly loved in our presence.

A fresh look at brahmacharya and how mindful attention, not denial, is the true path to conserving energy. Discussing yoga philosophy, pleasure, presence, and how to channel life-force with intention in everyday life.

Yoga is a living tradition. This piece explores how the Yoga Sutras, the yamas, and centuries-old teachings unfold through lived experience, nervous system shifts, and real moments on the mat—showing why yoga still feels so relevant and transformative.

Through yoga and mindful breathwork, we create space in the body, mind, and heart—loosening tension, easing anxiety, and restoring the natural flow of energy. Each breath becomes a bridge between chaos and calm, opening space for presence, light, and connection to the sacred within.

Meet Susan, a yoga instructor and social worker who blends over 30 years of community-based service with a passion for compassionate healing. With a focus on trauma-informed practices, wisdom circles, and connection, Susan creates supportive spaces for reflection, growth, and wellbeing.

The Autumn Equinox is a reminder of balance—between light and dark, effort and ease, rest and action. Discover how yoga’s timeless practices help us return to center, cultivate harmony, and find stability in the midst of life’s inevitable shifts.

Discover the power of Sadhana, or daily spiritual practice, as a grounding way to return to yourself with intention. Explore how consistency in meditation, movement, breathwork, or simple mindful rituals can shift your state of being, reduce stress, and support lasting change.

Inspired by travels in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, this piece explores abundance as both a natural cycle and a mindset, and how Yoga Garden is creating more room to grow with infrared panels.

A reflection on historic preservation in downtown Pittsboro: why old buildings matter, community stories, and the cherished home of our yoga studio

A reflection on how yoga shows up everywhere — from hiking mountain trails to trying out a new studio, to finding patience on a long flight. Awareness, presence, and gratitude turn everyday moments into yoga practice

Exploring Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and the practice of ahimsa, this reflective piece weaves yoga philosophy, activism, and the peace of nature into a personal journey toward calm and compassion in a turbulent world

One of the things I appreciate most about our studio family is that we make room for all of it. I see people show up with their whole selves, not just the polished parts. We don’t pretend hard things aren’t happening. There’s an unspoken agreement among us: Let’s be honest here. Let’s be whole. Let’s be real.