Drop the Routine, Before Getting Back to the Routine

I just spent the past 30 days driving around the US visiting friends, family and mission teams. If I am being honest, I have been out of my 'routine' for two months. I returned from serving in Abaco in July. While in Abaco, I love the routine... wake about 0700, breakfast at 0800, prep and depar... Read More

Behind the Numbers Are Faces I Can’t Forget

I had the privilege of visiting Haiti in August 2026. I am still processing this today. It’s easy to read a statistic about Haiti and move on. But when you’ve been there—when you’ve sat with families, looked into the eyes of children, shared a meal, listened to their stories, and experienced thei... Read More

What Is Fascia? A Beginner's Guide to Movement, Yoga, and Pain Science

It can be tempting to think you simply stretched a few tight muscles. But there's another remarkable tissue quietly involved in every movement you make: fascia. In recent years, fascia has become one of the biggest buzzwords in fitness and wellness. Some people claim it's the cause of all pain. O... Read More

Forest Bath? The Research Is In

Excerpts from Dr. John Douillard with referenced research. You know I like nature and believe nature is healing, physically and mentally. This month I am taking an article by Dr. John Douillard and highlighting research back benefits supporting my belief and hoping to encourage you to step outsid... Read More

Movement for the Body and Mind

In a world where sitting has quietly become the norm, movement is starting to feel like a luxury instead of a necessity. Long hours at desks, scrolling on phones, and binge-watching shows may feel harmless in the moment—but over time, a sedentary lifestyle can take a real toll on both body and mi... Read More

CHECK THIS OUT - I keep saying it - Nature IS Healing

Before you stop reading you have to at least check out the benefits, backed by research. It makes sense. For most of human history, our bodies were continuously connected to the Earth. We walked barefoot on soil and sand, slept on natural surfaces, and lived in constant electrical communion with ... Read More

Make Time for You

March is often a time when people take vacations. We try to escape the winter gloom and cold, or take a break from work and school. Nothing wrong with this!!! But two things are wrong. First, we fail to make time for ourselves during vacations; we are focused on the execution of our plans, we tak... Read More

OH! my Psoas... Nervous System’s First Responder

Your psoas is doing more than tightening your hips — it’s primed and ready to protect you.The Psoas is a deep Muscle AND Your Nervous System’s First Responder. It needs to be regulated. The psoas isn’t just another hip flexor, it is directly connected to the central nervous system. This means the... Read More

Breathwork as a Tool for Nervous System Regulation

Breathwork as a Tool for Nervous System RegulationBoost your performance, resilience, and clarity — one breath at a time. At Yoga For First Responders®, breathwork isn’t simply a relaxation method. It’s a tactical tool for regulating the nervous system, building resilience, and enhancing performa... Read More

Breathwork for Stress Relief: The “Calm Button” Technique Anyone Can Do

Hitting the Calm Button: A Simple Tool to Regulate Your Nervous SystemThis year brought its fair share of challenges—career change, launching a new business, family illness and loss, navigating major transitions with my parents… and that’s just the short list. There were days when the stress show... Read More