Welcome to Heart and Wings Yoga
Are you busy supporting and serving others, but often struggle to make time for yourself? Do you desire to make family time a special time, but it seems nearly impossible with all the distractions around you? Are you seeking ways to be more present and create the connection you want with the people you love?
I started Heart and Wings Yoga to support people like you - big-hearted people, juggling multiple roles and responsibilities, who want to have a special connection with the people they love and enjoy the little moments before they pass them by.
I get it! I was there too! Growing up, we gathered around the table more days than not. I wanted to create the same memories with my children. As well as listen to their stories with full attention, laugh at their jokes, be ready to dry their tears, and fully present to savor each moment.
It wasn’t until I discovered the beauty and wonder of mindfulness that I became the mom I wanted to be. It wasn’t an overnight transformation, but with practice, I learned to slow down and delight in each step of the journey. I was able to read stories and actually remember what they were about!! I learned practices to help me remain calm and compassionate when trouble arose or when emotions mixed with hormones took over!
It is my first hand experience with mindfulness and seeing the benefits it has had in my life and in our family that I am so passionate about sharing the practices with you. I want you to be able to honor your wellbeing - without guilt. I want you to have the relationship you desire with your loved ones.
When you develop practices of mindfulness, not only do you feel healthier, more focused and energized, but your relationships also get stronger and you can create the connection you desire. It is possible to nourish yourself AND tend to the loved ones in your care. You will have the vitality and clarity to pursue your dreams in a way that honors your values and priorities.
Do you want to be fully present for the people and moments you treasure? I offer a variety of classes and personalized 1:1 sessions to support you in developing the practices to help you go from distracted to fully present. It's never too late (or early!) to develop the practices to help you live more in the moment and create the lasting memories you desire!
“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health: safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.” Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
About Stephanie
I have been on my yoga journey for more than 20 years! My yoga practice has helped me to find balance and calm in the busyness of life – and in parenting!! It has taught me lessons in letting go of the need for perfectionism and control so that I can truly enjoy time with my children and activities that I love.
Life’s adventure led me to being a Yoga Teacher (RYT 500hr), Certified Mindfulness Coach and a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT). I also have certifications in Health and Life Coaching that are accredited by the International Coaching Federation and I’m certified in Plant-Based Nutrition through e-Cornell.
Throughout the pandemic, I taught virtual yoga classes, often with students joining in from around the globe! I loved seeing the transformation that happens when people discover the healing and freedom that comes from an honest exploration of yoga and its many practices and philosophies! It was then that I decided to create Heart and Wings Yoga to continue sharing yoga and wellness practices to encourage people to see their amazing selves and create the life they want!
Before starting Heart and Wings Yoga, I served as a Board of Director member for a local food pantry that supported more than 400 families each month. In partnership with the food pantry, I worked with a retired Navy Captain to help create a new ministry to serve Veterans with PTSD. We started with two Veterans and soon were providing food and other support services to more than 50 Veterans each month! I offer Karma Classes (no fee to practice, any donations are given to a Veterans' organization) to continue supporting Veterans.
I have two children: Benjamin, 13, and Rayna, 11. We enjoy cooking, baking, riding bikes, reading, and playing with our sweet pup, Simba!
