Kirsten Morey

My yoga journey began at a time when I felt ungrounded and unsure of my place in the world. I had just lost my job and was struggling to process the emotions that came with that loss. When a friend invited me to my first yoga class, I didn’t want to go. I felt disconnected from myself and uncertain about what I needed. But my friend knew better—and that class became a turning point.

I continue to practice yoga because, even in the chaos of life, it creates space to breathe. It offers a pause, a moment of calm, and a chance to reconnect with myself when everything else feels loud or overwhelming. Yoga reminds me that stillness and strength can exist at the same time.

My practice has evolved significantly since those early days. I once believed I couldn’t show up unless I was committed to being perfect. Each pose felt like a challenge I needed to master, something to “get right.” Over time, yoga taught me a different lesson: this is a practice, not a performance. Some days I feel strong, balanced, and steady. Other days, it’s all I can do to simply make it onto my mat. Both are valid. That’s the beauty of yoga—it meets us exactly where we are, without judgment.

I wasn’t initially called to teach, but through my own journey, yoga helped me find strength both physically and emotionally. Teaching is my way of sharing that gift. My hope is to help others discover their own resilience, especially on the hard or chaotic days. Yoga will always be there, offering acceptance, grounding, and the reminder that showing up as you are is more than enough.