When I began practicing yoga, I had no idea how much it would transform not only my own life, but eventually the way I guide others as a life coach. Yoga became more than movement. It helped me reconnect with my breath, settle my thoughts, and release the stress that quietly builds up in all of us. It gave me strength-physically, emotionally, and spiritually-and showed me how important it is to slow down and come back to myself.
Meditation has also become a gentle part of my routine. I don’t meditate every day, and I don’t pretend to. But even 10 minutes, when I can, makes a real difference. Those few minutes of stillness help clear the noise, reset my mindset, and bring me back into the present moment. And what encourages me even more is that science supports exactly what I feel: meditation lowers stress, balances the nervous system, improves focus, and supports overall mental and physical well-being.
These practices-yoga and even brief mindfulness-have become tools I bring into my coaching. They help me show up with more clarity, patience, and compassion. And they remind my clients that change doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Sometimes the smallest practices, repeated gently and consistently, open the biggest doors.