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RETURN TO THE HEART 💞✨

Back in January, @leianazoe reached out with an idea—our first yoga workshop together. I immediately said YES because, honestly, how could we not?!

Attending workshops played a huge role in my early yoga journey—just to give you a ballpark, we’re talking 2013-2015. Now, stepping into the role of the one leading a community through movement felt like a full-circle moment. While this may seem long overdue, I believe it’s important to honor my younger self—the part of me who had to step away from teaching at times after earning my certification in May 2015, simply because I was unknowingly pouring from an empty cup.

Over the years, I took on teaching opportunities here and there and even participated in a Karmi program at @harlemyoga . Deep down, I knew this was the path I wanted to walk, but I wasn’t fully comfortable yet—I was still finding my voice.

Fast forward to Summer 2021, when I was offered a time slot at a community gym in the LES powered by @aimeleondore and @newbalance . That opportunity reignited my passion and gave me the space to refine my teaching style, rebuild my confidence, and fully step back into what I’ve always held close to my heart—all while providing FREE yoga to the local community.

Fear can keep you stagnant, even paralyzed, for years—until you take a breath and trust yourself enough to move forward.

I am beyond grateful to have witnessed a student-turned-fellow instructor step to the front of the mat to guide those who, like Zoe and myself, are carving out space for themselves in this practice.

It was both a privilege and an honor to lead these beautiful beings through a heart-opening practice—one that offers profound teachings when we allow ourselves to surrender back to self.

A gentle reminder that the answers you seek have always been within. Sometimes it just requires a step back to redefine who you are 💫

Thank you, Zoe, for trusting me to guide alongside you. And most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended—your trust in us does not go unnoticed. 🙏🏼✨

Hope to see more of you on the next one 🫶🏼✨

LASTLY A SPECIAL THANKS TO @annmelvargas FOR ALL THESE BEAUTIFUL CAPTURES 📸✨
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👋🏻 Drop your city in the comments for where we should host our next in-person workshop! 

We just wrapped up our first ever, in-person workshop that consisted of two full days of shooting, editing, and growing as freelancers.

Thanks to everyone that came out!

#photoworkshop #videographer #freelancer
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