What My Practice Looks Like Now (And Why It’s Changed So Much)
If you had asked me ten years ago what my personal yoga practice looked like, I would have told you about long, structured asana sessions, working toward the rigidly aligned posture. Back then, I measured my practice in minutes on the mat or poses accomplished.
Now, it’s different.
Very different.
And in many ways, it’s simpler, quieter—and much more woven into the fabric of my everyday life.
I wanted to share what my yoga and meditation practice looks like now, because I believe it’s helpful to know how a teacher practices when you’re deciding who to practice with. It gives you a sense of how they’re oriented toward the work—and whether that resonates with what you need. My practice has changed because I have changed. What I need from my practice isn’t what I needed a decade ago.
My hope is that you can feel the same freedom and that we can work together to find the practices that work for what you need.
These days, my practice isn’t one long session. Instead, I lean into micro-practices—small, intentional pauses throughout the day that keep me steady, clear, and connected.
Here’s a glimpse of what my practice looks like now.
Morning: Grounding and Reflection
My practice starts as soon as I wake up (and after I give Larry—my dog—his morning hug, of course). Then: coffee. Always coffee.
After that, I settle into my meditation space in my office. I light a candle and begin my text study. Right now, I’m working my way through The Recognition Sutras, translated by Christopher Wallis. It’s a rich, layered text that’s giving me so much to think about—not just for myself, but for how I teach. My journal is usually nearby because I end up jotting down reflections and insights to carry into my classes.
I also draw a card from one of my Kim Krans decks to frame the intention for my meditation practice. Each day, my morning meditation includes a portion dedicated to training my mind to focus, and a portion for quiet contemplation—listening inward for deeper wisdom.
Midday: Intuitive Movement
In the middle of the day, I practice asana (or the postures of yoga). Years ago, I was deeply invested in perfecting poses. These days, my asana practice is more fluid and intuitive. I focus on moving from the inside out, listening for what my body needs in the moment rather than following a set sequence. Sometimes it’s soft stretching, sometimes it’s shaking things out to release stuck energy.
I often follow this with pranayama, like Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing), to create a sense of balance before moving into the next part of my day.
Evening: Emotional Digestion
At the end of the day, I return to meditation—but this time with a focus on emotional digestion. I spend time identifying anything from the day that feels unresolved or stuck. Then I offer space for it to soften, to be processed as much as it’s ready to in that moment.
It’s a simple but powerful practice that’s helped me move through life’s inevitable emotional clutter with more grace. It feels especially relevant in the wild world of 2025.
Why My Practice Changed
I used to think yoga practice needed to be big and bold to matter. Now I know that small, steady practices throughout the day often create the deepest shifts.
This is the heart of what I share in my classes at Onward Light—practices that meet you where you are, no matter what your day looks like.
If you’re curious about exploring your own steady, grounded practice, I’d love to welcome you into one of my classes. The studio officially opens this Thursday, and I can’t wait to practice together!
In this video, I share my personal yoga and meditation practice as it is today, after more than 10 years of evolution. My daily routine includes morning text study, seated meditation for focus and contemplation, intuitive midday asana, pranayama, and an evening meditation for emotional digestion. These small, steady practices help me stay grounded and connected throughout the day.