Celebrating 21 Years of Essence of Living & My 44th Lap Around the Sun
Aug 05, 2025
As I turn 44 and mark 21 beautiful years of Essence of Living, I find myself sitting in deep gratitude, for the journey, the people, the changes, and the quiet moments in between that shaped it all.
Like the changing tides or the golden leaves of autumn, life has gently, and sometimes abruptly, moved me through many seasons, each one offering its own lessons in letting go, beginning again, and learning to trust.
I look back to the early days of Essence of Living, when I was a young woman with big dreams and a full heart, ready to share the magic of yoga and Pilates with the world. I had no idea the studio would become a sanctuary for so many… or that it would grow into a community, a family, and eventually, a ripple that reached far beyond its four walls.
And then, as seasons do, things changed.
I stepped away from running the studio to step more deeply into motherhood, nature, and the rhythm of a slower life. My teaching evolved, my offerings deepened, and my priorities shifted. What once felt like achievement became a devotion to alignment. What once was about doing became about being.
Essence of Living is no longer a physical place. It is a living, breathing philosophy, a commitment to living with intention, sharing from the heart, and always circling back to what is essential.
I am in awe of how life continues to shape me. At 44, I no longer strive for perfection. I crave presence. I honour rest. I value honesty over hustle, connection over competition, and nature as my greatest teacher.
What I’ve learned, over two decades of teaching, guiding, mothering, and walking through the fire, is this:
We cannot do it alone.
The greatest gift of this journey has been the people. Those who walked beside me, stood behind me, and sometimes even held me up when I couldn’t see the next step.
To my husband, the light of my life, my greatest support, and the one who sees me fully, thank you for loving me through every season.
To the friends, teachers, students, soul sisters, collaborators, and family who’ve surrounded me with grace and strength, thank you.
You’ve shown me what it means to be truly supported. You’ve reminded me that greatness is not built in isolation, but in the warmth of community and the softness of shared dreams.
So, here’s to 21 years of Essence of Living.
To 44 years of living, learning, and loving deeply.
To the seasons that cracked me open and the ones that held me gently.
To the people who made me laugh, helped me grow, and always led with kindness.
May we all continue to evolve gracefully, love wholeheartedly, and surround ourselves with those who remind us who we are when the world gets loud.
With a heart full of gratitude and a soul steady in her purpose, I walk into this next chapter open, curious, and ready.
Thank you for being a part of my story.
Thank you for letting me be part of yours.
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